Wootton House

Fantastic house to host a 40th Birthday weekend celebrations.

From the minute we arrived we felt right at home. Wootton House has a warm, friendly and homely atmosphere. Wendy the lovely housekeeper met us and showed around. 15 adults and 3 dogs and it never felt cramped. Lots of space, comfortable rooms, lots of seating in the garden. We enjoyed using the beautiful swim pond and even had a knock about on the tennis court. The gardens are stunning and can recommend an evening walk to take in the wonderful smells afters a sunny day. Graham the gardener keeps the garden looking beautiful. We used Gaylas Catering to cook at fab 3 course evening meal on the Saturday and can definitely recommend getting in a caterer if you are celebrating and don't want to have to cook/tidy up! Thank you for offering your wonderful historic home for us to enjoy and we would love to stay again.

We had a fabulous family weekend at Wootton House celebrating my 70th Birthday.

It's an extensive grade 2 listed building - a country house with plenty of space for a large party to be accommodated in a comfortable and relaxed manner. Some of the armchairs are a bit saggy and the windows and some decorations need a little attention, but none of this detracted from our positive experience..... it's a well-loved period house! Large kitchen and dining room, multiple reception rooms, a well-equipped games room and comfortable bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. We had good weather and spent most of the time outside in the spacious garden, eating most meals out (lots of garden furniture) and playing tennis, croquet and Kubb. The natural swimming pool was a huge hit and great to have the attached showers and facilities. The gardens were lovely to walk in with a little bit of woodland attached. All in all everyone agreed, we had a happy and memorable time staying in this beautiful property. Thank you! Lesley

This is our third year at Wootton house.

It’s a beautiful old building. Tons of space and some great facilities such as the new wild swimming pool and huge family kitchen. Unfortunately on this visit we really felt that the house is in need of some tlc. On previous visits the house, although a little rough around the edges, was always very clean. This time however, it definitely wasn’t clean. Bathrooms hadn’t been touched (I had to clean my own toilet and bath which were really dirty), cobwebs everywhere, dirty bed linen (we had to find the best of the linen from beds we weren’t using and remake our beds). It’s a real shame as it’s always been fine. Perhaps it’s a new cleaning company? If this is addressed, it’s still super value for money and a fantastic family holiday in a very lovely and private spot.

The house was excellent, the pictures don't do it justice at all.

The gardens are beautiful and huge. The pool is such a lovely addition and the kitchen was very well stocked. We had a great time and would definitely return.

Just returned from a week celebrating family birthdays.

The house , gardens , pool and facilities were everything we wished for. Fabulous memories

Wootton house was everything we hoped it would be.

Large spacious rooms. Well equipped kitchen. Gorgeous grounds and a delightful swimming pond. It was the perfect space for our family celebration

This was our second visit.

It's the most amazing house which everyone enjoys. There is so much to do and the house feels so homely. It's just perfect. The one thing we would like is a loo brush in every loo. With 16 people staying there can be a lot of loo visits. Lol I think you get the general picture. Xxx x

A fabulous location and a superb, spacious house & grounds.

The whole family loved our week there; the kitchen was big enough for all 14 of us and the pianists in our group had a fine time. The natural pond was a bit cold, but then we were there in late March!

We had a wonderful week at Wootton house, our second visit.

We loved the character and history of the house, the space, the grounds (lots of spring flowers) and the rural but accessible location. The dining room accommodated all fifteen of us for dinner and we enjoyed having a log fire in the evenings. Our only minor negative observations were that the place would benefit from a bit more of a clean (quite dusty in places), a bit of maintenance (eg wobbly loo seat) and extra fridge space. That said, everyone genuinely loved the place and we didn't want to leave.

had a fabulous week celebrating my wife's 60th birthday with family beautiful , very comfortable house, fantastic location will definatley re book in the future

A great property for large groups.

We had 15 people staying at the house and there was plenty of space for everyone to do their own thing. A really good house if you want to cook - the kitchen is huge and has pretty much everything you want (apart from possibly more fridges!) and we found people often tended to gravitate there. The lounge rooms were comfy, pianos fun, games room popular and the pond / pool hugely popular with our crazy cold water swimming crowd. An amazing place for a winter retreat - I'm sure it would be great in summer too. Highly recommended.

Hi - overall our stay was very comfortable - nice layout, beautiful old building, love the grounds and outdoor pool area, lovely antique furniture etc.

A big plus was the number of bathrooms and also the house was comfortably warm. The kitchen is great for cooking for the large number of guests and well stocked. The downside was that carpets were quite old and stained, and rugs quite worn out. In bedrooms and door frames, paint was old and chipped or scratched. A carpet and woodwork makeover would make a huge difference to the aesthetics and overall appeal. The house could do with a good deep clean - areas under certain furniture items looked like they had not been dusted for a long time, and there were cobwebs in between the sash windows. A re-investment and good deep clean would transform the place into 5 star accommodation.

We are a group of 9 adults, 2 of whom visited Wootton House in 2009.

Everyone loves the house, garden and surroundings. Wotton House appears like an original time capsule with the large hall and lovely living rooms as well as the very large rooms on the 1st floor. It is great to have access to the large garden. You can really unwind here. Everyone wants to come back another time.

We had a wonderful long weekend at Wootton House with all our family to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary.

The lovely, characterful house and grounds met the needs of eight adults, young and old, as well as the needs of seven children aged between 2 and 12. We could not have asked for more. Many thanks and especially to Wendy and Mike, the caretakers, who were most welcoming and helpful on our arrival.

Loved this beautiful old house the grounds were astonishing the dogs

We had a week in Wootton house and I can’t remember enjoying a week away as much.

The house was dated and very different to previous holiday cottages. But Wootton House is steeped in history and the dated interior only adds to the experience. Everyone felt completely relaxed and at home, it was a fantastic step back in time. The grounds are amazing, the natural pool was a huge hit with everyone. The beds were all extremely comfortable, everyone slept like a baby. Given the age of the property, I didn’t expect great performance from the showers, but they were extremely powerful, great water pressure. We had a mixed aged group, people in their 60’s, 50’s, 30’s, 20’s, primary school age and younger. When it came to the last day, everyone in the party wished we had another week, we didn’t want to leave. Street and Glastonbury were a pleasure to visit and we purchased a lot of discounted goods at Clark’s Village. We also visited Longleat Safari park, which was only 50 minutes away. Whether you want to explore and sightsee or just spend your time relaxing on the premises, Wootton House fits the bill. I’ve no doubt we will be returning at some point in the future.

We had a great family week celebrating a 90th birthday.

The house is expansive, as are the grounds. I wouldn’t want to have to maintain it or keep it clean! As other reviews have said it is tired and old fashioned in many places, but that gives it great character. If you want showhome standard this is not for you, but if you want a relaxed week trying out all the facilities then it’s perfect. Bathrooms and swimming pond were better than expected and the pond was a great hit. Played croquet (own mallets), tennis, table tennis, piano and canasta. Children enjoyed the climbing frames, the library and the wooden train set. Extra fridge space would have been useful, but we managed OK by using the wine fridge in the swimming complex and shuttling across. Day trips out to local attractions, but mainly just enjoyed the house and garden due to the lovely weather.

Whilst we really enjoyed Wootton House, the cleanliness of the place left much to be desired.

The facilities were pretty good, notably the Beautiful filtered pond that we were able to swim in. We were a big family group, so the facilities allowed us all to be together at meal times and in the evening. The outdoor area was fabulous and we made the most of it, with the youngsters playing tennis etc. The kitchen was very well equipped but could have done with another big fridge given the capacity of guests. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the character, charm and history of the property.

We love this property.

We’ve been twice and have already booked for next year. It’s beautiful and has lots to do. However it is very old and is suffering from neglect in places. I hope the owners have a plan for the repairs which need doing and to refresh the house decor.

Just the perfect house for our family holiday.

Loved it all. So much to keep everyone entertained and comfortable. A couple of things to draw your attention to but didn’t spoil our time at Wootton House Shower didn’t work in one of the bathrooms. The conservatory by the pool was not brushed up or cleaned. A better pool table in the games room, so you could have a proper game. Thank you

We really enjoyed our holiday at Wooton House.

The spacious house and grounds were ideal for a family holiday for 15, providing the room for us all to get together or spread out as needs be. The facilities, with the games room, tennis court and 'natural pool' were enjoyed by all. We also appreciated its quiet and rural location, yet not too far from local towns, villages and shops.

Amazing stately home with great facilities!

Loved the natural pond, friendly helpfulness of caretakers and fascinating memories owner's family. Beautiful gardens and ample space for our celebration reunion!

This was our second visit to Wootton House and the first in the summer when we could really enjoy the beautiful garden.

The swimming pool is wonderful. It is a lovely house and the history makes it special. The showers are a bit temperamental - there's plenty of hot water but getting them to turn on is an art. The caretaker was welcoming and helpful. We love Wootton House and hope to come again.

Really really good.

Could not have asked for more.

This is an old house, which is our bag - perhaps some people might prefer a more modern place - but we loved it.

Comfy, slightly bonkers, absolutely amazing outside space (check out the wildflowers in Spring, walk a minute past the front door), library, tennis, games, we didn’t want to leave. We didn’t use the splash pool because of the time of year, but it is a very impressive extra. Top tip: before you cook the rice in the most massive pot ever invented because there are no ordinary saucepans, check the cupboards BEHIND the kitchen door

We loved the house.

Totally wonderful. However none of us enjoy Skyes Cottage. You should be able to speak to someone at your company. We wrote to you, you didn't reply. We try to ringing you, you don't return any calls. Your company needs to review how they deal with clients once they have booked a hoilday with you. You let us down completely.

We found the house comfortable and well resourced.

The beds were comfortable and there are plenty of bathrooms and other facilities. The pond is a great new asset and we had a wonderful time in Wootton House.

Wonderful characterful house in lovely countryside with a huge garden.

We were 15 for Christmas and having so much space was brilliant. We had a memorable holiday. I think you are very trusting to let out such a special property - thank you. Only two small things: if you turn left at top of the staircase the last bedroom on the left was very smoky. Perhaps near the boiler chimney? Pillows were uncomfortable. Otherwise all excellent! Carole Hill

Excellent property for large family or friends get together.

Well equipped kitchen and dining room for entertaining. Good facilities to keep everyone occupied and entertained (stunning natural pool).Cosy and warm in colder season despite age and size of property. Fabulous bathrooms but some other rooms were a bit tired and could do with some TLC. Overall the house felt very homely and comfortable.Dogs were welcome, which was a real bonus. Interesting history of the house and area with plenty of accessible places to visit.

Great house for a large get together of all ages The heating was on and house very hot (even to hot for some of us) we would go back again.

Only thing that niggled us was the amount of dust in places, which should not be if cleaned fully mainly in bedrooms this is nothing major but a no to one of our party who is a domestic cleaner. Overall nice house and grounds and house you feel at home in.

Lovely grounds but everything about the house needs work.

There are no comfortable seats for people as all the sofas have no springs left. Same for most of the chairs. The room of the couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary had no working shower. The games room needs modernising especially the equipment.

We asked for a cot for an infant.

This was provided, but there didn't seem to be a proper mattress for it and other cushions were used - I think from a window seat. Other than that we had a great time making music, swimming, playing tennis and croquet

Beautiful old house.

Practical kitchen easy to cook in and well-equipped. Garden and tennis court great and popular. Three generations very happy with our stay!

A generously sized House in a great position and generally well presented: only the games room was messy and poorly squared off; there is too much games kit available so that made it seem over equipped and untidy : the exact opposite was the pool area/facility which was v well presented, and despite our weather could be better advertised as a real asset: the spacious garden was good, as was the tennis court.

Internally the house looked worn but well loved and welcoming; beds were comfortable; the kitchen, lounge, and dining rooms were very adequate for our group of 16 ; the pianos were well tuned and were well used by our group. The information books for visitors are badly in need of some attention. All together our time at Wootton House will be fondly remembered.

What a fabulous house!

! Super homely with all the facilities we needed. Bedrooms are all spacious and bright, bathrooms are well appointed with great showers in most of them. (A slightly less powerful shower in the red room en-suite but still ok). Lovely clean white towels and bedding throughout and comfy beds. The younger people in our party loved the four posters! Downstairs we only used one of the sitting rooms but it was large with plenty of seating for all of us. The sofas have seen better days but were still comfortable. The pianos got used by several of us! When we were at the house we spent the majority of our time outside or in the amazing kitchen. The kitchen was definitely our favourite room, warm, cosy and comfortable. The games room was a big hit in the evenings and when it rained whilst the wonderful wild swimming pond was used by most of us with some of our party using this almost daily. Some lovely sunny days allowed us to make full use of the huge and beautiful garden and tennis courts. We had a couple of minor issues with a panel in the red bedroom wardrobe falling off on arrival, the tv speaker playing up in the morning room and the dishwasher breaking down but overall we had a brilliant family holiday and absolutely loved the house to the point that we’ve already booked again for next year. We would recommend Wootton House for its character, space and comfort and for its location, being quite central for lots of surrounding attractions.

We enjoyed a fantastic holiday in this lovely family home.

It was everything we hoped for, large, well equipped, beautifully decorated with wonderful gardens in a lovely quiet setting

We loved our week here.

The house is beautiful. It's true that it's a bit shabby in places, but it's so full of character. The rooms are really generously sized, the showers are very good, the kitchen is lovely and warm, and the grounds beautiful. Would happily return.

An update on the floor plan on your website would be beneficial

We had an amazing time!

Really beautiful house and gardens. There's loads of games in the games room including things for younger kids (We'd brought toys and books for my toddler but wouldn't have needed either as the house had plenty from rocking horses to train sets to picture books). We also spent a warm afternoon having a wonderful time being rubbish at croquet! The house is decorated in a way that suits its age but the bathrooms all seemed fairly modern (nice baths and showers with plenty of hot water for a large group of people and good water pressure). The kitchen is huge and well equipped and the pianos were tuned in preparation for our visit. The caretaker was really nice and quick to respond to messages when we had questions. It was a really good weekend!

This is an older property with so much character and history to it.

It's proximity to Glastonbury, it's wonderful views, it's warm kitchen, massive dining room, big bedrooms and comfy lounge area were great for a group of 13. Not to mention the piano room with two pianos. We loved every second of our stay there.

Wootton House was reminiscent of a bygone era and a bit tired,yet it remains proud and comfortably wraps you up in its large size and tangible family history.

The house facilities were perfectly adequate for a large group and the expansive gardens greatly appreciated. The object of a Grade II listing is to curb unwarranted change; that is true of it's character too. Sure, have an information pack somewhere, sort out the roof leak in the toyroom, the broken shower control handles and clear the tennis court of beech nuts, and maybe even a judicious lick of paint, but whatever you do, don't destroy this quintessential English country house by modernising it.

Excellent outside space for children and adults.

Plenty of inside space and well equipped kitchen & utility. Bathrooms excellent with plenty of hot water. Reception room sofas and chairs adequate but very tired. Decor and carpets also tired but clean. A large amount of family history in the shape of pictures and mementos in every room on all horizontal surfaces and walls which leant to an overall interesting appearance but susceptible to accidental damage. A bit like staying in an old museum. Overall all party members (adults and children) enjoyed the holiday.

Had an amazing weekend at Wootton house celebrating our first anniversary with family and friends .

Great time playing tennis and croquet and table tennis . Spacious and great for entertaining. Loved the personal artefacts in each room and books and artwork . Will be rebooking. Thank you to Michael the lovely caretaker who was so helpful .

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wootton House.

Plenty of equipment in the kitchen. Loads of games in the games room. Only thing which let it down was the very high, not very long double bed on wheels to the left as you go up the stairs. My son in law found the double bed with the en-suite short as well, but he is 6 foot 2 inches tall!

We had a wonderful extended family holiday.

Wootton House was ideal for us; plenty of space and comfortable accommodation and exactly as described.

Beautiful old house and fabulous gardens, we really enjoyed our stay at Wootton House.

It's a lovely old house full of history.

We had a family gathering of 16 there was plenty of room for everyone plus the house was heated very well. The only thing was it could do with a good hover and clean everywhere especially under the beds.

We found the property to be wonderfully warm and inviting, everything about the property was just amazing and very interesting, thank you for trusting us with your family history and your posessions.

We loved the aga, the kitchen where we spent most of our time as a family. The grounds are beautiful, unfortunately the weather was too cold and frosty to use the well maintained tennis court. We did manage a small football tournament which was enjoyed by everyone. The bathrooms were very nicely presented and plenty of hot water for everyone. The games room was a huge success with the small people and the big people. Thank you.

Any worries we had shout cleanliness from earlier reviews, and the warmth of the house, were quickly dispelled!

! Just fantastic and a bonus was the unlimited supply of firewood provided… we had both fires blazing, and the central heating could be turned down!! Everything was perfect for our big family getogether from the initial warm welcome from the caretaker, to the amazing kitchen and ambience of this grand Manor House.

This is a wonderful house for a family get together, you feel the history.

Yes some of it is a little shabby but that adds to the charm and stops you feeling afraid to be there. Very warm and the aga is wonderful. The garden is a great place to wander, play and I’m sure in the summer would allow great barbecues and relaxing in the sun. The children loved the playroom and our pianist was blown away by the Steinway. Very comfortable.

An excellent property, facilities are great and the games room is a godsend for younger family.

Lovely garden, tennis court and play area. The property is beginning to show its age but overall an excellent stay.

We had a wonderful week at Wootton House.

The house was very comfortable, with warm rooms, comfy beds and beautiful grounds. It is a beautiful old house with some need of attention and repair. The games room was a great addition with lots of children's toys and games and was well used by us. We loved the grounds which were beautifully maintained and had a lot of fun with the children's play area and on the tennis court. The outdoor seating area was great. The house was really well equipped, lots of chairs in all rooms the kitchen had everything you could need. It would be a good idea to clean out all the drawers of the various chests/cupboards as it gave the house a very mucky feel. We had a great week and would definitely return .

We loved the character of Wootten House and enjoyed our stay there.

The house is huge and generally well appointed with a well equipped kitchen. The grounds are lovely and we would have made more use of them had it been drier.We appreciated the way the upstairs bathrooms have been updated and these were clean and well appointed. However the downstairs bath was not usable as it did not drain properly. We made good use of the dining room which was a nice place to eat. The larger sitting room was very comfortable. The musicians in the party made use of the pianos but would recommend that they are tuned. We enjoyed the collection of interesting books, pictures etc. The location of the property is beautiful. The property is slightly lacking in terms of cleanliness-for example there were dog hairs on some of the downstairs carpets and it was a little dusty and cobwebby in places. We would recommend more cleaning materials are provided-broom, dustpan and brush, dusters, mop and bucket, cordless vacuum cleaner, cleaning products etc. We would have been happy to do more cleaning before departure if we had had the means. Some of our party found some of the beds uncomfortable as has been commented before.Overall there were lots of good things about this lovely house and we think the few downsides could be easily addressed to make for a more comfortable stay for visitors.

We had a fabulous family holiday here.

The garden is amazing. Beautiful grounds and great equipment for the children to play on. Lovely rural location but still close to local amenities. Cleanliness of bathrooms, kitchens, main rooms etc. fine though bit dusty with cobwebs in some areas of the house. Children enjoyed the playroom but it does need a clean and sort out. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in this great, character property. Would definitely recommend it.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely house and we will definitely come again.

Some of the beds were not comfortable but overall there were far more good things about the house than bad ones. There was not much in the way of cleaning equipment that we could find- no brush and pan, no long extension for the Henry, but nothing that spoiled the holiday and we’d love to come back when the swimming pond is ready!

A truly great historic family house to host family and friends celebrations.

Our guests loved their stay as did we. It was truly a spectacular week, spent playing games and chatting by roaring log fires in a magnificent setting. A little run down, but all the better for its shabby chic. Making for a comfortable and relaxed country stay in a great part of Somerset. We loved learning about the houses history and family. Having rented houses all over the world this is definately up there with our favourites. Thank you.

A great party house, large enough for 16 Adults.

The facilities and location are great, exceeding expectation. The comfort and particularly the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. There is a difference between being old and quaint and being worn out and dirty for things like mattresses and carpets. I would recommend more zip-link beds for when there are more couples and less children as it gives greater flexibility.

One of the best holidays ever!

Lovely large house being renovated so some of it old and faded but somehow this adds to the whole experience.

Priority has been bathrooms which are all lovely but do need to be well cleaned to prevent them deteriorating. Lots of space for large groups, games room, tennis court, climbing frame all great and the gardens are lovely. Kitchen is very well equipped and was fun to use. Mattresses a bit past their sell by date so not particularly comfortable. However we had a great time here and felt lucky to have found the property and thanks to the owners were able to roll over last years booking due to pandemic. Sykes most unhelpful in relation to that. So thanks to the owners and good luck with future renovation.

Great house and garden for big family holiday.

Quiet with lots of space and excellent location. However house needs a DEEP clean-I can cope with many imperfections but marked dust under beds and furniture,mouse dirt in cupboards,filthy windows, shower dysfunction and larger rodents running outside are not what I expect for the weekly charge. It seems incongruous considering the money that has been spent on the wild swimming pool (not accessible to us). Nevertheless would I go back?- Yes John White

This was a lovely period house set in stunning grounds.

The garden was amazing with it's own Tennis court and croquet lawn. The house itself was like stepping into a Jane Austin novel, packed with caracter and period features. The only downside to the property was the cleanliness. The rooms were not cleaned properly and the kitchen looked like it had not been cleaned at all. After a good going over with anti bac wipes and some bleach in the sinks it was fine. It wasn't the start i expected but it didn't spoil the lovely time my family spent here. The WiFi could do with a boost as well.

Absolutely loved our stay here!

We want to go back. Perfect for our family getaway with ages ranging from 87yrs to 3 months old. The bathrooms are all lovely. And the house and garden is a great size. Yes, its a littke rough around the edges, but theres a homely feel that didnt make you feel on edge.

The holiday and accommodation was really good.

Wootton House is an old building with lots of character. It is run down in places and needs updating but was ideal for our needs.

Fantastic venue for Christmas, are whole extended family loved it and said this is the best Christmas ever!

Beautiful grounds, lovely house, great kitchen especially and cooking of 16 every day no problem with the Aga! (Must get one at home). Very friendly help when needed, thank you to Mr Rendall who came over on his holiday to bring us more wood to keep us warm and happy.

We stayed at Wootton House with a party of 4 couples and 6 very young children for an early family Christmas celebration and the house couldn’t have been more perfect!

Wootton House is in a beautiful setting in the country with fantastic gardens and tennis court. The children loved the climbing frames and the playroom (you will not need to bring any toys for children!), and the abundance of space on both floors was perfect for a group of such mixed ages. Despite its grandeur the house has a wonderfully warm, cosy feel to it and the facilities are brilliant. We can’t wait to come back next year!

A lovely place to stay for our large family gathering.

For such a large house it was warm, and very comfortable. Everything was as described and the house had everything we needed to cater for 14 adults. The kids and dog loved the large back garden. The house was immaculatly clean with comfortable beds

great place for a large family gathering, kids loved the games room, the space inside and outside.

the kitchen was the place to sit and chat while cooking. The whole house was warm, great facilities for everyone to do what they wanted either join in games or sit quietly watching tv or reading, huge and varied library lots of books, kids loved the whole experience , would love to go back at Christmas time with big Christmas trees and log fires

Brilliant location and property very suited to large family group staying with great facilities especially for children of all ages.

The property exceeded our expectations especially the beautiful grounds the property is situated in. We were a mixed group of 8 adults and 7 children ranging from 1 to 6 years. Only very minor issue was intermittent internet connection but in many ways we didn't really miss this as we were enjoying ourselves so much. We received a friendly welcome upon arrival and property was well appointed.

This was the third time that we have stayed at Wootton House with our family of 15 ranging from 2 - 70 years old.

It is a wonderful house for family gatherings with plenty of space inside, two lounges, a grand piano, large well equipped kitchen and a children's games room. Outside at the back there are extensive lawns for croquet, football, rounders, cricket and a tennis court. The front of the house has lawn and woods at one side for walks and den building. We stayed for a week and only left the house on two occasions because the children were happy playing in the grounds. For a family gathering it cannot be bettered.

We had a party of 13 ages from 22months to 76.

The House and garden suited us well and we had a very happy stay with lovely memories. It was our 3 rd visit and it won't be our last.

Staying at Wootton House was a dream come true - used to visiting National Trust properties we were intrigued to be staying in a house with such a rich history.

We were not disappointed and realty felt we had taken a step back in time ! Some visitors might be put off by the 'frayed edges' but we all agreed they added to the charm and authenticity of the property. What a privilege to stay somewhere with original William Morris wallpaper !! Initially worried about how the youngest children would cope with such a different property, we had unfounded fears. The owners introduction manual made it obvious that this is first and foremost a family home where children are welcome - and judging by the number of toys and games, children are certainly expected :) We particularly liked the kitchen (cooking on an Aga for the first time was a wonderful experience) and the cosy lounge where we had a fire each night whilst taking part in quizzes and parlour games. All family members have been googling to find more info about the Hood family and the history of the house - both the housekeeper and cleaner very kindly shared information freely and it was interesting to hear why certain portraits were hung outside of the main house !!! At every turn there was evidence of those who had lived here in the past - and we really felt we were living 'an experience' rather than taking a holiday. Being able to bring all generations together (including the dogs) was wonderful as we were celebrating a special 50th birthday. Thanks so much for a wonderful time - we'

Wootton House is a very special property steeped in history, would love to re-visit.

Property can be difficult to find in the dark down muddy lanes.

Well worth the effort though, but try to arrive in daylight. The house was formerly owned by Admiral Sir Alexander Hood and monument to Admiral Samuel Hood, his cousin, can be walked from the house. When you enter the Property you travel back in time by 200 years, which I found very appealing.

We had a fantastic stay - many thanks.

The house was perfect for us - spacious and incredibly well-equipped but also suitable for a large group with small kids. The toy stash was incredible! We would love to come back and stay again.

Wootton House is really special.

It’s much bigger than most weekend rentals, with two sitting rooms, a long dining room, large kitchen and an entrance hall big enough for a party. It is a little tatty in places, but it makes up for it with its unique charm. The housekeeper is welcoming and efficient.

Non slip mats should be supplied for baths with shower attachments especially the roll top bath.

Keys for the window locks should be checked as some did not fit the locks in the bedroom they were located in and some rooms had no keys. The house is a bit tired but the owners indicated they are striving to rectify this. This is not a criticism as we new it needed some TLC. The house was perfect for our reunion and the gardens were splendid. We enjoyed our stay very much.

We had an excellent holiday.

We would definitely recommend Wootton House for large families. The children's climbing frames and swings need urgent attention. More fridge space in the kitchen and pantry would be useful for large families self catering. Cleaning the windows and fixing the wallpaper would make the house seem more cared for.

We loved our time at wooton and can not wait to return.

I did have to do some cleaning before my guests arrived but with the beauty of the house I was not to bothered, The gardens are amazing and I am going to book again next year. All the staff were helpful and amazing Thank you so much

Comfortable, elegant house with beautiful garden.

Plenty to do on site for all ages - we learnt to play croquet - and walks from the house. A lovely cosy kitchen with Aga. Really needs more fridge and freezer space. Caretaker very helpful.

Very spacious house with fantastic gardens a real character home.

Just a shame the Wifi was unusable most of the time!

It would be good to have clearer instructions on the recycling particularly compostable items.

We assumed that these are not collected so put it in with normal rubbish. A couple of the rooms are cooler than the others so is it worth having some free-standing heaters available to use. We always have two or three people who feel the cold more than others, but we also realise it's an old house and heating is notoriously difficult to get right for everyone.

Ideal location for our requirements.

A lovely warm, cosy, house enjoyed by our large family group.

Will definitely try and visit again .