National Trust Coleridge Cottage: Guided Walk & Open Day
35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NQ
Step into Coleridge Cottage and explore the charming house and garden where Samuel Taylor Coleridge lived during three extraordinary years of poetic creativity. Wander through the historic parlour that once welcomed literary giants like William Wordsworth and Charles Lamb, and sit beside the fireside where Coleridge penned some of his most celebrated works. Enjoy hands-on activities including quill writing, Georgian dress-up, and top off your visit with a cream tea or Poet’s Lunch in our delightful Tearoom!
You can also head out on a guided walk around the historic village of Nether Stowey. Join our dedicated guides who will lead you on a tour of the village, following in the footsteps of Coleridge. Learn about what life in Nether Stowey would've been like in the 19th Century and explore the local woodland that was an endless source of poetic inspiration for Coleridge. The guided walks are free, however booking is essential. Please visit our website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/coleridge-cottage to book.
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- Guided Walk of Nether Stowey 10:45
- Sunday 21 September:
- Guided Walk of Nether Stowey 10:45
Location & directions
35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NQ
- Directions:
- By road From east and south: Leave the M5 at exit 23 and follow signs for Minehead (A39). Follow A39 to Nether Stowey, turn into village at road works opposite church. Follow road through village, the cottage is opposite the Ancient Mariner. From west: Follow signs to Bridgwater (A39). Turn right into Nether Stowey at road works. The cottage is 100 yards on the right, opposite the Ancient Mariner. Parking: Available at the Ancient Mariner Pub (opposite Coleridge Cottage). This car park is not operated by the National Trust, so parking charges will apply to all visitors, including members. Sat nav postcode: TA5 1NQ
- Contact on day:
- Charlotte Hall
- Telephone number:
- +441278732662
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Free to book. Please book via our website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/coleridge-cottage, or email us at [email protected]
- Booking telephone number:
- +441278732662
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/coleridge-cottage
- Booking opens:
- 14 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 21 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Three steps to entrance. Unsuitable for wheelchairs. Uneven floors. No accessible parking. Cobbled areas outside. Short, steep slopes in garden. Please find our access statement here: https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/somerset/places/coleridge-cottage/pdf/coleridge-cottage-access-statement.pdf
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
