Hancocks Farm

Hancocks Farm: Somerset

A beautiful amalgamation of 500 years of history, this stunning Somerset farmhouse and converted dairy spans the centuries. Stone floors run throughout the home – some old, some more recent – each documenting the evolution of this building over time. The garden pool is certainly a new addition, along with a dreamy pool house complete with changing rooms and a restorative steam room. On fine days, lounge out by the heated waters and enjoy a lazy alfresco lunch before treating yourself to a steam – plus, an automated cover keeps the pool at the ideal temperature all the time. The home itself is furnished in a contemporary farmhouse style with every detail attended to – offering a combination of cutting-edge modern spaces and a cosy cottage feel. The large kitchen is the heart of the home, with a beautifully restored AGA offering post-walk warmth on cold winter days. Of course, if you’d rather sprawl out on the couch, there’s plenty to choose from with their own wood burners to keep you warm. For spring and summer living, the kitchen conservatory is pretty remarkable – floor-to-ceiling sliding doors in the dining area open out onto the garden and rolling countryside. Upstairs, the impeccably styled bedrooms are decorated with floral print wallpaper, super-soft throws, and armchairs. The master bedroom even manages to fit an elegant freestanding bath alongside the dressing table – sneak away in the afternoons and take a blissfully relaxing soak. Outside, a terraced garden is spread over various levels, complete with a croquet lawn and even a mature woodland. If you’d like a break from country solitude, it’s just a twenty-minute walk to Babington House, perfect for Soho House club members to grab drinks, food and use the facilities. Otherwise, head into Frome, just a ten-minute drive away, with plenty of options for dining, shopping and sipping tea in town.

Home truths:
*There's private parking, plus a Tesla charging point – we recommend a car for exploring
*Your hosts can arrange for fishing, horse riding at the nearby stables and inland scuba diving and stand-up paddleboarding at Vobster Quay for an additional charge
*Two of the four bedrooms can be made up in either a twin or super-king configuration
*While this home has plenty of privacy, please note there are other holiday homes on the farm
*The heated pool is available from May to September
*There are lakes on the grounds of the farm, so keep an eye on children
*There is a fifth bedroom and ensuite that sleeps two in a converted dairy annexe, available by request only
*Your host can also arrange for discounted Longleat & Cheddar Gorge tickets