CRICKLEHAZE - Somerset

Cricklehaze offers exceptional large group accommodation for holidays and short breaks in Somerset and is family friendly and access friendly. This was once the milking parlour on a former dairy farm, but a very considered transformation brings it right into the 21^st century with everything you need for an unforgettable stay.

7 bedrooms sleep 14 guests and there are 4 more beds available at an extra charge per person; a huge living entertaining space means you can all gather together to relax, chat and dine, and you’ll have the luxury of a games room/movie room and a very striking spa hall with a pool, hot tub and sauna. There’s an outdoor dining area for sunny days, but really, it doesn’t matter what time of year it is or what the weather’s doing because there’s plenty here to keep you smiling throughout your stay.

The backdrop is the spectacular Natural Landscape of the Blackdown Hills, with views that stretch for miles, peace and quiet and seclusion – despite being easily reached from the A303, A358 and M5 motorway. This is where life slows down, the time is all yours to kick back and be happy. You might not feel the need to go out, but if you fancy getting out and about in the local area, you’ll find plenty to see and do. Stride out across the fields and hills on one of the footpaths and see where you end up; go for an amble around Otterhead Lakes or Castle Neroche, take a picnic and be close to nature.

Have a browse around Ilminster, a quiet market town with independent shops that include an award-winning butchers’, an arts centre and antiques/vintage emporiums. The county town of Taunton isn’t far and has something for the whole family; discover historic Bath Place with its quirky shops, stroll around the park, play mini golf and do the high ropes challenge at Vivary Golf and Adventure Centre. Catch a game at the Somerset county cricket ground or a race day at Taunton Racecourse just outside of town.

Head over to the Jurassic Coast to take the sea air and play on the beach at Lyme Regis; wander out along the historic harbour to the Marine Aquarium, catch your supper on a mackerel fishing trip, take an exhilarating rib ride around the bay. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning on a fossil hunt, spuddle in the rock pools, go see the displays at Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. Further along the coast are the picturesque coastal villages of Beer and Branscombe.

There are several family attractions in these parts too; say hello to the animals at Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wildwood Devon and The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth. At Haynes Motor Museum you can feast your eyes on a staggering collection of cars and motorbikes, at Fleet Air Arm Museum you can step on board Concorde. Make like Lords of the Manor at Barrington Court or Forde Abbey, enjoy cakes, talks and walks at Stoke Wood Alpacas, sample Somerset’s golden nectar at Sheppy’s Cider.

One thing that’s got to be done when you’re on holiday in the West Country is lunch in a country pub. The Cotley Inn at Wambrook has the most idyllic setting, just up the road is the award-winning Candlelight Inn, or for something more traditional, try The York Inn at Churchinford.

Wherever you go, whatever you do, you’ll be winding down, making amazing memories, because that’s what staying at Cricklehaze is all about. It’s gorgeous, it’s unique and it’s the perfect place to stay for big happy family holidays and celebrations with the chosen few – book today!

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