The Thatched House | Sleeps 10
Blending traditional features with contemporary touches, The Thatched House offers generous entertaining spaces, four en-suite bedrooms and a sociable garden complete with outdoor dining, a BBQ and a Swedish-style hot tub.
Thatch Cottage | Sleeps 4
Full of charm and period features, Thatch Cottage blends character with modern comforts to create a welcoming Somerset hideaway. Inside, you’ll find a well-equipped kitchen, a generous living space with a log burner, and two cosy bedrooms with thoughtful touches including a roll-top bath and underfloor heating.
Dogs
The Farmhouse is happy to accept up to two dogs for an additional fee of £50 per dog. They are not allowed on any of the furniture or upstairs/in any of the bedrooms.
FEATURES
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Private Garden
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Smart TV
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WiFi
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Outdoor Dining Area
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Private Parking
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Log Burner
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Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer
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Dog-Friendly. Max. 2 Dogs. £50 per Dog.
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Charcoal BBQ
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Bluetooth Speakers
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Swedish-Style Hot Tub
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Cot & Highchair (available upon request)
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Minimum 1 Night Stay Midweek, 2 Nights Over Weekends
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Shared Padel Courts (Additional Cost)
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Private Garden
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Smart TV
-
WiFi
-
Outdoor Dining Area
-
Private Parking
-
Log Burner
-
Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer
-
Dog-Friendly. Max. 2 Dogs. £50 per Dog.
-
Charcoal BBQ
-
Bluetooth Speakers
-
Swedish-Style Hot Tub
-
Cot & Highchair (available upon request)
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Minimum 1 Night Stay Midweek, 2 Nights Over Weekends
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Shared Padel Courts (Additional Cost)
Set within the 3,000-acre Dillington Estate, Hay Loft is surrounded by rolling Somerset countryside, with beautiful walks, runs and cycling routes from the doorstep, along with village pubs within walking distance and National Trust houses, traditional cider farms and pottery studios nearby. Food lovers are particularly well served, with standout destinations including Holm and the Lord Poulett Arms. Further afield, spend a day exploring the beautiful Dorset coastline, with Lyme Regis only 45 minutes away, or head towards Bruton for The Newt, Hauser & Wirth, and its thriving food and arts scene.
Things To Know
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-In: From 4pm
Check-Out: By 10am
HOW TO GET THERE
From Bath - 1hr 15 minute drive
From Bristol - 1hr drive
Crewkerne train station is a 15-minute drive away, or Taunton and Castle Carey are a 25-minute drive away (all with direct trains from London).
Eat & Drink
The Lord Poulett Arms
A charming local pub with good food, cosy interiors and a relaxed countryside feel. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Pip's Railway Carriage
A quirky café and bakery with seating inside an old train carriage, double-decker bus and marquee – with plenty of space for little ones to explore including a brilliant mud kitchen. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Holm
A special spot for seasonal cooking, natural wines – perfect for a celebratory meal. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Cotley Inn
A country pub in the heart of the Blackdown Hills. Ideal for a post-walk Sunday lunch. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Barrington Boar
Just 3.5 miles from the house, this popular local is walkable in about an hour. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Dinnington Docks
Walkable from Hay Loft and the perfect pit-stop for a post-walk pint in the pretty pub garden. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Walled Garden at Parnham Park
It's all about seasonal cooking in beautiful walled garden restaurant. Weekly changing menu and a lovely setting for lunch. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Sandro's Lyme Regis
A family-run hidden gem in Lyme Regis serving fresh locally caught fish. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Pig at Combe
A Sand & Stone favourite for long lunches and garden-led cooking. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Seaside Boarding House
A special Dorset dining spot for fresh seafood and stunning sea views. Worth the trip. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Dillington Estate Padel Courts
Book a game of padel at one of the two indoor courts found within the estate grounds. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Jurassic Coast
The Dorset coastline is within easy reach, with Lyme Regis just 45 minutes away and the sweeping beaches of Burton Bradstock and Chesil Beach a little further afield. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Somerset Cider Brandy
Just 15 minutes away, discover the Temperleys’ Somerset Cider Brandy – a glimpse into Somerset’s cider-making heritage, with its orchard, press, award-winning distillery and much-loved Cider Bus. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Perry's Cider Mills
Just 10 minutes away, discover Perry’s – a traditional Somerset cider farm with its own mill, cellar and tasting shop. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Barrington Court
A peaceful National Trust estate with walled gardens, orchards and scenic walks through the grounds. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Barrington Pottery Classes
Try your hand at pottery with relaxed classes and workshops in the grounds of Barrington Court. EXPLORE
Things To Do
The Newt in Somerset
While away a day exploring the beautiful gardens, woodland walks, seasonal dining and more – just half an hour away. EXPLORE
Things To Do
The Kitchen Garden Cookery Course
Get creative in the kitchen with relaxed cookery classes focused on seasonal, local produce. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Hauser & Wirth, Somerset
A little further afield but a must-visit in Bruton with inspiring exhibitions, beautiful gardens and great food. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Montacute House
An impressive Elizabethan house and gardens with parkland walks and plenty of history to explore. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Ling Clay Pigeon Shooting
A fun day out for groups, with clay shooting experiences for beginners and seasoned shooters alike. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Lord Poulett Arms
A charming local pub with good food, cosy interiors and a relaxed countryside feel. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Pip's Railway Carriage
A quirky café and bakery with seating inside an old train carriage, double-decker bus and marquee – with plenty of space for little ones to explore including a brilliant mud kitchen. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Holm
A special spot for seasonal cooking, natural wines – perfect for a celebratory meal. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Cotley Inn
A country pub in the heart of the Blackdown Hills. Ideal for a post-walk Sunday lunch. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Barrington Boar
Just 3.5 miles from the house, this popular local is walkable in about an hour. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Dinnington Docks
Walkable from Hay Loft and the perfect pit-stop for a post-walk pint in the pretty pub garden. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Walled Garden at Parnham Park
It's all about seasonal cooking in beautiful walled garden restaurant. Weekly changing menu and a lovely setting for lunch. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Sandro's Lyme Regis
A family-run hidden gem in Lyme Regis serving fresh locally caught fish. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
The Pig at Combe
A Sand & Stone favourite for long lunches and garden-led cooking. EXPLORE
Eat & Drink
Seaside Boarding House
A special Dorset dining spot for fresh seafood and stunning sea views. Worth the trip. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Dillington Estate Padel Courts
Book a game of padel at one of the two indoor courts found within the estate grounds. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Jurassic Coast
The Dorset coastline is within easy reach, with Lyme Regis just 45 minutes away and the sweeping beaches of Burton Bradstock and Chesil Beach a little further afield. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Somerset Cider Brandy
Just 15 minutes away, discover the Temperleys’ Somerset Cider Brandy – a glimpse into Somerset’s cider-making heritage, with its orchard, press, award-winning distillery and much-loved Cider Bus. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Perry's Cider Mills
Just 10 minutes away, discover Perry’s – a traditional Somerset cider farm with its own mill, cellar and tasting shop. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Barrington Court
A peaceful National Trust estate with walled gardens, orchards and scenic walks through the grounds. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Barrington Pottery Classes
Try your hand at pottery with relaxed classes and workshops in the grounds of Barrington Court. EXPLORE
Things To Do
The Newt in Somerset
While away a day exploring the beautiful gardens, woodland walks, seasonal dining and more – just half an hour away. EXPLORE
Things To Do
The Kitchen Garden Cookery Course
Get creative in the kitchen with relaxed cookery classes focused on seasonal, local produce. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Hauser & Wirth, Somerset
A little further afield but a must-visit in Bruton with inspiring exhibitions, beautiful gardens and great food. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Montacute House
An impressive Elizabethan house and gardens with parkland walks and plenty of history to explore. EXPLORE
Things To Do
Ling Clay Pigeon Shooting
A fun day out for groups, with clay shooting experiences for beginners and seasoned shooters alike. EXPLORE
