Guests say
The Old Ambulance House in Somerset is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and thoughtful touches, including welcome gifts. Guests appreciate the spacious garden and the property's quiet, secluded location, ideal for wildlife watching. While some guests suggest minor improvements to seating and kitchen facilities, the overall experience is deemed exceptional, with many keen to return.
Guests consistently note the property's cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being 'spotlessly clean' and 'immaculately clean'. The fresh smell of bedding is also highlighted, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout.
The property's location is appreciated for its quietness and proximity to wildlife, with a secluded setting that is still close to local attractions. However, some guests noted the nearby road can be busy, and the local pub requires advance booking, suggesting the location is not without its challenges.
The comfort of The Old Ambulance House is well-regarded, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the property warm and inviting. However, comments about the lounge seating not accommodating all guests and suggestions for additional comfort improvements slightly affect the overall comfort score.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-equipped kitchen and spacious garden. Nonetheless, guests have suggested enhancements such as additional seating, larger fridge capacity, and more kitchen utensils, indicating room for improvement in the facilities and maintenance category.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating welcome gifts and the property's well-considered amenities. It is politely noted that while such gifts are a delightful touch, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoying the wonderful countryside of Somerset in Middlezoy is this detached, converted ambulance station. The Old Ambulance House, which is part of a decommissioned World War II airfield. An ideal dwelling for a family of six, the property not only enjoys stylish interiors which encapsulate a mixture of the old and the new, but is an eco-friendly base, with solar panels powering the house during the day and an ample 17kw battery storage for the evenings. Make your way down a long, private driveway to come across this delightful abode, where the original features can be noticed almost immediately, such as the large doorway. Park up in the ample off-road spaces and make your way inside to be wowed by the contemporary open-plan living space, with the sitting area offering a seat on the sleek, corner sofa, where you can unwind and watch your favourite TV show. Move through the space to the fabulous kitchen, a space sporting shaker-style units and containing a wealth of appliances, including a washing machine and a dishwasher! When the chef of the group has rustled up a tasty dinner, enjoy it at the dining table whilst you catch up on the day's happenings. As day turns to night, pick one of three tastefully furnished king-size bedrooms to enjoy a well-earned rest in, with one of these resting on the ground-floor and enjoying access to a nearby bathroom and direct access to a private patio, ideal for multi-generational stays! Continue upstairs to find the latter two bedrooms, both of which enjoy stunning views of the country and are situated near a handy shower room. The property additionally boasts a large garden, where your furry friends can stretch their legs on the spacious lawn and you can spot the soundless gliders soaring through the sky, courtesy of the nearby airfield. Due to the property's fantastic location, you will be well-catered to during your stay, as a friendly pub and a village shop can be found via a short walk into the centre of Middlezoy! Get to know the local area by paying the Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum, the RSPB areas of Greylake and Swell Wood or the Clarks Village a visit. Travel a short distance to Bridgwater, where walks along the weaving River Parrett and the canal, tours of the Blake Museum and the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, along with a round of eighteen holes at Enmore Park Golf Club can be enjoyed! Be sure to visit Taunton, with its fantastic Golf Course & Adventure Centre, the Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa, and Racecourse on offer. There is still so much left to see in the wider area, with the delights of the Quantock Hills AONB and Exmoor National Park providing outdoor havens for the adventure-seekers of the group, whilst Watchet, Minehead and Burnham-on-Sea offer a range of coastal fun for all ages. A memorable break, all year-round, choose The Old Ambulance House.
Middlezoy is a lovely little village located between Westonzoyland and Yeovil. There are a variety of activities available in the village, including walks along the meandering River Parrett, visits of the Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum, and excursions of the neighbouring rspb area of Greylake and the lovely Millenium Wood. Dining choices include The George Inn, a pleasant pub where you can enjoy traditional, substantial meals, and the adjoining village shop, where you can stock up on basics.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Solar panel heating off grind green living.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, 4G WiFi hub.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Side patio with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £350.
Note: Note: Motorsport events are occasionally held nearby, meaning some noise can be heard 10am-4pm some weekends and the odd sporadic evening but never late
Nearby points of interest
- Hestercombe Gardens
- Cheddar Gorge Caves
Reviews (34)
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Stephen
Sometimes, the pictures look better than the actual property but not in this case - the pictures donât do it justice. The house is stunning, the location is very central in terms of getting around Somerset for different activities and the price was incredible for what we got. Myself, husband, 2 friends and 2 pooches thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back again. Thank you so much!
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Cameron
Accommodation was perfect with the 3 similar sized double bedrooms and good sized bathrooms. Kitchen was perfect and equipment and appliances great. Just one observation. The cleanliness was good but there were a lot of cobwebs high up around the ceilings, around the window reveals and along the skirtings. This suggested they werenât being cleaned away regularly or there were quite a few spiders. It seems it was the latter. We had a lot of spiders in the property, especially upstairs. Big ones!
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Hannah
The house has been newly refurbished and was very clean and nicely presented. The back garden is spacious and the view looks over fields. The kitchen was well-equipped and we appreciated our welcome goodies. Our only fault was that the beds were rather low, all double beds and a little uncomfortable (although presumably new mattresses, so no lumpy bits or springs etc). It would have been better to have some twin beds for families, we thought. The directions were very detailed and as good as they could have been, but it was still a little tricky to find. Perhaps better to arrive in the light in the winter! Overall, though, a very pleasant stay. Thank you to the owners.