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Wootton House E12
Butleigh Wootton, Somerset
and half-sized pool table. Not to mention the barn with table tennis. If you don’t just want to eat, drink and be merry, the house is a great base for all kinds of activities; from country classics such as horseriding and clay pigeon shooting, to winter surfing in nearby Bude, there will be plenty to do throughout your holiday. And for a memorable setting in which to tie the knot, Parnacott House even has a wedding licence too.
Wootton House Overlooked by the monument of Admiral Sir Samuel Hood high on Polden Ridge, this historic fine
country house on the edge of Butleigh Wootton has picture book qualities. The 1,000-acre estate, the farmlands, wild woodlands, lake, parkland and mature gardens are all spellbinding, especially when sparkling with winter frost in golden sunshine. The house has evolved since its construction in the 18th century for the Hood family. This gentle and graceful residence with grand pianos tuned for duets, large hall, drawing room, games rooms and large French windows leading to terraces makes an ideal location for a fabulous party. Comfy living rooms welcome those who want to
nestle in and warm themselves by the fireplaces. There’s fun to be had in the Abbot’s Room, an enormous games room with table tennis, children’s snooker table, darts, TV and Hammond organ, and when you’re feeling a little indoorsy and ready for some outdoor festive merriment, enjoy getting rosy cheeks walking and playing in the gardens and outdoor playground. With eight bedrooms that can sleep 16, you’ll no doubt make great use of the country kitchen. Its huge fourdoor Aga and electric cooker will help you cook Christmas dinner for all.
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