Formerly two river workers' cottages, Riverside is now a charming holiday retreat on the banks of the Tone with far reaching views out over the Somerset Levels. Set back off the road in a peaceful hamlet just outside the village of Stoke St Gregory, the property combines elegant modern styling with rural charm and quirky touches; in short, it's gorgeous. 6 bedrooms sleep 12 guests, there’s a games room, a hot tub, a play room for younger children and in the enclosed garden, swings and a play area with a hand-built pirate boat and living willow hut. It's the perfect place to stay for those family holidays and short breaks where you just want to relax and get away from it all - whether it's for a week long holiday, a 4 night midweek break, or a 3 night weekend to celebrate something special.
The Somerset Levels have a unique beauty of their own; the ancient landscape is traced with tracks to walk and rhynes (pronounced reens) that help to drain the land; withies have been grown in these parts for hundreds of years for the basket making trade. At the back of the house you can stroll along the river to Burrow Mump, climb to the top, and then head back down to the King Alfred Inn for lunch. A few miles up the road is Coates English Willlow with nature walks, a museum and a tea room.
Spend a morning mooching around Somerton, or Langport, or venture over to mystical Glastonbury to browse the kooky shops and climb the Tor. Take a trip to Wells to visit the glorious cathedral and the moated Bishop's Palace; go to Muchelney to see the Abbey ruins, the Priest's House (NT) and the colourful angels painted on the 17th century wagon roof in the parish church.
Catch the latest cricket match or a race day at Taunton, less than 30 minutes’ drive, or further afield, have an Exmoor adventure, exploring the heather-clad heaths and lush river valleys of the National Park; stop off at beauty spots like Tarr Steps, Watersmeet, or Porlock and allow time for a scrumptious cream tea in a little tea shop. For days by the sea, 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 at the end of the harbour. While away an afternoon by the shore at Beer where you can tuck into crab sandwiches at Ducky’s Beach Café, ride around the gardens at Pecorama on the miniature train, then see the cathedral-like caverns at Beer Quarry Caves.
If you decide to go out to eat, there are some good country pubs nearby - The Firehouse at Curry Rivel does amazing stone baked pizzas, but also good are the The Canal Inn at Wrantage and The Bird in Hand at North Curry Back at Riverside, have a soak in the hot tub, enjoy a family game of pool or table tennis before turning in for a restful night's sleep. Happy times await you at this idyllic large group holiday house, come and make the happiest memories. Book today!