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The Winning Post - luxury holiday cottage, rural location, 1.5m from Bruton

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player
2 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Winning Post - luxury holiday cottage, rural location, 1.5m from Bruton

The Winning Post is one of three purpose built holiday cottages (sleeps 4, plus 2 extra guests on a sofa bed) situated in a beautiful, tranquil, rural location approximately one mile from the historic town of Bruton in Somerset. It is ideally situated for families or couples wanting to explore the beautiful countryside and visit the many local attractions.

Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome at the Winning Post and as we run a private, well equipped competition stable yard it is also possible to bring your horse with you subject to appropriate arrangements. There is access to plenty of off road and quiet lane hacking and there are excellent competition venues close by.

Guest access
The Winning post is newly built and furnished to a high standard and has ample parking space. It has two good sized double bedrooms, one with a king size bed and ensuite shower room and the other set up as a twin room with two single beds. These maybe linked if required to form a super king bed. There is also a family bathroom upstairs. The open plan living space downstairs provides a well equipped kitchen and dining area and a comfortable lounge area. The sofa is a quality sofa bed providing comfortable downstairs sleeping facility for those who are unable to manage stairs or for up to two extra guests. There is also a wet room located downstairs making the property accessible for wheelchair users. The cottage benefits from a balcony which may be accessed from either bedroom and a private patio area. Guests are also welcome to make use of a shared enclosed garden area.

Interaction with guests: - We live on site and are available should any problems arise.

Local Surroundings

The winning post is in a rural location with all commercial amenities a short drive away. Local attractions include, but are by no means limited to, the Royal Bath and West show ground, Hauser and Wirth Gallery, Wincanton Racecourse, Stourhead House and Gardens, Longleat Safari Park, Haynes Motor Museum and Kilver Court designer shopping village. The picturesque cities of Wells, Glastonbury and Bath are close by too.

Local supermarkets offer a home delivery service to the property.

Getting around
Main line train stations nearby in Bruton and Castle Cary. Local bus service. Taxis by arrangement. Road links to the A303 via A359. M4/M5 junction is approximately 50 minutes away.






Property manager

Rachel Proud

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Horses and/or dogs by arrangement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Bruton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Stourhead Garden - 21 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Stourhead - 21 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 27 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Bruton Station - 5 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪At the Chapel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Den - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Osip - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Winning Post - luxury holiday cottage, rural location, 1.5m from Bruton pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Winning Post - luxury holiday cottage, rural location, 1.5m from Bruton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Winning Post - luxury holiday cottage, rural location, 1.5m from Bruton?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Winning Post - luxury holiday cottage, rural location, 1.5m from Bruton located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mill on the Brue and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Hauser and Wirth Somerset. Royal Bath and West Showground and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Winning Post - luxury holiday cottage, rural location, 1.5m from Bruton Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Break
Quiet and relaxing, with a great balcony terrace to enjoy the countryside view and the grazing horses. Rachel was a really friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful rural but modern accommodation
Clean, well appointed accommodation set in horse heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

simon j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property, great quiet location
This is a wonderful property in a beautiful, quiet location … it is rural, but with walks just outside the door and wonderful pubs close , it’s an ideal place to get away from it all . Property has everything you need and more and is immaculate and top quality.. Will definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay away
We had a relaxing long weekend away, to attend a friends wedding in the area. The hosts were so helpful before our arrival, and really made us feel welcome during our stay. They were able to recommend places and food locally. They were so kind and friendly to our young children. The property has everything you could need. It was so clean and homely. The situation of the property is so beautiful, and we were lucky with the weather we were able to enjoy eating outside on the patio and sitting on the balcony to relax. Thankyou so much for a perfect trip away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely superb!
From the moment we arrived, Rachel was a most welcoming host. The property is immaculate and well equipped. Perfect views of the grounds with wonderful horses in the adjacent fields. Situated ideally, including for Stourhead Gardens. A most wonderful stay - can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super spot in Somerset
Lovely warm welcoming holiday home. Peaceful countryside location. It had everything we needed, was absolutely spotless and was a cosy, comfortable haven to return to after exploring Somerset during some wet Autumn weather. Thanks for a lovely stay!

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thankyou
Beautifully appointed. Had a good meal at the pub in Shepton Montevideo and a very good visit to Montecute House. Also a lovely garden at Hauser and Wirth but we didn’t like the Current exhibition. We would’ve liked a few more pieces of crockery and take your own dishwasher tablets.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winning Post
A relaxing short break in a very well appointed self catering unit with views of lovely Somerset countryside. The owner was very friendly and helpful and we look forward to a return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winning Post
Beautifully kept everywhere house very well equipped had a lovely few days would definitely go back to the Winning Post.

10/10 Excellent

Alex O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Lovely property with everything you need. Very relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home away from home
We had a lovely time staying at the Winning Post. Rachel and Chris made us feel very welcome and gave us useful information about the area. It was a beautiful spot to explore Somerset and Wiltshire from. We will be going back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL L., TROWBRIDGE

Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTE LUXURY HEAVEN;
Exceptional Cottage with all mod cons. This beautiful cottage is immaculate so clean with comfy beds,plenty of parking and great views especially from the bedroom balcony. Rachel is a great host ready to help if needed but gives you all the required privacy for a truly magnificent holiday-We are definitely going back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation
Excellent property, very clean, well equipped, we were made very welcome by the hosts. We will be returning sometime in the future. Only one recommendation - if you can make the showers more powerful that would be great. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS G., Nuneaton

Liked: Cleanliness
Family break
Very smart, modern, well kept property. Two good bedrooms, one en suite & bathroom with wet room downstairs. Hosts very friendly & helpful. Provided high chair & cot for granddaughter. Farm on outskirts of Bruton - horses, dog & cat on farm - all friendly :). Shops in nearby villages & Shepton only 10 mins away. Strongly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W., London, United Kingdom

Idyllic location and accommodation - exceeded expectations
Just returned from the most wonderful weekend in Bruton. Rachel and family were lovely, really helpful and made us feel really welcome. Easter treats were a thoughtful surprise! The accommodation itself was immaculately clean, well furnished and super homely. We will be returning again in the future! A must stay for those looking for a base to explore the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Great location, very comfortable house, beautiful views - all in all a wonderful place
We stayed over a long weekend. The house is extremely well situated; we enjoy walking and there are great walks directly from the house to the surrounding beautiful countryside and into Bruton. The house itself is very comfortable, well fitted-out with all conveniences, beautiful bathrooms. There is a balcony from the bedrooms and a terrace from the living room giving out onto grass and the paddocks, south-facing so perfect for eating, barbecues etc. The owners are very friendly and helpful. All in all, highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gisela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr erholsam
Die Lage ist etwas außerhalb von Bruton und sehr ruhig. Hier kann man wirklich runter kommen. Die Wohnung ist hell freundlich und sehr sauber. Fast wie neu. Man hat viel Platz und fühlt sich gleich wie zu Hause. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen und wir würden hier wieder Urlaub machen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022