the park house

Sleeps 16
7 Bedrooms
From £525 per night

Overview

Set within 3,000 acres of private parkland, The Park House is a secluded grade II listed ham-stone hideaway designed for slow gatherings and countryside escapes. Filled with original features and surrounded by a private wraparound garden, it offers generous living spaces, a beautifully appointed kitchen, a wood-fired hot tub and an impressive children’s climbing frame. With seven bedrooms across the main house and converted Cowshed, sleeping up to 16 guests, it’s an ideal multi-generational retreat for family celebrations and restorative time away with friends.

Kitchen, Living & Dining Areas

The heart of the house is the light-filled garden room, overlooking the private gardens and centred around a generous 16-seater dining table made for long lunches and late nights. The fully equipped open-plan kitchen and living space combines contemporary furnishings with original details, including oak beams and a large fireplace. A second sitting room offers a quieter space to retreat, perfect for children or relaxing away from the main gathering space.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

The Park House sleeps up to 16 guests across seven thoughtfully arranged bedrooms in the main house and neighbouring Cowshed.

Main House: Four bedrooms include a principal suite with a super-king sleigh bed and en-suite, a flexible super-king/twin with en-suite, a further super-king/twin room, and a bunk room sleeping up to three guests. The latter two share a family bathroom.

The Cowshed: Just a few steps from the main house, the converted Cowshed offers three additional bedrooms: a super-king/twin with en-suite, a second super-king/twin room, and a bunk room sleeping up to three guests. The latter two share a family bathroom.

Outside

The impressive gardens have a variety of interesting plants and trees, and the owners encourage you to pick the fresh fruit from the apple, pear and plum trees and wild blackberries can be found aplenty in the hedgerows nearby. There is a large terrace with outdoor dining table, wood-fired hot tub and children’s climbing frame.

Dogs

The Park House is happy to accept two dogs for a fee of £50 per dog. We kindly ask that your dog is never left unattended, and does not go on any of the  furniture or upstairs.

Welcome Hamper

A welcome hamper of local goodies will be waiting for you on arrival including milk, biscuits and a homemade cake.

FEATURES
  • Private Garden & Children's Climbing Frame
  • Smart TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Parking
  • Log Burner
  • Washing Machine & Dryer
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Accepts 2 Dogs (£50 Additional Fee Per Dog)
  • Wood-Fired Hot Tub
  • Cot & Highchair On Request
  • Minimum 1 Night Stay Midweek, 2 Nights Over Weekends
  • Private Garden & Children's Climbing Frame
  • Smart TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Parking
  • Log Burner
  • Washing Machine & Dryer
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Accepts 2 Dogs (£50 Additional Fee Per Dog)
  • Wood-Fired Hot Tub
  • Cot & Highchair On Request
  • Minimum 1 Night Stay Midweek, 2 Nights Over Weekends

The Surroundings

Set within the 3,000-acre Dillington Estate, The Park House 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).

PARKING

There is private parking at the property.

Eat & Drink

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 The Park House 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
Sea and beach of jurassic coast

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

Eat & Drink

The Kitchen Garden Cookery Course

Get creative in the kitchen with relaxed cookery classes focused on seasonal, local produce. EXPLORE

Eat & Drink

Hauser & Wirth, Somerset

A little further afield but a must-visit in Bruton with inspiring exhibitions, beautiful gardens and great food. EXPLORE

Eat & Drink

Montacute House

EXPLORE

Eat & Drink

Ling Clay Pigeon Shooting

A fun day out for groups, with clay shooting experiences for beginners and seasoned shooters alike. EXPLORE

Eat & Drink

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 The Park House 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

Eat & Drink

The Kitchen Garden Cookery Course

Get creative in the kitchen with relaxed cookery classes focused on seasonal, local produce. EXPLORE

Eat & Drink

Hauser & Wirth, Somerset

A little further afield but a must-visit in Bruton with inspiring exhibitions, beautiful gardens and great food. EXPLORE

Eat & Drink

Montacute House

EXPLORE

Eat & Drink

Ling Clay Pigeon Shooting

A fun day out for groups, with clay shooting experiences for beginners and seasoned shooters alike. EXPLORE
Sea and beach of jurassic coast

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