Wincanton, Dorset and Somerset

5 Bedroom House in Somerset

The Old Forge Holton is a dog friendly holiday cottage.

10 guests
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
dog friendly

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Situated in beautiful rolling countryside midway between the small villages of Maperton and Holton with a country pub. This is a great base from which to explore the scenic and historic counties of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Conveniently located to the historic towns of Wincanton, Sherborne and Shaftesbury with its famous Gold Hill. Countless day trips include Fleet Air Arm Museum, Wincanton races, Sherborne Castle, National Trusts Stourhead house and gardens and Longleat Safari Park. The historic spa city of Bath, Bristol and Wells, the smallest city in England are also well worth a visit. If you fancy a change of scenery take a trip to the Jurassic coast. Or, if you wish to explore further afield Templecombe train station is 3.5 miles and offers a main line from London to the South West. This stunning 19th century detached former farmhouse sits at one end of a two acre garden with views of the landscape beyond. Enter this beautiful property into a spacious stone flagged entrance hall which leads to the principle rooms the lounge, dining room and the kitchen/breakfast room there is also a useful cloakroom with WC. Step up into the welcoming lounge which is ideal for kicking back and relaxing in with a Smart TV, open fire, snuggle up sofa and chairs and a door to the garden. The elegant dining room has a flagstone floor and is ideal if you are enjoying a snack or sitting down to a special meal at the large table. From here there is a door and a step down to the kitchen/breakfast room which has a vaulted oak beam ceiling and panoramic views across the garden from the breakfast area and french sliding doors to open the house during fine weather. The well equipped kitchen has an electric AGA with four ovens, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. There is also a large utility room with an electric hob and oven second dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and a second cloakroom with WC. There is also a snug at this end of the house with views over the garden and a Smart TV. Back to the hall and head upstairs to the five bedrooms. The first a triple aspect king size room with views over the garden and surrounding fields with french doors opening to a Juliet balcony benefiting from an en suite shower room with WC. The second and third bedrooms are doubles. The fourth is a twin bedroom and the final bedroom is a king size with an en suite shower and WC. There is also a family bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. Outside there is a large two acre enclosed garden which comprises of a gently sloping lawn fringed by borders and mature shrubs and trees, great for relaxing in with plenty of room for children to play. To one side on a higher terrace is a former vegetable garden. There is also a large patio area where guests will find a table and chairs. There is ample off road parking available at the front of the house.

5 Bedrooms 2 king size, 2 doubles and 1 twin. 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 2 en suite shower rooms with showers and WC's and 2 separate WC's. Electric AGA with 4 ovens and hot plates, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Utility room with electric hob and oven, second dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Cot and highchair available. Open fire (first basket of logs provided). Smart TV in the lounge, Smart TV in the snug. Private secluded garden with seating. Hot tub can be hired in to property. Property can be booked with annex Plum Tree Retreat 83499. Ample off road parking. Shop 3 miles and pub 0.5 mile.