POOL HOUSE WOOLAVINGTON
Elegant Grade II listed building which featured in ‘Twenty Five Beautiful Homes’
HOLIDAY LETTINGS
£3800 per week
HOLIDAY LETTINGS DURING JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
The grand entrance leads to reception and dining rooms which feature tall sash windows and a walk-in inglenook fireplace. The rooms are furnished with both period and bespoke furniture. The dining room, which used to be a library, is one of two formal reception rooms. The restful drawing room is there for guests to relax and make themselves at home; the inglenook fireplace provides a focal point.
The snug, located near to the rear of the house, takes you back into the 18th century. Well appointed, it features extensive ceiling beams, large inglenook fireplace and original bread oven. The large country-style kitchen and conservatory have large wooden dining tables. The kitchen, pantry and scullery have modern facilities, including the use of an Aga during winter months.
The village of Woolavington is located at the end of the Polden Hills and above the Somerset Levels. It is six miles from the coast and beaches, and a short drive from the Quantock and Mendip Hills. Woolavington is five minutes from junction 23 on the M5, A39 and A303, which all provide excellent links to the West Country..
HOLIDAY LETTINGS DURING JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
Walking, cycling and bird watching on the Levels, which include the Avalon Marshes
Exploring historic Glastonbury Tor, Wells Cathedral and Bath
Practising skiing and snow boarding at Mendip Snow Sport Centre, just 17 miles away
Experiencing the West Somerset Steam Railway, the longest heritage line in the UK, near Taunton
Participating in water-based activities at the local outdoor centre
Appreciating the landscaped gardens and art exhibitions at Hauser and Wirth at Bruton
Visiting the Helicopter Museum in Weston Super-Mare and Hayne’s Motor Museum, which holds the world’s largest collection of cars and bikes.
Exploring the coastlines including the Triassic fossil beach at Doniford, 22 miles away
Visiting Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddar Gorge Wookey Hole, and Ebbor Gorge
Shopping at Clark’s Outlet Village, Kilver Court and Bath
BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL
This is an annual celebration featuring a parade of illuminated carts which dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Visiting Rich’s farm for their cider and Cheddar cheese
Watching first-class cricket and horse racing at Taunton
Visiting a number of National Trust properties including Dunster and Fyne Court
There are several pubs close by which offer food, a choice of locally brewed beers and ciders. One, in particular, is renowned for its live music. A little further away (maximum of 11 miles) there are a number of award-winning restaurants/gastro pubs.