Clayhill Arts Rural Retreat, Somerset

A Tranquil, stylish and cosy spot perfect to escape and rejuvenate from the stresses of everyday life or an idyllic stop off on your onward adventures. Clayhill is a newly and lovingly renovated series of farm buildings situated 4 miles outside of the historic market town of Bridgwater, in the middle of a 140-acre arable farm in Somerset. Offering unique accommodation in a retreat like setting, we overlook the stunning Quantock Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. We have 8 en-suite bedrooms to choose from and we can sleep up to 16 people. Arranged as a mixture of twins and doubles, each room has a private entrance, its own tea and coffee making facilities and outdoor seating area. Our 4 double rooms have been converted from a series of old cattle sheds and retain characterful features such as exposed wooden roof timbers and stone walls. Our 4 twin rooms have been converted from an old milking parlour. They are slightly more modern in style, having been finished with illustrative wallpapers. We host a fully accessible bedroom with en-suite wet room. Additionally, all communal areas are wheelchair accessible. A mobility lift has been installed, as well as mobility apparatus in the toilets. For your comfort we use freshly pressed 100% cotton linens on all our beds, provide bathroom towels and locally sourced bath products. Access: You will have exclusive access to the entire space which includes the impressive converted Granary where you can use a fully functioning kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances. There is a cosy snug to retreat into at the end of a busy day exploring, complete with TV, DVD player, armchairs, board-games and a log burning fire. Additional access to the gardens, lake and courtyard with a BBQ, pizza oven and seating are also available to you during your stay. This is an ideal setting to host your family get together or a relaxing large group getaway! Environmentally friendly accommodation: With an interest in biodiversity and situated in the heart of rural Somerset, we encourage wildlife and look to make Clayhill environmentally sustainable. As such the Granary has a solar array on the roof that provides the whole site’s electricity and water is provided from a natural spring which we process, filter and soften. The heating is generated by a biomass boiler that burns wood pellets to generate heat, making the site carbon neutral and self-sufficient. Additional info: - Onsite Laundry facilities are available on request. - A continental breakfast can be provided at an additional charge. Please contact us for more information. - Minimum of 2 night stay. Communication on Airbnb: We warmly welcome communication and are happy to answer any questions you may have. If you are sending an enquiry over the weekend period, please be aware we may not be able to respond to you until Monday. Communication During Your Stay: We hope you have a truly pleasant time at Clayhill and we look forward to meeting you. Should you need anything during your stay we live in the farmhouse down the lane from your accommodation. Although on hand for questions, we respect our guest privacy and hope you are able to enjoy your stay uninterrupted. The nearest village of Cannington is a 4-minute drive away and boasts 5 pubs, a butcher, a baker, a corner shop, Indian restaurant (and takeaway) as well as the beautiful Walled Gardens. Should you wish to explore further afield Bristol, Bath, Wells, and Exeter are a 1 hrs drive away. If it’s the coastal life you’re after, there are 7 beaches a stone throw away including the famous fossil grounds of Lime Regis. Or if the great outdoors is calling you, why not take in the views horse riding across the Quantocks. Our rural idyllic getaway is easily accessible from the motorway, 15 minutes from the M5 (J23/J24), 30 mins from Taunton and 2.5 hrs from London via the A303. It is also only 50 mins from both Bristol and Exeter airports. By train, Bridgwater station is 10 minutes away and Taunton station 30 minutes.