Guests swing through the gates of Symondsbury Manor to find the honey coloured house hidden behind ancient trees. On your arrival, a white unicorn peeking over a hedge gives a hint of the relaxed, playful style hidden inside this Tudor Manor.

 

Living spaces

Pushing open the oak door, you’ll find a beautifully wood panelled ballroom which can be a games room, a place for partying or making music together (there’s a grand piano) or simply a space for kids to run around – it’s up to you.

 

A short flight of steps leads into the open-plan living space, lit from all sides by french windows which open onto the garden. At one end, a huge dining table seats everyone comfortably, presided over from above by an impressive gilt cupid (a stage prop from the 1960s film Billy Budd). 

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Also, the house has a large collection of original paintings by amongst others Jean Cocteau, Carol Weight, Bruce Mclean, Ralph Steadman, Leonard Rosoman, Jock McFadden and photographs by Lottie Davies and Brian Griffin. 

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At the other end, squashy sofas are grouped round a wood burner (limitless logs provided), making the space ideal for everyone to relax together, perhaps glass in hand, whatever the weather.

 

There are interesting books and games, plus TV, piles of DVDs and an ipod dock.

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Dog friendly House

We happily accept a maximum of 3 well behaved dogs at an additional charge of £25 per dog to cover any extra cleaning that may arise.

We politely ask that the dogs do not go in any of the bedrooms or carpeted areas please.

Please inform us if you are planning on bringing your dog/s.