Somerset Cheddar
The Mendip, Cheddar Bridge Apartments
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 7 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 Cheddar / the Somerset and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.9/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- 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: 7 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 37 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.9/10 - 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 Mendip is a cosy, well-kept apartment on the edge of Cheddar that dog owners rate very highly, and it earns a 4.6/5 paw rating. It sits beside a stream at Cheddar Bridge, next to an adults-only touring park, so it feels tucked away and peaceful while still being a walk from the village and the gorge.
The thing dog owners mention most is the outdoor space. The Mendip has its own secluded garden area with French doors, seating and planting, and guests describe it as enclosed, which makes it easy to let a dog potter about while you sit in the sun. Morning walks are right on the doorstep: fields and the riverside path start close by, and dogs seem to love the stream.
The owners live on site and get warm words for being around without hovering. They welcome dogs readily and are quick to help with practical things, even finding spare dog kit for guests who arrive without it. Their own dog is often around the site too, which is worth knowing if yours is wary of other dogs.
Inside, the apartment is described as spotless, modern and properly equipped for a self-catering week, with a dishwasher, a good shower and small welcome treats. Cheddar has several pubs and places to eat within walking distance, there is a supermarket around the corner, and Wells, Wookey Hole and Cheddar Reservoir are a short drive away.
A few caveats come up. There is some road noise during the day, particularly at busy times in Cheddar, and a neighbouring cockerel can be an early alarm call. Skylights let in light, so the bedroom is not fully dark. Cheddar Bridge has several units, and not all of them take dogs, so make sure your booking is for a dog-friendly one.
For couples or solo travellers with a dog who want a quiet, comfortable base for the Mendips with a garden and walks from the door, The Mendip is an easy recommendation.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Private enclosed garden for dogs to potter
- Riverside and field walks from the door
- Owners on site and quick to help
- Walking distance to Cheddar village and gorge
- Some daytime road noise at busy times
About this hotel
The Mendip is a self-catering apartment at Cheddar Bridge, a small group of holiday apartments on Draycott Road beside a quiet adults-only touring park on the edge of Cheddar. It sits by the bridge and a stream, with parking outside, a private garden area and the village, the gorge and the Strawberry Line all within walking distance.
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Location
Draycott Road, Cheddar Bridge Touring Park, Cheddar, BS27 3RJ
