What are the check in and check out times?

Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival and check out is at 10am (or 4pm if checking out on a Sunday).

How many cars can park at the property?

There is parking for about 20 cars on the front drive.

Are children welcome?

Children are very welcome at Haygrass House. Two travel cots and two highchairs are available on request (please bring your own cot linen). Please note, parents should supervise children at all times due to the outdoor swimming pool, two-storey treehouse and ornamental fountain.

Yes, up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed at Haygrass House, subject to a fee of £50 per dog. Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on soft furnishings.

Are stag and hen parties allowed?

Mature stag and hen parties only are accepted at Haygrass House.

How many guests can sit at the dining table?

The dining room table can seat up to 20 guests.

Can I arrange a supermarket delivery to the house?

Yes, you can order online with Sainsbury's, Tesco or Asda for a delivery direct to the house. We usually suggest booking a delivery for after 4pm on the day of arrival.

Can you recommend any local places to eat out?

Yes, we'd recommend the following pubs, all within a short distance of the property: The Lamb and Flag, Blagdon Hill, Taunton Tel: 01823 421893 The Greyhound Inn, Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton Tel: 01823 480227 The Candlelight Inn, Bishopswood Tel: 01460 234476 The Queens Arms, Pitminster (great basic food, pre-booking advised) Tel: 01823 587940 Ma Cuisine Bar & Bistro, Taunton Tel: 01823 278000 The Little Wine Shop & Social Wine Bar & Tapas, Taunton Tel: 01823 288898

What is the nearest train station?

The nearest train station is Taunton (3 miles).

What is the nearest airport?

The nearest airports are Exeter (29 miles) or Bristol (38 miles). It is also possible to land helicopters on the football pitch of Haygrass House (by prior arrangement).

Will the equestrian facilities be used during our stay?

Please note the equestrian facilities at Haygrass House are rented out separately but will have little or no impact on your stay (with separate access and located behind the house), with beautiful competition horses in the outer fields of the estate. If you like horses, please do go down to the fields to watch them but please do not try to either feed or pet them. Horses, especially highly trained ones, are temperamental animals and can kick or bite. Please ensure your children do not try to go near them unless their trainer is there. The immediate gardens around the house are private and exclusively for guests' use.

Is there any traffic noise?

Haygrass House is located in the countryside, with the hum of motorway traffic only noticeable in the grounds. This will not detract from the enjoyment of your stay.

Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?

Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,500 during your stay at Haygrass House. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).

You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747. When booking, we ask for a deposit of 33% of the total price, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to your stay (or the full balance when booking within 12 weeks of your stay).

Haygrass House The South West

CONTEMPORARY STYLE IN A GEORGIAN COUNTRY CLASSIC

Haygrass House in Somerset is a Georgian classic with a modern heartbeat. As you approach the porticoed entrance, the fine-boned symmetry of this grand country house hints at the beauty within. Drop your bags in the entrance hall, suffused with light from the original skylight above the staircase, and choose your favourite room. Is it the double-aspect drawing room, where you can retire for after-dinner drinks? The tranquil library, with French doors to the terrace and garden? Or perhaps the media room, where you can gather for movies on the huge screen? High ceilings, sash windows and open fireplaces grace almost every room, blending a sense of space and with a feeling of warmth.

As befits a country house, the boot room is almost big enough to live in, while the kitchen is bristling with high-end appliances, from the Fisher & Paykel fridge-freezer to the 5-oven Aga, making meals a joy to prepare. And they are a joy to eat too, in the stunning dining room beneath a magnificent (dimmable) chandelier. Clever use of a muted grey palette throughout serves to highlight the original features of this grand house while simultaneously bringing it up right to date as the perfect retreat for a celebration or reunion.

The standout feature - in a field of outstanding features - is perhaps what greets you when you step into the grounds. Explore the gardens, dotted with mature trees, until you find the walled kitchen garden and beautiful 10-acre apple orchard with its bee hives. For the high-energy members of your party, there’s a full-size football pitch, a newly resurfaced tennis court and a heated outdoor pool. And wait ‘til the children discover the two-storey tree house, complete with slide and swings! Anyone still to please in your group? The indoor gym might do it, or maybe the atmospheric, cosy karaoke bar for belting out some tunes or even the games room, which can also be dressed for parties and celebrations.

When it’s time for bed, there’s no short straw among the nine gorgeous bedrooms, many with luxury ensuites. Whether you see yourself draped across a chaise longue in front of a Georgian bay window, sinking into a fragranced bath with views of the gardens or taking your morning coffee on a stone balcony, there’s a room with your name on it.

Haygrass House is also just 25 minutes' drive from Lyme Regis and 45 minutes' drive from Beer, both of which have recently been voted in the top 20 beach resorts in the UK.

Need more space?

There is the option to book the separate stable flat for the duration of your stay which can accommodate up to six guests (two double-bedded rooms and two comfortable z-beds) for the additional cost of £700 for 3-night weekend stays or 4-night midweek stays and £1,200 for 7-night stays. Please ask for more details.

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Guest Reviews

Wonderful house and location for family get together. Older kids (all adults!) loved the games room, and we enjoyed a variety of activities from tennis, croquet, to darts and table tennis. Worked perfectly for a murder mystery based on a manor one evening too! House beautifully decorated and equipped.

Ros, Bromsgrove

I had the most amazing birthday weekend with friends and family for my 50th at Haygrass House. The house was very luxurious ... the grounds were perfect as well and we were blessed with a sunny weekend for the most part. Mary and George and well as the owners, Janice and Dave, were incredibly helpful. All in all a perfect weekend!

Frede, London

Had a superb time at Haygrass House with family and friends as part of our Golden Wedding Anniversary celebrations. The grounds and the house made the week worthwhile for everyone in the very wide age range group. Mary and George are excellent for the housekeeping and proved to be very helpful throughout the week.

Martin, St Leonards-on-Sea

A lovely property, sincerely appreciated the ciders, cheese, wine and general welcome set-up. Magnificent house and gardens, media room is far more impressive in real life, superb! Will be coming back.

Vaughn, previous guest

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Outdoor Pool

Library / TV Room

Dining Room

Master Bedroom

Drawing Room

Tennis Court

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What to Expect

We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Haygrass House just perfect. In all of our big houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a large group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.

Welcome treats on arrival
Luxury bed linen and fluffy towels
Sitting room/library with TV with all screening services and Denon sound system
Media room with large projection screen, Netflix, Magnat sound system, Xbox and gaming chairs
Large games room with double height ceiling with full-size table tennis table, basketball hoop and dartboard
Karaoke bar
Well-equipped gym
Well-equipped main kitchen and separate breakfast kitchen with electric 5 oven Aga, 2 electric ovens, induction hob, large fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, drinks fridge, 2 dishwashers and more!
Laundry room with 2 washing machines, a tumble dryer, iron and ironing board
Study in the old gun room
Boot room
Dining table that can seat up to 20 guests
Separate service kitchen and pantry
Free Wi-Fi
Piano
Two travel cots and two high chairs available on request
Extensive grounds and walled formal garden
Outdoor solar-heated swimming pool (fenced) with 10 loungers, available May to September
Tennis court
Apple orchard
Full-size football pitch with goals (can also be used as a helipad)
Charcoal BBQ (please bring your own charcoal) and pizza oven (logs provided)
Two-storey treehouse with slide and three swings

Location

Situated just outside Taunton in the heart of the Somerset countryside.

House FAQs

What are the check in and check out times?

Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival and check out is at 10am (or 4pm if checking out on a Sunday).
How many cars can park at the property?

There is parking for about 20 cars on the front drive.
Are children welcome?

Children are very welcome at Haygrass House. Two travel cots and two highchairs are available on request (please bring your own cot linen). Please note, parents should supervise children at all times due to the outdoor swimming pool, two-storey treehouse and ornamental fountain.
Are pets allowed?

Yes, up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed at Haygrass House, subject to a fee of £50 per dog. Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on soft furnishings.
Are stag and hen parties allowed?

Mature stag and hen parties only are accepted at Haygrass House.
How many guests can sit at the dining table?

The dining room table can seat up to 20 guests.
Can I arrange a supermarket delivery to the house?

Yes, you can order online with Sainsbury's, Tesco or Asda for a delivery direct to the house. We usually suggest booking a delivery for after 4pm on the day of arrival.
Can you recommend any local places to eat out?

Yes, we'd recommend the following pubs, all within a short distance of the property:

The Lamb and Flag, Blagdon Hill, Taunton

Tel: 01823 421893

The Greyhound Inn, Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton

Tel: 01823 480227

The Candlelight Inn, Bishopswood

Tel: 01460 234476

The Queens Arms, Pitminster (great basic food, pre-booking advised)

Tel: 01823 587940

Ma Cuisine Bar & Bistro, Taunton

Tel: 01823 278000

The Little Wine Shop & Social Wine Bar & Tapas, Taunton

Tel: 01823 288898
What is the nearest train station?

The nearest train station is Taunton (3 miles).
What is the nearest airport?

The nearest airports are Exeter (29 miles) or Bristol (38 miles). It is also possible to land helicopters on the football pitch of Haygrass House (by prior arrangement).
Will the equestrian facilities be used during our stay?

Please note the equestrian facilities at Haygrass House are rented out separately but will have little or no impact on your stay (with separate access and located behind the house), with beautiful competition horses in the outer fields of the estate. If you like horses, please do go down to the fields to watch them but please do not try to either feed or pet them. Horses, especially highly trained ones, are temperamental animals and can kick or bite. Please ensure your children do not try to go near them unless their trainer is there. The immediate gardens around the house are private and exclusively for guests' use.
Is there any traffic noise?

Haygrass House is located in the countryside, with the hum of motorway traffic only noticeable in the grounds. This will not detract from the enjoyment of your stay.
Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?

Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,500 during your stay at Haygrass House. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
How do I book?

You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.

When booking, we ask for a deposit of 33% of the total price, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to your stay (or the full balance when booking within 12 weeks of your stay).