Hancocks Farm

A beautiful amalgamation of 500 years of history, this stunning Somerset farmhouse and converted dairy annexe spans the centuries. Stone floors run throughout the home – some old, some more recent – each documenting the evolution of this building over time.

The garden pool is certainly a new addition, along with a dreamy pool house complete with changing rooms and a restorative steam room. On fine days, lounge out by the heated waters and enjoy a lazy alfresco lunch before treating yourself to a steam – plus, an automated cover keeps the pool at the ideal temperature all the time.

The home itself is furnished in a contemporary farmhouse style with every detail attended to – offering a combination of cutting-edge modern spaces and a cosy cottage feel. The large kitchen is the heart of the home, with a beautifully restored AGA offering post-walk warmth on cold winter days. Of course, if you’d rather sprawl out on the couch, there’s plenty to choose from with wood burners to keep you warm. For spring and summer living, the kitchen conservatory is pretty remarkable – floor-to-ceiling sliding doors in the dining area open out onto the garden and rolling countryside.

Upstairs, the impeccably styled bedrooms are decorated with floral print wallpaper, super-soft throws, and armchairs. The main bedroom even manages to fit an elegant freestanding bath alongside the dressing table – sneak away in the afternoons and take a blissfully relaxing soak. Outside, a terrace garden is spread over various levels, complete with a croquet lawn and even a mature woodland.

If you’d like a break from the country solitude, it’s just a twenty-minute walk to Babington House, perfect for Soho House club members to grab drinks, food and use the facilities. Otherwise, head into Bath or Frome, just a ten-minute drive away, with plenty of options for dining, shopping and sipping tea.

Home truths:
*The fifth bedroom is located in an annexe with it's own bathroom – it's ideal for a young family or couple wanting a bit more privacy
*Three bedrooms (including the annexe) can be made up with either two single beds or one super-king bed
*There's private parking, plus a Tesla charging point – we recommend a car for exploring
*While this home has plenty of privacy, please note there are other holiday homes on the farm
*The heated pool is available from May to September
*There are lakes on the grounds of the farm, so keep an eye on children
*Your hosts can arrange for fishing, horse riding at the nearby stables and inland scuba diving and stand-up paddleboarding at Vobster Quay for an additional charge
*Your host can also arrange for discounted Longleat & Cheddar Gorge tickets