Property Description: This charming one bed cottage is close to the desirable village of Pilton and is available now on a short-term let basis. The cottage is fully furnished to an excellent standard and is beautifully presented. The Orangery is set in a tranquil and rural position in the valley alongside the main house, set back from the main road. This accommodation would suit someone looking for a countryside retreat or a bolthole from busy city life.
The property is largely on one level, with three steps up to the shower bathroom, and the fashionable open plan living space is wonderfully lit by two large sky lights. The living accommodation consists of a fully fitted farmhouse kitchen, a dining space and a relaxing living area with a TV and a wood-burning stove. There is a well presented double bedroom and a modern stylish fitted shower room with a heated towel rail.
French doors lead out from the cottage to a private Mediterranean-style courtyard with an outside seating area, and down two steps into the Orangery's own Palm garden. There is off road parking with the cottage.
Fortnightly cleaner and bedlinen/towel change available.
Please note that this property will be let under a licence agreement and can not be used as a permanent residence.
Location: The Orangery is next to the main house in the small hamlet of East Compton and is a short drive away from the village of Pilton and the town of Shepton Mallet. The popular village of Pilton is known for its green spaces and pretty stone cottages, as well as the world famous Glastonbury Festival. This thriving village has a shop, fabulous pub (The Crown Inn), post office, playing fields, church, chapel, playgroup (including skate park and tennis courts), allotments, a community orchard and numerous clubs. And is also home to the Pilton Club and Village Hall which acts as a community venue for music, events & functions.
Shepton Mallet is a vibrant and historic market town which has a heritage dating back to Roman times. The River Sheppey runs through the town and the Mendip Hills, which as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) lies to the north. The town has a wealth of retail outlets including independent boutiques, cafes and bars. The Charlton House Hotel & Spa is nearby with its award-winning restaurant in an elegant country house.
The historic cathedral city of Wells is just five miles away and is the smallest city in England (population 10,000). It’s centre has the market place (local markets held twice a week) surrounded by many medieval buildings including the cathedral and the moated Bishops Palace as well as its bustling high street. Glastonbury is a small but busy town and a major tourist venue, welcoming thousands of visitors each year.
Just 15 minutes away is the town of Bruton with its boutique shops, stylish restaurants and world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery. The increasingly-famous Newt with its superb gardens, restaurants and walks is only 20 minutes south, and the arty town of Frome 20 minutes west. Bristol and Bath are both within a forty-minute drive and a mainline station with trains to London Paddington and Waterloo is situated less than five miles away at Castle Cary. Further mainline stations can be found at Templecombe, Yeovil, Bristol and Bath. Bristol International Airport is just sixteen miles away.
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Availability: Available January 2024 for up to 3 months (with the possibility to extend)
Rent: £1250pcm (plus bills of £150pcm, cleaner and linen and towels laundry service £100pcm). Full 3 months rent required upfront.
Security Deposit: £500 to be held by the owner
Arrangement Fee (Holding Deposit): £180 plus VAT (£216)
Accessibility Statement:
Parking is at the main house and a short walk away from the property.
One step up to the French doors which form the entrance.
The living room/kitchen and bedroom are all on one level.
3 steps up to the shower room.
Not suitable for wheel chair access.
Internal doorways are standard width and height.
Kitchen work surfaces, cupboards and appliances are not accessible when seated.
Two steps up to the outside garden and seating area.
There is a bus service from the village of Pilton to neighbouring towns.
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