Name: The Old Parsonage
Address: Main Street , Farrington Gurney, BS39 6UB, United Kingdom, Main Street, Somerset, BS39 6UB, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $100 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.6

The Old Parsonage

Main Street , Farrington Gurney, BS39 6UB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

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Located 25 minutes drive from the historic cities of Bath and Bristol, surrounded by quaint villages and stunning countryside, The Old Parsonage is a Grade II* listed 17th-century house, which retains many original features such as period fireplaces and a 17th-century staircase. Free Wi-Fi is provided at The Old Parsonage and private bathroom, smart flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms also include antique furniture and chandeliers. A freshly cooked full English breakfast with homemade baked goods is served in the dining room for Bed & Breakfast guests together with coffee and a selection of teas, all complimentary. A large sitting room is available for guests to relax in and a courtyard and garden. The cathedral city of Wells is a 20-minute drive away and features the oldest continuously inhabited medieval street in Europe and an impressive cathedral.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 full bed

and

1 sofa bed

Apartment (Self Catering)

1 full bed

and

1 sofa bed

Apartment - Ground Floor

1 full bed

Deluxe King Room

1 king bed

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 full bed

Two-Bedroom Chalet

Bedroom 1:

1 full bed

Bedroom 2:

2 twin beds

Studio Apartment

Bedroom :

1 full bed

and

1 sofa bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.9

Facilities

9.7

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Value for money

9.7

Location

9.5

Free WiFi

9.6

High score for Farrington Gurney

See what guests loved the most:

Phil
United Kingdom
“Really helpful and friendly owners. Fab overnight stay in a quirky and comfy studio. Highly recommended”
Kevin
United Kingdom
“Clean, efficient, excellent bathroom and kitchen, bed comfortable.”
Stephen
United States of America
“Wonderful host w lots of helpful Info. Pub w cheap and plentiful food 5 min walk. Groceries across street from pub. Clean, great shower, wonderful welcome pak w fresh muffins. Lots of free off-street parking. Good farm store, cheap fish and chip...”
Jack
Canada
“it was in a great location , really nice listed building. easy check in and out and great value. wa liking distance to a few restaurants and a pub. really quiet.”
Wendy
Canada
“Lovely space, comfy bed, everything we needed plus more (lemon sponge cake to die for!)”
Violet
United States of America
“Beautiful, historic building. Clean. Excellent breakfast! Easy parking.”
Tony
United Kingdom
“the breakfast was amazing, best ever at a BNB I’ve stayed at!”
Joel
United States of America
“Facilities are beautiful, staff friendly and informative”
Gowers
United States of America
“Our host was wonderful and had great suggestions for us. He made sure we were well taken care of. The Parsonage was beautiful. The breakfast was amazing. Big round of applause to their baker who made the chocolate croissants and the raspberry...”
Amanda
United States of America
“Historical bldg. Location. Easy & Buick check-in & out. Clean. Comfortable bed. Plenty of hot water & good shower pressure. Friendly staff. Suberb breakfast.”

Managed by The Old Parsonage

Company review score: 9.9Based on 461 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

We love living in this area on the edge of the beautiful Mendip Hills and close to Bath Bristol and Wells. If you like architecture, theatre or Roman remains and who can forget the influence of Brunel or the beautiful Scissor arch in Wells Cathedral this the area for you. We are spoilt by the amount of National Trust Properties close-by along with the natural beauty of Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Caves and The Mendips themselves. There are fantastic walking and cycle routes close-by which meet up with the National Bicycle grid. Locally there is great birdwatching from the Levels to the Blagdon Lakes and a fantastic golf course right here in Farrington. There are many great pubs and gastro pubs in the area offering great local food, these are a must for any visit.

Property info

The Old Parsonage is very special. It dates back to 1680 when it was built by Henry and Mary Hole. Their son John inherited the house and married into the Champney Family of Orchardleigh and soon gentrified the house with the addition of the imposing front consisting of a long hallway internally and two frontal wings which gives a very French feel like a chateau to the house. The family died out and the house became the property of the Duchy of Cornwall and since then it had regular visits from the royal family including Prince Charles The Prince of Wales, King Edward V111 and King George V1, see history on website. The staircase is special with it's fluted newel posts and alternate barley twist balusters surmounted by a heavily moulded handrail. Pevsner in his Architectural Guides describes the house as Fine house perhaps c1680-90 of red sandstone. Since the 1960' it has been a restaurant with rooms and now it is a very successful B&B with TripAdvisor 5* rating and is loved and cared for by it's present owners Emilie and James Wellman

Neighborhood info

History:In the Domesday book the village was known as Ferentone. The second part of the name is believed to come from the Gournays, its ancient possessors, including Robert de Gournay in 1225. Sir Thomas de Gournay was concerned in the murder of Edward II at Berkeley Castle, for which his estates were confiscated, and Farrington was later annexed to the Duchy of Cornwall. The parish was part of the hundred of Chewton. The manor house is believed to date from 1637 and the old parsonage from around 1700. Industry included coal mining on the Somerset coalfield from about 1780 but the local pits closed in the 1920s. There used to be an unmanned railway station or "halt" between 11 July 1927 and 2 November 1959, when the Bristol and North Somerset Railway line closed. We now have a very successful Farm Shop which produces local and organic produce. In addition Farrington Park is a very picturesque mature golf course with a sports and exercise centre.The Par 72 Duchy Course was opened in 1995 and has matured into a beautifully conditioned variety of parkland and lakeland golf holes. Situated in the Historic Triangle of the Great cities of Bath Bristol and Wells

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Parsonage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

House rules

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Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Old Parsonage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to inform The Old Parsonage of their expected arrival time from 17:00 until 21:00. An earlier or a later check-in is by prior arrangement only.

Please inform The Old Parsonage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Check-in at The Old Parsonage is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
Guests staying at The Old Parsonage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
The prices at The Old Parsonage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
The Old Parsonage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
The Old Parsonage is 1,000 feet from the center of Farrington Gurney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Yes, The Old Parsonage is popular with guests booking family stays.
Room options at The Old Parsonage include:
- Double
- Apartment
- Chalet

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