Secluded staycation farmhouse in stunning setting, 8 bedrooms, wild swimming,

8 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16557 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Wincanton

Haynes International Motor Museum11 min drive
Hauser and Wirth Somerset12 min drive
Royal Bath and West Showground15 min drive
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Joe's Room

1 King Bed

Luke's Room

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Stripey Room

1 King Bed

The Frink Room

1 Queen Bed

The Single Room

1 Single Bed

Toile Room

1 Queen Bed

West Bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs loo and basin

Toilet

Downstairs loo and basin

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Shower Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Stripey bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Top Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Perfect for gatherings of family/friends, retreats/courses. (Sorry, no parties). Total seclusion and privacy. Unrivalled views to Glastonbury Tor and Camelot. Not a soulless hotel but a quirky home from home with beautiful rooms, a dramatic dining room seating 20, open fires, central heating, and large fully kitted farmhouse kitchen. The grounds include 2 lakes for wild swimming, boating, paddle boarding and picnics, and a yurt for BBQs/cocktails or teenage sleepovers. Firepits and outside dining areas and loungers. We can recommend our chef or house stylist for special celebrations and we can facilitate baby sitting or full staffing. As well as our regular cancellation policy, we will give 100% refund for short notice cancellations due to covid restrictions and we will shift the dates if there has been another crisis meaning the gathering is no longer possible on the dates booked.

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Inform owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Respect the privacy of our cartaker Ola and her family who live in a neighbouring cottage on the property

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wincanton

Located in Wincanton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Yeovil Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mill on the Brue and Gartell Light Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider Royal Bath and West Showground, or check out an event or a game at South West Survival. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wincanton

What's nearby

Haynes International Motor Museum - 11 min drive
Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 12 min drive
Stourhead - 15 min drive
Royal Bath and West Showground - 15 min drive
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 36 min drive

Getting around

Bruton Station - 13 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

The George Hotel, Castle Cary - 7 min drive
Bay Tree - 8 min drive
The Nog Inn - 6 min drive
The Place - 7 min drive
Stags Head Inn - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded staycation farmhouse in stunning setting, 8 bedrooms, wild swimming, pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded staycation farmhouse in stunning setting, 8 bedrooms, wild swimming, ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded staycation farmhouse in stunning setting, 8 bedrooms, wild swimming, ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded staycation farmhouse in stunning setting, 8 bedrooms, wild swimming, located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cadbury Castle, Mill on the Brue and Gartell Light Railway. Royal Bath and West Showground and Haynes International Motor Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

1 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful house in beautiful Somerset countryside

Excellent family holiday home. Lovely to find it so well stocked with everything that was needed for a large party of mixed ages staying for a week. We enjoyed dining in style, table tennis and sauna, walks around the farm, rowing on the lakes and visits to local places of interest. We did particularly appreciate the help during our stay from the welcoming property manager.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicity H.

2 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July family stay

We had a delightful week at New Park Farm. The house is beautifully situated with long views over the surrounding countryside and attractive gardens - many swallows were nesting when we stayed. The teenagers enjoyed the wild swimming, even in cool weather. The house is extremely comfortable and feels very home-like, with family pictures and possessions.

10/10 Excellent

Anna H., LONDON

13 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible week is a wonderful location!!

We had a glorious week from start to finish. Swam in the lakes everyday and the weather allowed us to make use of the beautiful garden, BBQ etc Cannot rate this property highly enough and Amanda and Charlie were perfect hosts whilst their housekeeper Ola looked after us all so well. We had everything we needed for a perfect week with friends, and even the recommended catering was fantastic! We will be returning next year!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kieran B.

2 November 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Idyllic Haven

Our family wanted to have a respite from everyday life and relax together in blissful comfort. We could not have chosen a better, more peaceful setting for just that. The house is quite simply, sublime and literally wrapped us in a giant, heart-warming hug. It is beautifully and exceptionally-well appointed. Everything we could possibly have needed was on hand. The owners; Amanda and Charlie and their wonderful caretaker Ola, were tremendously attentive and caring, yet inconspicuous - perfect hosts. 5 stars is insufficient rating for this wonderful, enchanting place.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

11 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Totally charming and spacious house and grounds

We were a family group of 12 (aged 21 to 88) and had a most happy and trouble free stay in this uniquely charming house and grounds. All the internal facilities and accommodation were way above any normal expectations, and the help and support at check-in, check-out and in between were superb. We were all left with a feeling of gratitude and (I have to say) privilege for having had the opportunity to spend time in this wonderful little world.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Your host

Charlie is an author, an entrepreneur business man, a pilot and an adventurer. Amanda works in organisations promoting health and social justice. We have restored this 17th century farmhouse into what it is today - a warm cosy modernised welcoming spacious home-from-home for 16 guests - our family home and the project of a lifetime. We love sharing it.

Why they chose this property

We have owned and loved this house for 33 years. It was nearly derelict when we bought it and we have loved and cared for it, extending it using master craftspeople and constantly improving it while keeping its unique atmosphere. It was our beloved home where we raised out three beautiful children. Now they have flown the nest we are ready to as well, but none of us can bear to be parted from the house forever. As a solution we have turned it into an unbeatable home-from-home for others to enjoy as much as we do. We are not in the business of rentals properties, so each guest is treated with the same care respect and attention we have always given our friends and family when they borrow the house for special occassions. We have 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2 further loos downstairs. We can sleep 16+ and we have a cot and highchair to lend. Ola is our fabulous part time house manager and she lives in a cottage tucked away across the yard and is always on hand to problem bust anything for you. We are always available for you by phone, day and night should you wish our added support

What makes this property unique

Elegant receptions rooms and a dramatic dining room seating 20+ for celebratory meals. Stunning location, unrivalled unbroken views to Glastonbury Tor. Set in its own meadowlands. Only 2 hours from London by train. Close to many famous destinations eg Stourhead, Sherborne, The Newt, and Hauser & Worth. An hour from Bath of Jane Austin fame, and Salisbury, the beautiful historic cathedral town. An hour from the seaside and a couple of hours from wonderful surfing beaches. Ponies or bikes to rent, (or bring your own pony, we have a field and stable for it). Never a dull moment!

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