WOOTTON HOUSE, pet friendly, with open fire in Butleigh Wootton, Nr Glastonbury

Somerset. Sleeps up to 16

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 Abbot’s 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. With so much to see and do, Wootton House is sure to be a real hit with all the family.

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. Three well-behaved dogs welcome, more by arrangement. Sorry no smoking. Note: Check in time 4pm. Note: This property only permits bookings starting on its usual changeover day of Friday.

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!

Located in Glastonbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Avalon Vineyard and Somerset Towpath are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Greenbank Pool and Wells & Mendip Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Royal Bath and West Showground, or check out an event or a game at Huish Park. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling, and ecotours.

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