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12 Sleeps
- 6 Bedrooms
- 8 Beds
- 32 Dining for
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Hen Party Friendly
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Stag Party Friendly
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Pet Friendly
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Accessible Friendly
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Hot Tub
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BBQ
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Please note, guests are asked not to make undue levels of noise that could disturb neighbours and others in the village of Chinese Elm Estate, therefore only relaxed countryside Hen and Stag parties are welcome here.
This lovely Somerset party house rental comfortably sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms and can sleep an extra 7 children/infants using sofa beds, folding beds and cots. In addition, you can add the on-site Chinese Elm Cottage with additional 3 bedrooms sleeping 6 guests. In total, this would sleep 18 adults and 7 children.
Chinese Elm Retreat offers the perfect rural retreat. This holiday home near Bristol offers several lovely reception rooms including the grand Drawing Room, Morning Room, Breakfast Room and Library Dining Room with space for 30 guests. The venue is easily accessible by train or car for family groups and corporate teams looking for holiday lettings near Bath, Bristol, Exmoor, Cheddar, Wells and other scenic spots in the West Country.
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Accommodation
Chinese Elm Retreat - Somerset
Sleeping 12 guests
Key features:
- 2 unique reception rooms
- Dining room for up to 22-32 guests
- Private gardens with a BBQ, children's playground, sports field
- Hot tub hire available
- WiFi
Reception rooms
The Drawing Room is a peaceful and cosy room which features original oak beams poking through the low ceiling and a wood-burning stove which will keep you and your loved ones warm throughout your stay. The Morning Room is a quiet and light space perfect to enjoy a good book. Featuring a TV and game consoles, it can also double as a children’s snug, making this a wonderful family-friendly accommodation. The first-floor landing has another lovely and cosy nook where one can relax and enjoy tea sitting on the window shelf overlooking the captivating gardens.
Kitchen and Dining
The kitchen features a large-range electric cooker, micro combo oven and two dishwashers. This room also leads to the scullery and pantry, and features a large pine table with eight chairs. The Breakfast Room has French windows leading out to the kitchen garden and also contains a pine table that can seat six children. The two tables can be put together so that 12 people can eat in the kitchen.
Your group can all enjoy a celebratory meal together in the Library Dining Room which features a large antique American oak dining table for 14 people. There are also 2 additional oak roundtables which can sit 8 each, enabling you to dine a total of 32 guests in one room.
Bedrooms
All the 6 bedrooms of this holiday home near Bristol are located on the first floor. You can pick between:
- Double room with a super king bed and an en-suite bathroom
- Double room with a queen size zip-and-link beds and an en-suite shower room
- Twin room with two large singles and a large bathroom featuring a Victorian roll-top bath and an additional shower
- 2 regular double rooms
- Cosy double bedroom with a queen-size 4-poster bed
All bedrooms are very inviting and feature comfortable mattresses, soft duvets, sheets, and towels. There are 5 bathrooms in the property, one of which is the house bathroom, located on the first floor.
Out and about
22 acres of beautiful grounds will provide you with plenty of space and privacy, not only for you but also for your pets. As this is a dog-friendly accommodation, there’s no need to leave your furry friend behind!
If you’re looking for accessible accommodation, add the Chinese Elm Cottage to your stay. With one level wooden flooring throughout the ground floor of the cottage and a double-twin room with an accessible wet room with rails, this holiday cottage was awarded National Accessibility Lever M1 & M2. Ramps can be provided upon request.
Located in one of Somerset’s most picturesque villages of Bridgwater, there’s plenty to do in the local area. Click on "Experiences" to learn more.
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Travel
Nearest Town
- Bridgwater - 4 miles
Airports
- Bristol Airport - 18 miles
- Exeter Airport - 40 miles
Train Stations
- Bridgwater Train Station - 4 miles
Things to do
Pubs
- Red Tile Inn - 1 mile
- The Olive Mill - 2 miles
- The White Hart Inn - 2 miles
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Party Package
- 3 course meal
- Mixologist
- Murder Mystery
Hen Package
- 3 course meal
- Cocktail Masterclass
- Pampering or Murder mystery
Stag Package
- 3 course meal
- Wine or Whiskey tasting
- Axe throwing or Lazor Clay Pigeon Shooting
Only £120 per person, a Party Houses guests exclusive price with My Event Concierge, based on a minimum of 15 guests.
On Site (or via 3rd Party Suppliers that can come to the venue):
- Wine Tasting
- Cocktail Making
- Archery
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Murder Mystery
- Chocolate making
- Magic
- Gin & Whisky Tasting
- Catering
- Barbecue
- Hot Tub Hire
- WiFi
- Balloning
Off Site:
- Gym
- Spa
- Activity Centre
- Cider Tasting
- Hiking
- Massage
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Walking
- Quad Biking
- Wine Tasting
- Ballooning
- Fishing - Fly
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Horse Riding
- Caving
- Climbing Wall
- Abseiling
Local Area
There's plenty to do in the local area! If you're looking for some fun adrenaline during a stag weekend or a team-building event, organise a race with 4x4 or a two-seater dune buggy. You can go climbing, caving or abseiling while exploring some of the deepest caves in Europe.
Go on a hot balloon ride - groups of up to 8 people can actually take off from Chinese Elm Estate while groups of 12 can take off from a nearby location. You can do the same with a carriage ride and make an entrance like never before!
Local attractions include:
- Glastonbury Tor
- Cheddar Gorge and Caves
- Wookey Hole
- Milton Lodge Gardens
- Wells Cathedral
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Pricing Notes
Please note: 2 or 3 nights stays are possible - please enquire with us for a price!
Booking fee: £65 per booking (non-refundable)
Booking process: 30% deposit while your balance will be due 10 weeks before your stay.
Security deposit: £500 (taken by the owner)
Check-in and check-out: 4pm - 10am
Extras:
- Pets: £30 per pet
- Extra day guests: £15 per person (max of 10 guests, if you need more please enquire to receive a quote)
- Extra overnight guest: £35 per night
- Hot tub hire: 6 seater for 3 days £260, and for 6 days: £375. 8 seater for 3 days: £295 and for 6 days: £420 (Request upon enquiry)
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What we love click
Unique, engaging decor that sets the place apart
Plenty of outdoor space for setting up a marquee
Beautiful gardens with pretty areas to sit and read or chat