Cossington Park House and Cottage

A walk through the gates of Cossington Park reveals a very special house surrounded by a secret garden hidden from the roadway. The 22 acres of extensive gardens and grounds lends itself to contemplation or reading a good book. How about archery, falconry, an owl prowl or a Victorian carriage ride across the Somerset Levels… or take to the air in a hot air balloon and enjoy the stunning scenery. The possibilities are endless in this green oasis and there's plenty for the children to enjoy on site and locally. Home to one family for 400 years, the house overflows with portraits and delicious antiques. Propped against the 250 year old Clementi piano is a Chinese bowl used to bath baby en route home from India. The grand old drawing room has cosy chaises longues, shiny brasses and a woodburner. In the Library artefacts from great grandfather's ship adorn the fireplace complete with woodburner and there is seating for 22 around two large oval tables. The cosy Snug offers more seating, an extra TV and games console. Park House has 6 bedrooms and is available on its own or combined with Park Cottage annexe which has 3 extra bedrooms including a ground floor bedroom. The property can sleep 12 - 22 with extra beds The farmhouse-style kitchen is superbly equipped, bathrooms are big, (‘Great Tom' has a Victorian roll top bath). Croquet, badminton, table tennis are available. There are 6 spaces on the main carpark. 3 spaces in front of the stables/garage and in the good weather three cars can be parked in the field accessed by green lane on the estate.