Somerleaze House close to Frome & Bruton, Somerset

"The Supercool Country House" *The Times*. Somerleaze House is a late Victorian estate clad in mountain limestone. Earthy and glamorous, it offers large rooms arranged over two floors. The Jo Berryman interiors infuses style, comfort and playfulness. A one-bed cottage comes with the booking. Set in 12 acres, a walled garden with a heated pool, lawns, ancient trees and direct access to the Mells River. Somerleaze serves up an idyllic slice of Somerset life. The space Entered via the grand reception hall with an original Victorian tiled floor, a pitch pine staircase and a ceiling with elaborate plasterwork. The elegant salon features fine cornicing and a working fireplace. The originally shuttered windows serve up panoramic views of the beautiful grounds. An arched door opens into the prettiest garden room/gym and access to the wide terrace which runs across the back elevation. The dining room comfortably seats ten or more. There is an impressive marble fireplace and wooden floors that extend through double doors into the family/media room. This room features chestnut panelling, a trapeze (holds up to 90kg) ceiling details and a carved stone fireplace with wood burning stove. Situated to the rear of the house is the kitchen/breakfast room with the original parquet floor. A mullioned bay provides a contemplative seating space with extensive views over the gardens and rolling countryside. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units incorporating contemporary integrated Miele appliances. A glazed door opens onto the rear terrace. Also on the ground floor is a well-equipped utility room and a cloakroom along with access to a good-sized wine cellar and storage space. On the first floor is a dual-aspect master bedroom with a marble fireplace and en suite facilities. In addition, there are two principal guest bedrooms, each beautifully proportioned with dual aspects. There are two further bedrooms on this floor, along with a linen room and three bathrooms. The Bothy is a charming stone cottage right next to the main house offering self-contained accommodation including a kitchen- living area (includes a double sofa bed), double bedroom and bathroom. The Bothy is included with Somerleaze but has a separate Airbnb listing. The impressive grounds envelop the property. The Mediterranean-inspired walled garden houses a heated pool and provides areas to relax, dine and enjoy the spoils of our organic vegetable patch and extensive greenhouse, both of which are looked after by the amazing crew at the Rye Bakery in Frome. At the bottom of the garden through a stand of trees is the Mells River. Take a wild dip and enjoy your own private "beach". Guest access Access all areas except for the loft which we lock. We also indicate which wardrobes are usable and which are not.