Oak Lodge
16 guests
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8 bedrooms, 11 beds
4 bathrooms
+2 extra toilet
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Surrounded by sixty acres of farmland and three lakes, this home in Bratton Seymour, Somerset, wouldn’t be out of place in an Enid Blyton novel. Picture muddied boots piled by the door after a day of rambling, wet bathing suits hanging up to dry after a day of swimming, children drinking lemonade while making daisy chains on the grass and adults relaxing on the patio, a sundowner in hand. Grand yet rustic, this home is best enjoyed as a ‘gentrified farmhouse,’ just as the hosts like to call it. Besides its stunning grounds, it boasts bags of entertainment for a rainy day, including a foosball table, walls full of books, a piano and gym equipment. The home has many of its original features too, like the flagstone floor in the kitchen and open rafters in the attic bedrooms, which allow you to feel its history. It's also full of modern comforts, including an Aga stove and a truly romantic wood-framed bathtub. There are endless spaces to socialise and dine together, from the red medieval-looking dining room to the cosy kitchen table and elegant lounge room, or outside on the patio and under the courtyard's trees. Rise early to greet the... day with some yoga in the enclosed sheltered garden, take the rowboat out on a sunny afternoon or steal yourself away for an evening to relax in the colourful lakeside yurt and cosy up by its wood-burning stove. A true country haven, there’s no end to the adventures to be had here.
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What to expect
Highlights

Explore this home's sixty acres of farmland

Soak up some sun while rowing across one of the three neighbouring lakes

Cosy up by the wood-burner in the lakeside yurt

Gather for sundowners in the courtyard

Sit down to a formal dinner in the grand dining room

Enjoy a soak in the wood-framed bathtub

Have a sing-song around the piano or play a game of foosball

Start mornings off with a workout using the home's gym equipment
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Home truths
There's a part-time housekeeper called Ola who lives on the grounds, so she'll be around to welcome you and attend to any questions you have
Some of the ceilings upstairs slope down quite a lot, which isn't ideal for tall people
At full capacity, one guest will need to sleep on a futon in one of the twin rooms
Careful country manners are required everywhere, including closing gates and keeping dogs on their leads when near the animals in the fields
There are animals grazing in some of the surrounding fields during the summer months, meaning that access to the fields where they are grazing is not allowed for safety reasons
This is a lived-in home so you will be sharing some of the space with the owners' personal possesions
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace / firepit
Outdoor seating
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Gym
Exercise equipment
Sauna
Wi-fi
Bedrooms & bathrooms
8 bedrooms, 11 beds
4 bathrooms, 2 additional toilets
Extras
VIP services
24/7 concierge
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Massage
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Dorset
If you want to immerse yourself in the England of yesteryear, a trip to the county of Dorset is a good place to start. The author Thomas Hardy seemed to concur – he drew heavily on his experience growing up around these parts to create the fictionalised rural idyll of Wessex that was the setting for many of his books. It’s fair to say that not too much has changed...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Stroll stately gardens at The Newt
With acres of gardens and woodland to explore, the impressive grounds of the Newt estate also include restaurants, a farm shop and exhibitions.

Explore the Splendor of Stourhead
An elegant mansion surrounded by 1,000 acres of stunning grounds, filled with impressive follies and water features. Take a property tour to uncover hidden surprises and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere. Perfect for dog walks and picnics. Don't miss the breathtaking view upon entering the garden.
Get around
Airport
Bristol
1 hr 6 min
Bournemouth
1 hr 27 min
Cardiff
2 hr 28 min
Train station
Bruton
19 min
Bus stop
King Arthur's School
7 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
7 min
Cafe
30 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Points of interest
Beach
Cogden Beach NT Carpark
1 hr 20 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Amanda
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Charlie is a novelist and businessman who, with his wife Amanda, has a passion for travelling and meeting new people. They are superb hosts who love welcoming guests to their beautiful farmhouse that they have lovingly restored and look forward to making your stay as memorable and wonderful as they can.
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