Is The Annex At Rackley Barn dog friendly?

Yes, The Annex at Rackley Barn welcomes up to two dogs. The property has an enclosed garden, so your dogs can be outside safely without you worrying about them wandering off.

Are dogs allowed at The Annex At Rackley Barn year round?

The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the host directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the enclosed garden with its shaded patio makes it a particularly good summer option for dogs, when the Somerset heat can really build.

What should I know before visiting The Annex At Rackley Barn with my dog?

The property takes two dogs and has an enclosed garden with shade, which is a genuinely useful feature in summer. You're also a mile and a tenth from the foot of Crook Peak, so a proper hill walk is on the cards without needing to load the car — and Cheddar Gorge's outer woodland loop is around four and a half miles away if you want to mix things up.

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The Annex At Rackley Barn

Compton Bishop, Somerset

A single storey barn conversion for four under Crook Peak near Cheddar, with an enclosed garden, a river at the bottom of the land and two dogs welcome.

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The Annex at Rackley Barn keeps llamas and pygmy goats, and you can book a guided walk with one of the llamas straight from the property. That is not a sentence most listings get to write. It is a single storey dog friendly conversion for four at Compton Bishop with two dogs welcome, an enclosed garden of its own, and the ridge of Crook Peak standing over the whole arrangement.

Inside is one open room with bi-fold doors along the far side and the fields beyond them, an island and bar stools in the kitchen, and a dining table set where the view is. Two bedrooms take a king and a twin that joins into a king, and the bathroom has a slipper bath standing free with a separate shower. Underfloor heating runs through, which a dog back off the Mendips finds within a minute.

Late afternoon, bi-folds open, and the llamas are doing whatever llamas do in the next field while the dogs pretend not to have noticed. The BBQ is going on the patio under its shade sail, somebody has walked down to the river at the bottom of the land to see about the fishing, and the ridge above the barn has gone the colour it goes before the light drops off it.

Crook Peak is a mile up, a limestone thumb at the west end of the Mendips with the Levels laid out below and open access along the ridge to Wavering Down, giving a dog a high walk from the front door. Cheddar Gorge cuts into the hills east, with the reservoir below it for flatter going, and Axbridge keeps a medieval square. The sand at Uphill and Weston lies west.

We research every description carefully and believe it to be accurate, but details can change. Please confirm anything important, especially dog rules, with the booking agent or property owner before you book.

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from £512 for 7 nights

The Annex At Rackley Barn takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Heading outside to the enclosed garden, find a patio complete with comfortable furniture, BBQ and a sail to shelter from the heat of the day
Sleeps: 4 guests
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Price: from £512 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 16:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Bbq, Ev charging, Parking, Wifi

The Annex At Rackley Barn from £512 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Annex At Rackley Barn dog friendly?
Yes, The Annex at Rackley Barn welcomes up to two dogs. The property has an enclosed garden, so your dogs can be outside safely without you worrying about them wandering off.
Are dogs allowed at The Annex At Rackley Barn year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the host directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the enclosed garden with its shaded patio makes it a particularly good summer option for dogs, when the Somerset heat can really build.
What should I know before visiting The Annex At Rackley Barn with my dog?
The property takes two dogs and has an enclosed garden with shade, which is a genuinely useful feature in summer. You're also a mile and a tenth from the foot of Crook Peak, so a proper hill walk is on the cards without needing to load the car — and Cheddar Gorge's outer woodland loop is around four and a half miles away if you want to mix things up.