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Cossington Park |
Cossington, Somerset, England |
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Nestled in rural Somerset sits Cossington Park, a beautiful family home with a long and fascinating history. Explore the sprawling collection of books, portraits and antiques, enjoy the 22 acres of wonderful grounds and relax with friends and family in this superb retreat. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 6 |
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Guests:
| 16 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Home to the owner’s ancestors for more than 300 years, this is a house with a heart. The furniture and paintings reflect the family’s history, the bookcase in the drawing room was carved by a relation, the wheel supports in the library were taken from the owner’s grandfather’s ship and the 5,000 books have been collected by successive generations since the late 17th century. In short, the house is filled with stories. With its informal, friendly atmosphere, a dedicated and caring team of staff, and a gorgeous village location, there isn’t much not to love about this place. Clearly Visit Britain, who have given it a 5 star rating and a Gold Award for Outstanding Quality of Accommodation and Service, agrees. Whether you’re here for a celebration, a reunion, a corporate event or a peaceful retreat, you’re sure to enjoy the beautifully decorated bedrooms, the exceptional service, and the abundance of activities both on and off site. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Cossington Park is located in the pretty village of Cossington in Somerset. Within easy access are many of the West Country's beauty spots and attractions including: Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole Caves; Dunster Castle; Exmoor, the Quantocks, Mendips and Brendon Hills; the cities of Bath and Wells; Glastonbury Priory and Tor; Longleat. The house sits in one of the richest areas of Britain for tourist sites and areas of outstanding natural beauty. The National Trust has 19 sites in Somerset and English Heritage has 12 sites in Somerset. From churches to adventure parks, there is something for everyone here. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Cossington is located on the edge of the Somerset Levels and the Polden Hills, between Glastonbury and Bridgwater. It is only five minutes (three and a half miles) from the M5 motorway, 30 miles south of Bristol. We will send detailed directions to you once your booking has been confirmed. |
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Nearest airports:
| Bristol 30 miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Bridgwater 4 miles, Taunton 15 miles |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Just outside the front gate |
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Car Hire:
| Optional |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Red Tile pub in Cossington, lots more in the area |
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Nearest beach:
| Burnham-on-Sea 8 miles |
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Nearest shop:
| Woolavington or Bridgwater |
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Nearest market:
| Bridgwater, Taunton and Wells |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Lorraine Bentley |
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Contact Phone No. |
07951256278 / 0800 043 3468 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Flying / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Therapies / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Cossington Park has 6 bedrooms - there are beds for up to 12 people and sofa-beds for 4 more. Three bedrooms are in the oldest part of the house: Chaucer, The Nursery and The Trusty Servant. The other three are in the 1901 wing: Jolly Monks, The Cobbler and The Pump Room. All the bedrooms, most of which are named after their unusual bronze doorknockers, have period furniture and are thoughtfully decorated. The house also has 4 good bathrooms. On the ground floor you will find the drawing room, dining room, library and kitchen. The drawing room, with its old oak beams, is full of interesting pieces and has French windows which open onto the garden. The library is a lovely, comfortable room full of books, and the dining room seats 14 on antique furniture. The farmhouse-style kitchen, which encompasses a larder, scullery and pantry, is extremely well-equipped and makes a charming informal dining area. The house has broadband internet access, two televisions, Sky/satellite and even two dis
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The extensive gardens house some very special trees and a wide range of unusual apples and pears (you can help yourself to fruit in season). The grounds include: the Tilting Yard - a small, pretty garden in front of the house; the Main Garden situated on the south side of the house and featuring a large lawn; ‘Ha ha’ - a large pond separating the Main Garden from the Orchard; the Orchard - a meadow with old apple trees, mature limes, abundant cowslips, a bog garden and a wild garden; Bushey Close - a field beyond the Orchard; the Walled Garden which provides guests and staff with fruit, vegetables or flowers; the games field - a grassy area for football, basketball, badminton and a children's play area with playhouse, slide and fort; the barbecue; the Kitchen Garden; and the Ponds which are abundantly supplied with newts, including the endangered great crested newts.
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Further Details |
The house and gardens are looked after by an excellent team and we provide a generous hamper of local foods, carefully chosen wines and locally produced apple juice on arrival. We can offer superb cooks if you would like someone to prepare for a special occasion and a natural beauty therapist if you need pampering. We can arrange a variety of special events and activities from horse-drawn carriage rides, archery and falconry in the gardens to a hot air balloon over Cheddar Gorge. We also offer the services of All Being Well (co-founded by the owner of the house), which provides mediation, coaching, leadership and other personal and business development services. We work hard to support our local community and to do our bit to help the environment. Cossington Park has been home to a family of explorers, adventurers, sailors, politicians and philanthropists, including one of the founders of the Reform Club and promoter of the 1832 Reform Bill and founder of the national UK children’s charity ICAN. Cossington Park is non-profit-making. All revenues are ploughed back into the estate so that it may be enjoyed by future as well as present generations.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Check out time is 10am, check in after 4pm. There are two areas for private off-road parking for up to 8 cars. The house has oil-fired central heating. The cost of oil and electricity is included in the rental price. Open log fires may be lit in the Library and we will supply logs, without charge (there is a log-burning stove in the Drawing Room). The house is non-smoking; arrangements for smokers can be made with prior written approval. Animals are permitted with prior written agreement. To maintain the large gardens in pristine condition, our gardener needs to work throughout the year. She is sensitive to the need to respect the privacy of our guests and will tend to avoid grass-cutting and other activities close to the house when the house is occupied. Unfortunately, Cossington Park was not designed with the needs of the disabled in mind. Please let us know if any member of your party has special needs and we will make every effort to accommodate these.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Cook available / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Cossington Park |
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We keep coming back...Thank you to everyone who makes this house idyllic. The changes and additions have been appreciated by us all. We’ve had a delicious weekend in every sense and your warmth and generosity are always appreciated. We hope to return for many more years and can’t wait for our next visit. Due thanks to you all.
The Powers and friends, London, Jun 2011 
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Wonderful weekend. The best equipped house and the most helpful staff you could possibly require. Kate was a sensationally good cook!
The Evans and Congreve Families, London
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We didn't want to leave ... What can I say, it was perfect. Just a fantastic set up you have there. The rooms are just right and the bed was the most comfortable I have ever slept in. Only praise from everyone who was with us at the weekend. It really made the christening a great event to remember and we didn’t want to leave. Hope one day we will come back and visit, our two boys Joseph (3yrs) and Samuel (1yr) just loved it. Can’t thank you enough.
The Steer Family, Dorking
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[The highlights of our stay were] too many to list! Walking in and finding this beautiful home at our disposal was a highlight in itself. Every small detail was thought of – the hamper, the fresh teatowels, the croquet set!
Alex Hetherington and Julia Rogers, London, Apr 2011
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Amazing, beautiful, awesome, perfect weekend! None of us want to leave. We have all agreed to come back as soon as possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you! From 13 very contented guests!
Clair and guests, Dec 2010
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Absolutely great house, really enjoyed our stay, couldn’t fault anything. Definitely recommend a game of hide and seek – it will entertain for hours. Thank you.
Simms Family, Lancashire, Oct 2010
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We had an amazing stay at Cossington Park, couldn’t have wished for a better 40th birthday spent with friends in such a beautiful home. Thank you! We highly recommend Kate Hunt – my birthday dinner was very special.
Caroline and friends, Suffolk, Feb 2011
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