The Old Priory – Home 5652258 House
- 6 bedrooms
- 17 sleeps
- min stay varies
The Old Priory – Home 5652258
- House
- 6 bedrooms
- sleeps 17
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 40 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Situated just 20 minutes from Bath, Wells and Glastonbury, in the market town of Midsomer Norton, The Old Priory is reputed to be one of the oldest houses in Somerset, with records showing that it was first established in 1170. This historically significant building was an Augustinian Priory in early medieval times, later being seized by Henry VIII and bequeathed to Christchurch College, Oxford. It was owned by Christchurch until 1712 when it was sold to a private local buyer. A secret tunnel is said to have existed linking the nearby 15th century church to The Old Priory, which was possibly used for escape and refuge in the days of religious persecution. The building was later used as a school for young ladies in the Victorian and Edwardian era.Today, the ancient honeyed stonework and a beautiful walled garden bursting with colour in the summer months greet you upon entering the gravelled driveway. Within this Grade II* building many original architectural features are retained, including large inglenook fireplaces, flagstone floors and original oak beamed ceilings.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed Twin bed
Bedroom 5: Queen Bed Twin bed
Bedroom 6: King bed 3 Twin beds - 1 Half bath, 2 Showers, 5 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 17:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Melody R.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 10 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 22 reviews
Excellent
22 reviews
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- Very Good
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- Poor
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“A wonderful place for a family gathering”
We try to get our family, now totalling 15 aged 3 to 74, together once a year for a summer gathering. The Old Priory was perfect and we may well use it again. The large, enclosed and relatively bomb-proof garden is superb for children's games. Croquet and big BBQ are provided. The kitchen is hotel-grade and thus excellent for preparing large meals. Very well equipped. The dining area is huge; plenty of space for eating as well as holiday projects - we did tee-shirt tie-dying and glass painting. Two reception rooms: one with a huge TV, mainly used by the children, and one for just chatting and sipping wine, (mainly used by the adults!) Bedrooms comfortable and spacious. Hosts very helpful; descrete but there if you needed them. Suited us fine.
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“Mums birthday”
Brilliant clean house Breakfast was lovely Location was perfect Melody was very responsive and helpful
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“Birthday at the Old Priory”
We have just had an amazing weekend at the Old Priory for my 60th Birthday. Such a wonderful old house, full of character and so warm and cosy. Matt and Melody couldn’t have been more helpful -plus they served a mouthwatering and imaginative Dinner on Saturday in the beautiful dining room. We were five couples, we all loved our rooms, the log fire in the sitting room was perfect for long chats with tea and cake and the kitchen was well stocked and great to work in. Of all the amazing choice of places to visit, we walked in Cheddar Gorge and visited Wells which we can recommend. We would love to come back.
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“Perfect perfect perfect”
The hidden gem of the West Country We had a great time and were looked after by the hosts. Croquet on the lawn and great location for cycling
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“Fantastic venue!”
We booked the Old Priory for a Hen Weekend with 15 ladies. Not only is the house beautiful, full of history and incredibly comfortable but it's perfectly laid out with an en suite in every room, … More
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“beautiful house”
Beautiful house and garden. Great place if you like cooking and entertaining for over 15. Very well located at just 30 minutes from Bath. Croquet on the lawn and barbecue
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“Fantastic for big groups”
We hired The Old Priory for the weekend for a hen party. It was perfect for our group, lots of bedrooms and communal areas to enjoy. Great to also have the garden and BBQ option. A big thank you to Melody for making it to easy and being so welcoming. We'll be sure to recommend it for future hens!
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“In un angolo di Inghilterra”
Abbiamo optato come tappa vicina a Bath in mancanza di posto, scelta eccellente, catapultati in un clima molto british, cordiale e molto discreto. I pavimenti non sono livellato, le porte borchiate in… More
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“Beautiful house and friendly hosts”
A perfect weekend for my 30th birthday. The house is stunning with fantastic kitchens and dining room for a dinner party, cosy living rooms and great bedrooms all with nice bathrooms. The gardens are … More
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“Fulfilled all our expectations”
We were 8 old school friends (all men 60+) and the Priory was perfect. Greeted and helped on arrival - Owners available if we needed them (only once to remind us how the Oven worked - Oh! and again t… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Melody (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Melody (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Melody (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Melody the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Melody (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Melody (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Melody (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Melody (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Melody (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Melody (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Melody (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Melody (the owner) a message.
If Melody (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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