Mendip View by Bloor Homes in Cheddar

With its breath-taking location on the edge of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the medieval village of Cheddar is a unique and very special place to live.
And Bloor Homes @ Cheddar offers discerning buyers the opportunity to secure a beautiful new home here that has been sensitively designed to respect and reflect the unspoilt nature and character of this sought-after area.

When you buy a Bloor home we want it to be your home, that’s why we offer industry leading additional fixtures and fittings as standard with the opportunity to upgrade numerous items - from kitchen appliances and floor finishes to bathroom fittings, fitted wardrobes and more. Our Sales Advisors are on hand to help you create your own style in your new home at Mendip View and we arrange for all your additional items to be fitted before your moving in day, so you can sit back and relax.

Life in charming Cheddar

As long ago as 1130, the beauty of Cheddar Gorge was described as ‘one of the Four Wonders of England’.

Famed the world over for its dramatic landscape and, of course, its cheese, the thriving village of Cheddar has all the modern-day facilities you could need.
Dotted around the 15th Century Market Cross and surrounded by ancient buildings, you’ll find a variety of independent shops, a Medical Centre, dentist, banks, Post Office and a Building Society, together with two supermarkets, a butcher and a host of quaint cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Those in need of more serious retail therapy, will find plenty on offer in the ancient city of Wells just nine miles away and in Bristol, around 18 miles away. Less than an hour’s drive away, Catherine Hill in Frome has an enviable reputation for its range of quirky independent shops, vintage boutiques and monthly artisans market. 

The more sporty members of the family will appreciate the fact that the Kings Fitness and Leisure Centre has a heated indoor swimming pool and offers a superb choice of activities for everyone. There are a range of village sports clubs and societies to get involved with too, from cricket, rugby and football to running, hockey, cycling, singing and sailing. There’s even a skatepark on your doorstep at Cheddar Reservoir.

A feast for your senses

Cheddar Cheese has been produced here since the 12th Century and to this day, is still stored in the Cheddar Caves to mature.

Cheddar and the surrounding countryside have plenty to tempt everyone’s tastes, from cosy tearooms and welcoming restaurants to traditional pubs and takeaways. 
Home-cooked food, real ale and local ciders are available at the Bath Arms Hotel for example, whilst the quaint Lion Rock Tearooms, based at the foot of the famous Lion Rock, serve traditional cream teas and has been voted one of the best tearooms in the UK.

Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy a visit to The Sweet Kitchen and of course, you can buy Cheddar cheese straight from The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company where you can see the cheese being made in the dairy.

For a real treat, book a table at the Michelin-starred Pony and Trap in Chew Magna, around 16 miles away.
Somerset is home to numerous fairs and food festivals.  The Wells Food Festival features a wide range of events and attractions including gourmet meals and over 100 producers and street vendors in the Artisan Market where a diverse mix of local food and drinks are showcased. 

Treasures on your doorstep

The Cheddar Valley Railway opened in 1870 and was known as the Strawberry Line, as it passed many of the village’s strawberry-growing fields. ‘Strawberry Special’ trains then ferried the fruit all over the country until 1965.

There’s so much going on in Cheddar that you’re sure to feel at home very quickly – from the fun annual Duck Race, the Cheddar Arts and Fringe Festivals to the free Walking Festival that takes place over the August Bank Holiday.  There really is something for everyone.

Cheddar’s unique location means you can try a whole range of different activities, from rock-climbing, caving and gliding. The Cheddar Reservoir is a short stroll from Strawberry Felds and it is here that you could try your hand at fishing or sailing too.
As well as Cheddar Gorge, other local attractions include Wookey Hole Caves, 
Glastonbury Tor and the seaside at Weston-super-Mare.