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The Old Schoolrooms

(Ref. 1136517)

Holcombe, Somerset, Somerset Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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27 Customer Reviews

  • "The Old Schoolrooms conversion has obviously been completed recently and everything was well equipped, new and in tip-top condition."

    Many of the rooms had plain decoration and few or no pictures, so the effect was quite modern and minimalist. Us old guys would have preferred something a bit more homely and lived-in, but it didn't really spoil the experience. The rooms are spacious, there were very good "games" and hot tub facilities and a well- equipped kitchen. The location is out in the sticks, so you need to accept that driving will be a part of your stay. Holcombe is handy however for both Wells and Bath where we enjoyed some wonderful days out. The location is also good for visiting Longleat and some excellent nearby food pubs. The Oakhill Inn (about 3 miles away) was excellent and to be recommended.

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Dec 2024

  • "Our stay at the Old School Rooms was everything we could have wished for ."

    The property is gorgeous and has everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible . We were so pleased we chose this property and it did ‘exactly as it says on the tin’ so to speak. I would thoroughly recommend it.

    Reviewed by Jackie5.0Dec 2024

  • "Lovely property."

    Clean well, equipped and very spacious. Even enought room for six of us to do yoga! Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0Nov 2024

  • "A lovely location & great facilities."

    so nice to have ample lounge seating for the 6 of us we especially enjoyed the hot tub & games room thanks.

    Reviewed by Vanessa5.0Nov 2024

  • "Beautiful property with everything you need!"

    ! Hot tub is fabtastic,and game room is brilliant.

    Reviewed by Galina5.0Oct 2024

  • "The house was beautiful and spotless."

    Everything we could want was available and the hot tub and pool table were a big hit with the family.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Oct 2024

  • "Property was immaculate."

    Everything we could have ever needed was supplied. It was perfect for friends catching up, would definitely recommend this property.

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Oct 2024

  • "Lovely property, high standard of cleanliness."

    Our only gripe would be that we couldn't get in until 4pm (3pm would have made a big difference) and had to be out by 10am. The village was lovely, great pub and the Kitchen was a fabulous place to eat.

    Reviewed by Amanda5.0Sep 2024

  • "The perfect getaway for a 50th birthday."

    The cottage was beautiful, spacious and extremely well equipped. The hot tub was lovely! There is a gastro pub 5 minutes walk away and a brilliant farm shop, cafe and bar the other end of the village. We will return. Can't recommend enough!

    Reviewed by Sian5.0Sep 2024

  • "Fabulous property."

    We really enjoyed our stay. Beds very comfortable. Loved the jacuzzi and table football. Very peaceful setting in a beautiful party of the country. Lovely and clean and was a nice surprise to find a bottle of prosecco in the fridge. We will definitely be rebooting. Highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Christina5.0Aug 2024

  • "The house was beautiful and facilities amazing."

    However we booked this cottage as it stated it had an enclosed garden, taking 2 toddlers and a six year old this sounded perfect. However the garden was open, onto a road. This made going outside extremely dangerous and made the holiday a lot harder work than needed to be.

    We can only apologise for making your holiday difficult due to the inaccurate description. Unfortunately your description of opening onto a road and it being extremely dangerous is rather unfair considering it is a dead end and only to access the other 5 houses on the lane. We do have a chain that goes across the driveway but appreciate that this may not be sufficient for some adventurous tots. Apologies once again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jayne4.4Aug 2024

  • "What a fabulous holiday home!"

    Wish I could live here, had everything we needed and more. So fantastic! Thanks for a brilliant stay. X

    Reviewed by Hannah5.0Jul 2024

  • "Visited July, 4 adults, 2 teens and 2 young children."

    Excellent property so well equipped-lots of things for kids to do-hot run, pool table, Xbox, lots of board games which we enjoyed playing as a family every evening. It was lovely having things like a coffee machine and lots of pods. It looks better than the pictures, so well presented and lovely touch of the bottle of Prosecco in fridge (of which there are 2 fridge freezers so was great for a large family stay). Location also great for trips to Longleat, Wookey hole and Bath. Would definitely recommend and return if visiting that area again.

    Reviewed by Kieran5.0Jul 2024

  • "Great place and location."

    Had everything we needed, it was a bonus to have the games room for us over 60s to relive our youth.

    Reviewed by Karon5.0Jun 2024

  • "Thank you so much - we had a wonderful stay at the old schoolrooms and found the property to be absolutely perfect for our young children."

    The space was well thought out, we had everything we could have needed and it was spotlessly clean. We found the touches such as hot tub towels and Prosecco to be so thoughtful and made it a really special stay. We would certainly recommended this property and would love to return, a weekend did not feel like long enough!

    Reviewed by Rosie5.0May 2024

  • "The property was very clean with all the creature comforts and more besides."

    My only recommendation would be for black out blinds in the bedrooms and maybe a tumble dryer, but these are only very minor things and in no way detracted from the property. The village was beautiful as were most of the surrounding villages as well. We had a great time and the adults made great use of the pool table whilst the children loved all of the games. We would definitely recommend this property. Can’t comment on the owners as we had no reason to contact them but all instructions were very clear and easy to follow.

    Reviewed by Gary5.0May 2024

  • "Cannot recommend this place enough!"

    ! Myself, partner, parents, sister & brother in law stopped here for my 30th birthday. 6 people and not one of us could find fault! The house is so well kitted out, there is everything you could possibly need! The downstairs space is incredible from the kitchen and dining room, games area, lounges and the outside not to mention the hot tub!! We actually spent and entire day at the house because it was such a nice space to relax in and just chill (something we rarely do when away). We used Welton Cabs (01761 417600) for a trip into bath on my actually birthday; we prebooked this the day before and they were reasonably priced, reliable and friendly. We also used the park and ride to go into Bath which was also extremely accessible from the properly. The house was also immaculately clean and peaceful! Thank you so much for such a fantastic stay!

    Reviewed by Laura5.0May 2024

  • "The house had been refurubished to a very high standard."

    It was very comfortable and every thing worked. The only thing that was missing was a cafietiere.

    Reviewed by Pauline5.0Apr 2024

  • "Immaculate, spacious well appointed property."

    Well equipped kitchen and comfortable living area and bedrooms. The games room, hot tub and garden appealed to all ages so well suited for families. Parking space for 3 cars. Would certainly recommend this property.

    Reviewed by Gail5.0Apr 2024

  • "What a fantastic holiday property."

    Beautiful home, clean, comfortable and well kitted out. The Games room and Hot Tub were such lovely additions. The house is in a great location for great days out. We managed Bath, wookey hole, Stonehenge and Cheddar Gorge. Would highly recommend!

    Reviewed by Christina5.0Mar 2024

  • "Our stay at The Old Schoolrooms was perfect, beautiful accommodation and well equipped, really enjoyed the air hockey unfortunately didn't get time to use the hot-tub, thank you for sharing your lovely cottage."

    Reviewed by Yvonne4.7Mar 2024

  • "Great property, comfortable, clean and well equipped."

    The only thing our group commented was that the lounge could do with a few lamps to make it cosier as the overhead lighting is bright. Great comfy sofas. Loved the air hockey and hot tub. Thanks

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0Mar 2024

  • "This is a lovely, spacious property."

    It was the cleanest I have stayed in and very well maintained and equipped. The photos don't really do it justice. There is so much space. The hot tub is a lovely addition. A lovely village with friendly neighbours.

    Reviewed by Claire5.0Feb 2024

  • "We had a lovely break and enjoyed our stay."

    The games room worked well with teenagers in tow.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Feb 2024

  • "Great stay in this very large comfy house."

    Close to lots of things to do in the area within a half hours drive or so. Kitchen well stocked with pans and plates and utensils. Would book again

    Reviewed by Carolyn5.0Oct 2023

  • "Couldn't fault the property, it was everything we needed and more."

    Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0Sep 2023

  • "Beautiful spacious property immaculately presented in the lovely village of Holcombe."

    Highly recommended.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Sep 2023

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 2 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request)
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Ground-floor wet room with shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility
  • Sitting room
  • Snug
  • Games room
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • 2x TV, WiFi, multi-top games table, selection of games, foosball table
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • 2x Highchair and 2 x travel cot available on request
  • Private driveway for 3/4 cars
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, stand for disposable barbecues, and Cabin with a hot tub
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.3 miles
  • Note: There are steps to the exterior; please take care

The property

Enjoying a rural position in Holcombe, Somerset is The Old Schoolrooms, a characterful yet contemporary, four-bedroom home.

Sympathetically restored throughout, showcasing the homes original features, whilst featuring a dedicated games room, stylish interior, and an enclosed garden with private hot tub, The Old Schoolrooms offers a well-equipped base for a family of eight, looking to explore the South of England.

Park up on the private driveway and head indoors through the stable door, firstly reaching the sitting room, with plenty of plush seating to sink into.

The kitchen/diner features a plethora of state-of-the-art appliances, plus enough seating for all guests, making it the ideal space to host dinner parties and entertain.

If the weather allows, dine alfresco in the enclosed rear garden, light the barbecue, and watch the sun set, before enjoying a long soak in the covered hot tub.

Those who'd prefer an evening of competition, the games room and snug provide plenty of board games and a multi-top games table, sure to entertain the children of your group, before selecting from four well-appointed zip/link bedrooms; the master super-king-size features a TV and en-suite bathroom, whilst the other bedrooms can be set as super-king-size or twin.

Awaken to a soak in the bath, or a refreshing shower in the ground-floor wet room before heading into the village to visit the local farm shop, dine out and stock up on the essentials.

Keen explorers and walkers will enjoy the homes proximity to the likes of Silver Street Local Nature Reserve, Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wookey Hole Caves, Stockhill Wood, and Gough's Cave, all worth visiting whilst in the area.

Head north towards Bath, stopping off at the remains of Prior Park Landscape Garden, a National Trust landmark, whilst the city is brimming with museums, art galleries, independent shops, and award-winning eateries, including The Roman Baths and The Holburne Museum.

Bristol can also be reached by car, worth visiting the St Nicholas Market whilst in the area, filled with street food eateries, cafes, and quirky stalls, with the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and Brunel's SS Great Britain in the region to tour, or for further nature-filled vistas, be sure to hike through the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, within proximity from your home-from-home.

All of this awaits at The Old Schoolrooms.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

HOLCOMBE, SOMERSET

Radstock 3.9 miles; Wookey Hole 11.7 miles; Bath 12.7 miles; Bristol 20 miles.

Holcombe is a small, rural village resting in Somerset, between the villages of Edford and Charlton in the South of England. Home to the Holcombe Farmshop & Kitchen, a great place to buy locally sourced produce and enjoy a meal, whilst further amenities lie in Midsomer Norton and Radstock. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the countryside setting of the village, resting near Fairy Cave Quarry and the Silver Street Local Nature Reserve, whilst the Mendip Hills AONB, the Cranborne Chase AONB, and the Cotswolds AONB are all within easy reach by car, worth packing your walking boots and gear for. With Bath nearby, attractions are plentiful, including The Roman Baths, Parade Gardens, National Trust - Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath Racecourse, and The Jane Austen Centre, or remain in the countryside to tour The Bishop's Palace & Gardens, Wookey Hole Caves, and Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas