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Gerbestone Manor
Black Down Hills, Somerset
Accommodating 24 guests.
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Gerbestone Manor is a 13th-century Manor house with extensive grounds, set in the lush rolling countryside of rural Somerset. The house combines original character with modern convenience. There are 12 beautifully appointed bedrooms including some with four poster beds, 2 lounges, a sauna, games room, 9 bath/shower rooms, an ancient oak-panelled dining hall for atmospheric meals, a well-equipped kitchen with an Aga, and enough space for 24 guests to lose themselves.

The gardens surrounding the house offer a tennis court, croquet lawns, outdoor heated swimming pool for use during the summer months, a koi pond, herb garden, walled garden, rose-filled courtyards and walks and lawns.

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Location

The manor house lies at the foot of the wooded slopes of the Black Down Hills in Somerset. An extensive programme of re-landscaping has preserved the general 'feel' of the old gardens and makes a perfect setting for everything from weekend house parties to corporate functions, to a relaxing break in elegant surroundings. Just two hours by rail from London Paddington and three hours by car from London to Junction 26 of the M5. The estate covers seven acres and includes a superb miniature lake in the grounds with a koi pond, formal gardens, lawns, and woodland.

The History

Gerbestone's origins date back to 1235 when Bishop Joceline of Wells exempted Gerebert, a Knight of Wellington, from paying hay taxes. The suffix 'ton' can mean either a settlement or second home, hence creating Gerbestone. In 1612 Thomas Frances moved into Gerbestone with his bride, Suzanna, daughter of George Lutterell of Dunster Castle. Gerbestone then underwent a major building programme with wings being added at both north and south ends, replacing the solars. The spiral staircases were enclosed and the whole was reconstructed in Tudor style. In 1695 Gerbestone was sold to Sir John Ewell of Exeter. One of Sir John's grandsons was Aide to the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo (the Duke took his name from our town, his monument is on the hill to the south west of Gerbestone).

The Accommodation

Up to 24 guests in 12 bedrooms.

Ground Floor:
  1. Hallway
  2. Gun Room
  3. Wc
  4. Drawing room
  5. TV lounge
  6. Banquetting Hall
  7. Kitchen
  8. Scullery
  9. Study Room / Bedroom with twin beds
  10. Pool room
  11. Wc
  12. Sauna
First Floor:
  1. Old Nursery room with double bed
  2. Shower room
  3. Charles room with zip and link double bed
  4. Lord Spencers suite with double bed and en-suite bathroom
  5. The Ship room with zip and link double bed
  6. Countess Wier room with zip and link double bed
  7. Duke of Wellington suite with zip and link double bed and en-suite bathroom
  8. Separate toilet and sink
  9. Bathroom
  10. West wing room 1 with zip and link double bed
  11. West wing room 2 with zip and link double bed
  12. Wc with sink
  13. Shower room
Attic:
  1. Double bedroom with zip and link double bed
  2. Large bedroom with three single beds
  3. Single bedroom
  4. Bathroom
The Grounds

Gerbestone Manor and its seven acres of landscaped gardens lies at the foot of the Black Down hills in Somerset only minutes from J26 of the M5, and once in the grounds, you could be absolutely anywhere and you can fish, sail on the lake, walk through the many different sections of garden, play tennis or croquet, swim in the outdoor heated pool during the summer, or just relax and watch the koi.

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The Services

The following services are included in the rent:

  1. Welcome hamper.
  2. Logs and utilities.
  3. Towels and bed linen.
  4. Fluffy white bathrobes in each bedroom.
  5. Luxury toiletries.
  6. Heating of the outdoor pool during high season.
Additional Services

The following services are available on request for which there will be an additional charge.

  1. Full catering service.
  2. Childminding.
  3. Food shopping.
  4. Clay pigeon shooting.
  5. Murder mysteries, theme parties, celebrities and entertainers.

Things To Do

  1. Somerset County Museums, Includes Rural Life Museum and more! www.somerset.gov.uk/museums
  2. Wildlife : Exmoor Falconry,Located near Porlock, : www.exmoorfalconry.co.uk
  3. Cricket St. Thomas Wildlife Park,Located near Chard : www.wild.org.uk
  4. Tropiquaria Animals & Adventure,Located near Minehead : www.tropiquaria.co.uk
  5. Muchelney Historic Village,Located on the Somerset Levels : www.english-heritage.org.uk/southwest
  6. Sheppy's Cider Museum,Located near Taunton & Wellington : www.sheppyscider.com
  7. Wookey Hole Famous Caves, Located near Wells : www.wookey.co.uk
  8. Transport History,Fleet Air Arm Museum,Located near Yeovil : www.fleetairarm.com
Pubs & Restaurants

Pubs

  1. The Merry Harriers
  2. The Half Moon at Clavhidon
  3. The Globe in Appley
  4. The Holywell Inn at Holywell Lake
Restaurants
  1. The Willow Tree Restaurant
  2. Castel Hotel Restaurant

Prices

Nights: 2 3 4 5 6 7
Low

£4,990

 £5,990 £6,800

£7,500

£7,990

£8,400

High

£5,990 £6,990 £7,800 £8,500

£8,990

£9,400

Christmas

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£10,800

£12,960

£15,120

High season is May through to end of September

Restrictions

  • Minimum stay of 5 nights over Christmas or New Year
  • Minimum stay of 3 nights over bank holidays