Welcome to Pitcombe Barn
Set like a jewel on the crown of rolling Somerset hills, and just minutes from fashionable Bruton, lies Pitcombe Barn, a pastoral idyll like no other. History, rural beauty, modern comfort and local chic combine to make Pitcombe Barn a unique destination for holidays, short breaks or celebrations. Secluded at the end of a winding half-mile track, flanked by ancient Saxon terracing and surrounded on all sides by open fields, this elevated house enjoys panoramic countryside views.
Just breathing deep the hilltop air here, and taking in the patchwork woodland copses that stud the distant horizon, will reinvigorate the body and replenish even the most jaded spirit. Whatever tickles your fancy: exploring the ever more remarkable attractions of the Bruton area; boundless walking right from the doorstep; relaxing in the shade of spreading trees on long summer days, with the house’s huge doors flung wide open and children roaming safe and free; or snuggled in beside a roaring fire on dark winter nights, while the weather howls outside; Pitcombe Barn will provide the perfect refuge for all seasons.
“Exceptional property. We all loved it from 2 years old to 69! Perfect location. Masses to do locally. House was very welcoming and we wanted for nothing. Pitcombe Barn was full of character with a very happy feeling. Sad to leave .”
Our Story
In 1995, Pitcombe Barn was transformed from an ancient, crumbling, wind-blown stone monolith into a luxurious modern dwelling. Its every interior comfort was specially conceived to enhance and complement the unique rural setting, with its breathtaking exterior views and enviable privacy.
The house was once part the Hadspen Estate - now home to The Newt in Somerset - which can be reached via a twenty-minute walk from our front door. Parts of the original building date from the 1820s, but there is evidence to suggest a considerably older settlement, perhaps even dating back to Saxon or Roman times.
A chief priority during restoration was to incorporate and preserve the building’s original features, retaining the ambience of an old English country dwelling so as to lend the modern house a measure of authenticity and fidelity to its historic roots. The land immediately surrounding the house was likewise redeveloped, to include spreading lawns, traditional estate railings, deciduous trees, and flower borders.
Amenties
6 bedrooms, sleeping 12 guests
3 bathrooms and 1 downstairs loo
Beautiful English country garden
6-person luxury cedar hot tub
Two-level pine Scandi sauna with electric heater
Elliptical rowing machine
Yoga mats
Wi-Fi
Sonos sound system
Bechstein grand piano
Wood burning stove and logs provided
Home cinema with HDMI cable
Indoor and outdoor Ping pong (use in galleried hall)
Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine
Hairdryers
Croquet set
HD TV (with Sky Sports and other satellite apps)
Noble Isle luxury products in all bathrooms and loos
Board game cupboard
Travel cot
High chair
Antique mahogany sleigh dog bed
Wellington boots
High capacity washing machine and dryer
Aga (winter only) and separate Range master electric/gas cooker
American style fridge freezer
Fabulous walking from doorstep – OS map provided
Welcome hamper and dog treats
