Name: The Old Parsonage
Address: Main Street , Farrington Gurney, BS39 6UB, United Kingdom, Main Street, Somerset, BS39 6UB, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £80 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.6

The Old Parsonage

Main Street , Farrington Gurney, BS39 6UB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

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Situated 25 minutes drive from the historic cities of Bath and Bristol, surrounded by quaint villages and stunning countryside, The Old Parsonage is a Grade II* listed 17th-century house, which retains many original features such as period fireplaces and a 17th-century staircase. Free Wi-Fi is provided at The Old Parsonage and en suite bathroom, smart flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms also include antique furniture and chandeliers. A freshly cooked full English breakfast with homemade baked goods is served in the dining room for Bed & Breakfast guests together with coffee and a selection of teas, all complimentary. A large sitting room is available for guests to relax in and a courtyard and garden. The cathedral city of Wells is a 20-minute drive away and features the oldest continuously inhabited medieval street in Europe and an impressive cathedral.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 double bed

and

1 sofa bed

Apartment (Self Catering)

1 double bed

and

1 sofa bed

Apartment - Ground Floor

1 double bed

Deluxe King Room

1 extra-large double bed

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 double bed

Two-Bedroom Chalet

Bedroom 1:

1 double bed

Bedroom 2:

2 single beds

Studio Apartment

Bedroom :

1 double bed

and

1 sofa bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.9

Facilities

9.7

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Value for money

9.7

Location

9.5

Free WiFi

9.6

High score for Farrington Gurney

See what guests loved the most:

Sian
United Kingdom
“Cereal milk tea and coffee supplied .Beautiful studio apartment everything you need was supplied.”
Corinne
New Zealand
“Beautifully presented apartment. Very friendly staff.”
Steve
United Kingdom
“Host James very engaging and helpful ,place was delightful . Breakfast was superb , room clean linen lovely .”
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Rebecca
United Kingdom
“Lovely little room in the courtyard, good standard of decor, fairly quiet location, good for access to Farrington gurney and surrounding villages & towns.”
Clive
United Kingdom
“Really, really good. James was a fantastic host, knowledgeable and entertaining. The property is full of history and has been sympathetically restored. Brilliant breakfast. A gem.”
Tracy
United Kingdom
“It was beautiful, it’s a property full of character. I loved the idea of such a small living space, modernised to such a high standard, which was easily utilised as a fully functioning place to stay. Very relaxed and peaceful.”
Lucia
United Kingdom
“We had the most wonderful overnight stay at The Old Parsonage. Emilie gave us a warm welcome and some great suggestions of where to eat out in the area if we fancied it. We had been out for a birthday lunch, and felt so at home and comfortable...”
Frances
United Kingdom
“Our room was beautiful and clean, our host was very friendly and informative and the breakfast was excellent.”
Stephen
United Kingdom
“Very nice property had everything I needed and James was very friendly”
Anthony
United Arab Emirates
“Historical experience....very quiet...it has everything you require,to be comfortable,and be able to prepare your own food..like oven, etc etc”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Old Parsonage

Company review score: 9.9Based on 463 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

We love living in this area on the edge of the beautiful Mendip Hills and close to Bath Bristol and Wells. If you like architecture, theatre or Roman remains and who can forget the influence of Brunel or the beautiful Scissor arch in Wells Cathedral this the area for you. We are spoilt by the amount of National Trust Properties close-by along with the natural beauty of Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Caves and The Mendips themselves. There are fantastic walking and cycle routes close-by which meet up with the National Bicycle grid. Locally there is great birdwatching from the Levels to the Blagdon Lakes and a fantastic golf course right here in Farrington. There are many great pubs and gastro pubs in the area offering great local food, these are a must for any visit.

Property information

The Old Parsonage is very special. It dates back to 1680 when it was built by Henry and Mary Hole. Their son John inherited the house and married into the Champney Family of Orchardleigh and soon gentrified the house with the addition of the imposing front consisting of a long hallway internally and two frontal wings which gives a very French feel like a chateau to the house. The family died out and the house became the property of the Duchy of Cornwall and since then it had regular visits from the royal family including Prince Charles The Prince of Wales, King Edward V111 and King George V1, see history on website. The staircase is special with it's fluted newel posts and alternate barley twist balusters surmounted by a heavily moulded handrail. Pevsner in his Architectural Guides describes the house as Fine house perhaps c1680-90 of red sandstone. Since the 1960' it has been a restaurant with rooms and now it is a very successful B&B with TripAdvisor 5* rating and is loved and cared for by it's present owners Emilie and James Wellman

Neighbourhood information

History:In the Domesday book the village was known as Ferentone. The second part of the name is believed to come from the Gournays, its ancient possessors, including Robert de Gournay in 1225. Sir Thomas de Gournay was concerned in the murder of Edward II at Berkeley Castle, for which his estates were confiscated, and Farrington was later annexed to the Duchy of Cornwall. The parish was part of the hundred of Chewton. The manor house is believed to date from 1637 and the old parsonage from around 1700. Industry included coal mining on the Somerset coalfield from about 1780 but the local pits closed in the 1920s. There used to be an unmanned railway station or "halt" between 11 July 1927 and 2 November 1959, when the Bristol and North Somerset Railway line closed. We now have a very successful Farm Shop which produces local and organic produce. In addition Farrington Park is a very picturesque mature golf course with a sports and exercise centre.The Par 72 Duchy Course was opened in 1995 and has matured into a beautifully conditioned variety of parkland and lakeland golf holes. Situated in the Historic Triangle of the Great cities of Bath Bristol and Wells

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Parsonage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

House rules

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Check-in

From 17:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:30

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Old Parsonage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to inform The Old Parsonage of their expected arrival time from 17:00 until 21:00. An earlier or a later check-in is by prior arrangement only.

Please inform The Old Parsonage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Check-in at The Old Parsonage is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
The prices at The Old Parsonage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Guests staying at The Old Parsonage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
Room options at The Old Parsonage include:
- Double
- Apartment
- Chalet
The Old Parsonage is 350 yards from the centre of Farrington Gurney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Yes, The Old Parsonage is popular with guests booking family stays.
The Old Parsonage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)

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