5 Bed in Langport (oc-h33495)

Escape to the Somerset countryside and you can explore an endless network of walking and cycling routes, with wide-open vistas and waterways to discover around the Levels. A mile from this high-end holiday home, Langport claims to be the smallest town in England and lies at a crossing point on the River Parrett. Stroll the water’s edge, follow a 3.6-mile circular trail to the English Heritage-managed Muchelney Abbey, then refuel at a fine range of inns and eateries; overlooking the moors, Walter Bagehot Town Garden makes a lovely picnic spot. Further afield, must-see sites include Glastonbury Tor (12.5 miles), county town Taunton (15 miles) and, beyond, the Quantock Hills National Landscape. Burnham-on-Sea (22 miles) has one of the longest sandy beaches in Europe and attractions to amuse all ages, or visit Tudor Barrington Court (9 miles), Elizabethan Montacute House (11 miles) and the Fleet Air Arm Museum (9 miles).

With far-reaching country views to the rear, this striking residence presents the perfect mix of modern living and rural charm. A utility room welcomes you inside, through a door to the right is the first of the five bedrooms a double room, ideal for anyone wanting the flexibility of single-storey living, to the left there’s a handy cloakroom with WC. A second door to the left of the utility opens into a light-filled kitchen/breakfast room, with contemporary country-style cabinets, bar-style seating at a central island unit, and doors onto the garden. Adjacent, the dining room has dual-aspect windows, more doors onto the garden, and leads into a gorgeous reception room which can also be accessed directly from the utility room. An efficient ground source heat pump ensures warmth at any time of year, but for added ambience after dark, fire up the wood burner, switch on the Smart TV and enjoy some home-from-home entertainment. When it’s time to sleep, a wooden staircase in one corner of this companionable space leads to the first floor, where four further bedrooms await. The master super-king has exposed timberwork, a striking feature window with far reaching views of the countryside and its own en-suite shower room. A king-size and twin bedroom share use of a family bathroom off the landing area, complete with both a Jacuzzi-style bath and a shower for flexibility. The fourth bedroom is a king-size and has an en-suite shower room.

A large driveway to the left of the house offers ample off-road parking and leads to the large rear garden, wit lawn and patio. For the ultimate in laid-back luxury, step into the hot tub and bathe beneath the stars.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking


- 5 bedrooms – 1 super-king, 2 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin

- 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with Jacuzzi-style bath, shower and WC and 1 ground-floor cloakroom with WC

- Electric Aga with hob and 3 ovens, microwave, dishwasher and American-style fridge/freezer

- Utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer

- Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)

- Smart TV in lounge

- Private hot tub

- Fully enclosed garden with a patio and lawn

- Ample off-road parking

- Shops and pubs 1 mile


Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking


- 5 bedrooms – 1 super-king, 2 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin

- 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with Jacuzzi-style bath, shower and WC and 1 ground-floor cloakroom with WC

- Electric Aga with hob and 3 ovens, microwave, dishwasher and American-style fridge/freezer

- Utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer

- Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)

- Smart TV in lounge

- Private hot tub

- Fully enclosed garden with a patio and lawn

- Ample off-road parking

- Shops and pubs 1 mile



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.