The Haven at The Old Barn, Batcombe

As featured on “Escape to the Country” this unique space is a self contained one bedroom annexe with private entrance, in the village of beautiful Batcombe. It's only a 7 minute walk to the local pub The Three Horse Shoes. Batcombe is ideally placed, with Frome, Bruton, Bath and West, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, all within a 15 minute drive. The space If your tastes are for something more alternative, then the mysterious and magical place that is Glastonbury and its infamous Tor are only 15 miles away. Other places of sight-seeing and historical interest include: Longleat House and Safari Park, the world famous garden at Stourhead (National Trust), Stonehenge, Avebury Stone Circle and Wells Cathedral. The wonderful Jurassic Coast, think Lyme Regis, Burton Bradstock, Abbotsbury is an hour away while the beautiful and bustling cities of Bath and Bristol are less than 25 miles down the road. The Newt at Somerset has just opened its gates after many years of investment and landscaping. It's gardens, restaurants and Cyder Press are proving very popular with our guests. The Bath & West Showground with all its various exhibitions is less than 15mins. A wonderfully unique space in an equally magical house and village that is The Barn in Batcombe. Under 10 minutes car journey from the chic town of Bruton and the thriving independent town of Frome - the latter hosts a hugely popular Sunday market on the first Sunday of each month from March onwards. ** PLEASE manage your expectations when making a booking ** - this unique and magically romantic space has limited cooking facilities but that said, with a little creativity, you should be able to whip up a full meal. There’s a two ring electric hob, oven, , and combination oven/microwave, as well as a toaster and kettle and as much as I can think of to make your stay as easy and hassle free as possible. The washing up facilities are quirky as the owner’s priority is to keep as much in lining with the history of the building but there’s a small sink running cold water, and hot water can be added from the kettle. But this is all reflected in the price of this eclectic and unique space. Thank you Guest access Guests have two options. One is to park outside on the road and come in through the chapel gate into the back garden or alternatively drive round lane a bit further to main drive and approach the property from the front where you will be welcomed and shown to the annexe entrance via the back garden. Please note this way is trickier for people with accessibility issues. Upon arrival if I am not at home you will always find the key in the green door. Other things to note Please note that this space is really only suited to a couple plus a small child if required. There is a double bed in the bedroom and if required a blow up mattress that can be borrowed. Pets - £10 charge/stay for one dog. And £20 charge stay for two small dogs. But a maximum of two dogs is allowed. Charges to be paid locally to the owner or money can be left in the room.