Lower Hedge Farm is a fabulous big group house in the Somerset countryside. Situated at the end of a lane, down a private track, it offers the opportunity to chill out in a peaceful, rural setting, yet enjoy full-on modern comforts and style. An exciting range of extra services are available on the farm's website, which you can arrange at the time of booking. These include chef hire, cider tasting, cycle hire, flower arranging lessons, restaurant meals delivered to the door, fishing, massages and personal training.
The house and grounds have been completely refurbished and renovated during a six year project. Original features such as wooden beams, inglenook fireplaces, an old bread oven and enormous flagstones have all been preserved, whilst bringing the property up to 2010 standards.
The magnificent sun room is the most exciting addition, with its high beamed ceilings, underfloor heating and large, centrepiece fireplace. There are five bedrooms altogether, one of which is a long attic room that easily accommodates four single beds, fun for teenagers or younger children. Being gently massaged in the hot tub under the stars, surrounded by unspoilt countryside, is one of the greatest treats here. Other appealing features include the table tennis and pool table, large plasma TV, the Nintendo Wii and the designer kitchen, complete with oil-heated Aga and granite work surfaces.
There are five bedrooms, three of which are ensuite, while the other two share a bathroom. All the bedrooms and the upstairs area are beamed throughout, from the large attic bedroom to the master bedroom which has oak doors and a beautifully crafted bathroom. All the bedrooms have been designed individually to reflect the style of the house. They are decorated in cool chocolate browns, blues and whites, and all come with fluffy white towels and toiletries.
A large group can eat together in the kitchen/dining room, which has been designed as entertainment space. The sun room has chandeliers, a huge open fireplace, leather sofas and a 42” TV . You can also relax in the more classic lounge which has an inglenook fireplace with wood burner, beautifully cosy throughout the winter.
There's plenty of room in the gardens for games, and for marquee hire if required.
Catering options can be arranged at time of booking, either over the phone or online.
Hot tub (seats 8)
Games room - pool table, table tennis & darts
Children's outdoor play area with swings & slide
2-oven Aga
Wood burner
Bed linen and towels
WiFi, Sky+ TV & Nintendo Wii
42" Plasma TV in cinema room
Plus 3 other TVs
iPod dock + CD player
DVD library
American style fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Electric oven
Garden furniture for 12
BBQ
Washing machine and tumble dryer
Located down a private lane, surrounded by 40 acres of grassland. The nearest shop is half a mile away, the nearest pub and restaurant two miles away in Shepton Mallet, which also has a large supermarket.
Nearest airport: Bristol (35 mins)
Nearest station: Castle Cary (5 mins)
Sitting in the best of Somerset countryside, Lower Hedge Farm is close to Glastonbury, which besides the annual Festival is famous for its abbey ruins and spiritual identity. Longleat safari park is another popular attraction, where you can spend the day driving amongst lions and rhinos. For the architecturally-minded, Wells (the smallest city in England) has a must-see cathedral.
The world heritage site of Bath, half an hour away, is definitely worth a visit, whether for its Georgian buildings, shopping, Abbey or pump room and naturally heated spa baths. The SS Great Britain in Bristol and its various museums and art galleries also make a great day out. Other attractions include the Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole caves, Fleet air arm museum and Haynes Motor museum.
LOW SEASON
Midweek breaks: £850
2 nights from £1,150
3-night weekends: from £1,350
7 nights: from £1,450
HIGH SEASON
2 nights from £1,850
3 night weekends: £2,050
7 nights: £2,950
Christmas/New Year 2010: £3,450 per week