Large Country House sleeps 12 - Hot Tub available

A large & characterful detached former farmhouse, part of which dates back to the 1700's. In the glorious Somerset countryside near Staple Fitzpaine in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with views extending to the Quantock Hills yet only 10 minutes’ drive from the county town of Taunton. This spacious 5 bedroom (3 with en-suite facilities) cosy house has something for everyone, making it great for celebrations, families or friends looking to escape to the countryside. The space Staple Hill House is a former farmhouse set in its own large fully enclosed/fenced garden with a private gated entrance which leads into a courtyard. Downstairs you will find the large kitchen which comes fully equipped with all you could need to cook everything from a simple meal or a huge dinner for all your party. Off the kitchen is the large dining room which has an Inglenook fireplace, large table which seats 12 plus a snug corner with sofa and TV and enjoys views over the garden. The spacious sitting room also has views over the garden & as far as the Quantock Hills along with plenty of seating for everyone. There are five bedrooms in total, three with en-suite facilities, with one bedroom being on the ground floor making it ideal for up to 2 guests with limited mobility who prefer not to have to go upstairs to bed. Bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome/starter pack includes tea, coffee, milk & initial toilet rolls. Directly outside there is a wonderful large private hot tub which is set in it's own courtyard with a seating area where you can relax in this sun trap by day or under the stars and twinkly lights in the evening. Important - as not all guests require this facility it is not included in the nightly price. The additional cost depends on the length of stay & covers refilling, running costs, daily checks & cleaning, chemicals etc. Payment to be made at the time of booking or no later than 7 days prior to arrival. A large private fully enclosed lawned garden wraps around the house with garden furniture and barbecue giving you plenty of space for the children to run around or to just sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh Somerset air! There are 2 parking spaces immediately outside the house and a further parking area for 3 more cars also on the property. The immediate area is a walker’s or cyclist’s paradise with routes in every direction and offers easy access to the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath, a shared cycle and walking bridleway with a network of marked trails through forestry and open land of varying lengths to suit everyone and forms in total a 13 mile loop around the village of Staple Fitzpaine. The route primarily follows a series of off road tracks through wooded areas including Staple Park Wood, Piddle Wood and Bickenhall Wood. Castle Neroche and Staple Hill parks being of particular note where great walks and views can be enjoyed. Just ¾ of a mile away is the Greyhound Inn or a short drive takes you to my favourite local pub, the friendly, olde worlde & traditional Holman Clavel, which offers a good selection of home cooked local food and drink, it's dog friendly and is surrounded by amazing walks. The county town of Taunton is around 10 minutes’ drive away and has a host of shops, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. National Trust properties surround the area and the Great Somerset Steam Railway from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead is a must do for kids and adults. The seaside town of Lyme Regis on The Jurassic coast just over the Dorset border is a little over half an hour’s drive away. Taunton Racecourse 3 miles, Taunton County Cricket Ground 5 miles, shop 5 miles, pub ¾ of a mile, restaurant 3 miles. A travel cot and high chair are available on request. Smoking is only permitted outside. Maximum of 2 well behaved dogs – please note they must remain on the ground floor at all times and are not to be left unattended in the house at any time The space Ground Floor: Kitchen: With granite worktops, breakfast bar & oak stools, oil fired Rayburn (for heating & hot water only), double electric oven with grill, electric hob, microwave, slow cooker, fridge, dishwasher and coffee machine. Utility room: With fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Living room: With Wood Burner (for decorative purposes only) and Smart TV* (Firestick* - Netflix, Prime etc. please ensure you have you own log in details in order to make full use of these services) DVD Player & surround sound system Dining room: With seating for 12 people, TV. Sofa, Inglenook Fireplace with Breadoven, Wood Burner (for display only) Ground Floor - Bedroom 1: With Twin Beds which can be converted into a Super King Size bed on request (the matresses are zip linked to make a full Super King bed with individual duvets) with large 1200mm x 800mm shower cubicle and en-suite vanity sink & toilet. This room is particularly suitable for guests with limited mobility who prefer not to have to go up the stairs to bed. Also provided on request are hand rails and a shower stool. A toilet surround frame and walking frame are also available on request. First Floor: With stair gates at the bottom and top of the stairs to be used at guests own risk. Bedroom 2: With King Size bed & Corner Sofa which can be converted into a Double bed by prior request at time of booking or at least 7 days prior to arrival, en-suite shower, vanity unit & toilet Bedroom 3: With King Size bed and en-suite with shower cubicle, sink & toilet Bedroom 4: With Twin beds Bedroom 5: With Twin Beds Bathroom: With shower over bath, handheld shower unit, sink and towel rail, also a bath/shower seat is available on request. The toilet is separate and is located next door to the bathroom Minimum 2 nights except for Christmas 2025 which is a minimum of 4 nights from 23rd December New Year 2025 is a minimum of 3 nights from 30th December If you would like to add extra nights either side of the Christmas weekend please contact me as I may be able offer a special rate. Any requests should be made at the time of booking or at least 14 days prior to arrival. Please note the hot-tub is not available over the Christmas/New Year period 2025 Other things to note The house is adjacent to the owner’s private stables so you may hear the odd clip clop as the horses or miniature shetlands come in and out but there is no machinery on site to disturb you.