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By The Byre Holidays is a group of charming self-catering holiday lodges and cottages near Frome, perfect for families who are looking to visit Longleat or Bath. Nestled in open countryside on the edge of the historic village of Beckington, our stylish but child-friendly holiday cottages and eco lodges are the perfect home-from-home from which to explore the best that both Somerset and Wiltshire have to offer.
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20% Discount
On Longleat Day Tickets
Guests staying with us can enjoy up to 20% off one-day tickets to Longleat Safari Park, subject to availability and terms.
20% Discount
On Longleat Day Tickets
Guests staying with us can enjoy up to 20% off one-day tickets to Longleat Safari Park, subject to availability and terms.
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We combine a warm and friendly welcome with a high standard of self-catering accommodation.
Testimonials
What Our Guests Say
This was our third holiday at By The Byre, yet again we’ve had a fantastic time. A tawny owl visited most evenings to the delight of us all! We will be back again soon!
Had a lovely holiday, the Lodge was perfect for the 6 of us. It had everything we needed. The children loved feeding the chickens in the grounds and playing with the toys.
I just wanted to drop you an email to thank you for our stay last weekend. We had a great time, both families really enjoyed the weekend and the quality of your accommodation was a massive part in the that.
Wonderful Christmas stay – We had a lovely time in this comfortable and well presented cottage. Any issues were solved within no time and the communication with the owners was easy and very quick. Thank you for this lovely experience.
Superb. Owners came over to greet us, First time In years. Very friendly. Lovely location. very near access to Mendip ring for you walkers. Near to Frome plenty to see and do there. Lovely lodge, everything you would need. Good… “Andy Whiting”
Had a lovely 3 night stay here for my mum and dads 60th anniversary , and trip to longleat, Stayed in one of the lovely lodges, everything you could want was there including a lovely welcome package, with lovely fresh… “Julie Little”
We have stayed at By The Byre three times now in one of the lodges. We’ve had a great time and love staying here. The location is really close to Longleat so perfect for us as a family. We love… “Andrew Purves”
Sally and Steve provide super accommodation in a beautifully relaxed location close to Frome Longleat and central for many lovely places. The lodges superbly equipped. Comfy settees, a great kitchen. Ideal for all ages. This is our second visit and… “Colin Luesby”
We’ve stayed here several times in all of the different accommodation they have and its definitely our goto place if we are going on holiday to Bath or Longleat. The owners are so friendly and the accommodation is exceptional.
Absolutely fabulous place to stay. Lovely lodge, lovely owners, and a peaceful and idyllic setting. We’ll be back.
Stayed here for 10 days and can’t recommend them enough. Cottages were so comfortable with everything you could possibly want included. Catering for children was so important to us having bed guards and stairs gates provided made our life so… “Noeleen Stedman”
We found it on ChatGPT we were looking for a discount for longleat and ChatGPT recommended By The Byre Holiday cottage because they give a 20% off discount for longleat zoo so it was perfect for us so we booked… “Fahad Alswayeh”
We stayed in the Selwood Cottage and had great time. The place was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Beautiful place to stay. Although the weather was rainy. I can imagine sitting out on the deck in the summer. Spotlessly clean. Owner very welcoming. Plenty of room. (6 of us) all daily necessaries supplied. Warm and cosy
The property is lovely, and owners have gone above and beyond with the unexpected welcome package of fresh bread, eggs, milk and butter. A folder is provided with everything you ever need, such as taxi numbers, local restaurants, pubs, facilities… “Guinevere”
The cottages were beautiful and very well appointed. We were in area for our daughter’s wedding. It provided the perfect location and facilities for family and friends to stay.
Why Stay With Us
Highly rated countryside stays near Frome
Electric Car Charger
We are delighted to announce we now have 4 electric (VoltShare) car chargers. Please get in touch to find out charges and how to book!

9.8 Rating
On booking.com
Several of our properties have won a Booking.com 2026 Traveller Review Award!
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Discover the story, values and countryside setting behind By The Byre Holidays, and see what makes staying with us so special.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are your properties suitable for families?
Yes, our cottages and lodges are child-friendly and ideal for family holidays, as well as couples and group stays.
Do you offer short breaks as well as longer stays?
Yes, you can book anything from a short countryside break to a longer family holiday.
What type of accommodation do you offer?
By The Byre Holidays offers stylish self-catering holiday cottages and eco lodges set in the Somerset countryside.
Where are you located?
We are located near the village of Beckington, just outside Frome, with easy access to Longleat Safari Park and Bath.
Things to do
Local attractions in Somerset and Wiltshire
Sally's Useful Guide to Visiting Stonehenge
If you’re thinking of visiting Stonehenge then check out Sally’s Guide – i’s got all the details you need to make the most of your trip.
Sally's Guide to Wookey Hole Caves
Get the lowdown on all a family needs to know with Sally’s in-depth Guide to Wookey Hole!
Unique Things to do in Cranborne Chase
You might not have heard of it but do check it out! Cranborne Chase is just under an hour away from us and definitley worth the trip.