Somerset Wedmore
Swan Lodge Castle Farm
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 3 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Wedmore / the Somerset and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.6/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 3 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee: £20 (max 1 pet) - the amount is published but not what it covers, so confirm the terms when you book
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 3 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 6 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.6/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: October 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- Pet fee: £20
- Up to 1 pet per booking
Pet-friendly summary
Swan Lodge is a peaceful farm stay with one of the best views in Somerset, looking out over the Levels to Glastonbury Tor, and it takes one dog. Guests who have brought a dog appreciate the gated patio area, which keeps a dog safely contained by the lodge, and the open countryside around the farm for longer walks. It earns a 4.3/5 paw rating.
The farm is a big part of the appeal, but it matters if you are bringing a dog. The owners' own collie is a friendly regular at the lodges and turns up with his ball most days, alpacas roam freely around the grounds, and there are ponies, sheep and hens close by. Families love this. For a dog, it means meeting resident animals on their home ground: a free-roaming alpaca has kept one visiting dog off the lawn for much of a stay, and its droppings on the grass were an unwelcome distraction. Sociable, livestock-steady dogs will be fine; reactive dogs, or ones that chase, will need to stay on a lead outside the gated area.
The hosts are friendly and helpful without hovering, and the lodge is bright, spacious and kept very clean. The hot tub on the deck is a highlight, and Wedmore village, Cheddar Gorge, Wells and the Avalon Marshes nature reserve are all close by for days out.
A few practical points. Follow the owners' directions rather than your sat nav, which can send cars down a muddy field track. There is no air conditioning, so the lodge gets warm in hot weather, and some of the living room furniture is showing its age.
For a single, easy-going dog and owners who want big views, a hot tub and a farm full of animals, Swan Lodge is a lovely choice.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Gated patio keeps dogs contained
- One dog per booking
- Resident collie and free-roaming alpacas
- Views across the Levels to Glastonbury Tor
- Private hot tub on the deck
- Livestock means leads beyond the patio
About this hotel
Swan Lodge is a self-catering timber lodge on Castle Farm at Heath House, just outside Wedmore in Somerset. It looks out across the Somerset Levels towards Glastonbury Tor, has a private hot tub on its deck, and sits on a small working farm with alpacas, ponies and sheep. Wells, Cheddar and Glastonbury are all a short drive away.
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Location
Castle Farm, Castle Lane, Heath House, Wedmore, BS28 4UH
