House in Somerset

About this property

Beyond the grounds of this impressive house, explore the beautiful county of Somerset and across into Dorset. Visit the nearby historic town of Shaftesbury or head for Wincanton Racecourse on race day.

This beautiful Georgian property is the perfect place to stay with your friends and family, located in a pretty traditional English village with plenty of local amenities close by and ideally situated to explore the whole of Somerset and Dorset providing family friendly days out with lots of activities to do and attractions to visit including Longleat Safari Park, Wookey Hole, and Cheddar Gorge. Step into the stone flagged main hall which leads to three spacious and elegant reception rooms and the farmhouse kitchen/diner which includes a glass roofed dining area. The fully equipped kitchen has an AGA, electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher along with a central island to enjoy your morning coffee, there is also a walk in larder. From the main hall, you can access the morning room with tall sash windows and garden views leading to a snug with open fire. There is also a stunning orangery with seating and a cinema with comfortable sofas and large TV to enjoy all your favourite films. Head up to the first floor bedrooms where you will find four bedrooms, three of which have en suite bathrooms with bath and WC and one with an en suite shower room with WC. The master bedroom has a super king bed, two bedrooms with super king zip and link beds (which can be made upon request) and one bedroom has a king size bed, there are also two separate bathrooms with bath and WC on this floor. Head up to the second floor, there are a further four bedrooms, three with super king zip and link beds (which can be made as twins upon request) and one bedroom with two double beds. Attached to the main house there is a self contained property that has one double bedroom and one super king size zip and link (which can be made as a twin upon request), a well equipped kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge and an open plan lounge/diner with comfy seating and a wood burner along with a dining table. Completing the accommodation is a bathroom with bath and WC. There is an outdoor heated swimming pool (May October), hard tennis court, croquet lawn, and small football pitch providing no end of fun for those who enjoy an active holiday. If relaxation is the order of the day, you can pull up a sun lounger next to the pool, steam away your worries in the sauna, take an indulgent dip in the hot tub or watch a film in the cinema room. Horse riding can be arranged on request, catering for all abilities. The formal gardens and parkland have been lovingly tended to for the last 20 years, and boast fine specimen trees including a blue cedar, monkey puzzle, ghinko, and flowering cherries. The property has ample off road parking. Need to know: 10 bedrooms 1 super king size, 6 super king size zip and links (which can be made into twins on request), 1 king size, 1 double with 2 double beds and 1 double #. 3 en suite bathrooms, 1 en suite shower room and 3 bathrooms. AGA, electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Wood burner and open fire (first basket of logs included). Outdoor heated swimming pool (May October), hot tub, sauna, tennis court and small football pitch. Ample off road parking. Wi Fi included. Regret no pets. Shop 4 miles and pub within walking distance. For horse lovers, riding can be arranged directly with the owner. TV in cinema room.

Accommodation

Open fire / woodburner, Hot tub, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Pub within 1 mile, Tennis court, Party houses, Wedding venues, Hen parties, Stag parties, Cottage, Does not allow pets, Swimming pool