Cosy Somerset retreat; lakeside walks & swim

Lower Beeches is a beautiful, comfortable property with its own south-facing garden, patio and bbq area. From the oak and slate porch, enter into the lounge dining area with oak floors, chaise sofa, Ercol dining furniture and original art works. Smart TV, Netflix, Bluetooth & high-speed Wi-Fi are all to hand. Solid oak doors lead to a hallway with storage and plenty of games and books. On to a well-equipped, neat kitchen with quartz marble counters, oven with induction hob, fridge with freezer box and high-quality cutlery (Robert Welch) and dinnerware. A dishwasher and washing-machine and utility cupboard are tucked away in bespoke cupboards. Ground floor bedroom is spacious with king-size bed with mattress topper; high ceilings, bespoke oak shutters, flat-screen TV. A luxurious en-suite with dual-headed shower. Up the stairs with dual hand-rail, there is a twin-bedroom. Beds are super-comfy with John Lewis mattress toppers. Flat-screen TV, wardrobe, desk. En-suite shower room with attractive 'encaustic' tiles, dual - head shower and glorious garden views. High-chair, stair-gates and travel-cot all available. The situation is quiet and peaceful. We have recently acquired adjoining land which gives our guests private access to stunning lakes and an enchanting 18th-century grotto. It sits next to our wildland, where you can spot deer, an impressive variety of birds and the occasional otter around the reedbed lakes. Experience the mystery and romance of the grottoes. A tunnel, a staircase, and a ruined arch, masked by a fictive cliff. Picturesque, and part concealed there is avaulted hermit's Cell with stone seats and a table, subsidiary grottoes and a tunnel. Romantic winding stairs to upper-level lake. Nr Downside, All-Hallows, Millfield and Wells schools. The Beeches holiday homes are 2 separate properties, the west wing of a C17th character house. They have been recently renovated, are spacious and completely self-contained. Lower Beeches welcomes up to 5 people, Upper Beeches 6; you can book separately or together. Lower Beeches is a beautiful cottage, with oak floors, marble worktop, bespoke woodwork, original art-work. With 2 spacious bedrooms, a ground floor kingsize and a twin room on the 1st floor. The 5th bed is a guest bed with mattress topper which can be placed either room. Both bedrooms have TV, en-suite shower-room & garden views. There is exclusive use of a south-facing garden, patio, bbq. Good for couples or families, young or old. Upper Beeches is especially good for families with older children or groups of friends. It has a welcoming, spacious and contemporary interior. It is best for up to 6 people. It has 2/3 bedrooms over 2 floors. A family size bathroom with dual-head shower over the bath and an en-suite on the second floor. Beautiful outdoor space with views. Both properties have private access to 25 acres with lakes to explore. smart TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, parking for 2 cars. They are child-friendly. Small/medium dogs by request in Lower Beeches only. A generous welcome pack with filter coffee, a range of teas, milk and (where possible) biscuits and homemade bread. Fabulous location: Oakhill is a pretty village with two pubs with great food. Wonderful woodland walks from the door. Easy access to Glastonbury, Longleat, Cheddar & Ebbor Gorge, Mendip Hills; or Somerset Levels for murmurations & wildlife. There are 3 cities nearby. Drive 12 mins to medieval Wells with magnificent cathedral, palace & ‘Dragons Lair' for under-12's. Under 30 mins to gorgeous Bath, spa and Christmas market. Just 40 mins to vibrant Bristol; street art, 3-D planetarium, fantastic theatres. 20 mins to Hauser & Wirth. The ht water is on a tank which will allow 4 medium length showers at a time