Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
As tall green gates part, a fabulous secret is revealed; Hidden away is a captivating fairy-tale house in golden coloured Bath stone, festooned with greenery. This grand period property has been completely renovated with great style and warmth and mixes period detail with contemporary glamour and a family friendly vibe. It has all the luxury of light, space, lovely views and complete privacy so as to enjoy its 6 acres of sunny landscaped gardens, along with large heated pool and tennis court, all within a delightful rural setting and only 10 minutes to Bath City Centre by car. The main house can accommodate up to 16 guests.
A separate Coach house (optional addition) is a stone house with an award winning contemporary extension by architect David Archer is tucked neatly to the side of the main house and not overlooked. It is great self-contained space with a wonderful aspect and can comfortably accommodate up to 8.
Front view of the house from the gardens
Back of the house with the Pool
Bedrooom 4
Lounge 1
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/101330
The West Country / Somerset region
The area within which the city of Bath is found is rich in heritage and culture; with over 800 Grade 1 & 2 listed buildings.
In the greater area of Somerset there is much to do and see; with the added benefit of having some of the best of the British weather! Somerset's beautiful countryside has attracted many famous individuals throughout history; including Sir William Wordsworth an English poet laureate of the 19th Century.
Somerset has great historical significance, and has played a part in every period including the Roman Conquest, the Norman invasion, the War of the Roses, and even right up till the present day!
Bath / Central Bath area
This marvellous and historic house offers a unique experience in visiting a World Heritage city. You are within a building of great significance, surrounded by every modern comfort presented in great contemporary style and in the heart of a city renowned for its glorious Georgian architecture. Bath has a great selection of international retail outfits, designer boutiques, galleries, museums, bars and restaurants.
There are also wonderful historical sites such as the Roman Baths and The Abbey as well as fine entertainment at the Theatre Royal or pampering at the Thermae Spa. You could coordinate your visit with one of the many festivals in music, literature and food or perhaps take a hot-air balloon flight from adjacent Victoria Park. Nearby the Approach Golf Course has a compact 18 hole course from where you can enjoying marvellous views of Bath and the surrounding countryside. All of this is within a few minutes walk which is another pleasure of this memorable city.
The Bath Spa mainline railway station provides direct access to London Paddington (approx 90 minutes), and Bristol and is only a 15 minute walk from the property, as is the bus station. There is beautiful countryside all around with delightful villages to visit.
How to get there
For more information on how to get to Bath please see useful links page on our website.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bristol: 30 km
Railway:
Bath
Activities near Bath
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Good nightlife City breaks
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, CD player, Telephone, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Further details indoors: As tall green gates part, a fabulous secret is revealed; Hidden away is a captivating fairy-tale house in golden coloured Bath stone, festooned with greenery. This grand period property has been completely renovated with great style and warmth and mixes period detail with contemporary glamour and a family friendly vibe. It has all the luxury of light, space, lovely views and complete privacy so as to enjoy its 6 acres of sunny landscaped gardens, along with large heated pool and tennis court, all within a delightful rural setting and only 10 minutes to Bath City Centre by car. The main house can accommodate up to 16 guests.
The entrance is an impressive galleried hall with a luminous Venetian glass chandelier. This leads to a dramatic drawing room reflecting the proportions of a renaissance chapel with a huge ornate gothic stone window and a 25'' vaulted ceiling. There are two long contemporary sofas and two arm chairs set on oak floors around a beautiful open fire-place with engraved stone surround. There is a further sofa on a raised seating area surrounded by windows. Perfect for curling up with your favourite book. For your entertainment there is a Yamaha Baby Grand piano, an electric guitar with an amp, as well as a large TV with DVD and SKY Multiroom.
Leading off the drawing room is another cream paneled living room or family room with two capacious 3 and 4-seater sofas by another beautiful fireplace. Here there is a TV with sky HD, DVD and Bose entertainment system that can be channeled throughout the house via speakers in every room and outside on the terrace.
Both of these rooms lead out to a south-facing orangerie with polished travertine floor where you can gather under crystal chandeliers at a long French dining table to seat 16. Repair for drinks at a sumptuous seating area combining chairs and a sofa and enjoy the romantic surroundings overlooking the beautiful grounds and starry skies above.
On the half-landing is a paneled card room which hosts an office and library. There is a large desk, Wi-Fi, a computer and a broad selection of reading material. This room hosts a large double sofa bed, coffee table and 2 reading chairs enabling you to use it as a library or a further bedroom sleeping 2. There are three entry phones at various convenient locations around the house.
The Kitchen This large, sociable space has ribbons of grey granite worktops and cream fitted units housing everything needed to entertain a large gathering. There is a large traditional Aga with two gas ovens and two further electric ovens and an additional gas hob. There is a great American style fridge-freezer with ice-maker, 2 dishwashers, a microwave and lots of kitchen gadgetry for those who want to cook up a storm. A separate pantry has been fitted with seamless storage and integrated two further fridge/freezers. There is a breakfast bar and a long informal dining table leading into an elegant east-facing morning room with handsome 1930’s furniture from a filming of ’Poirot’ The two combined tables can seat 16. French doors lead out onto a morning terrace where you can sip your tea by the herb garden. There is a large outdoor table and chairs for alfresco dining.
There is a large separate fitted utility room with 2 washing machines and a dryer, ironing facility, and double sink. There is a cloakroom, a boot room with a larger cloakroom alongside. The boot room is filled with wellies, tennis racquets and tents should the kids decide to have a camp out in the grounds.
The First Floor (sleeps 6) The Master bedroom is entered via a dream of a dressing room in duck-egg blue with oak floors. Continue into a large tranquil bedroom facing east and south and capturing panoramic views of rolling Somerset and Wiltshire countryside. It has a super-king bed, with TV and DVD, and gas effect fire. The en suite continues the New England style and features twin hand basins, a roll-top bath, a separate shower tiled in carrera marble, a wc and a spacious window seat where you absorb the view.
Another luxurious double room with a super-king bed is dressed in cream and mink with a grand sofa and ornamental French wardrobe. There is a TV and a gas effect fire. There is a marble wet room with walk-in shower, hand basin and wc.
At the end of this floor is a changing room stocked with towels for the pool, with cloakroom on one side and large shower room and hand basin on the other. This leads to the pool via a lovely bridge set into graceful terraced gardens.
On a half landing is a twin room with two single beds that can be zipped together to make a superking. There is an antique wardrobe and fitted drawers with shelving above.
The Second Floor (sleeps 8-10) Here is a twin room in a gable overlooking the pool. The youngsters will want this room as it makes a great den complete with two double futons, TV and Play station.
Enter via the dressing room to another large double room with double-sized bed and spacious en suite with roll-top bath, wc, hand basin and large walk-in shower.
Next is a twin room with beds that zip together to make a super-king. There is lots of fitted storage and a separate bathroom across the corridor under the eaves with roll-top bath, hand basin and wc.
Finally at the far end is a large sunny double room with king-sized bed and lots of fitted storage and a dressing table and reading chair. There is access here to a fine roof-top terrace with wonderful views of the grounds framed by tall limes which are lit up at dusk.
The Coach house (sleeps 8) This stone house with an award winning contemporary extension by architect David Archer is tucked neatly to the side of the main house and not overlooked. It is great self-contained space with a wonderful aspect and can comfortably accommodate up to 8. The open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar and stools has glossy white fitted units, gas hob, electric oven, microwave and large fridge and separate freezer. A separate utility off the lobby houses a washing machine and dryer. It opens out into a wonderful large living space with oak floors and huge oak picture windows looking over the lush greenery. Contemplate the peace and beauty of the grounds seated at an outdoor table and chairs in a covered loggia. Inside, a long oak dining table seats 10.
There is an elegant walnut sideboard and built-in storage with a cleverly concealed office. There is a generous L-shaped sofa and armchairs and TV with Sky HD and DVD. Here too is a spacious shower room with wc and hand basin and large walk-in shower. Upstairs is another contemporary tiled bathroom with bath, wc and hand basin. There are three large luxurious double bedrooms with stylish oak furniture. The largest is a huge vaulted suite with wonderful green vistas and double doors leading out to long decked balcony. There is a a super-king bed and a large sofa-bed, TV, DVD and lots of storage.
Further details outdoors: As tall green gates part, a fabulous secret is revealed; Hidden away is a captivating fairy-tale house in golden coloured Bath stone, festooned with greenery.
This grand period property has been completely renovated with great style and warmth and mixes period detail with contemporary glamour and a family friendly vibe. It has all the luxury of light, space, lovely views and complete privacy so as to enjoy its 6 acres of sunny landscaped gardens, along with large heated pool and tennis court, all within a delightful rural setting and only 10 minutes to Bath City Centre by car.
The Pool is set within a beautiful walled garden with deep herbaceous borders and a wild-flower walk is a turquoise heated pool measuring 6m x 12m. There is a broad sundeck with large round table, chairs and parasol, and plenty of teak sun-loungers. Alongside is a contemporary glass games room complete with mini pool table, table tennis and a kitchen facility allowing you to keep the drinks cool. There is also a netted trampoline tucked away in the corner.
The Grounds Wrapping around the house are 6 acres of gardens and parkland beautifully laid out by Paola Brigatto, architect and landscape gardener. There is a splendid pergola and sunken garden with stone benches and seating, heavenly in the spring. You can follow a woodland footpath to the Faerie Garden with magical streams and ponds on descending levels and teaming with wild-life. The tennis court is located just down from the coach house. If you are Wimbledon standard you may be disappointed but it is certainly good enough standard to enjoy a friendly knock. Continue on this path to the lower lawns with a rose-bound vegetable garden.
Tucked away here are stables and wide gates that access the lane and allow for car-parking on the grass for as many visitors as you require. The manicured lawns stretch out punctuated by mature trees including walnut, birch, beaches, chestnut, willow and yew. The house and grounds are completely private. There are many country walks from your doorstep and plenty of OS maps and guides in the house.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival. Ample private gated parking . Serviced weekly. Concierge Service available
Conditions
This property offers flexible accommodation for up to 16 - 24. The separate Coach House offering the additional accommodation as an option for the larger group.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 24
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
winter 2009
1 Nov 09
10 Dec 09
5700£5,700
0-
19201,920
2 Nights
xmas 2009
10 Dec 09
4 Jan 10
7000£7,000
0-
28802,880
2 Nights
Winter 2010
4 Jan 10
1 Apr 10
5700£5,700
0-
19201,920
2 Nights
Spring 2010
1 Apr 10
1 Jul 10
5880£5,880
0-
24002,400
2 Nights
Summer 2010
1 Jul 10
5 Sep 10
7000£7,000
0-
28802,880
2 Nights
42
Prices for group size 16
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Autumn 2009
22 Sep 09
1 Nov 09
4750£4,750
0-
16001,600
2 Nights
Winter 2009
1 Nov 09
10 Dec 09
4000£4,000
0-
12801,280
2 Nights
Xmas 2009
10 Dec 09
4 Jan 10
5500£5,500
0-
19201,920
2 Nights
Winter 2010
4 Jan 10
1 Apr 10
4000£4,000
0-
12801,280
2 Nights
Spring 2010
1 Apr 10
1 Jul 10
4750£4,750
0-
16001,600
2 Nights
Summer 2010
1 Jul 10
5 Sep 10
5500£5,500
0-
19201,920
2 Nights
52
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Prices quoted are in 2 parts as it is possible to hire just the main house (for parties up to 16) or the main house with the coach house (for parties up to 24). The coach house is not available to rent separate from the main house.
Please contact Bath Holiday Rentals for information regarding longer term lets.
Availability
See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
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12
Available
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12
Arrival/Departure dates
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To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/101330
Contact details for the advertiser of home 101330
Name:
Alexa Simms
Company:
Bath Holiday Rentals
Tel:
+44 (0)1225 482225
Fax:
+44 01225 446577
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