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TOPSIDE HOUSE

This beautiful period property dates back to the Strode-Barrington family who lived here in the 16th century.  It has been recently renovated to offer modern amenities in comfortable historic surroundings.  The drawing room offers a large socialising space with deep comfortable sofas, a games table, bar and additional seating.  There are a selection of board games, a games console, Netflix and other streaming services alongside the wireless broadband.  The bedrooms offer plenty of accommodation for up to 20 guests (2 additional guests can be accommodated on request on a sofa bed) with 7 bedrooms, most boasting ensuite bathrooms.  The bedrooms offer such features as four poster beds, pearl inlay woodwork, intricate carved headboards and a log burner. The dining room offers seating around the large dining table with plenty of crockery and glassware for all.  The kitchen has an American style fridge freezer, a separate free standing drinks fridge, a dishwasher and electric cooker all fitted around the worktop manufactured from recycled glass bottles.   The 6 bathrooms have been recently updated with beautiful Calacatta marble and limestone alongside new fittings.  The leisure facilities offer something for everyone.  Whether it be the large premium hot tub with jets, fountains and waterfalls, or the games room with something for all ages.  This property offers the perfect place to celebrate with your friends and family.

About this space

Open the main front door into a stunning spacious hallway to access to all of the ground floor rooms. Featuring 7 bedrooms, kitchen with large fridges and dishwasher, dining room with large dining table and drawing room for entertaining, this has everything you would need for your country escape. In addition it has a lounge, games room and premium hot tub to offer comfort and enjoyment for all.

The drawing room is a generous 32m squared and offers a fireplace and beautiful large windows. The bedrooms feature tall ceilings, original features and beautiful furniture. The dining room has a large farmhouse dining table. The kitchen boasts an American style fridge and freezer, a separate drinks fridge, a dishwasher and electric oven.

The lounge is large and light, features an original fireplace and can be used as one of the bedrooms if required. The games room offers a good selection of games in addition to the games console and board games available in the drawing room. The garden is large and offers space for outdoor games to keep all of the family entertained.

The property is for your exclusive and private use during your stay.

Guest Access

You have your own private entrance which allows 24 hour check-in, we leave the key in a lock box (code supplied via email).

Interaction with Guests

We are available via call/text. We like to give our guests as much privacy as they like, therefore the keys are left in a secure location so you can check-in and check-out whenever you wish.

The Neighbourhood

Downside is located between Wells, the smallest city in England and the charming historic market town of Frome.  There is a huge array of local activities including Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge caves, Longleat Safari Park, museums, water based activities and much more. Wells is just over 10 mins away and has a huge amount to offer for any group of friends of family. Bath is around 25 minutes from the property (subject to traffic) and has an array of cultural sights and vibrant nightlife. Frome is 20 minutes away and offers access to a great selection of eateries, markets, parks, walled gardens and old cobbled streets.

The Firs and Marshlands – sleeps up to 31 with hot tub in Sudbourne, England North

Sleeping up to 31 in 13 rooms, The Firs and Marshlands are the perfect next door neighbours for a large party looking for a secluded getaway in the heart of Suffolk’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering stunning countryside views The Firs and Marshlands are situated only minutes from the beautiful coastal village of Orford and a short drive from Shingle street, Bawdsey and Southwold beaches.ORFORD 3 miSNAPE 5 miALDEBURGH 12 miWOODBRIDGE 12 miSOUTHWOLD 26 miExperienced host!

The space
Whatever the reason for your stay, The Firs and Marshlands have something for everyone: two hot tubs, two large, modern and fully equipped kitchens with a large range cookers, (making for easy group catering); four large reception rooms at the including dining tables with space for everyone to eat together, family sitting rooms and a drawing room (Firs) with games. Both houses have games rooms and hot tubs!Sleeping accommodation at the Firs is in the 5 upstairs bedrooms, with the option to have two additional guests to stay on the sofa bed in the drawing room – this set-up is also very convenient for those guests who require a wheelchair, or others who struggle with stairs. At Marshlands the are 7 ensuite bedrooms sleeping 16 guests. Some of the bedrooms have link-beds for flexibility (can be either a superking bed, or two singles).Between the two houses, there are 10 bathrooms plus two downstairs loos.Outside there’s plenty of space for children to run around, extensive decking areas outside with dining furniture for all, and two fabulous hot tubs!Whatever your occasion, you will not be disappointed booking The Firs and Marshlands.Beds: Firs:Room1: Superking link bed and a bunkbed (4 persons). En suite shower and toilet. *Room 2: Superking link bed and a single bed (3 persons). En suite shower room and toilet. *Room3: King size bed (2 persons).Room4: King size bed (2 persons).Room 5: King size bed (2 persons).Drawing Room: Sofa bed (2 persons).Total: 15 bed spaces. * Link beds can be split to make two single beds. Additional (single) bedding is provided in the rooms.Marshlands: rag Pit: Two single beds (2 persons)?Black Walk: Two single beds and a bunkbed (4 persons)?Badger Pit: Two single beds (2 persons)?Longdrift: King size bed (2 persons)?Oak Hill: King size bed (2 persons)?Lamberts: King size bed (2 persons)?Total: 16 bed spaces.

Getting in:
Use of the whole house and hot tub.

Extra bits:
There are exceptional facilities for walkers, cyclists and fishermen. The firs offers fantastic walks, boat trips, sailing, golf, fishing and forest tracks. Part of the Heritage coast and convenient for Orford, Snape Concert Hall, Aldeburgh, Sutton Hoo, RSPB reserves, activities, history, restaurants and country markets.All 2-night weekend bookings are from Friday to Sunday. If you would like to book Saturday to Monday this will be charged at a higher rate than advertised to compensate this.

Highleases Farm, Richmond, Yorkshire. with hot tub in North Yorkshire, England Central UK

Highleases Farm is a stunning house, beautifully decorated, set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales above the historic market town of Richmond with spectacular views and surrounded by open countryside but also within walking distance of Richmond with all its amenities.The house has 9 bedrooms, with 3 of the bedrooms sleeping 4 guests in each and 7 bathrooms.

The space
Newly renovated with large open plan living areas with floor to ceiling windows, allowing light to flood in, and sliding glass doors opening out onto the surrounding terrace.Hot Tub Hire at additional cost. Please ask before booking as availability limited during summer season.The large contemporary space has wooden and stone floors throughout, underfloor heating and a spectacular spiral staircase in centre of the house leading up to bedrooms on the first and second floors.The sleek open plan kitchen/living area with silestone worktops and island, two electric ovens, induction hob, microwave, fridge, 2 freezers, 2 dishwashers, coffee machine, instant boiling tap and large oak dining room table. Large comfy sofas to relax in with wood burner, smart tv, piano and floor to ceiling windows the length of two walls make it a wonderful entertaining area.A glass door leads out from the kitchen onto the terrace with bbq and outdoor seating and table.The large Sitting room is in the centre of the house with gas log burner, grand piano and floor to ceiling windows with sliding doors along one wall leading out onto the surrounding terrace with outdoor seating and stunning views over the Yorkshire Dales.There are 8 bedrooms in the main house and a ground floor annex across the courtyard providing accommodation for four guests.

Getting in:
Guests can access everywhere.No access to lawn due sudden drop below the house as sudden drop.

Extra bits:
If you would like to hire a hot tub for your stay please enquire.

Combined Farmhouse and Barns with hot tub in Diptford, England South West

DOG FRIENDLY & RURALBeautiful Victorian Farmhouse and Converted Barn in a secluded valley in the heart of the stunning South Hams, Devon. A great property for big family holidays and getting away with friends, but with room to breathe!Traditional / mixed furnishings sit alongside contemporary facilities to make for a comfortable and luxurious stay. The Games Room and hot tub makes for a great hang out too.Each property has its own private gardens as well as 70 acres of land to explore.

The space
THE GREAT OUTDOORSAs well as walks closer to Fletchers the South Devon Coast offers miles of glorious walking with superb views and plenty to see. To the north and only 10 minutes by car is the Dartmoor National Park with 365 square miles of moor, streams, rivers and forest. High granite tors, prehistoric remains and enchanting hamlets and villages make Dartmoor a very special place.FOR CHILDRENWithin 20 minutes drive are the Woodlands Adventure park, the Pennywell Farm and adventure park, the River Dart adventure park and numerous smaller attractions for sunny and not so sunny days.GARDENSThere are half a dozen National Trust properties and gardens within easy reach of Fletchers and a day trip away are the RHS gardens at Rosemoor, the world famous Eden Project and the Lost gardens of Heligan. During the summer months there are many private gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Look for the yellow signs.TOWNSTotnes is the nearest town to Fletchers, famous for it’s eclectic and alternative lifestyle but with a great range of independent shops and a refreshing lack of chain stores. Its Norman castle, medieval Guildhall and many Elizabethan buildings stretch down to the River Dart. Lively and different Totnes has a twice weekly market and a great selection of bars, cafes and pubs with regular live music. Nearby at Dartington is the famous hall, gardens and arts centre as well as the Cider Press craft and shopping centre.Dartmouth at the mouth of the River Dart is the place for boats large and small with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The castle, museum and the famous Britannia Royal Naval College are all worth a visit.Kingsbridge at the head of its estuary is a good stopping off point on the way to the beaches of the south and west coast of the South Hams while Salcombe is a mecca for sailors. To the north the Dartmoor gateway towns of South Brent, Buckfastleigh (with its famous abbey) and Ashburton are worth a visit before climbing up to the moor itself. The Torbay towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham offer everything from shopping and sailing to the bucket and spade beach delights of Paignton and the fishing port of Brixham.For city life Exeter and Plymouth are both 40 minutes by car.SPORTSailing and Watersports are to the fore in the South Hams with facilities for boat hire and launching at Totnes, Dittisham, Dartmouth, Salcombe and Torbay. Canoeing, kayaking, diving and sea and coarse fishing are all readily available. There are 6 Golf courses within easy reach with tennis at Totnes and Blackawton, horseriding at Broadhempston and on Dartmoor, rock climbing at Buckfastleigh and on Dartmoor, surfing at Bigbury, horse racing at Newton Abbot and Exeter, football at Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay and Rugby at Exeter. Swimming pools are in Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Torquay. Also swimming in the sea of course! Boat trips varying from 12 seater canoe adventures to large pleasure boats and nature watching or fishing trips start from many centres in the area. Steam trains run from Totnes and Kingswear.

Getting in:
Guests are able to walk through the nearby fields and streams as it’s owned by Fletchers Combe (70 acres). However, please bear in mind that we rear livestock so make sure to close gates behind you and don’t harm the animals!

Extra bits:
Dog friendly neighbourhood with a pond to swim and fields to run around.

Dorset Country Retreat,6 Acres, Hot tub,Games room in Winterborne Kingston, England South West

Located between Dorchester & Bournemouth in Winterborne Kingston, Abbots Court rural retreat has been described by The Guardian as “A luxurious but un-stuffy country retreat”.A Victorian house offering 7 luxurious en-suite bedrooms with a self contained 2 bedroom studio (great for teens) & huge country kitchen.Chesterfield sofas, roaring fires, extensive grounds, hot tub & BBQ area make it the perfect midweek escape or weekend retreat & the local pub/shop is just down the road in the village.

The space
Set alone in 6 acres of lawn and woodland offering total seclusion from the outside world, the whole place is yours exclusively from start to finish.As you enter the house you are met with a stunning sweeping staircase taking you up to the first floor. Six beautiful bedrooms decorated in modern Farrow & Ball, all with private en suite bathrooms, luxurious bedding and stunning views.Bedrooms 5 & 6 can also be used as inter-connecting- perfect if you have younger children staying.For the older teens, the second floor is ideal with its self contained kitchenette, lounge, 2 bedrooms and large bathroom.There is one ground floor bedroom- ideal for those who would rather not have to climb stairs…The lounge boasts large chesterfield sofas with a roaring fire and doors out onto the patio and grounds.Moving to the Dining room with enough seating for all your guests you can make this room as grand or casual as you desire….Why not have pre or after dinner drinks in your own lounge bar, also with open fire, decorated in vivid colours with an impressive collection of gin bottles…The large open plan country kitchen with butler sink, double fridge, kitchen table and breakfast bar has everything you need during your stay…Private games room with pool table, dart board and fruit machine is the perfect escape for some fun with the piece de resistance being the hot tub cleverly located in the central courtyard in the middle of the house….With acres of woodland, BBQ and outside seating we think we have thought of everything for the perfect rural getaway…

Getting in:
Once you arrive at the retreat the house is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay!

The Cotswold Manor Hall with Hot Tub & Games Barn in Bampton, England Central UK

The Manor Hall on THE COTSWOLD MANOR ESTATE is a 17th century Grade II listed property with an under-floor heated conservatory/dining room, a beamed sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. The farmhouse kitchen incorporates a range cooker, super fast broadband provided plus utility room with washer/dryer. Guests also have exclusive use of a hot-tub, BBQ and patio furniture set in private lawns, and shared use of 70 acres of parkland with Games Barn.

The space
Set in 70 acres of beautiful parkland, The Cotswold Manor Estate is a superb venue for family and friends celebrations.Our properties all include a private garden with exclusive use of a hot-tub, picnic tables and BBQs. Each is uniquely designed and converted to ensure all guests can dine and socialize together.Guests have shared use of our popular Games Barn, which includes pool table, table tennis, air-hockey, table football and numerous sports equipment.The parkland has three wildlife ponds, streams, vineyard, orchard and a bluebell wood. Large, closely mown fields can be used for a number of activities including Zorbing, archery, Laser clay pigeon shooting (laser not shot), personal trainers, ball sports, team building activities and more.A perimeter walk of nearly 3 miles has been created, and those interested in wildlife will be delighted to see Barn, Little and Tawny Owls, Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrels and Red Kites. The ponds are home to Ducks, Mute Swans, Cormorants, Coots, Moorhens, Herons, Woodpeckers, Egrets and spectacularly coloured Kingfishers.Dogs are very welcome (surcharge applies)

Invergare is a unique B-listed Castle built 1855 with hot tub in Rhu, Scotland

It is located in a truly privileged position in the conservation village of Rhu and faces the Clyde Estuary.The house is of a Scots Baronial style and inside the house there are many beautiful period features from marble fireplaces in the drawing room to some of the largest bath tubs you will ever see!The house is perfect for a luxurious stay while you visit the vast and varied delights of the local area, play some golf, explore Loch Lomond or make a day trip to the Highlands and beyond.

The space
Invergare Castle is both formal and welcoming. Staying in this house you will experience the golden age of British architecture – Victorian Scotland – with all its charms!The house sits in the conservation village of Rhu with beautiful views over the Clyde and beyond to Argyll.Situated at the start of the highland train line it’s possible to take day trips to Oban and Fort William or if you fancy, day trips to Glasgow or Edinburgh by train.It is no more than 5 minutes over the hill to all of Loch Lomond. A ten minute drive to the village of Luss and 10 minutes to Cameron House for fine dining at Martin Wishart’s newest restaurant.Over the hill are some of the finest golf courses in Scotland- the world-renowned Loch Lomond course and the Carrick. The scenery around this part of Scotland is breathtaking and it is just over an hour form Inveraray.At the top of Loch Fyne- is the original Loch Fyne Oyster bar which makes it the perfect place to have lunch after a walk.There are very good restaurants nearby – Riverhill Coutryard, PJ’s kitchen, The Wee Kelpie, La Barca and The Akash to name a few.The cafe at Rhu marina and the Ardencaple bar and restaurant are just a 5 minute stroll.For keen hill-walkers, Ben Lomond is a short car journey away. There are literally hundreds of walks within this area, along with the Highland Way and the John Muir Way. All information is provided within the house.Invergare Castle is a fabulous house for families, with extensive gardens in a friendly and safe community. Because it is situated in a quiet residential area it is unsuitable for hen and stag parties.Standard booking is for 16 people. If you need more please let us know and be careful to select the exact number when making your reservation.

Getting in:
The ground floor contains drawing room, dining room, billiards room, library, one bedroom and kitchen.The first floor has 6 ensuite bedrooms and access to a large roof terrace with incredible panoramic views.The basement has an additional living room, kitchen and 3 bedrooms.

Extra bits:
No loud music after 10pm.No external/third party speaker systems, guests may use the Sonos speaker system provided only.

Beggars Barn, luxury 10 bedrooms, swimming pool, hot tub in North Newington Central UK

Beggars Barn is a beautiful country house set in 3.5 acres in Oxfordshire, near Banbury. Outdoor swimming pool (Mid April – mid Oct), hot tub, Arctic cabin with internal BBQ. 10/11 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 2 cloak rooms, Annex games/cinema room (bed 11), huge live-in kitchen with dining table for 22, small gym . Outdoor living furniture, BBQs, paella dish.

The space
Beggars Barn is set in a valley just outside the village of Shutford, is a beautifully renovated country residence set in 3.5 acres of land, featuring an 18-metre-long heated swimming pool (heated April to mid Oct), hot tub, Arctic cabin with internal BBQ, games/cinema room with large screen TV, plenty of seating and 6ft snooker/pool table, table tennis, separate gym and beautifully maintained gardens. The house consists of a very large kitchen with fitted Smallbone kitchen, with large dining area leading to a snug. All the crockery and glassware is Villeroy & Boch or Wedgewood. There is a stylish drawing room with large open fire place with interconnecting doors opening into the dining room with a table that seats up to 16, within the dining room is a music area with Yamaha piano. The main living area of the house has marble tiled flooring throughout and a sound system. The bedrooms include two master suites with Super King size beds (one is zip and link), dressing areas and bathrooms, there are 2 double rooms with Super King (or twin beds) by the family bathroom, a Super King or Twin bed in the downstairs bedroom, and another ensuite bedroom with Super King or Twin in the main house.In the Summer House, there is a double bedroom and a twin bedded bedroom that share a new bathroom. The Summer House has a lounge/dining/kitchen area. It is located by the pool which is about 50 meters from the main house. There is a pool house which also contains a small gym which has a Nordic elliptical (3in1) cross trainer, rower, vibration plate and weights. The outdoor living space has huge sofa suites, large fire pit which is also a wood BBQ, gas fired BBQ plate, 1m round paella dish (gas), large sun umbrellas, and outdoor dining table and chairs and sun loungers.The Stables annexe offers a games/cinema room, with a 3in1 games table, (Pool, table tennis and air hockey) 75″ TV screen with HDMI cable, BT Sports and Sky, ample seating, music system with bluetooth enabled Bose Speakers, bar and bathroom with shower. There are two luxury sofa beds so this room can become bedroom 11 if required.There are two ensuite bedrooms in the Annex, they can be twin or king size beds (zip and link).

Getting in:
The main house, summer house, and annex, gym, pool, hot tub, games (croquet, football net, badminton, outdoor table tennis tables, pool toys), artic cabin with internal BBQ, outdoor living and dining furniture, fire pit with BBQ top, gas BBQ, Paella dish.

Extra bits:
The hot tub is available all year around and there is a heating and cleaning charge of ?200. There is also a supplement of ?40 if the outside gas BBQ is used. We have a wide range of local activities for you to enjoy. We also have a list of great caterers if you would like to organise a celebratory meal. Outdoor heaters are also available for a supplement of ?40 each to cover the cost of the gas

Quirky period properties private hot tub & swimming pool in West Yorkshire, England North

This listing is for four separate properties – Eider, Mallard & Shelduck all with their own private hot-tub and Teal. They are all within the very centre of Holmfirth and either adjacent, or within 10 minutes walk of each other – all quirky period properties, luxuriously kitted out and sensitively converted for modern living. Exclusive use of the owners private heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath and sauna is also available for an additional charge, subject to availability.

The space
See the individual listings for all four properties for more details.

Beautiful mansion for up to 30 guests with hot tub in Clachan, Scotland

The house can accommodate up to 30 guests in 12 en suite bedrooms and one children’s bedroom. Balinakill has a large garden with a cedar wood hot tub and BBQ area and is close to the beach and a full range of outdoor activities. Balinakill is ideal for groups of family and friends of all ages, corporate groups, special celebrations, get togethers and weddings and we are pet friendly!We are located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Kintyre Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland.

The space
This is a grand victorian country house which has many original features including an oak panelled drawing room with a grand oak fireplace, a victorian dining room with open fire, original cornicing in most of the large public rooms and bedrooms, a conservatory room with a piano and pool table and a cosy private bar which you stock and run yourselves. The house kitchen is very well equipped for catering for large numbers and there is a separate catering kitchen should you wish to hire caterers for a special meal or for your entire stay!

Getting in:
The whole house is yours! The only room which is locked off is the catering kitchen – for caterers only – should you wish to hire contract caterers durng yor stay.

Extra bits:
This house is special – you won’t want to leave!