This splendid 18th cent. country house near Compton Dundon has extensive grounds, a games room and can sleep 16 people in eight bedrooms.
Wootton House is a superb country house on a 1,000 acre estate on the edge of the unspoiled hamlet of Butleigh Wootton, on the Somerset levels. This striking house can sleep sixteen people in eight bedrooms, sharing six bath/shower rooms, four doubles; two with four poster beds and four twins. Comfortable, elegant and well loved, there are two reception rooms; a sitting room with a marble fireplace and a lovely drawing room with an open fire and French windows to the front garden. Overlooking the rear garden is a large formal dining room and there's a huge and well equipped kitchen. The Abbots Room, has table tennis, a children's snooker table, darts, TV and a PlayStation 2 ensuring that there's always plenty to do. Outside is a large mature garden with a croquet lawn, hard tennis court and climbing frames, slides and swings for the children. Accessed through a converted potting shed, you will find a changing room with benches, a shower room, a loo and a drinks fridge. Walk through into a glasshouse with comfy seating and a bar area, from here you can access the natural swim pool. With so much to see and do, Wootton House is sure to be a real hit with all the family. Note: Check in time 4pm. Note: This property only permits weekly bookings starting on its usual changeover day of Friday. Short break bookings must start on either a Friday or a Monday
Amenities: Central heating with open fire. Microwave, fridge, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Off road parking for eight cars. Enclosed garden with tennis court, children's play area. A natural swim pool is available from Easter through until the end of September. Three well-behaved dogs welcome, more by arrangement. Sorry no smoking. Note: Check in time 4pm. Note: This property only permits weekly bookings starting on its usual changeover day of Friday. Short break bookings must start on either a Friday or a Monday
Region: Somerset offers 3 areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Quantock, Mendip and Blackdown Hills. Lose yourself in the glory of nature, take a ride on a steam train, visit a traditional farmer's market or explore your mystical side at Glastonbury.
Town: A rural village nestling at the head of the dreamy Somerset levels. Lush green meadows, meandering rivers, abundant wildlife all surrounded by steep and wooded hills; the countryside doesn't come much better than this!
