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C17th Castle

Region: Somerset Guide Price: £6500 - £7950

 

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Sleeps: 16

The Castle is a Grade II listed detached hill top property enjoying glorious 360 degree views over wooded North Somerset countryside on one side and across the Bristol Channel to Wales on the other.

The main part of the accommodation is housed on 4 floors in an octagonal keep, which sits in the centre of a stunning cobbled courtyard. There are several self-contained bedrooms located in the outlying turrets. The property is set in an acre of private grounds and is a unique choice for a special family celebration or for a weekend away for up to 8 adult couples.

The castle has 8 en-suite bedrooms. During the summer months, the attractive lawns are ideal for receptions for larger groups.

Main Building
Ground Floor: Main entrance through to hallway. Steps up to kitchen with oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, granite work surfaces, marble floor and breakfast table. Turning staircase down to lower ground floor.

Lower Ground Floor: Hall. WC. 2 double bedrooms. Bathroom with large Jacuzzi bath and twin basins. Indoor swimming pool via separate entrance down steps. Changing area.

First Floor: Sitting room with large fireplace, TV and gas coal-effect fire. Archway to adjoining ‘music room’.

Second Floor: Master bedroom with 5’ bed and en-suite bathroom with rolled top bath. Roof terrace with stunning views, ideal for pre-dinner drinks.

External Turrets
There are 7 separate turrets each located 30 yards across the courtyard from the main building. The turrets are electrically heated and are kept comfortably warm from having very thick walls.

Turret 1: Dining room. Turret 2: Utility room with wc. Turret 3: Double bedroom with shower and wc. Turret 4: Double bedroom with shower and wc. Turret 5: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and wc. Turret 6: Self-contained apartment suitable for a nanny or grandparents comprising shower room, kitchen, including dishwasher and microwave, sitting room with double sofa bed, combined with home cinema room with plasma screen. Turret 7: Double bedroom with shower and wc.

*Please note, locations shown on the maps are approximations only

The castle occupies an unrivalled position above the Victorian seaside town of Clevedon. The outlook from the castle is breathtaking in all directions. The immediate views are over the surrounding private grounds, elevated above Clevedon Golf Course. Beyond this, the views stretch to the south and west over the Bristol Channel towards Wales and to the north and east over the local countryside, in all taking in six counties.

Nearby attrations include Clevedon Golf Course surrounding the castle grounds. The River Wye and Blagdon Lake are conveniently placed for fishing. Horse racing is available in Chepstow and Wincanton and sailing on the Bristol Channel and Chew Valley Lake.

The castle is perfectly situated to the west of Bristol with excellent access to both the M5 and M4 motorways. Bristol International Airport, with international and domestic services, is 12 miles to the south. Regaular train services run from the nearby station at Yatton (3 miles) to London Paddington, taking 90 minutes.

The following services can also be provided. Please enquire.
- We also provide a bespoke wedding service.
- Caterers & private chefs if required.
- Beauty Therapies and massage etc.
- Welcome hamper.

There is a £2000 facility hire fee in addition to the normal rental rate for weddings.

- Security deposit: £1000. This is paid prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price.
- Energy costs: Included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am.
- Pets: Please enquire.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.