The Starting Gate is a first floor studio apartment (sleeps 2+1) and is one of three newly built holiday cottages on the site. Situated in a tranquil, rural location approximately 1.5 miles from the historic town of Bruton in Somerset, it is ideally situated for single travelers, couples or small families wanting to explore the beautiful countryside and visit the many local attractions. With a private entrance, The Starting Gate is furnished to a high standard and has ample free and secure off road parking. The open plan living space provides a well equipped kitchen and small dining area. There is a king size bed and comfortable seating area. The family bathroom is equipped with a bath as well as a separate shower. A bonus is a separate dressing room/lounge with a second smart TV and a comfortable single sofa bed. This room is an ideal spot for a travel cot which can be provided on request. Outside, the Starting Gate benefits from a private patio area and guests are also welcome to make use of a shared, enclosed garden area.

My husband, Chris, and I (Rachel) have two grown up children and have lived here for over 20 years. We run a small, well equipped, stable yard for our own competition horses which our daughter competes and so are able to accommodate visiting equines here if required and subject to appropriate arrangements. There is a large enclosed garden area with ample seating and barbecue facilities which we enjoy sharing with our visitors when the weather permits and direct access to plenty of countryside walks. We are blessed to live is such a beautiful location and are pleased to be able to share it with our visitors.

The Starting Gate is in a rural location with direct access to an array of footpaths and bridlepaths and all commercial amenities a short drive away. Local attractions include, but are by no means limited to, the Royal Bath and West showground, Hauser and Wirth Gallery, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Wincanton racecourse, Stourhead House and gardens, Longleat House and safari park, Haynes Motor Museum and Kilver Court designer shopping village. The picturesque cities of Wells Glastonbury and Bath are close by too. There are mainline train stations nearby in Bruton and Castle Cary and a local bus service. Taxis are available by arrangement. The M4/M5 junction is approximately 50 minutes drive. Local supermarkets offer a grocery home delivery service to the property.