The Old Rectory Somerset

the property is gorgeous with expansive meadows, beautiful landscaping and plenty of places to sit in the sun or shade. There is the old St. Martin’s Church and cemetery down the road which is equally beautiful with wild dandelion flowers blowing in the breeze. Her sweet dog, Sam, is friendly.

Honestly, there isn’t anything I didn’t like about the property. The accommodations were clean and highly maintained.

Felt like a home away from home. Fantastic breakfast. It's an old house, full of character and has a lovely garden, which I want to explore more fully whenever we return, hopefully in the summertime. Our host was wonderfully hospitable.

The deep mattress was a bit too soft for me, but I'm sure others won't have a problem. Otherwise no complaints at all.

Great way to stay in an incredible old house, which has been maintained and perfectly kept. Breakfasts were absolutely incredible and made specially as you like. The host, Caroline is friendly and helpful, and made us feel welcome in her wonderful house.

There wasn't an en suite, but we had our own bathroom down a hallway, which wasn't too inconvenient, but it was a little walk if you wake up in the night!

Caroline was an amazing host who was very pleasant and went above and beyond. Many little extra special touches throughout the stay, lovely coffee in the kitchen, cooked breakfast was lovely, complimented by the poached eggs (Caroline allowed my 6 year old son to collect the eggs from the chickens in the garden). Beautiful grounds and house. We stayed in the family suite (one double and one single in separate rooms), all rooms were very clean and well kept. Cowshed toiletries and the bed was to die for. We genuinely didn't want to leave!!

Yes the gate has to be kept shut because of the dog, however it does say in the write up that there are pets on site. I guess it would be nice to have tea and coffee in the room but the facilities are there in the main kitchen and you are of course encouraged to help yourself. There are even biscuits and the tea and coffee available is lovely.

Caroline and her family are lovely, welcoming and perfect hosts. The food was excellent and the house and grounds are gorgeous. The television has a DVD player and there was a nice selection of films, which was a bonus. The dog is also very sweet!

I was under the impression I was booking an apartment, and it’s really the attic of the house. The lead photo shows what looks like a barn conversion with outside stairs so that was what I thought was happening. It was a little restricting not being able to nip out after everything locked up. It would have been nice to have tea/coffee making facilities although Caroline very generously made my old Dad a hot chocolate before bed.

Fabulous hosts, fabulous room and fabulous breakfast! The location and the house was beautiful. Caroline was so helpful and willing to do everything to make our stay comfortable and luxurious. One of the best places I've stayed. Would recommend to anyone and would most certainly return.

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