Rumwell Park

Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

Sleeps: 8-16

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Unique Features

• An attractive Grade II listed country house with real character and a definite Italian flavour
• From the country farmhouse kitchen to the spacious entrance hall and dramatic staircase, the property is a fusion of the contemporary and the traditional
• Enjoy rural views from the comfort of your bedroom; throw open the patio doors in the second sitting room and bring the outside in

The Property

Large Exclusive Use Manor House in Somerset

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Inside

This family country home combines spacious rooms with characterful furniture. Despite its grand exterior, there’s a homely feel to the interiors of this property, you'll feel that you can kick back, relax and make yourselves at home. Split into two wings, if you're a smaller group then you still have access to all the spacious reception rooms, although not access to the bedrooms in the East Wing.

• Style: Comfortable charm, the reception rooms lead off the main spacious hallway.
• Bedrooms: There is a downstairs bedroom in the annexe with adjacent bathroom (suitable for an au pair/teenagers). In the Monument Wing there are two double rooms that share a bathroom complete with clawfoot bath. One of these doubles has a small room leading off that is perfect for a baby in a cot. There is a third double and a spacious wet room with power shower. In the Quantock Wing, there is a children’s double room, two small double rooms and a zip/link bedroom that share a family bathroom which has a bath with shower over.
• For relaxation: Soothing pastel shades combine to create a calming ambience in the main sitting room, where features such as the 16ft high corniced ceiling and shuttered windows add character. Alternatively, if you're looking for a little me time, take a good book and a glass of wine into the second sitting room, throw open the French doors and let the outside in.
• For recreation: There are small football nets in the front garden, perfect for kids, big and little! There’s a piano in the sitting room if you’re feeling inspired musically; and a small snooker table in the games room.
• Practicalities: There is a utility room at the property with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Outside

Set in three acres, there is a flat lawn to the back of the property, a circular lawn to the front (complete with small football nets) with large cedar trees rising above. Please note, the house is a short distance from the road, and traffic noise can be heard from the garden.

Food and Wine

• DIY: Get creative in the farmhouse style kitchen complete with AGA and Belfast sink.
• In-house cuisine: Everything from home cooked meals to in house catering is available on request.
• Eating out: Within walking distance are Blackdown Restaurant and the Rumwell Inn, as well as the Manor House hotel, which is opposite the property. In central Taunton you’ll find the Michelin-starred The Castle

Getting there

• On the map: The property is situated just two miles from Taunton
• By Car: The house is around 160 miles from London
• By Train: The nearest train station is Taunton which is 2 miles form the property – transport is available by prior arrangement
• By Air: Bristol airport is 46 miles from the house, Exeter airport is 30 miles from the house

Out and About

• Exmoor National Park is just a short drive from the property. Whether you’re a keen walker, if you like cycling, horse riding or fishing, then there's plenty on offer here.
• Visit the romantic Dunster Castle (around half an hour from the property) with its dramatic hilltop location that enjoys sweeping views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel. From the beautiful terraced gardens full of subtropical plants to the National Collection of strawberry trees and a beautiful riverside walk - a really special place to visit.
• For a day/evening out visit the Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre where a varied programme of events for all ages includes comedy nights, music, theatre, exhibitions, workshops and classes.
• Visit the set of Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility – Montacute House. This magnificent Elizabethan Ham-stone manor house, incorporating National Portrait Gallery exhibition, garden and park is filled with historic treasures
• There is a golf course around 3 kms from the house

Pricing

• Weekly: From £2400 (sleeping 8) to £4000 (sleeping 16)
• Weekend: 3-nts from £1500 (sleeping 8) to £2500 (sleeping 16)
• Xmas: Available from Dec 21: A week stay at £6500 (16)
• New Year: Available from Dec 28: A week stay at £6500 (16)
• Damages Deposit: £1,000

Rental inclusive of

• Linen
• Towels
• Utilities
• Welcome Pack

Accommodation Details

An Italian-inspired characterful property, spacious and comfortable

• Personally Inspected: Yes
  
• Sleeps: 8-16
• Double: 8
• Cots: There is one cot at the property by arrangement
• Highchairs: There is one highchair at the property by arrangement
• Children: Yes
• Pets: No
• Evening Meals: Catering available on request
• Mod Cons: Sky TV, TV, DVD
• Internet & Communications: There is Internet connection at the property
• Arrival Day: Friday
• Arrival Time: 4pm (flexible by arrangement)
• Departure Time: 4pm (flexible by arrangement)