Your troubles tiptoe softly away when you arrive at Riverside; throughout this boutique-style retreat the feels are gentle and welcoming. Go through the porch to the reception/dining, with a plump sofa and a wood-burner to one end, a chunky dining table in the middle, and at the other end, one of the house’s two staircases.
Wander through to the kitchen/breakfast room, with a built-in settle and table, and a well-equipped Shaker style kitchen. A door opens onto the river bank - a tranquil spot for morning coffee or a sundowner.
To the left is a spacious living room where plump sofas and a wood-burner create a very homely ambience; snuggle with the little ones for story time, or for family movie nights with bowls of popcorn to share. Off to the right there’s a shower room and WC, and straight through is a garden room/playroom where French doors open to the garden.
Upstairs from the living room are Bedrooms 1 and 2, both with ensuite shower rooms; the stairs in the reception/dining room lead to Bedrooms 3-5, a family bathroom and separate shower room. Bedroom 6 is on the top floor, with a shower room across the landing.
Back downstairs off the reception/dining room is a lobby with a utility room one side and WC the other. Straight ahead is the games room with a pool table that doubles up for ping-pong or table football. Just outside, beneath a covered arbour is the hot tub.
Close the gates and the garden is all secure, lovely for barbecues in the sunshine. The little ones will be happy running about on the sun dappled lawn, playing on the swings and the pirate boat, hiding in the living willow hut.
Local Area
Step out of the back door for an amble along the river to Burrow Mump - puff yur way to the ruined church at the top, be awed by the views, then head back down for lunch at The King Alfred Inn. Pootle into Langport to stroll along the River Parrett, take a boat trip on the Duchess of Cocklemoor, or hire bikes from Parrett Trail Bikes and head off for a holiday adventure.
Find out about the Somerset willow growing industry just up the road at Coates English Willlow; they run guided tours and basket making demonstrations, there's a nature trail, a cafe and shops in a pretty courtyard setting.
See the glorious ruins of Muchelney Abbey and the colourful angels painted on the wagon roof in the parish church. Browse the kooky shops in Glastonbury, visit the tranquil Chalice Well Gardens and climb the Tor for spectacular views across the landscape.
For beach days, head over to the Jurassic Coast; catch your supper on a mackerel fishing trip at Lyme Regis, take the kids to Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and the Marine Aquarium. Tuck into crab sandwiches at Ducky’s Beach Café at Beer, see the cathedral-like caverns of Beer Quarry Caves. These will be happy days spent making memories to last a lifetime.