Kingsley Lake View - relaxed retreat with hot tub, sports bar & spectacular lake views in the Mendip Hills AONB

For Covid-19 cancellations, Staycation Holidays offer a full money back guarantee. If you or we have to cancel your booking due to government restrictions relating to Covid - you will receive a full refund, or you may decide to choose alternative dates. Smuggle 16 of your friends and family away on an escape to Kingsley Lake View for some serious R&R. Nestled in tranquil Somerset countryside, this rural retreat benefits from awe-inspiring views to the Mendip Hills AONB and Chew Valley Lake. Relaxed, remote and welcoming, Kingsley Lake View is kitted out with all the essentials for a memorable gathering, with two sociable living areas, plenty of parking and well-fitted bedrooms to boot. The perfect party pad for celebratory hijinks; eat, drink and make merry. This is our most suited property for effortless entertaining into the early hours! If you’re hankering after an indulgent treat with on-site amenities, Kingsley Lake View ticks all the right boxes. Lounge in the outdoor hot tub heated all year, shoot some pool in the Sports Bar, fire up the gas Barbie on the sun-trap terrace and make a toast to great friends and good company. Beyond the tall glass windows, two acres of sprawling grounds pan away to jaw-dropping views of the sedate rolling hills and lake. THE LAYOUT Ground Floor Accommodation: Entrance hallway, cloakroom, separate wc. Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Area: This space works perfectly for groups, providing a convenient layout that allows you to be sociable and cook at the same time. There’s plenty of room to move about in, plus ample worktop space, including island spaces that work well for informal eating. With state-of-the-art kitchen utensils you’ll find everything you need to make your catering as convenient and pleasurable as possible during your stay. The sitting area, with comfy sofas and chairs, has a large wide screen TV and full length windows to take in the view. The dining area, comfortably seating 16, has full length windows offering views across the landscaped grounds and Chew Valley Lake. Natural sunlight streams through a bank of skylight windows. Invite the outdoors in with the doors thrown wide open and spill out onto the extensive terrace with outdoor seating and gas barbecue. There is a separate utility room off the hallway with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board. Large TV room/Snug: Made for relaxation, featuring sofas and chairs, a 52" wide screen TV, wood burner and full length windows offering lake views. On colder days you can cosy up next to the wood burning stove. During the summer months, open the patio doors wide and spill out into a patio area with hot tub, the perfect backdrop for enjoying a sundowner or two. Sports Bar Games Room: Featuring a full-size pool table – a sort of ‘grown-up’s den’, designed with the sole aim of giving guests the perfect excuse to have a little fun, kick back and relax. Full length windows offering views across the landscaped grounds and Chew Valley Lake and double doors to the garden. Bedroom 1: With four 3' zip and link beds which can be converted to two 6' beds on request, and an en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. Full length windows offering views across the landscaped grounds and Chew Valley Lake. Bedroom 2: With four 3' zip and link beds which can be converted to two 6' beds on request, plus 3' bunk beds and an en suite shower room. Full length windows with views across the front courtyard. Bedroom 3: Twin/double bedroom with two 3' zip and link beds which can be converted to a 6' king on request. Shares the family bathroom. Full length window offering views across the landscaped grounds and Chew Valley Lake. Bedroom 4: With four 3' zip and link beds which can be converted to two 6' beds on request. Shares the family bathroom. Full length windows offering views across fields. Family shower room. IN A NUTSHELL Sleeps 16 Ground floor accommodation Four bedrooms: Two bedrooms with four single zip and link beds which can be converted to two 6' beds on request; one bedroom with four single zip and link beds which can be converted to two 6' beds on request, plus 3' bunk beds. One bedroom with two single zip and link beds which can be converted to a 6' bed on request One bathroom, two shower rooms (two of which are en suite) Two spacious living areas Suitable for children and baby (cot and highchair available) Up to three well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge*) Large games room with 8' pool table Terrace with outdoor furniture & large gas barbecue Heated outdoor hot tub Set in two acres of enclosed landscaped grounds with lake views Automatic gates with entry code Welcome hamper including four bottles of wine Linen and toiletries Secure parking for 6+ cars Covid-19 measures* (see Visitors' Notes) EQUIPMENT Gas central heating , wood burning stove in the large TV room/snug Oven, microwave, American fridge freezer, second large drinks fridge, dishwasher Washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility room Sky, full package, Netflix, large flat screen TV in each living room WiFi internet access* Telephone (for incoming calls only) One travel cot (without linen) and one highchair available Outdoor 6 seater hot tub Large gas barbecue Driveway with parking for 6+ cars VISITORS' NOTES No smoking. Up to three well-behaved dogs welcome (one pet is £25/stay, two pets is £35/stay, three pets is £50/stay) - to be kept to the Kitchen/Dining/Living area please. Suitable for hen and stag parties, family holidays, groups and corporate events Please supervise children when playing in the gardens. Gas barbecue – please ensure you leave this clean for our next guests. Due to Health and Safety reasons, please ensure children under the age of fourteen do not use the hot tub. Please read our full instruction thoroughly prior to any of your party using the hot tub. Due to Health and Safety Regulations, HSE specifies the importance of having daily water testing for chlorine/bromine and pH and monthly microbiological testing of water of your Hot Tub (including quarterly for Legionella). This will conducted by the owner or by a member of staff in the morning, normally before 10.00am. In the unlikely event, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you. All single zip and link beds are provided with single duvets; if converted to king size beds we will supply double base sheet, along with single duvets Due to livestock, we prohibit the use of any other sound systems on the premises than our extremely high quality Sonos sound system supplied. As the property sits in its own 2 acre site surrounded by fields, you may bump into the owner of the property, or occupants of the separate property on the shared drive in close proximity to Kingsley Lake View. The separate property does not look over Kingsley Lake View. There is parking for a maximum of 7 cars in your private gated driveway. Kingsley Lake View sits in its own 2 acre site surrounded by fields. You may bump into the owner of the property, or occupants of a separate property on the shared drive in close proximity to Kingsley Lake View. The separate property does not look over Kingsley Lake View and is available to rent with Kingsley Lake View, enabling you to increase the total number of your guests from 16 to 23. Please contact us if you are interested in this option. A £1000 security deposit is required on arrival at the property. A complimentary welcome hamper awaits your arrival, including four bottles of wine. Babies are welcome (one travel cot and one highchair available). Check-in is after 4pm. * Covid-19 measures for this property: In full compliance with the hospitality industry cleaning protocols and safety guidance. Intensively cleaned and sanitised. Contact-free check in and check out. Complete privacy and exclusive use of the cottage during your holiday. Refund or date changes for all existing and new bookings if the lockdown measures are extended or re-imposed. Naturally isolated. Enjoy your stay, thank you!