Greenhills Cottage, Batcombe Near Bruton

Wiltshire. Sleeps up to 5

Bruton 3 miles. Tucked away in Batcombe near Bruton, Somerset, is this beautiful semi-detached period property, Greenhills cottage. Enjoying a peaceful location opposite the village church, and a gorgeous interior perfectly blending traditional and contemporary features, Greenhills Cottage is a fantastic dog-friendly choice for a group or family of five. The property benefits from roadside parking, and a delightful enclosed garden, where you can dine alfresco or follow the footpath down to the valley for a leisurely stroll. The owners have designed the property to be as eco-friendly as possible, right down to the cleaning products! On the ground floor, you can cook up a storm in the fully-equipped kitchen, ready to savour at the dining table as you recount the day's adventures. Continue through to find a handy utility, a sleek shower/ wet room for quick freshen ups, an inviting sitting room with plush seating, a Smart TV, CD player, Blu-ray player, surround sound speaker, and a crackling woodburning stove, ideal for relaxing movie nights with loved ones, as well as a snug with wonderful original flagstone flooring, exposed brickwork, sumptuous seating and a second woodburning stove, perfect for escaping with your favourite book. Head upstairs to find a well-appointed bathroom, where you can enjoy leisurely soaks in the bath, along with three beautifully presented bedrooms, two doubles and a single, for catching up on some well-deserved rest. In the Village of Batcombe you will find The Three Horseshoes pub opened by the talented chef Margot Henderson. Your local amenities can be found in nearby Bruton, where you can enjoy delicious brunches at Café Asterix, tasty dishes at Matt’s Kitchen and Osip, hearty pub fare at The Sun Inn, or order in from the Chinese or pizza takeaway. Within the town, you will find the historic 16th-century Bruton Dovecote with breathtaking views over the town, the Bruton Museum, Hauser & Wirth Somerset art centre, woodland trails leading to King Alfred’s Tower, and Redlynch Park. Next stop is Frome, where you can enjoy wildlife rich walks through Rodden Meadow, picnic in Victoria Park, dine at Castello, The Crown Inn and The Griffin, or catch a live show at the Cheese & Grain. From here, you can easily access the stunning Mendip Hills AONB, where you can enjoy scenic hikes and bike rides, spend a day at Longleat Safari Park, wander up to the National Trust – Cley Hill, or sample a sweet treat at the Lake Shearwater Tea Rooms. For a memorable day trip, venture to Bath, where you can visit the famous Roman Baths, the National Trust – Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath Abbey, The Jane Austen Centre, and the Thermae Bath Spa. All this and more awaits at Greenhills cottage.