Tippits Court in Somerset is a special place to stay for large group holidays in the South West; the beautifully renovated barns sleep 10 and have room for 4 extra guest beds at an additional charge each. Set around a large and private lawned courtyard with a hot tub and barbecue area, the accommodation is designed so that whilst there’s room to gather together for happy sociable times, you also have your own space when you need it. This is perfect for multi-generational family holidays and celebrations, for days away with friends and sophisticated hen weekends.
While away the days at Tippits Court relaxing and just enjoying being here because it’s such a lovely place to be. Fire up the pizza oven, play boules or croquet on the lawn, amble around the fields and say hello to the animals who live here. Pootle over to Mells for a hearty lunch and a spot of celeb spotting at The Talbot Inn; otherwise go to White Row Farm Shop to stock up on local goodies, have a bite to eat in the café or from the fish and chip cart, let the kids loose in the playground.
Frome is only a very short drive away with its cobbled streets and a plethora of independent shops; browse the vintage wares at St Catherine’s Hill, join in the carnival atmosphere when the Frome Independent market comes to town with stalls galore, live entertainment and street food. Go to Bradford on Avon and amble along the river to the medieval Tithe Barn, hire bikes and cycle along the towpath of the Kennet & Avon Canal to The Cross Guns at Avoncliff, or climb on board the Barbara McLellan Trip Boat for a leisurely ride along the waterway.
At Bruton you can see the latest art exhibition at Hauser & Wirth, go for lunch at At The Chapel and wander up to the dovecote on the hill. Just outside of town is The Newt, a beautifully restored country estate where you can stroll around the gardens and book a tour to see how they make cyder from their own apples. Spend a day in Bath taking in the delights of this elegant Georgian city; see the Roman Baths, the abbey and the Royal Crescent, browse the art galleries and museums, take time out on the Bath Skyline Walk. Have a family outing to Stonehenge or Longleat Safari Park, uncover the gruesome history of Farleigh Hungerford Castle, soak up the tranquility of Nunney Castle ruins and Ilford Manor Gardens.
There’s so much to see and do in this part of the world; Soho House members can go to Babington House just up the road, nature lovers will enjoy a stroll around Shearwater Lake; get out on horseback with Wellow Trekking Centre, go paddleboarding down the River Avon in Bath or wild swimming at Tellisford. You’ll find something for all ages when you stay at Tippits Court – come and make memories, book today!