SummerHouse - Beautiful Estate with Spa for Groups

SummerHouse is a wonderful holiday let for 14, nestled in extensive grounds in picturesque Somerset countryside, overlooking the stunning Mendip foothills in the Chew Valley. Exclusively yours, this magnificent private estate comprises a lovingly restored stables and a granary - Old Stables, sleeping eight, and East Wing, sleeping six. Originally built in 1800 as part of the Belluton Grange estate to serve the nearby villages, nowadays they are full of comfy rooms, and offer unique and memorabl The space Exclusively yours, this magnificent private estate comprises a lovingly restored stables and a granary - Old Stables, sleeping eight, and East Wing, sleeping six. Originally built in 1800 as part of the Belluton Grange estate to serve the nearby villages, nowadays they are full of comfy rooms, and offer unique and memorable stays for large groups. The old barn, meanwhile, has been turned into a spa with heated swimming pool, hot tub, steam shower and changing rooms. Indulge in the range of activities on hand. Or kick back and relax! (Open between 08.00 - 17.30) Old Stables and East Wing are adjacent to each other, being connected by a shared laundry room between them. Located in ten acres of beautiful grounds with a panorama of the Mendips as your morning view, on a short walk, you will encounter the eponymous summerhouse, as well as Georgian features including a well and a rare Horse Wash, utilising a natural spring. Old Stables benefits from two reception rooms; The Garden Room/Conservatory has a large dining table seating up to 14 guests and magnificent views of the iconic Pensford viaduct, straddling the Chew Valley, that speaks of the heyday of train travel. The spacious sitting room has comfortable seating and a wood burner. A fully equipped open plan breakfasting kitchen is next to the living area. All of these rooms have French doors that lead onto the garden. Upstairs are three en-suite bedrooms, two with super king beds that can be made up as twins if required, and the third with a 5' king. Two have bathrooms with freestanding baths and separate showers, one has a shower room. The fourth bedroom is located downstairs and has full size bunk-beds and access to a downstairs washroom. East Wing (the show-off little sister), provides ground floor accommodation for six over three beautiful en suite bedrooms. Its spacious sitting/dining room has ceiling-to-floor windows, and a magnificent fireplace with a cosy wood burner. There is an HDTV with a Wii, Android TV box and a Blu-Ray player. A bank of skylights stream natural light into the room making it nice and bright. Just off the living room, there is a modern kitchen with an electric oven, gas hob, built-in microwave, and a slimline dishwasher. Opposite the front door and entrance hall is Wisteria, a super king/twin bedroom with a TV and en suite walk-in shower. Just off the living room are two further en suite bedrooms: Willow has a super king bed (can convert to twins), TV and en suite bathroom with a freestanding slipper bath and walk-in shower; Magnolia, has a comfortable 5’ bed, TV, and en suite with bath and overhead shower. Discover the purpose built spa complex housing a ten-metre pool, hot tub, changing rooms and steam cubicle. For groups, we can also offer massages, aromatherapy treatments and personal trainer assessment which can be arranged by yourselves at an extra charge. Outside SummerHouse, a private terrace has ample seating for your party, with loungers, comfy chairs and a charcoal barbecue. There is also a private patio with charcoal barbecue at the foot of the driveway. The garden itself is shared by guests and owners alike. THE LAYOUT Old Stables Layout: Ground Floor: Entrance hallway. Sitting Room with comfortable seating, wood burner and TV. French doors that leads onto the garden. Garden Room/Conservatory with dining table seating up to 14 guests, underfloor heating, magnificent views across open countryside and French doors onto the extensive grounds. Large open plan breakfasting kitchen with hand-made wooden units, granite worktops and a slate floor. French doors open onto the patio overlooking the landscaped garden. The large family table seats six to eight for jolly breakfasts with additional seating on stools around the central island that seats 8 more. A large shared laundry room/boot room with two washing machines and tumble dryers lead off the kitchen, with additional dishwasher. Shared with East Wing, each property has a private locked access. Damson bedroom with 3’ bunk beds and a bijou pull-out bed, and access to a small washroom with wc and wash basin off the hall, with low access height. First floor: Oak Suite - This double-aspect bedroom has views over the garden and open countryside. Comfortable zip and link super king bed (can convert to twin beds) with a bijou pull-out bed, arm chairs and TV. The en suite has a walk-in shower. Chestnut Suite - The largest bedroom, with a comfortable zip and link super king bed (can convert to twin beds) with a bijou pull-out bed and TV. The en suite has a freestanding slipper bath, walk-in shower and his 'n' hers basins. Silver Birch bedroom with comfortable 5’ bed, TV, and en suite with a freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower. East Wing Layout: Ground Floor Accommodation Entrance hallway. Sitting/dining room with ample comfortable seating including a sofa bed for two additional adults (*extra fee). TV and wood burner in large, stone, open fireplace. Plenty of natural light from four skylights and two large ceiling-to-floor windows. The dining table seats six to eight easily. Modern fitted fully equipped kitchen with natural sunlight from a skylight with remote electrical operation. A large shared laundry room/boot room with two washing machines and tumble dryers lead off the kitchen, with additional dishwasher. Shared with Old Stables, each property has a private locked access. Willow bedroom with comfortable super king bed (can convert to twin beds), TV and en suite bathroom with a freestanding slipper bath and walk-in shower. Wisteria bedroom with comfortable super king bed (can convert to twin beds), TV and en suite with a walk-in shower. Magnolia bedroom with comfortable 5’ bed, TV, and en suite with bath and overhead shower. AT A GLANCE Sleeps 14 Seven bedrooms, six of which are en suite - four super king/twins, two doubles and one bunk bed Three of the bedrooms are on the ground floor Two bathrooms, four shower rooms Suitable for children and baby (high chair available) Up to two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge*) Indoor heated pool (Open between 08.00 - 17.30) Indoor hot tub (Open between 08.00 - 17.30) Steam shower cubicle (Open between 08.00 - 17.30) Set in extensive landscaped grounds with private terraces and outstanding views Outdoor furniture and two barbecues Catering can be arranged through Dineindulge, Moondance on or Chew Kitchen on A range of beauty and therapeutic treatments are available by arrangement Linen and toiletries Ample parking EQUIPMENT Old Stables Equipment: Oil-fired central heating, wood burner in the sitting room 7-burner Smeg range with 2 electric ovens and a grill, combi-microwave, dishwasher, fridge and separate freezer Separate shared laundry room with extra size Samsung washing machine, a standard Bosch washing machine and two tumble dryers. There is an additional dishwasher in case of parties! There are also clothes hanging facilities, an ironing board and steam iron Large 4K TV with a Playstation, Android TV box and a Blu-Ray player in lounge, TV in all 3 first floor bedrooms WiFi internet access* A highchair is available on request Large selection of board games Large 8-seater outdoor teak table with chairs and charcoal barbecue East Wing Equipment: Oil-fired central heating, wood burner in the living room Electric oven, gas hob, extractor fan, microwave, slimline dishwasher, under-counter fridge and a freezer Separate shared laundry room with extra size Samsung washing machine, a standard Bosch washing machine and two tumble dryers. There is an additional dishwasher in case of parties! There are also clothes hanging facilities, an ironing board and steam iron. Large 4k Samsung TV with Blu-ray player, Android TV box & Wii in the living room and TV in all three bedrooms WiFi internet access* A highchair is available on request Large selection of board games Large 6-seater outdoor teak table with chairs and charcoal barbecue SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX: The purpose built swimming pool complex houses a ten-metre swimming pool with a 'Fluvo jet' to exercise against, a hot tub which seats 5 people (at a squeeze) a shower and steam cubicle, robes, slippers, spa towels and hair dryer. The temperature of the pool is 88 °F / 31 ° C and the temperature of the hot tub is 101 ° F / 38 ° C. Bring your own CDs, use those provided, or listen to the radio or Bluetooth; feel free to just sit in the pool room to read, relax or meditate. The pool, hot tub and steam room will be available daily only between 8.00 - 20.00 for your sole use. FEATURES Lovingly converted stable block. Flexible sleeping accommodation – four of the super king beds can be made into twins making it ideal for different combinations of guests, from families, to couples, to groups of friends. TVs in all adult bedrooms. Take a dip in the heated swimming pool or relax in our in hot tub or steam room. Relax and be pampered at the house with a whole range of beauty treatments provided by private local beautician (see 'Things to Do'). Outdoor eating areas with a barbecue. Within easy reach of the culture-rich cities of Bath and Bristol, the picturesque scenery of Cheddar caves and gorge and Wells, the smallest city in England as well as pretty unspoilt villages. There are a great range of walks up into the Mendips and beyond where guests can enjoy the array of wildlife that freely roam over this breathtaking landscape. Guest access Our local housekeeper is available if needed and an information folder is provided at the house. We are happy to answer any questions at all before you book and send you information about the area to help you plan your trip. Other things to note *Internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the agent will be held responsible.