The Old Schoolrooms in Somerset | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Old Schoolrooms

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.

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Need To Know

✓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 included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included 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

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The Old Schoolrooms Reviews

Teresa

Superb property, spotlessly clean and maintained. Games room a big plus. We spent time visiting local attractions and towns all within a few miles.

Gareth

Lovely property. So well designed to keep characteristics of the Old School whilst keeping it modern. Only suggestion is that maybe fans in the bedrooms would be a good idea. Whilst the weather is unusual at the moment, as this is becoming the norm, the temperature in the bedrooms may be a common problem

A lovely property, well equipped, clean, modern, and well really enjoyed the hot tub and our weekend stay there.

Catherine

The Old Schoolrooms exceeded our expectations. Very spacious and probably best equipped kitchen of any self catering accommodation we have stayed in. Very easy communication with owner. Would definitely recommend.

Krysia

The only additional thing I felt could have been provided was a spongescourer for the kitchen sink

Joanne

A beautiful property that had fantastic facilities. My family enjoyed our break away at the Old Schoolhouse, the house was very clean and well presented. The hot tub, pool table, air hockey, table football, games console and board games were great and made the stay even more enjoyable for our teenage children. The local area has lots to see and do, just a few things we did that others may enjoy if staying were Shepton Mallet Prison visit, Wookey Hole, East Somerset Railway, Frome market and a great meal at the Poachers Pocket.

Plenty of room in this house and lots of activities to keep both adults and youngsters occupied. A bottle of Prosecco in the fridge was a lovely touch by the owners although we left it for the next occupiers being only occasional drinkers. Couple of things to mention the induction hob is unsafe for those with pacemakers fitted like myself. It might be good to make this clear in literature. We worked out the recycling system which is markedly different to our own system in Norfolk. Some clear instructions might help some guests. Not criticisms just trying to be helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Old Schoolrooms and would happily recommend it to others. Many thanks to the owners!

Graham

This property was wonderful. Very well equipped kitchen. Games was great with lots of choice of board games. The air hockey, football table and pool table was well used. The hot tub and area was very clean and we all enjoyed the garden area too

Great property with everything we wanted for a weekend family gathering. Lots of space with a large and well equipped kitchen. Particularly enjoyed the hot tub and the pool table etc. Easy access into Bath approximately 30 minutes away. Can highly recommend!

Rosanna

The house was decorated and maintained to a high standard. A real gem of a place and I will highly recommend it to anyone. The games rooms and hot tub make it appealing to all ages. Nice touch to see the history of the conversion displayed on the wall.

Justine

INCREDIBLE! ! The old Schoolrooms were more than we were expecting. The home is gorgeous and spacious and has absolutely everything you could possibly need. There are so many books and toys for the kids too which was really great. The house was decorated so wonderfully for Christmas and our stay was just perfect. We were so sad to leave and will definitely be back!

The Old Schoolrooms conversion has obviously been completed recently and everything was well equipped, new and in tiptop 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 livedin, 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.

Jackie

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.

Rachel

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

Vanessa

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.

Galina

Beautiful property with everything you need! ! Hot tub is fabtastic,and game room is brilliant.

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.

Christine

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

Amanda

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.

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!

Christina

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.

Hannah

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

Kieran

Visited July, 4 adults, 2 teens and 2 young children. Excellent property so well equippedlots of things for kids to dohot 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.

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.

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!

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. Cant comment on the owners as we had no reason to contact them but all instructions were very clear and easy to follow.

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!

Pauline

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.

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.

Christina

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!

Yvonne

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 hottub, thank you for sharing your lovely cottage.

Rachel

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

Claire

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.

Andrew

We had a lovely break and enjoyed our stay. The games room worked well with teenagers in tow.

Carolyn

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

Christopher

Couldn't fault the property, it was everything we needed and more. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful spacious property immaculately presented in the lovely village of Holcombe. Highly recommended.

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Attractions Near The Old Schoolrooms

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at The Old Schoolrooms itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Somerset has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - BA12 7NW

about 9 Miles

You may have seen this amazing attraction on the BBC1 Animal Park programme. This is actually the first safari park outside of Africa where you can get close to the animals from the comfort of your own car. Some of the highlights include the zebras, the wallabies in wallaby wood and the sea lion escorted cruise to Gorilla Island. And of course the magnificent lions and tigers are a must see. This really is an animal experience with a difference and you can save money by booking your tickets online. This attraction is open until the end of October. Check out their website to see some fantastic video podcasts of the park.

Horseworld - BS37 8QZ

about 11 Miles

This wonderful attraction in Gloucestershire will appeal to animal lovers as you will have the chance to see the fantastic work going on and meet the rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. This place is funded entirely through public donations and they rely on these vital funds. Kids will love the play barn and straw den where they can run off some energy. New for 2010 is the Aerial Runway with Jungle Climber.

Bristol Aquarium - BS1 5TT

about 15 Miles

The Blue Reef Aquarium and IMAX 3D Cinema is located in Bristol and makes a great fun family day out. The newest attraction in the region it's an experience not to be missed. More than 7000 animals are resident in naturally themed habitats and you can enjoy wandering around looking at the 40 displays. Highlights include the giant octopus and the cute seahorses. The IMAX 3D cinema system is fantastic - you will feel like you are swimming along with the animals.

Mendip Outdoor Pursuits - BS40 7UF

about 15 Miles

Mendip Outdoor Pursuits is the perfect place for an action packed day of fun and is recommended for families with children aged 8 and over. The fantastic setting could hardly be better far activities such as Abseiling, Archery, Climbing, Caverning and Canoeing. The site also has a fantastic assault course. Family friendly activities include Raft Building and Nature Walks and environmental bush craft sessions.

Court Farm Country Park - BS27 3QW

about 18 Miles

The award wining Court Farm Country Park is the ideal all weather attraction with over 25000sq ft of playgrounds and attractions which are all undercover. Come rain or shine this place is perfect for families and children can really let of steam while adults have some time to relax. The site has several large and safe areas for fun and games, a stunning Adventure Castle with slides and ball pools and a range of small fairground rides. There are also educational shows to see including Milking Show and the twice daily Bottle Feeding Show.

Seaquarium - LL30 1BL

about 22 Miles

The very unique Seaquarium in Western Super Mare is a fantastic site based on a beach surrounded by 3 miles of sand offering an educational and fun experience for the whole family. The site is packed with marine life from all over the world and has an amazing Underwater tunnel where visitors can view Sharks and Sting Rays There are also several open top displays allowing closer inspection of the elegant Rays as well as other creatures. Special events take place throughout the year in high season including talks and crafting sessions.

Brean Leisure Park - TA8 2QY

about 23 Miles

Brean Leisure Park in Somerset is the place to head for family fun. The site has over 130 rides and attractions with something for all ages and abilities. Adults and children alike will love the more traditional fairground rides which include waltzes, roller coasters and of course dodgems! Older kids and teenagers on the hunt for white knuckle attractions can try out the terrifying 'XTreme' ride - 130ft of exciting twists turns and drops. For younger children the Canoe River is one of the most popular rides and the whole family can team up to enjoy the Laser Quest. Other facilities at the park include a Snack Bar serving tasty food to go, a Restaurant for a relaxing sit down dinner and an Amusement Arcade with slot machines and video games.

The Walled Gardens of Cannington - TA5 2HA

about 26 Miles

The Walled Gardens of Cannington offer a range of attraction for adults and children alike. The grown ups will love to wander around the beautiful gardens taking in the stunning floral displays while the children will enjoy the garden games, nature trails and open space to run around. The site also has a picnic area and exhibitions and workshops can be enjoyed at peek times of the year.