Lower Hedge Farm, Hedge Lane, Shepton Mallet, Somerset ,England (West Country)

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Lower Hedge Farm

Lower Hedge Farm, Hedge Lane, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England

Lapped by waves of green hills and rural tranquillity, a 17th-century farmhouse sparkles with 21st-century splendour: from the hallway's deep glassed-over well to the retro-chic kitchen with Aga, expect masses of style and top quality everything. The starring space is the sun room, with a smile of leather sofas around a vast plasma screen, an inglenook fireplace stretching up to the high beamed ceiling (there's underfloor heating too) and masses of light. A pleasure to eat together around the original farmhouse table, the dining room encased in brick, beam and glass. For breakfasts and quick lunches, there's a chunky kitchen table. Upstairs to the bedrooms, all come in neutral shades with oak and bright art; bathrooms are simply gorgeous and every one gets a great view. Single beds line the atticky top floor, perfect for children. Outside, sink into a hot tub while the barbecue smokes on the terrace: kids have swings and slide, adults a games room. Glastonbury Tor rises to the west, your only neighbours woolly sheep. Paul, who lives down the lane and spent years nurturing the farm back to life, can arrange a chef, cider tasting, cycle hire or a yoga session – or anything in between.

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Lower Hedge Farm

Contact: Paul Crang

Tel: +44 (0)7974 941406, 01935 840327
Sleeps: 12
Rooms: 3 doubles (1 with bath & shower room, 1 with shower room), 1 twin, 4 singles in attic room with shower room, bath & shower room.
Price: £1,250 – £3,450. Short breaks available for 2-4 nights.
Closed: Never

Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Set down private lane in 40 acres
Hot Tub
Grade II listed
Aga
Games Room
Wide range of activities to book

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Lower Hedge Farm

Sun Room

Kitchen

Bedroom

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.