New to Sleeps12 is Whimbrels Barton in Somerset, a gorgeous holiday house for 16 with a hot tub – and what a beauty! If you’re looking for a unique and special place to stay for a large group family holiday or a peaceful celebration with the people who mean the most to you, this is it.
The thing is, Whimbrels Barton isn’t just any old holiday house for 16 with a hot tub, oh no. This is something very special, it’s a one-of-a-kind type of holiday house. What’s great about it is that the bedrooms are arranged over 3 adjoining beautifully renovated barns, so if you’re the kind of people who love being together but also appreciate your own space, it’s perfect for you.
If you’re a group of 3 or 4 families with very young children you can all say goodnight at a reasonable hour, get the little ones tucked up in bed, put your feet up and have some time to yourselves. You might be a group of 2 or 3 generations celebrating a significant birthday or wedding anniversary; grandparents or those who prefer to turn in early can do so – early to bed, early to rise, making the most of happy days spent together.
Whimbrels Barton is a wonderful and very unique place to stay; there’s a wood fired hot tub and something entirely different – 2 outdoor baths to relax in. The interiors exude style and loveliness throughout, with that homely ‘hygge’ feel, but star of the show is the enormous open-plan living and entertaining space where you can all be together, dining and unwinding, just loving each other’s company. Step inside and it’s a case of wow, wow, wow; light pours in through the full height windows, hefty timbers soar gloriously to the rafters, there’s an entire wall of original brickwork, and it’s so tastefully furnished with an eclectic mix of contemporary, rustic and an industrial edge. To one end there’s a fully equipped gleaming white kitchen with an island where you can perch on stools and chat, so whoever’s slicing and dicing isn’t left out of the chit-chat.
In the middle of the room there’s plenty of room to sit comfy, to settle down for a family movie night, with big fat sofas facing a big TV. Get the popcorn ready, snuggle up and tune in. At the other end of the room a huge handcrafted table sets the scene for dining together – a full English to kickstart your day, a buffet style lunch, a proper job cream tea, or a splendiferous celebration feast. Tuck in and enjoy! When it’s not used for dining, the table quickly converts for ping-pong. Set a challenge, get the relays going – there’ll be shrieks of laughter and lots of fun!
When the sun has got his hat on you can idle the hours away in the garden; set the sausages to sizzle on the barbecue, slip into the hot tub or the outdoor baths, watch the young ‘uns bouncing like Tigger on the trampoline. These are moments to be savoured, memories waiting to be made, times you’ll never forget.
And if you want to go out and explore the local area you’ll find much to see and do in these parts. There are walks from the doorstep, footpaths that take you deep into the beautiful Somerset Levels; there are cosy country pubs to stop by for a hearty lunch, quiet market towns to browse, and family attractions within easy reach. Only an hour away are the beaches of the Jurassic Coast where you can go mackerel fishing, fossil hunting or take boat trips around the bay.
Life’s a dream at Whimbrels Barton, it’s what you call a hidden gem. It’s where the pace drops down a gear, where happy days and peaceful nights will be had; times to cherish. Book now whilst it’s in your mind – you might even be the first to stay and that’s something you can be proud of ❤️