Fabulous Large Country House - Sleeps 12 - Private Hot Tub available

Staple Hill House is a 5 bedroom characterful detached former farmhouse, part of which is believed to date back to the 1700's. Set within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the glorious Somerset countryside with views extending as far as the Quantock Hills yet only 10 minutes’ drive from the county town of Taunton. This spacious but cosy property really has something for everyone, making it great for families or friends looking to escape to the country together.

There are five bedrooms in total, three which feature en-suite facilities, with one bedroom being on the ground floor making it ideal for up to 2 guests with limited mobility who prefer not to have to go upstairs to bed.

Central heating, electricity, bed linen, and Wi-Fi included.

Directly outside there is a wonderful large private hot tub for 6/7 people which is set in it's own courtyard with a seating area where you can relax in this sun trap by day or under the stars and twinkly lights in the evening (as not all guests require this facility there is an additional charge depending on the number of nights & must be booked at time of reservation or at least 14 days prior to arrival)

A large private fully enclosed lawned garden wraps around the house with garden furniture and barbecue giving you plenty of space for the children to run around or to just sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh Somerset air!

Staple Hill House has its own entrance and is adjacent to the owner’s private stables so you may hear the odd clip clop as the horses or miniature shetlands come in and out but there is no machinery on site to disturb you.

There are 2 parking spaces immediately outside the house and a further parking area for 3 more cars also on the property.

The immediate area is a walker’s or cyclist’s paradise with routes in every direction and offers easy access to the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath, a shared cycle and walking bridleway with a network of marked trails through forestry and open land of varying lengths to suit everyone and forms in total a 13 mile loop around the village of Staple Fitzpaine.

The route primarily follows a series of off road tracks through wooded areas including Staple Park Wood, Piddle Wood and Bickenhall Wood. Castle Neroche and Staple Hill parks being of particular note where great walks and views can be enjoyed. Just ¾ of a mile away is the Greyhound Inn, a country pub serving food and drinks, or a short drive takes you to the very friendly, traditional and cosy Holman Clavel, a dog friendly pub offering a good selection of local food and drink which is surrounded by amazing walks.

The county town of Taunton is around 10 minutes’ drive away and has a host of shops, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. National Trust properties surround the area and the Great Somerset Steam Railway from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead is a must do for kids and adults. The seaside town of Lyme Regis on The Jurassic coast just over the Dorset border is a little over half an hour’s drive away. Taunton Racecourse 3 miles, Taunton County Cricket Ground 5 miles, shop 5 miles, pub ¾ of a mile, restaurant 3 miles.

The House
Ground Floor:
Kitchen: With granite worktops, breakfast bar & oak stools, oil fired Rayburn (for heating & hot water only), double electric oven with grill, electric hob, microwave, slow cooker, fridge, dishwasher and coffee machine.
Utility room: With fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Living room: With Wood Burner (decorative) and TV with Firestick (please use your own log in info to access the features, Netflix etc) DVD Player & surround sound system
Dining room: With seating for 12 people, TV. Sofa, Inglenook Fireplace with Breadoven, Wood Burner (decorative)

Ground Floor - Bedroom 1: With Twin Beds (can be converted into a Super King Size bed on request with individual duvets) with large 1200mm x 800mm shower cubicle and en-suite vanity sink & toilet. This room is particularly suitable for guests with limited mobility who prefer not to have to go up the stairs to bed. Also provided are hand rails and a shower stool. A toilet surround frame and walking frame are also available on request.

First Floor: With stair gates at the bottom and top of the stairs making it easier to keep pets on the ground floor.
Bedroom 2: With King Size bed & Corner Sofa which can be converted into a Double bed by prior request, en-suite shower, vanity unit & toilet
Bedroom 3: With King Size bed and en-suite with shower cubicle, sink & toilet
Bedroom 4: With Twin beds
Bedroom 5: With Twin Beds
Bathroom: With shower over bath, handheld shower unit, sink and towel rail, also a bath/shower seat is available on request. The toilet is separate and is located next door to the bathroom.

All requests must be made at time of booking or at least 14 days before arrival.