Country Cottage - Ideal Sophisticated Hen Weekend

A beautiful country cottage, with its stone fireplace and log burner and also featuring an outdoor hot tub with rolling country views, ideal for Champagne bubbly any time of year! We have the perfect location for anyone looking for sophisticated and luxury country cottage accommodation for hen party / bridal shower or ladies-only group weekends. The space Butcombe has always been one of the Wrington Vale’s most popular villages surrounded by delightful open countryside set within a farming community only a short walk from Blagdon Lake and with southerly views towards The Mendip Hills, an area designated as being of outstanding beauty. Everyday needs are catered for in the villages of Wrington and Blagdon which retains a good level of local facilities including grocery store, chemist, newsagent, post office, public houses, doctors, dentist, butchers, and quaint farm shop cafes. Within this active community many social, sporting, and recreational facilities abound, with cricket, tennis, football and bowls clubs along with many pleasant walks and bike riding within the Mendip Hills area. Recreational facilities also include nearby fishing and sailing at Chew Valley Lake, Butcombe Brewery and wine tasting at Aldwick Vineyard and Farm. Organising a bridal shower can be really hard work. We are available to help with planning and arranging of events for a fun filled weekend. Activities include wine tasting within walking distance, vintage cream tea delivery (crockery provided), West Country Games, Rodeo and Sumo Suit hire, and Mobile Bar hire to name a few. We ask that vendors coming to the property get in touch with us well before the actual event to discuss practicalities, logistics, etc. Guest access Believed to date from 1710, Rectory Cottage enjoys a private and elevated situation in the very heart of this small and popular North Somerset village, surrounded by gardens and grounds in excess of half an acre. The well presented accommodation enjoys many period features coupled with the expected modern day facilities. Character, grounds and a lovely village location are combined in this detached country home. The entire property (excluding the nursery) is available for use, including private use of the hot tub, patio and garden. BBQ facilities are available on request and in advance of the booking. The property offers ample on site and off road parking for both you and each of your guests. The cottage accommodates up to 8 guests. Upstairs we have two large bedrooms each sleeping 2 with double beds, and both boasting beautiful country views. A large bathroom with bath and shower is also on this floor. Also upstairs we have a large king-size master room which sleeps 2, with large en-suit bathroom which includes a walk in shower and corner bath. Iron and hairdryer appliances are available. A third toilet is available downstairs. Situated in the living room is an additional high-rise double airbed (linen etc and towels included) which can sleep a further two guests. There is a large lounge/ living room with plenty of seating and a 47 inch TV with Amazon fire stick. Entertainment. Use of a PS2 with Sing Star karaoke entertainment and also an ipod doc speaker is also available to use. Our kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave and washing machine, as well as range cooker and is fully equipped with all you need for cooking together with the use of our 8 seater table in the dining room. We also have a local convenience store and post office with a free ATM just a few minutes drive away in Blagdon, open 8am-8pm Mon-Sun should you require additional supplies. The garden provides an outdoor eating area should you wish to enjoy your meals outside. Our garden attracts abundant birdlife, views of sheep grazing next door, horses on the hill and you might even spot a pheasant or two running across the lawn. It is a no smoking property, but smoking is allowed outside – please use the ash trays provided. Other things to note Weekend prices quoted are based on a minimum 2 night stay, arriving 3pm Friday, departing 10am Sunday. Feel free to contact us regarding any additional queries and individual requests you may have, we aim to make our guests as comfortable as possible during their stay here. Please note when you accept a weekend party booking you are committing to a "MINIMUM VALUE BOOKING OF £1,200 FOR THE HIRE OF THE COTTAGE FOR TWO NIGHTS”. Additionally Airbnb charge a commission to both parties - so you are charged slightly more than the quoted price and we are paid slightly less due to this. Airbnb have what is known as a "Resolution Centre" where you can either send funds for further arrangements such as early check in / late check out, and / or can arrange for funds to be returned at a later stage – failing this, private arrangements will be made for these additional services.