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Classic Country House with Heated Indoor Pool Complex and Private Walled Garden

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Oakhampton Park and it's Walled garden in Autumn
Heated Indoor Swimming Pool. 50ft
Dining Room
Main Lounge with fireplace
Dining Room, Seats 24

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
12 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 28

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Taunton, England
  • Tarr Steps
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Bishop's Lydeard Station
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • County Cricket Ground
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪146 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

12 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Country House with Heated Indoor Pool Complex and Private Walled Garden

This Georgian family property dating from 1734, has been completely renovated and is approached by a curving drive through its own parkland and is situated with a southerly aspect enjoying far reaching views over the lake and surrounding glorious countryside. The rear of the house is enfolded by a beautiful traditional terraced walled garden with a private heated indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped gym.

Whether it is a weekend away with friends or a family celebration, Oakhampton park is the perfect luxury venue.

Oakhampton park is not a hotel, it is a relaxing family home, sumptuously comfortable, with plenty to entertain you and your children whatever the weather. You will have exclusive occupancy of the house, garden and facilities for your stay, so the feeling of privacy is complete.

There are 12 double bedrooms, most with private bathrooms, each with their own unique character.
**** Please ask me any questions via the adjacent tab before requesting a booking date****

Facilities available on site include:
Heated indoor swimming pool
Scandinavian Sauna big enough for 12 people
Gym
Beautiful lakeside, woodland and rural walks
Snooker room
Table Football
Croquet Lawn
Table Tennis
Darts
Wifi Throughout
Sky Sports TV
Clay pigeon trap (tuition can be arranged)

The relaxing accommodation includes 2 elegant drawing rooms with open fires, a dining room seating up to 24, snooker room, three separate television areas, and plenty of private nooks where you can curl up with a good book.

The area is wonderfully rural with country pubs and small local villages close by.

Wiveliscombe, just 2 miles away, has a thriving centre where you can browse in tempting independent shops. You could organise a day of horse trekking or cycling on the Quantock hills, take a trip on the steam railway to Minehead, or visit one of the many historical sites in the area. Or you could just relax by the pool and enjoy good company.

Well behaved dogs are welcome and there are long or short walks for them to enjoy over the farmland or down to the lake and woods. We are only a short drive away from many beautiful walks over the Quantock Hills or along the coast. Blue Anchor beach is especially beautiful and very welcoming to dogs.

The price given on the rates for Owners Direct is accurate for 2 nights and weekly stays but the following prices are correct for additional nights up to the weekly rate for 2020

Minimum price for 2 night stay £3,500
Minimum price for 3 night stay £4,500
Minimum price for 4 nights is 5,000
Minimum price for 5 nights is £5,500
Minimum price for 6 nights is £6,000
Minimum price for 7 nights is £6,500
So beyond 3 nights you are only paying an additional £500 per night!
Rates for 2021 are:-
Minimum price for 2 night stay £3,700
Minimum price for 3 night stay £4,700
Minimum price for 4 nights is £5,200
Minimum price for 5 nights is £5,700
Minimum price for 6 nights is £6,200
Minimum price for 7 nights is £6,700
So beyond 3 nights you are only paying an additional £500 per night!
Please contact with your dates so that a correct rate can be given. Please be aware that Owners Direct do charge a handling fee.

Property manager

Jim

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancelling before 3 months of the booking date, the refund will have £50 deducted
Cancelling within 3 months, there is no refund unless the dates are rebooked. Then full refund less £50

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taunton

Located in Taunton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Bishop's Lydeard Station and Bakelite Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tropiquaria Zoo and AJ'z Activity Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Darby Way or Abbey Burton Clay Shooting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Taunton, England

What's nearby

  • Tarr Steps - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Quantock Hills - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Bishop's Lydeard Station - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Nettlecombe Court - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • County Cricket Ground - 18 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 21 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bear Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chapel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Quantock Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bird in Hand - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Classic Country House with Heated Indoor Pool Complex and Private Walled Garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Classic Country House with Heated Indoor Pool Complex and Private Walled Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Country House with Heated Indoor Pool Complex and Private Walled Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Country House with Heated Indoor Pool Complex and Private Walled Garden?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Classic Country House with Heated Indoor Pool Complex and Private Walled Garden located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tarr Steps and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Exmoor National Park. Combe Sydenham Hall and Quantock Hills are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family weekend!
Jim is the perfect host - great comms before, very helpful with the odd query when we arrived - best of all, made us feel so comfortable to use the house like our home. We had a full house of 4 generations for my dad’s 80th - facilities were perfect to keep everyone occupied - pool and gym were big hits!Thanks so much (my dad is talking about us all coming back for his 90th…)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Thoroughly enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
Excellent property excellent host excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Glynis D.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Beautiful property needing some TLC
Fantastic space for a large group, lovely large kitchen and dining room, great snooker room and fab pool and sauna. We were four families and 22 people in total. We go away together every other new year so we are used to renting large properties. Oakhampton Park is a fabulous space for a large group, but was let down by lack of cleanliness and very intermittent heating and hot water.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eoin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house
It’s an amazing house in a beautiful location. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Somerset get-away
The accommodation was perfect for a large family of various ages. Every amenity you could think of was available and countryside was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
What a fabulous place to stay! We had the most relaxing holiday and there is so much to do at the house. The pool was exceptional as was the sauna. There is table football and a full sized snooker table which we enjoyed in the evenings after dinner. It was like having a fabulous hotel all to ourselves. The location is very quiet but close enough to town to just have a short drive for dinner. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
We he such a wonderful stay, it’s a beautiful house and layout with lots of sociable rooms to be able to all get together in. The gardens were so lovely, we were fortunate with the weather and it literally felt like we were not in the UK sitting by the pool. We would definitely stay again Kat
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful country home
We had such a fantastic celebration weekend. Couldn’t have asked for anything better, amazing pool and grounds and we opted for some shooting too. Thank you Jim!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun, Family Time
Lovely big house for 25 of us. The dining room was perfect. Plenty of utensils and amenities in the kitchen area. All rooms and bathrooms were clean. Snooker room a hit. Swimming pool was fabulous. Kids had so much fun (so did adults ). Views and gardens lovely. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious property with walled garden
We loved this rambling house set within beautiful gardens and all had a very happy and relaxed stay. Despite being a large group (25 at times) there was a great feeling of space and a quiet spot could always be found for reading or a quiet catch up. The grandchildren loved the pool and spent hours there each day. Older family members enjoyed evenings playing snooker. All spent much time in the garden - from breakfast in the sunshine through to wine in the evenings. A memorable stay and enjoyed by everyone - from 7 to 80!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
We were a large group but there was more than enough room. Amazing place with great facilities!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Brilliant Weekend
We all had a great long weekend celebrating a special birthday. There was plenty of space and different things to do to keep everyone happy. I would definitely recommend Oakhampton Park for a large gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ivan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Anniversary
Booked the big house at Oakhampton park for our 50th wedding anniversary with the family, needed one big enough for 21 guests and it didn’t disappoint, bedroom’s a good size, plenty to do, seating in the garden for outdoor bbq and drinking, large pool which we all spent a lot of time in. We all had a great time, Jim (owner) was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Venue for Family Gathering
We are so thrilled with our stay at Oakhampton Park and look forward to returning. The setting is idyllic, the house is spacious, pool is lovely and perfect for little ones, and the croquet lawn got more use than we imagined. We will remember this happy week for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Olivia P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ok. Needs updating
Lovely position. Needs updating. Kitchen, carpets could do with a refresh!! Sauna not working which was a huge disappointment!!.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mums 60th birthday
The facilities were excellent, we loved the swimming pool and gardens. We were celebrating my mums birthday with our entire family and found the property to be spacious enough for all of us (25+ people). The house was a great place to celebrate, listen to music, eat, drink etc and we all had a great time. Jim was accommodating and easy to communicate with. At the end of our stay we all wished we’d stayed for a few more nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
We booked a weekend break - a large group of 23 including children. The property is nice and rural, the nearest village about 5 minutes drive away. The grounds are great, the kids enjoyed exploring and playing sports on the lawns. The biggest hit though was the indoor pool, which we struggled to get them out of ! A fantastic size for 11 children to swim in. The facilities of the house are OK, a little bit dated but there was plenty of crockery, glasses etc for a large group. The configuration of the bedrooms was fine for a group of adults and children. In summary, we enjoyed our time at the house, and made lots of good memories for everyone to take home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughters hen weekend
Sitting in the gardens enjoying a glass of wine. Swimming in the pool and having a splash around with our friends,getting together for a group meal what a wonderful place it was our only complaint we wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Maggy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family break over week-long half-term holiday
Excellent location. Beautiful house & grounds. Excellent swimming pool. Unfortunately, no sauna (as advertised) - broken down, awaiting part apparently. Poor gym equipment - no working controls on either cross-trainer or cycle, & some other equipment rather 'tired'.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Country Weekend with Friends
Jim’s property was the perfect country escape - the house is spacious, with great character and made it very easy to entertain a large group! Jim was incredibly helpful, giving us tips on local chefs and activities. Highly recommend doing clay pigeon shooting while you’re here! Check in and out was easy, and Jim was always accessible via phone and the VRBO app. Only thing to note is it is BYO towels - Jim reminded us before we came down! Overall, highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location - home from home experience
This property has everything you need and more - clearly a lot of thought has been put into this holiday home - the owner was only too helpful with any questions etc and was always there when needed - the pool sauna and gym room kept our teens occupied- Brilliant all round home from our 10 month old to Grandparents in their 80’s THANKYOU Jim for making our xmas
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mums 80th Birthday
We had the most amazing time in this beautiful house !!! There was something and somewhere for everyone our family aged from 85-20 …. 3 generations all together making wonderful memories … For us it was home from home with such an easy chilled out atmosphere pulse definitely recommend it !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house
Beautiful house and grounds. Everything catered for. Lovely surroundings, but no real need to leave the property. Ages from 4 to 99 all thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week at Oakhampton Park
We had a lovely week together (18 adults, children and babies) at Oakhampton Park. It was such a treat to spend time with everyone and for the children to catch up with their cousins after over a year apart due to Covid. The pool is amazing! A plan of the house would be helpful to help plan for who sleeps where! It's so big, with different staircases and bedrooms in different locations that it was a bit tricky to work out who should go where to be close to their children. Also, we hadn't appreciated that two of the bedrooms were separate and outside - this wasn't an issue for us but do think it would be helpful if that was clearer on the details. Beautiful house, gardens and location - would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim

Host profile image
I am Jim Elliott, I grew up around Oakhampton as my family has farmed the surrounding countryside for generations. As a veterinary surgeon i am animal friendly with regards to pets coming to the property.

Why they chose this property

The Elliott family has owned this property for generations. I restored it in the 1980's and my family of 3 children were brought up here, resulting in many parties being held for the multitude of family occasions. With them now grown up and gone i enjoy seeing the property continue to be occupied by happy family groups and celebration events.

What makes this property unique

This property sits in it's own grounds and is exclusively yours. There are many built in facilities, in particular the 50ft heated indoor pool which can occupy children happily especially considering the vagaries of the English weather. The property is decorated to a high standard and is a luxurious location for adults wishing for a comfortable break.

Languages:

English, French