Hunstrete House Hotel

Type: Country House Hotel

Hunstrete House, England's quintessential country house hotel, is only a stone's throw from the elegant city of Bath, and just under 100 miles from London. Hunstrete House is steeped in history and noted internationally for its gracious service and fine dining, blending modern English with French influences.

The largely 18th Century Georgian house sits in 92 acres on the edge of the Mendip Hills and maintains its homely, relaxing feel with much appeal for the romantic at heart! The scenic views from the public and guest bedrooms overlook rolling fields, deer park, horse paddocks, a croquet lawn and woodlands exceeding all imagined expectation of the country house scene.

In April it is delightful to wander through the Victorian walled garden as the spring flowers, magnolia and cherry trees are in bloom and into the bluebell wood, listening to the variety of bird song and disturbing nesting pheasants along the way. Luxuriant and peaceful gardens surround the house and include a croquet lawn, tennis court and outside heated swimming pool opened from 01 May-31 Oct.

Hunstrete House is in an ideal location with easy access to the West Country's historic cities and attractions such as the Roman Baths, the cathedral city of Wells, King Arthur's Glastonbury Tor, Stonehenge, Longleat, the historic port of Bristol, Dyrham Park, Stourhead and Westonbirt Arboretum just to name a few!

Hunstrete's lineage dates from King Athelstone, 936 AD to the famous Popham Colony in Maine, New England, concurrent with the 1607 Jamestown colony in Virginia. It is claimed at one time the Popham family's wealth was greater than that of the King. The rich traditions of English country house living endure in this peaceful and relaxing country retreat.

Exclusive use, weddings, corporate events, antique, garden, historic places, tours and transfers can be arranged.

Grading

• 3 AA Stars

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

25

* As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

From A37
At the Chelwood roundabout, take the A368 in the direction of Bath for about 1 mile, and in the bend you will see a brown and white historic house sign for Hunstrete House. Take the next left and the drive for Hunstrete House is the next left.

Public Transport Directions

From Bath Spa - 8 miles
Approximately 12 minute taxi ride.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Country house
• Haunted - Legend has it that a curse was laid on the Popham family that male heirs would die out. True or false, this happened and Hunstrete twice passed to nephews through the female line. In one of the bedrooms a presence has been felt and objects rearranged.
• In countryside
• Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Owned by the Popham family for well over 300 years. Hunstrete was first mentioned in AD926, when King Athelstan gave the manor of 'Merkesbunie' to one Athelm who passed it on to the Abbey of Glastonbury.

Children & Infants

• Accept children all ages
• Facilities for children - Travel cots, listening device, high chair, and baby sitter on request.

Parking & Transport

• Car parking - Up to 50 cars in open car park. No charge.

Leisure Facilities

• Access to golf course - A mid-week arrangement with Farrington Championship Golf and Country Club for reduced green fees.
• Arrangements for riding/pony trekking
• Fishing - Top lake trout fishing at Chew Valley lakes
• Other sporting facilities - Shooting ghillie of the Penn Hill estate.
• Swimming pool - Outdoor heated swimming pool open 1 May-31 Oct.
• Tennis court

Catering

• Additional meal details - Special diets on request.
• Bar
• Cater for vegetarians
• Room service
• Serve breakfast
• Serve evening meal
• Serve lunch

Payment Methods

• American Express accepted
• Delta accepted
• Diners Club accepted
• Euros accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Special group rates
• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
• Visa accepted

Room / Unit Features

• Colour television in all bedrooms
• Four poster beds available
• Ground floor bedrooms available
• Hairdryer in all bedrooms
• Modem point in all bedrooms
• Non smoking rooms available
• Radio in all bedrooms
• Telephone in all bedrooms

Establishment Features

• 24 hr return laundry service
• Available for wedding receptions - Wedding breakfast/lunch for up to 60 people. Exclusive use of marquee for up to 120 people.
• Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem) - Fax, email, photocopying and modem point available.
• Central heating throughout
• Event venue
• Ironing facilities
• Licenced for civil marriages
• Night porter
• Pets accepted - Limited to one room and one pet at a time.
• Real log/coal fires
• Separate guests' lounge
• Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - French, German

Specialist Features

• Marketed as gay friendly
• Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - We aspire to use only organic food stuffs in our kitchen.
• Marketed to any other specialist market - We target USA groups that are interested in garden tours, The south west is full of excellent big and small gardens. We also offer the services of Mary Payne, a very well known horticulturist and landscape gardener, as a private guide.
• Special provisions for cyclists - National cycle path access nearby
• Special provisions for walkers - We have access to a wet-walk of public footpaths, a well as our own grounds to roam around in.

Languages spoken

• German spoken
• Staff Fluent in Languages - French