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The Book Room

The Book Room Somerton

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GRADE II LISTED, SELF-CONTAINED WING OF THE OWNER&RSQUO;S HOME

COSY LIVING ROOM

SITTING OUT AREA

BATHROOM WITH ROLL-TOP BATH

HALLWAY & STAIRS

KITCHEN WITH DINING AREA

COSY LIVING ROOM

COSY LIVING ROOM

SITTING OUT AREA

Sleeps 2

1 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

1 Pets

The Book Room - Facilities

BBQ
Electricty / Utilities Included
Patio / Garden
Golf Course Local
Local Pub
Rural Property
TV
Christmas Themed
WiFi / Internet Access
Bedding / Towels Included
Washing Machine
On Site Parking

The Book Room

Set on the outskirts of Somerton, the ancient capital of Wessex, The Book Room is a Grade II* listed, self-contained wing of the owner’s home, The Old Parsonage. It is believed to have been built on the site of an early Anglo Saxon church, and next to an old tithe barn that was originally attached to Muchelney Abbey, 6 miles away . After dissolution of the abbey in 1538, the land passed to Edward Seymour, Earl of Hereford, and was eventually leased by Thomas Preene, a merchant of London. The parsonage house is believed to have been built in 1619 using blue lias stone, and The Book Room still has an original 17th-century hamstone fireplace, original mullion windows and wide, spiral stairs. Guests are welcome to view the original Carolean overmantel in the main house by arrangement, as well as the 17th-century panelling in the parlour. It is interesting to think that the civil war and the nearby battle of Sedgemoor are sure to have been discussed within these walls.
Guests can enjoy the walled garden, relax in the courtyard outside and, if in the mood, wander into the quaint town of Somerton with its shops, pubs and restaurants. There are many places of interest to visit within easy driving distance, including Glastonbury Tor, Clarks Village, Haynes International Motor Museum and the ever-popular Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton. Also of interest are the cathedral city of Wells with its Bishops Palace, and many nearby historical houses including Montacute House, Forde Abbey and Gardens, and Stourhead, with its magnicient landscaped gardens. You may also like to venture further afield to the Roman and Georgian city of Bath. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

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Ammonite 3

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End Cottage

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1

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1

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1

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1

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1

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1

1

1

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1

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1

1

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1

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1

1

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1

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1

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1

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1

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2

1

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1

1

0

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2

1

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2

2

2

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2

1

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Half Pint Cottage

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1

1

1

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1

1

0

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3

2

2

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1

1

0

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1

1

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3

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1

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2

1

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2

2

2

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14

7

5

2

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1

1

0

The Gite At Wildflowers

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2

1

1

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Eagles Nest

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