Stonnwall Manor
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Truly Magnificent Grade I listed Elizabethan Manor set in private, beautifully landscaped gardens. Hidden behind tall stone walls with entry via automatic gates down a sweeping gravel driveway flanked by huge 600-year-old beech trees.
Situated on the south side of the ancient market town of Frome in a small valley of one of the most picturesque and historic areas. Boasts virtually all original characteristics: stone gabled roofs, mullioned and leaded light windows, historic fireplaces, decorative plaster ceiling mouldings, oak stripped floors, 15th-century paneling, huge oak beams.
Arranged over three floors with 9 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 2 kitchens, 3 bathrooms, 4 x WC and a host of other communal rooms.
Top location for Stonehenge, Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury, Bath, Stourhead Gardens, Longleat Safari Park.
Drawing room open-plan to lounge, ideal for large gatherings, with giant Elizabethan thrones and huge chessboard table with giant pieces. Large dining-room with walk-in fireplace, enormous dining table (it's unusual square shape allows all 18 guests to see each other). Ideal for a medieval feast or banquet. Farmhouse-style kitchen, Breakfast room, Pantry, Music room, Games room, Secret humorous folly room with doll-size period furniture. Underground bomb shelter now themed as a 1940s living room. Central galleried oak staircase to west wing: Vast Paneled library.
All bedrooms are themed with double four-poster beds, window seats, most with wash basin some are grand suites with writing desks and dressing tables, modern showers.
The old Coach House on the grounds can be booked with Manor to sleep a further 8 guests
*Elec, full gas CH and dual fuel range incl *Ample parking *Shop ¼ mile *TVs *DVDs *Alarm *CCTV *Auto wm *M/wave *D/washer *Freezer *2 acres of landscaped grounds with croquet lawn, gazebo, patio with furniture, wildlife pond and fountain (toddlers beware!) *Barbecue *Underground bomb shelter *Games room with antique bar skittles and role-a-ball, air hockey, table football, darts, Jenga and board games *Catering services avail *Duvets with linen and towels *Non-smokers only (from Jan 2008) *Friday to Friday
Note: The Coachouse (ERL) can be booked with Stonnwall Manor (EQR) to sleep up to 24+3 people
Features
Enclosed garden, Games room, Short breaks all year round, No pets
