Country house near Bath: hot tub, log fires, pool

River House is on the edge of Bath in the Southern Cotswolds, a stunning location beside the River Frome. This historic house has 3 double bedrooms, a large living room, log fires, a spacious farmhouse kitchen and a conservatory for dining. Local pubs, village shop/cafe, castle and railway station (Bath 10mns) walking distance. Super-fast FTTP broadband and Library work space. Summer swimming pool, garden games and fishing Optional extras: Hot tub; cooked traditional breakfast (please enquire) The space Reception Room The double-length Elizabethan reception room has log burners at both ends and a library. This is the oldest part of the house and features big fireplaces with old bread making ovens. Large comfortable sofas and chairs surround coffee tables and the fireplaces, with magazines, books and board games. Kitchen/Conservatory Featuring a spacious, fully-fitted farmhouse kitchen, with all catering and culinary requirements, including a double Rangemaster gas oven, plus a breakfast bar for 4 and comfortable seating area. The adjacent Conservatory has a dining table for 10 and underfloor heating in winter. Outside on the riverside BBQ terrace, there is plenty more seating and a fire pit. Bedrooms All the bedrooms are double with hotel-style single beds which can combine to make a super-king double or be set up as standard 3' twins. The master bedroom is especially large with space for a cot and portable bed, extensive fitted wardrobes and a private shower/toilet en suite. The two other double bedrooms each have their own bathrooms with both baths and power showers, as well as fitted wardrobes. There is also a large sofa bed in the Library. Hot Tub/Swimming Pool The hot tub lies in a courtyard next to the conservatory and is available by arrangement as an optional extra. If you would like to use the hot tub please enquire. A daily fee applies due to the heating costs. Bathing towels are supplied. The swimming pool is available without charge from May - October (1pm - 6pm by arrangement). Separate towels are provided and there is a changing room near the pool. Gardens There are extensive gardens stretching down from the front of the house to a riverside paved terrace. Garden games are available to play on the lawns such as croquet, badminton and clock golf. There is also a BBQ for your use on the kitchen garden terrace outside the kitchen during summer months. Just let us know if you would like either the BBQ or the FirePit during your stay. There is super-fast FTTP broadband throughout the property and a dedicated workspace in the Library. Our Chef is happy to offer you his breakfast menu during your stay, please enquire if you would like further details. The adjacent Coach House, which is a separate building, may be rented out separately during your stay. Guest access River House is set in 12 acres and you are welcome to roam freely. Please enquire if you have a dog. Usually dogs are not allowed because we have domestic fowl free range. You are welcome to enjoy all the gardens, the hot tub from 7am - 7pm (please be sure to check that it is available for your stay) and the heated swimming pool (May - October 1pm - 6pm) Other things to note The Caretaker and Housekeeper live on the estate in a separate cottage and can help at any time. If you would like catering, the Caretaker is also a qualified chef and can send you his breakfast menu with pleasure. Please be sure to let the Caretaker know your time of arrival so that he can be sure to meet you to help with luggage and give you the essential short safety brief before showing you around. Please be sure to check that the hot tub and swimming pool are available for your stay, if required, and that children are carefully supervised at all time due to the proximity of water, including the River Frome and a small stream meandering through the gardens - as well as the hot tub and swimming pool. Please let the Housekeeper know if you will require single (twin) or super-king (double) beds for your stay. Both the Caretaker and Housekeeper may need to access the grounds during your stay in order to carry out regular maintenance, but will not enter River House without prior notice and always seek permission where practical to do so.