Cossington Park Estate

The highlights

• Beautiful country estate that will feel like travelling back in time with all the benefits of modern luxuries.
• Fabulous library dining room which seats up to 30, a great excuse to dress up and celebrate in style.
• Extremely dog friendly and can accommodate up to six furry friends with pet friendly pubs and beaches nearby!
• An enclosed garden that you can get lost in and plenty of outdoor seating for alfresco breakfasts like landed gentry.
• The expansive grounds allow you to play croquet, have a kick about on the football field, enjoy a BBQ in the walled garden.
• On rainy days hole up in the games room and challenge your friends.

You should know

• Plenty of on-site parking.
• The cottage is wheelchair accessible and has a downstairs bedroom.
• Wifi throughout.

The detail

Cossington Park Estate has been family owned for 400 years and the two Grade II listed homes in its grounds have all the historic charm you could hope for with modern amenities where it matters. This glorious historic estate would be perfect for a large celebration, family gathering or retreat.

Park House is the larger of the two properties and has all the impressive presence of a country estate whilst also being extremely cosy and inviting. It is home to six beautiful bedrooms with charming names such as Chaucer, Trusty Servant and Jolly Monks. There is also an additional space called Pooh's Corner where two extra sofa beds have been provided. Park Cottage, which is equally lovely on a much smaller scale, has an additional three bedrooms and is wheelchair accessible making it the ideal place for older members of the family or couples seeking a little privacy. Most of the rooms have ensuites and there's a family bathroom too so no need to queue.

The kitchen with its blue Aga and original beams has the feel of a farm kitchen with seating at two large country tables, plenty of room for cooks and helpers and everything you could need to create some wonderful meals. It's a lovely informal space for breakfast or simple suppers with the warmth of the Aga keeping everything cosy and comfortable.

For more impressive events you'll be delighted by the library dining room which seats up to 30 at at two tables surrounded by book-lined walls and antique furniture. You'll feel like you've stepped into an Austen novel as you sip wine and while away the night by candlelight.

A morning room, drawing room and conservatory means there's plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax. Curl up with a good book in front of the fire in the drawing room or take tea in the morning room. Play cards in the conservatory with the sunlight dappling through the glass or wander the gardens. If you're staying in the cottage you'll love the open plan living and dining area which is light and airy with a big soft blue sofa where you can kick back and have a snooze at any time of day.

Explore the grounds, play some croquet, head to the football field, have a BBQ in the walled garden or on rainy days hole up in the games room with some cocoa!

Visit Cheddar Gorge and Glastonbury or take it easy on one of the beautiful local beaches such as Burnham-on-sea, Brean and Kilve beach. If you fancy eating out the hosts have plenty of recommendations including Red Tile Inn close to the estate which is a friendly pub with good food, The Pig & Wheel Pub which has fabulous views and is dog friendly, and the Bower Inn in Bridgewater, an 18th century pub serving great food that is also wheelchair accessible and dog friendly.

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