Grade II Listed Farmhouse, Glastonbury (12 guests)

Our lovely old farmhouse is situated in the Vale of Avalon surrounded by apple orchards & gardens. Why not spend your evening watching the sunset from the pool or playing croquet as the BBQ sizzles nearby. The house benefits from wood burners in both the sitting rooms & the dining room. The electric Aga keeps the kitchen/breakfast room warm & welcoming space to gather in whatever the season. Outdoor Swimming pool + grass tennis & badminton courts. Our wonderful farmhouse was built in the 16th from the stones of Glastonbury Abbey. The elm beamed sitting room has an inglenook fireplace and wood burner. The farmhouse kitchen with its electric Aga overlooks the gardens, croquet lawn and BBQ. Off the kitchen is the dining room with a 12 seater table and woodburner. We have six double bedrooms, four upstairs and tow downstairs. There is a bathroom with overhead shower upstairs. One bedroom upstairs has its own sink & WC. One of the bedrooms downstairs has a double bed and single bed with a shower room outside its door. The other double bedroom is in the annex (cottage) which is accessed from the lobby (oak door separates it) and leads into a sitting room with kitchen area followed by the bedroom with its en-suite shower room. The two ground floor bedrooms and their shower rooms are suitable for elderly people and we understand that there is nothing suitable with this accommodation nearby. In the garden we have a 30'x15'x4' outdoor pool ( June - August/ September but check for earlier availability). Note, the swimming pool is not fenced. There are sun beds, steamer chairs, table and chairs as well as a hammock in the garden. We also have some bbq's for you to use. The farmhouse is set in a working countryside environment where, depending on the season, you will see & hear tractors driving along the country road, cows and flocks of sheep in the fields opposite. We also have our own sheep and chickens that roam freely here. Our horses live in the paddocks and the stables. Closer by are the friendly chickens who will call by during the day! You have full access to the grounds but be mindful of the horses that are stabled nearby. Our guests, in particular, children must not enter the stables for obvious health and safety reasons. We request that children must be accompanied when they are out in the garedens. There is plenty of parking outside. Glastonbury and Street is 10 minutes by car, approximately 45 minute walk. Other popular places that our guests have visited - Wells (20 mins drive), Bath (45 mins), Lyme Regis (45 mins), Cheddar Gorge (40 mins). Local pubs and restaurants: 1. Our local pub is The Lion in West Pennard. Good restaurant quality evening meals (limited vegetarian menu). Simple & limited lunchtime menu. Highly recommended by several past guests. 25 minute walk or 5 minute drive. 2. The Red Lion in Babcary. 10 - 15 minutes drive. Very good quality food & a popular venue with locals. 3. The White Hart in Somerton. 20 - 30 minutes drive. Previous guest's feedback - 'the White Hart in Somerton was superb!' 4. The Rose & Portcullis, Butleigh. 10 minute drive to the nearby village. Typical pub food. Liked by the locals Restaurants: 1. Hundred Monkeys, Glastonbury. Caters for vegetarian etc. Casual coffee shop & light meals. 2. 28 Market Place, Somerton. Opened 2020 – Exceptional quality menu. 3. The Newt, Bruton. Wonderful setting (gardens/grounds/buildings). Fine dining in the hotel & great quality food in the garden restaurant. highly recommend a lunch time visit. 4. At The Chapel, Bruton. Popular venue. We have a list of local taxi companies . The house and grounds (swimming pool, tennis & badminton courts, croquet lawn) will be for your exclusive use. You will have the annex/cottage that is accessed from the lobby via an oak door into the cottage/annex sitting room. We can be reached by phone and sometimes stay locally. Located within sight of the Tor. Glastonbury is approximately 4 miles with a wonderful selection of alternative shops, restaurants etc. Street with its shopping outlet is 5 miles from the house. Baltonsborough has a farm shop & Post Office and a village pub.along pub, all within walking distance. There are a number of great pubs/restaurants around us - please ask for details. There are several footpaths in the area with a picturesque walks across the Levels to the Tor and Chalice Well in Glastonbury. Castle Carey railway station is about a 25 minute drive from us. Glastonbury Festival site (Bronze Gate/Hospitality drop off point) - 5 minute drive ( 2.5 miles). Street & Glastonbury - 5- 10 minute drive The outdoor swimming pool is available between June - Sept (but check prior to your booking as it may be available sooner). For your safety please do not dive/jump in as it's only 4' deep. Please bring your own swimming towels. We have steamer chairs and sun loungers as well as a hammock for your use. We have a grass tennis court and badminton court. Please note that neither court is professionally laid out and the surface is uneven but fun to play on. There is also a croquet lawn. Check-in (4pm): We always try to welcome you on your arrival or help you with anything that you might need. If you think you will arrive later, if possible let us know so that we can try to stay on to see you. There is a house manual that sets out everything you may need to know during your stay. We work hard to ensure that our guests privacy is respected during your stay whilst ensuring that the swimming pool and grounds are maintained to the highest standard - In the summer months the hanging baskets and plant pots need to be watered, grass cut and general maintenance carried out. It's not always possible to tell you in advance when this will occur. Yoga sessions are available during your stay but please enquire before booking. Don't forget your travel insurance. We have a strict cancellation policy for this property.