Swandown, 20 Poldon

About this property

Settled within a stunning 1,000-acres of parkland on the renowned Swandown Lodges Estate at Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset, is this luxury reverse-level lodge, 20 Poldon. Offering access to a variety of on-site facilities, including an exclusive spa for adults and a child-friendly adventure trail, as well as a contemporary interior adorned with stylish furnishings, 20 Poldon is a fantastic dwelling for couples or a family of six. You will enter your new abode on the first floor, where you will find an opulent open-plan living space, featuring a well-equipped kitchen, dining for six, and an inviting sitting area with plush seating, a Smart TV with DVD player, a Smart speaker, and a crackling woodburning stove, what better way to relax after a day of exploring? There is also a balcony, where you can fire up the barbecue before dining alfresco and soaking up the exceptional views on offer. Completing the first floor is a cloakroom for your convenience. Continue to the ground floor, where you will find a well-appointed bathroom for freshening up at the end of the day, along with three beautifully decorated bedrooms, a king-size with TV and en-suite shower room, a king-size, and a twin, all with plenty of storage for your belongings. On this floor, you will also have access to the rear garden, which enjoys additional dining space, as well as a bubbling hot tub for indulgent soaks. Your luxury adventure to Somerset awaits at 20 Poldon.

The South Somerset parish of Cricket St. Thomas, which borders West Dorset and is a short distance from East Devon, is in a prime location to explore these three stunning West Country counties. You may visit Cricket House, the original location for the Penelope Keith-starring television series "To the Manor Born," by taking a tour through the Cricket St. Thomas estate. Cricket House is now a component of the Warner Cricket St. Thomas Hotel. The Fleet Air Arm Museum, which is located 7 miles north of Yeovil and is one of the largest aviation museums in the world with many historic aircraft on display, is a little further away but still within easy driving distance, and the prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum at Sparkford offers an excellent day out for everyone with a vast collection of veteran, vintage, and classic cars and bikes offering a fascinating window into motoring history.

There are many options available for individuals interested in historical properties, including Tintinhull Gardens (NT), close to Yeovil, Montacute House (NT), at Montacute, and Barrington Court (NT), close to Ilminster. A day trip to many other interesting locations is also possible, such as Lytes Cary Manor in the vicinity of Somerton, the Minterne Gardens in Minterne Magna, and the Cerne Giant in nearby Cerne Abbas. Abbotsbury Swannery, Glastonbury Tor and abbey remains, Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral, Stourhead Gardens (NT), Bovington Tank Museum, and Longleat Safari Park are all within an hour's drive.

Accommodation

Reverse-level.

Three ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove and balcony

Central heating with woodburning stove.

Double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer.

1 x Smart TV, 1 x TV, DVD player, Smart speaker/CD player, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

2 x stairgate available on request.

Highchair available.

Cot available on request (£10 charge applies per cot, guests need to bring along own cot bedding, bottom sheet provided).

Each lodge has one allocated parking space.Any extra cars are able to park in the visitors car park by the entrance to the site.

Rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and hot tub, balcony with furniture and barbecue.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 3.6 miles Pub 0.2 miles.

Note: The Swandown site has an indoor pool for the exclusive use of guests of all ages staying at the lodges.The swimming pool can be booked using the onsite booking rota, located outside reception.

Swandown guests also have membership access to the leisure facilities at The Cricket St Thomas Warner Hotel (approximately 1 mile).The hotel & leisure facilities are exclusively for adults.Guests can access their large swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and gymnasium (opening times 8am-6pm).Guests are also able to eat in the hotel bar at lunchtime, which is cashless (card payments only).Spa treatments are available at an extra charge and need to be booked directly with the hotel.