The Land Girls' Cabin
Nr. Glastonbury, Somerset, England
Guests: 4
Wifi: available
Pets? Pets welcome (max. 2 dogs), fee applies
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A genuine 1940s corrugated tin holiday cottage near Glastonbury in Somerset. Full of quirky vintage charm, it has WIFI, an open coal fire, and is dog friendly.
Our Land Girls' Cabin was built in the spring of 1940, around the beginning of the Second World War when Britain felt under imminent threat of invasion.
This authentic landgirls cabin was built in the Spring of 1940 to house members of the Women’s Land Army - young women who came to the countryside to help with the agricultural work as many farmworkers had gone to fight. More than a third of the Land Army came from major cities so a lot of rural accommodation had to be built.
The cabin has been recreated in true 1940s style and is built out of corrugated iron with tongue and groove wood panelling inside with insulation between.
Every detail has been attended to; the furniture is a mix of ‘40s and ‘50s upcycled gems and includes some of the highly practical utility furniture built at that time, including an enamel range with back boiler and Bakelite switches and plugs.
The Anderson shelter, protected with sandbags, is a particular draw for children who love to make their den there.
The cabin stands in its own garden, within the owners’ garden but faces away from them across the Somerset levels. It has its own driveway and parking to ensure privacy.
The cottage is on the edge of a village which has a pub, primary school, village hall and church, all within walking distance across the fields or along quiet roads. A 10-minute drive gets you to Glastonbury, with its Tor and crystal shops and Street, with the retail outlet of Clark’s village.
A little further is England’s smallest cathedral city of Wells and the lovely market town of Castle Cary. The beaches of Dorset are an hour away.
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Hi we had a fabulous time in this time capsule. Our children have been studying WWII at school and this weekend really brought history to life for them. So many little details - including the little...
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- arrival at
- 16:00
- depart by
- 11:00
- guests
- 4
- 7 nights from
- £382 (based on 2 staying)
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- £581 (based on 2 staying)
- pets
- pets welcome (max. 2 dogs)
- bed layout
- (ground floor)
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The cabin is well insulated and has both a coal fire range and electric radiator. It has Wi-fi, but no TV connection.
Inside:
Open plan, kitchen, living, dining area
The kitchen area includes an original 50s sink, larder and fridge, plus a modern kettle, toaster, ceramic hob and combi microwave oven.
Living area:
The living area has a small sofa, an armchair and a further foldable easy chair.
Dining Area
The dining area has a folding Formica table with 4 chairs.
Bathroom:
The bathroom has an original clawfoot roll-top bath, a 1940s sink, electric towel rail and a toilet with an overhead cistern.
Bedroom (downstairs)
2 single beds
Upstairs bedroom:
2 single beds reached by a steep staircase and a very low doorway. The ceiling height is very low too, making it unsuitable for disabled or elderly people but brilliant for children.
Outside:
- The Anderson shelter has a small stove and is reached down steps from the lawn.
- There is a small enclosed garden with lovely views and a garden table and 4 chairs.
- Separate driveway and parking for at least two cars.
local area
- Glastonbury (Abbey, Tor, independent shops) 5 miles
- Street (Clark’s village, swimming pools) 5 miles
- Wells (cathedral, Bishop's palace )10 miles
- Wookey Hole Caves, 12 miles
- Shapwick Heath reserve (wonderful murmurations of starlings) 10 miles
- Bath (Jane Austen land) 27 miles
- Longleat (lions and very naughty monkeys) 26 miles
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