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Large country home nr Frome/Longleat sleeps 14+
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A stunning Georgian country house at the top of the valley - south-facing panoramic views of countryside with 7 acres of enclosed garden & woodland. Sleeps up to 14 people in 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Very accessible, just off the A361. 3 miles from Frome - a thriving town with plenty of boutique shops, artisan cafes and galleries. Close to Wells, Glastonbury, Bath, Longleat, Stourhead, Bruton and Babington. Rooms will be set up according to numbers. The space This stunning country home boasts 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and can sleep up to 14 people. It has wifi coverage all over the house, television, DVD player, printer, wireless speakers and a DAB radio in the kitchen. All linen and towels are provided. Kitchen & Dining The kitchen is fully equipped with every possible utensil, and large quantities of crockery. It boasts a big induction hob with two ovens and a grill - perfect for cooking for numbers. Plenty of countertop space, a large kitchen table and two sinks make the process even easier. An American-style double fridge, full size freezer and cupboard space make food storage effortless. An elegant dining room seats 14 comfortably. Serve food from a buffet/sideboard. Bedrooms/Bathrooms The first bedroom is a very spacious room with fantastic light and stunning views of the valley. Proper wooden shutters block out all light for a perfect night's sleep on the comfortable king sized bed. Plenty of storage space for guests' possessions is available. The en suite bathroom contains a WC & shower cubicle. The second bedroom contains twin beds, wardrobe and dresser, and looks out onto the front of the house. It is close to a large bathroom with a WC and bath tub, just over the landing. There is another door leading to the second staircase down to the kitchen, close to the third & forth bedrooms & bathroom. The third and fourth bedrooms are double rooms with a shared very large bathroom - containing a bath tub, shower cubicle and WC. They have a separate staircase leading to the kitchen. The fifth and sixth bedrooms are up another flight of stairs in the attic. One contains a king-sized bed and the other contains 2 single beds - perfect for children. These rooms share a small bathroom containing a shower and WC. Laundry On entering the back door of the house there is a boot/cloakroom which leads to a decent-sized utility room. Here is a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Relaxing/Entertainment The drawing room is an elegant but comfortable sitting room with a fireplace There is a 55” smart television, a card table, backgammon and other board games. In the hallway there is an old (not very well tuned!) piano and a basket of outdoor games equipment including croquet and badminton. The green room contains lots of books - for all tastes - and two desks in case of the need for paperwork! In the basement you can find a playroom with plenty of toys and books for young children. Beyond this is a 'cinema' room with a large flatscreen TV and sofas/chairs/cushions. Outside There is a BBQ, picnic benches, sunloungers and beautiful gardens surrounding the home which lead into pastureland with a recently planted orchard and meandering paths which continue into the woods all belonging to the house - the 7 acre plot is fully enclosed. Explore and enjoy. There are a number of walks beyond: to Trudoxhill, past Marston House and to Nunney - a quintessential English village with its own castle. Pubs can be found at the end of all of these walks, so reward yourselves with a drink and a meal! There is also a milk station for fresh local milk at a local farm and an ice cream shop with delicious homemade ice cream (with children’s play area) at another local farm - both within walking distance. Guest access Parking is shared with the owners who are on site and is limited to 4 spaces. If more are required, please speak to the owners who are happy to help with any requirements or questions. There are 4 supermarkets in Frome, Sainsbury’s being the closest at only 1.5 miles away. Guests have full access to the whole home, gardens and woodland. Other things to note Wifi, linen and towels and hairdryer all provided. The property is located just off a main road - while it is very peaceful, it is worth mentioning its proximity to the road, particularly for groups with small children but fencing has been put in all around the perimeter. There is an additional space that sleeps 5-7 available for rent that is adjoined to the property, should you have a larger group, and a Garden Room ideal for a yoga studio or banquet area for larger groups.
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