Spectacular Elizabethan Manor set beautifully landscaped gardens. 9 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 2 kitchens, 3 bathrooms, 4xWC. Closeby Stonehenge, Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury, Bath, Stourhead Gardens, Longleat Safari. Drawing room open-plan to lounge, ideal for large gatherings. Giant Elizabethan thrones, huge chessboard with giant pieces. Dining-room with enormous dining table, its unusual square shape allows all 18 guests to see each other. Ideal for a medieval feast or banquet.
Farmhouse-style kitchen, Breakfast room, Pantry, Music room, Games room, Secret humorous folly room with doll-size period furniture. Underground bomb shelter now themed as a 1940s living room. Central galleried oak staircase to west wing: Vast Paneled library. All bedrooms boast double four-poster beds, window seats, most with wash basin, some are suites with writing desks and dressing tables, modern showers. Extra 8 guests can be accommodated in the equally impressive Coach House on the estate.
The Living Room
The Dining Room
The Kitchen
The Chess Set
The Captains Room
The Dolls Room
Truly Magnificent Grade I listed Elizabethan Manor stands proudly amidst its own private, beautifully landscaped gardens. Hidden behind tall stone walls with entry via automatic gates down a sweeping gravel driveway flanked by huge 600-year-old beech trees. Situated on the south side of the ancient market town of Frome in a small valley of one of the most picturesque and historic areas. Described as one of the finest examples of a 16th-century stone built manor, it boasts virtually all original characteristics: stone gabled roofs, mullioned and leaded light windows, historic fireplaces, decorative plaster ceiling mouldings, oak stripped floors, 15th-century paneling, huge oak beams. Arranged over three floors with 9 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 2 kitchens 3 bathrooms some with period slipper baths, bidet, separate showers, 4 x WC and a host of other communal rooms.
Enjoy cream teas on the elevated gazebo with wonderful views, walk around the estate formal gardens, rockeries, pond, croquet lawn, underground bomb shelter now themed as a 1940s living room. Top location for Stonehenge, Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury, Bath, Stourhead Gardens, Longleat Safari Park.
Drawing room is open-plan to the lounge, ideal for large social gatherings, with giant Elizabethan thrones and huge chessboard table with giant pieces. Large dining-room with walk-in fireplace, enormous rosewood dining table (its unusual square shape allows all 18 guests to see each other). Ideal for a medieval feast or banquet. Farmhouse-style kitchen, Breakfast room, Pantry, Music room, Games room, Secret humorous folly room with doll-size period furniture. Central galleried oak staircase to west wing: Vast Paneled library. All bedrooms are themed with double four-poster beds, window seats, most with wash basin some are grand suites with writing desks and dressing tables, modern showers. The old Coach House on the grounds can be booked with Manor to sleep a further 8 guests.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Frome, South West
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Bristol International Airport - 17 miles
Nearest Port:
Wheymouth - 50 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Frome - 2 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Frome - 2 mins
Nearest Beach:
Weston Super Mare - 20 miles
Location Type:
Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
8 Double Bedrooms, 1 Family Bedroom.
Bathrooms:
3 Bathrooms, 5 Showers, 1 Separate WC.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Dishwasher, Ironing Board and Iron and Washing Machine are all located in the second kitchen.
General:
Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. All towels and linen are supplied at no extra cost.
Dining:
Dining room table seats up tp 19 guests. Becuase of its unusual square shape, all guests can see each other.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. The library boasts over 2000 books with a collection just for children. Board games can be found both in the library and in the games room. The games room features air hockey, table football and darts
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The beutiful acres of landscaped garden make it ideal for outside dining and garden games.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Wheelchair Access, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
Smokers are welcome but smoking is not permitted indoors. There are ground floor bedrooms, bathroom and WC.
Local activities in and around Frome, South West
Some of the local attractions include Stonehenge, the historic city of Bath, Longleat Safari Park and Stourhead House and Gardens.
More local attractions include the historic market town of Frome, only 2 minutes walk. With its quaint shops and tea rooms and its large brand name stores, there is something for everyone.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
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UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
Low Season Rate From:
£4000.00
€4400.00
$6000.00
High Season Rate From:
£4138.00
€4551.80
$6207.00
Rental Notes: The Coach House, set within the Stonnwall Manor Estate can be rented independantly or with the manor to sleep a further 8 guests. It has it own parking, entrance and gardens.
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Owner joined site on:
17 October 2008
Property listed since:
17 October 2008
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Holiday Cottage in england - South West - Somerset - Frome
