The Lavender Barn

An award-winning, awe-inspiring conversion with a hot tub and a private indoor pool, nestled on the edge of a soothing Somerset village.

The proud winner of a Gold Award from Visit England, The Lavender Barn is a seriously special setting for luxurious group breaks of every description.

Nestled on the edge of Halse, a chocolate-box Somerset village, the barn was originally built over 200 years ago. Restored to an extremely high standard, with exposed red stone and oak flooring throughout, today you'll find it packed with plenty of modern-day luxuries.  

You'll certainly discover a little something for everyone here. For example, there's a games room for competitive spirits, a heated indoor swimming pool for water babies, and an outdoor hot tub for sunset-watchers!

Sleeping up to twelve guests, and two well-behaved dogs, there are six indulgent en-suite bedrooms to choose from. As versatile as your personal guest list, each room can be made up as a superking or twin singles, whichever you prefer. If you're bringing the kids along, travel cots and toddler-ready beds can even be comfortably made up, all ready for their arrival.

After claiming your favourite sleeping space, gather everyone together for "first day of holiday" drinks in the beautiful lounge area, with its huge, scenery-showcasing windows, and plenty of squishy seating for everyone. And if you tire of talking to each-other, you can always switch on the plasma TV instead!

The Shaker-style kitchen is supremely well-equipped, and a joy to cook in for talented chefs and culinary novices alike. There's also a huge dining table, with comfy chairs, to break bread and drink wine at for as long as everybody likes.

Prefer dining al fresco? There's a second table and chairs out on the sheltered patio, along with the aforementioned hot tub...just add a bottle or two of bubbles, and that's your evening perfectly sorted!

What else to do? Well, you could always burn off all that holiday food with a few laps in the heated pool, or by challenging your loved ones to an energetic pool tournament! You'll also find the games room equipped with table football, a doll's house, and plenty of well-stocked toy baskets for the little ones.

If you prefer getting out and about, you'll find the beach is a short drive away - ideal for would-be surfers! Or how about an invigorating, fresh air-filled walk in the Quantock Hills, just a few miles away?

Meanwhile, there's a lovely selection of local pubs to while away some time in. One is within easy strolling distance, just in case you don't feel like cooking (and indeed, why would you?) - before you return to your luxurious barn, for a marathon movie night with your favourite people.

(It's a tough life, but we suppose someone has to live it...)

Things to note

Check in after 4pm, check out by 10am. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, with a small additional charge per dog. For a 2 night weekend break check out is 4pm on Sunday afternoon.

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