Pippin Apple Barn The South West

A bright, bold and beautiful barn with a pool and spa

Let’s start with the pool and spa. It’s all yours, it’s huge and it’s beautiful, with checkerboard tiling, a soaring roof and glass doors out to the gardens. Here you can play in a heated pool with inflatables or get your morning lengths in, before relaxing in the sauna and hot tub.

The spa hall sets the scene for a fun-filled and memorable break in this amazing grain store conversion, with its exuberant décor, rustic charm and abundance of luxury features. This is the place to celebrate those big birthdays, happy occasions and family events. Draw up a list of your top 20 house guests and let the fun begin.

Pippin Apple Barn is the ultimate in modern barn living. You can celebrate together in the open plan living area, where the open space flows between modern low backed seating, the huge flatscreen TV zone and a spacious games area with pool, ping pong and table football. When it’s time to eat, the kitchen diner is all at once grand and cosy, an ambience created by clever design flourishes, such as backlit bare brick bookcases and the interplay of carved wood, raffia and big disco mirror balls!

The eclectic style vibes are redoubled in 10 ensuite bedrooms that combine opulence with comfort, from the flamboyant wall-mounted headboards and statement chandeliers to walk-in showers and luxury bathrobes. Follow the spiral staircase from the games room to the mezzanine floor, stepping past the giant chess set, to the epic ‘dorm room’ which can sleep up to 10.

Outside spaces include a barbecue island, a long al fresco dining table in a sheltered garden setting and a rooftop terrace. Here, you can sip sundowners with views of the 20-acre estate where alpacas, goats, micro pigs and chickens roam.

If you can drag the gang away from all the house-based fun, there’s plenty to do locally, with Longleat Safari Park five minutes away, Bath and Bristol nearby, London just an hour on the train, and many of England’s best Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty around you.

Selected by Gareth

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What we think

This amazing barn conversion is a fantastic size for those big get togethers of family and friends. With all mod cons and oodles of space, everything has been thought of to keep all ages entertained.

Gareth, Big House Experience

Gallery

Highlights Grounds Living Spaces Facilities Kitchen and Dining Bedroom Bathrooms All

Exterior

Living Area

Games Area

Kitchen

Bedroom 9

Dining Area

Pool & Spa

List of Bedrooms & Floor Plans (PDF)

What to Expect

We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Pippin Apple Barn just perfect. In all of our big houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a family 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.

Luxury bed linen, bath robes, bath towels and bath mats
Toilet roll, body wash and hand wash
Well-equipped kitchen with 3 electric ovens, 3 integrated microwave ovens, 6 ring inset halogen hob, downdraft extractor, 2 large built-in fridges, 2 dishwashers, large built-in freezer and ice machine
Dining table in the open plan kitchen/dining room that seats 30 guests
Free Wi-Fi
Bluetooth speaker
Games area with pool table, table football and table tennis
Giant chess set on the mezzanine floor
TV in the open plan living room with Sky Sports & Movies
Additional Smart TVs in the dining room and all bedrooms (including 6 TVs in The Dorm Room)
Separate indoor spa hall with heated swimming pool (10m x 5m), sauna (seats 4-6) and hot tub (seats 6-8)
All weather lawn, patio with seating and fire pit (fuel provided), outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven (fuel provided)
Roof terrace
20 acres of estate grounds with alpacas, goats, micro pigs and chickens
2 shared EV charging points on the estate

Location

Situated in the Wiltshire countryside, close to the Somerset border and within easy reach of Bath.

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Good to Know

Pippin Apple Barn is set on a 20 acre Estate alongside other wonderfully quirky properties, each designed to be self-contained with their own private spaces (please see House FAQs below for details of the Estate’s ongoing development).

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.
How many cars can park at the property?

There is plenty of parking for approximately 30 cars.
Are children welcome?

Children are very welcome at Pippin Apple Barn. Three travel cots and three highchairs are available on request (please bring your own cot linen). Please note, parents should supervise children at all times when in or around the swimming pool and hot tub.
Are pets allowed?

Up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed at Pippin Apple Barn, subject to a fee of £75 per dog for 3-night stays, £100 per dog for 4-night stays or £150 per dog for week-long stays. For 4-night and week-long stays, £75 per dog is payable on booking, with the remainder payable with your balance. Please be aware of animals on the estate so please keep dogs on a lead when not in the enclosed garden.
Are stag and hen parties allowed?

Well behaved stag and hen parties are welcome at Pippin Apple Barn, subject to prior agreement with the property owner. Please contact us before booking to discuss.
Are additional day guests allowed at the property?

Up to five additional day guests can be invited by prior agreement, at a cost of £50 per person, per day.
How many guests can sit at the dining table?

The dining table in the open-plan kitchen/dining room seats up to 30 guests comfortably.
Can I arrange a supermarket delivery to the house?

Yes, you can order online with Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda or Morrisons 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 and restaurants, all within 30 minutes' drive of the property (click on the links below):

The Three Horseshoes, Chapmanslade

Zia Pizza, Westbury

The High Pavement, Frome

Hudson Steakhouse, Bath

Sotto Sotto, Bath

The Olive Tree, Bath (Michelin starred)

The Ivy Brasserie, Bath

Giggling Squid, Bath
Is the swimming pool open all year?

The indoor pool, hot tub and sauna are in the spa hall which is open all year (located opposite the barn). The pool dimensions are 10m x 5m (depth 1.1m).
Can you tell me more about the ongoing development on the Estate?

Pippin Apple Barn is set on a private 20 acre Estate sitting alongside other holiday properties, all cleverly designed with their own self-contained private spaces to enjoy.

The Estate is evolving, and as such there may be other properties on the estate which are undergoing renovation or development during your stay. Pricing has been designed to reflect that. Although you may see or hear some evidence of the ongoing developments, the owners are naturally keen to minimise any disruption to guests. If you have any questions, please let us know.
What is the nearest train station?

The nearest train stations are Westbury, Frome or Warminster (all approximately 4 miles away).
What is the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Bristol (29 miles).
Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?

Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,000 (£1,250 for hen and stag parties) during your stay at Pippin Apple Barn. 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).