“We’ve lived in Frome for 10 years, and I built the coach house to complement our Georgian house. Although it’s on the other side of our wall, it is very private and rests entirely in its own plot, with a walled garden. I worked for the artist Christo for many years and set up an art award for young people in his name, in the Middle East, which I still direct. I now collect young British and Irish artists and many of the works are hung in the coach house.” Owner, Emily
She loves
“The downstairs is dominated by 2 huge floor-to-ceiling arched windows, and in the morning, you have a view of garden and trees beyond, as the sun comes streaming in.”
We love
The herringbone floors and those gorgeous arched windows.
You may not love
Both bedrooms have double beds. The sash window in the master bedroom cannot open but the 2 skylights can. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Surrounds.
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Frome's cobbled streets -
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Stourhead Bridge -
Frome -
Mells -
Bath Abbey -
The Somerset Levels -
Stourhead House
- Browse the independents and artisan shops lining Catherine’s Hill: Pilea plant store is a goldmine.
- There are foodie places down every nook and alley: Rye Bakery is a converted church, with a space for kids to play and awesome food. Another family-friendly option is Little Walcot, sister to the successful Bath bar and restaurant Walcot House. Our favourite adult options are the intimate Bistro Lotte and the High Pavement, for Moorish tapas and a twinkly terrace garden.
- The Frome Independent Market takes over the town on the first Sunday of every month, lining the cobbled streets with food stalls, antiques, pottery, crafts, collectibles, artworks and live music.
- Amble along the river to the lovely Talbot Inn in Mells (great food). Or walk or run the Imber Range path, a 30-mile loop trail beneath the huge skies of Salisbury Plain.
- In summer, there’s wild swimming in the river at Farleigh Hungerford, and classical concerts and evening picnics at Iford Manor, just outside Frome.
- Day trip to Longleat Safari Park (15 mins’ drive), the magical lakes and grottoes of Stourhead, and The Newt hotel, with its showstopping gardens and orchards and seasonally driven Garden Cafe.
Details.
- Modern coach house next to the owners’ Georgian house, in its own plot of land
- Warmed by underfloor heating
- Upstairs: master bedroom with super-kingsize bed and ensuite bathroom (shower/bathtub)
- Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom (walk-in shower)
- Bramley toiletries
- Open-plan living downstairs
- Well-equipped kitchen with basic supplies
- Sofa area
- Smart TV, board games, kids’ games, books, WiFi
- Travel cot and highchair to borrow plus kids’ crockery
- Private garden with outdoor eating area
- Private parking
- The owner lives in the main house; phone if you need her
- Walk to Frome’s shops, pubs and restaurants
- Sorry, no pets allowed
- Booking conditions: min 2 nights
- Cleaning fee of £40 payable directly to owners after booking
- Remember to pack: an appetite for all the eateries!
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations
8+ weeks prior to stay: deposit refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
6-8 weeks prior to stay: deposit retained, 70% balance refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
4-6 weeks prior to stay: 50% of the total booking fee retained, 50% refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 4 weeks of stay.
FAQs.
Yes. £40 per stay – once the booking is confirmed the owner will let you know how to pay this.
The house has dedicated parking space but is also easily walkable from Frome Train station (with direct links to Bath, Bristol and London).
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