Somerset North Curry
The Cider House at Stathe Farm
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 4 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 North Curry / the Somerset and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.8/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 4 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 4 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 40 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.8/10 - 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-friendly summary
The Cider House at Stathe Farm is a characterful, spotless farm conversion on the Somerset Levels where dogs are genuinely welcome. Guests travelling with dogs describe a few thoughtful extras waiting on arrival, and the big open-plan ground floor, with its stone walls, wood burner and proper dining table, gives a dog plenty of room to settle.
Dogs are kept to the downstairs space, which guests mention more than once, so plan on your dog sleeping on the ground floor rather than in the bedrooms. That suits most families well: the downstairs living area is large and easy to keep clean, and the upstairs rooms stay dog-free.
The walking is the real draw. The farm sits close to the River Parrett and its tributaries, and guests with dogs talk about lovely river walks close to the cottage, with the wider Levels and some good country pubs within easy reach. The owners live on site, are quick to help with recommendations, and keep the log basket topped up. They also have a friendly dog of their own, which most guests enjoy, though it is worth knowing if your dog is unsettled by others.
The one practical drawback for dog owners is outdoor space. There is no private garden attached to the cottage to let a dog out, so even a quick last-thing walk means crossing the road. Parking is not directly in front of the property, and the downstairs can feel cold until the fire is going.
For a peaceful countryside break with a dog that enjoys long riverside walks, The Cider House is an excellent pick and earns a 4.6/5 paw rating.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Dogs kept to the downstairs living space
- River walks along the Somerset Levels
- Dog treats and extras on arrival
- No private outdoor area for dogs
- Owners and their friendly dog on site
- Wood burner with logs topped up
About this hotel
The Cider House at Stathe Farm is a spacious stone-walled holiday home on Stathe Road, on the Somerset Levels near North Curry and Burrowbridge. It has a large open-plan living, kitchen and dining space with a wood burner downstairs and two bedrooms with a bathroom and en-suite upstairs. The owners live on the farm and leave a welcome pack on arrival.
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Location
Stathe Road, North Curry, TA7 0JJ