Superb hi-spec spacious barn conversion in village location near coast. Luxurious style with most bedrooms en-suite, private swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, games room. Off road parking. WiFi. Minehead 6 miles.

’Spacious, fully refurbished throughout, well-equipped cottages...with an idyllic rural setting amidst a chorus of wildlife’

Conveniently located for Longleat, Bath and the Mendip Hills and Gorges, Moorleaze nestles on the border of Somerset with Dorset and Wiltshire. Enjoying a tranquil setting with stunning views all around, it provides the perfect retreat at any time of year. Built from local stone and boasting every modern convenience, the cottages offer spacious and superbly fitted accommodation, presented to 5 Star standards. The 40-acre grounds include farmland, woodland, orchard and two lakes, whilst the glorious views encompass fields and gently wooded hills. A haven for wildlife, deer and hares abound, often coming within yards of the cottages. Buzzards, kestrels, tawny and barn owls, pheasants, swallows and many other species nest here. The lower lake is stocked with carp, tame enough to feed from guests’ hands - so no fishing! The idyllic village of Witham Friary, complete with an unspoiled pub and children’s playground is a few minutes’ stroll and found fame as the setting for the TV series Building the Dream.
Benefiting from its countryside setting, Moorleaze also affords easy access all year round and is within a short driving distance of many famous locations. Longleat is close by, as are Wookey Hole and the Yeovilton Aircraft and Haynes Motor Museums. Bath, designated a World Heritage Site, boasts many delights including the Roman Baths. Nearby Frome has even more listed buildings than Bath and hosts a renowned arts and music festival in early July. Salisbury, Wells, Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Avebury are also popular places to visit from Moorleaze. NT properties include the incomparable Stourhead, just minutes away. Walkers are spoilt for choice, from the local countryside to the splendour of the Mendips, including Cheddar Gorge. With its magnificent indoor pool, games room, tennis court, climbing frame and idyllic setting, The Sunday Times described Moorleaze as
’a sure-fire child pleaser’, and it’s just as popular with adults, an ideal break at any time of the year. The village pub is within walking distance. Shops 6 miles.

Old Orchard Barn - The Annexe is a beautiful converted property in the heart of Buckland St Mary, a gorgeous Somerset village, yet within easy access to the A303. Inside it has been lovingly converted as a relaxing holiday retreat for two to feature a cosy living area with electric wood burner and Smart TV, although with the large windows gazing out over the rolling fields you may never need to switch it on! The living room is open plan with the kitchen although this is up a step, giving it a slightly separate feel. The kitchen is well-equipped with an oven, hob, microwave and fridge/freezer, and there is a wonderful dining area making the most of the views. Into the bedroom you have an oak kingsize bed with bamboo mattress, Egyptian cotton bedding and an oak dressing table, as well as a hanging area for your clothes, off the bedroom there is a fabulously colourful en-suite with shower cubicle. Outside there is a private garden area with seating and views, perfect for a glass of wine as the sun goes down, there is also a private outdoor swimming pool available from 10am until 4pm (May-Sep only) and shared use of the tennis court - bring your own tennis rackets and tennis shoes (white soles only).
The property is located within the Blackdown Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the Somerset, Devon and Dorset border. There are some beautiful walks in the area, and a Covid-19 secure country public house less than ½ mile away, as well as an Italian restaurant ½ mile in the other direction.
It is set between the market town of Chard, with its shops and museums, and the larger county town of Taunton with its bustling shopping centre, restaurants, bars and entertainment facilities. There are many tourist attractions to visit, from woodland walks to National Trust estates such as Barrington Court and Montacute House. The Quantocks and Exmoor National Park are within easy driving, and for a trip back in time, travel from Taunton along the West Somerset Steam Railway to Minehead.
Further afield you have the Jurassic Coast beaches of Lyme Regis and West Bay, as well as some of Somerset’s great places to visit. Guests can drive to Glastonbury Tor for an exhilarating walk to the top with some magnificent views of Somerset, perhaps calling in at The Clarkes Factory Village and Wells Cathedral and Palace, or head into the other direction into Devon and visit the city of Exeter and have lunch on the quays! Beach 15 miles. Shop 5 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Step inside this stunning converted Grain Store, completed to a high standard with an ‘eco’ project in mind, with 2 acres of gardens and swimming pool. Entering this unique property you will notice the polished concrete floor with underfloor heating, full height windows with views of the beautiful countryside.

Inside the open plan accommodation, there is a large dining room table, perfect for all the family to enjoy, a cosy seating area with comfy sofas around the stunning rotating wood burner, or if you fancy a game of snooker or pool there is a small table to enjoy a game. There is also a Smart TV. French doors lead out to the front patio, which is enclosed and secluded, the perfect place to make use of the firepit or for the dogs to enjoy. The kitchen has been tastefully completed keeping the ‘eco’ feel with a breakfast area, fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Also on the ground floor is a bedroom with kingsize bed and day bed. A wet room can also be found on the ground floor.

Upstairs on the first floor is the master bedroom which has a kingsize bed and Smart TV with stunning views across the rear garden and swimming pool. Bedroom 2 has a double bed, 2 single beds and a children’s play area with various toys and books. The family bathroom is on the first floor with a bath and shower attachment. Alongside The Grain Store is a small separate lodge, where you will find a double and single bed, alongside a shower room, ideal for members of the family wanting a little more privacy or accommodating extra guests.

Outside are 2 acres of gardens where the whole family can relax, enjoy the walks around the stunning gardens or explore the wonderful countryside. A natural swimming pool is directly next door to the property, of which guests have private use, alongside a wildlife pond nestled under weeping willow trees, a tree house, paddocks and a lawned garden. There is enough land to enjoy outside living on site with seating areas on 3 terraces, fire pits, exploratory walks around the land, a dog exercise area as well as a right of way greenlane that grants access to walks in the woods of Penselwood, from the wonky garden gate. This is a peaceful haven yet close to the trendy towns of Bruton, Wincanton and the amenities offered by local bigger towns such as Shaftsbury, Gillingham and Frome, Bath and Glastonbury. There is a local pub within 5 minutes walking distance via the road or woodlands walk. Underfloor heating, heat exchanger air circulation, solar hot water and wood burners in the living room and kitchen are all in keeping with this Eco property.