Summary:
A superb barn conversion recently completed to a very high standard enjoying a beautiful position overlooking the Somerset Levels. Fabulous accommodation with 3 double bedrooms ( including wheelchair friendly ground floor bedroom and wet room ) and gorgeous open plan living area. Springwood Barn is a truly stunning house in which to enjoy a short break or longer holiday in this wonderful part of Somerset.
The Space:
The accommodation is presented to a very high standard and comprises a wonderful open plan living area with lounge, dining and beautiful fitted kitchen.
There is a wheelchair friendly ground floor double bedroom with large wet room. Upstairs are 2 super double bedrooms one with en suite bathroom and a further luxury shower room on the landing.
To the rear is a super patio to enjoy the sunshine with step leading up to a lawned garden - the garden is steep so little ones will need to be watched.
To the front is a large gravel drive with lots of parking.
No Sunday Check Ins
Guest Access:
Guests have the whole property to themselves. The owners live next door so can help if needed but will leave you in total peace.
There are lovely country walks over rural footpaths straight from the door, fishing, golf and quaint village pubs nearby. Within easy driving distance are many historic houses such as Muchelney Abbey, Forde Abbey, and National Trust’s Montacute House and Tintinhull House.
The Somerset Levels, with their abundance of wildlife and nature reserves, are on the doorstep, or you can explore the many other places of interest. Try some retail therapy at the shopping outlet of Clarks Village; discover Glastonbury with its enchanting tor and abbey; or drive on to the cathedral city of Wells with its Bishops Palace and character shops.
The Neighborhood:
The Local Area
• Langport and Somerton both benefit from free parking, a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and some amazing local produce.
Lots of wonderful cafes, lovely walks along the river and really good pubs with super food.
• Butchers; Langport has 2 wonderful butcher shops; Black Sheep and Scrivens. Both have a wonderful range of local meats and cheeses, homemade pies, local eggs and local veg. You won’t regret shopping here.
• Bakers; we have an artisan bakery, Kitchen which makes wonderful bread, savoury snacks and cakes, the chef and co-owner used to chef at Buckingham Palace, lucky us! We also have a more traditional bakery just a few doors from Kitchen so you will find everything you need.
• Langport Stores – health foods, specialist foods, bread, olive oils, locally made chocolate, gluten free products and a very friendly service.
• Fuel – Esso petrol station 1 mile away, turn left out of the drive and follow the main road and you will come to it on your left. They also have air for tyres and a car wash.
• Supermarkets; Tesco in Langport, Williams in Somerton who stock a very good range of local produce and the frozen ‘Cook’ range. Sainsbury’s in Street and Taunton and Waitrose in Wells.
Other Things to Note:
NO SUNDAY CHECK INS
Sunday check out 11am instead of 10am.
Dogs - must stay downstairs and off of the furniture please.
Further afield, the Roman spa town of Bath is well worth a visit, as well as the county town of Taunton, and further on, the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park. If you have time, spend a day or two in west Dorset and explore the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast. You will have much to do for a fulfilling holiday. Beach 22 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Interaction with Guests:
I live next door and available. Preferably contact through airbnb and on my mobile.