• Entire home
  • 4306 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Heating

Flax Mill House is a holiday home with a terrace, situated in the historic town of Castle Cary. Guests benefit from patio. Free WiFi and free private parking is available on-site. Built for the workers of John Boyd, a Textile Merchant, the property still maintains many of it's original features including pine floorboards, flagstone floor, carpet for comfort with antique rugs and Victorian furniture. The property comes with 4 bedrooms, 1 with an en-suite bathroom and an attic room with en-suite toilet, and 1 family bathroom. It also features a fully equipped kitchen with an open plan lounge and dining area as well as decking area outside. There are flat-screen TVs are available in all rooms Bath is 34 km from Flax Mill House, while Bristol is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 36 km from the property. Linens with towel is provided at 12 Pounds per person per stay.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved this beautiful house. My son & I were pleased with our rooms and I was absolutely charmed by the decor
  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    we were wedding guests in Bruton so very covenient
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was stylish and very well maintained. We loved it. Close to the town and the event we wanted to visit.

Hosted by Jane

8.6
8.6
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Jane
This beautiful decorated chic property with its warm French feel has free wi-fi, discount for less people, in walking distance of Castle Cary famous for preserving its ancient heart, Flax Mill House was built for the workers of John Boyd a Textile Merchant in Castle Cary the house is full of character and charm with original pine floorboards and flagstone floor you will also find some Victorian furniture. Flat screen TVs in all five rooms, one full bathroom and one bedroom situated in attic with tight steep curled staircase (need to be very fit and agile to access) this has en-suite toilet small sink. Main bedroom with en-suite shower room. Most original details remain Front door and fireplaces, log burner in basement. Large lounge kitchen diner all in one, back door leading to decking area and private road for parking. This property includes linen with towels at a cost. Breakage Deposit is payable by bank Transfer and returned 48 hrs of departure, If the property is left in a condition that is not acceptable or breakages then your deposit will be stopped or needed a Extra Clean.
I love antiques and historic buildings, love travelling and relaxing by a pool if I get the chance, Love nature and Painting when I have the time, adore Horses. I have lots of wine tasting to do here in France. Please ask if you would like to visit.
This charming Ham stone built Town is a quiet and attractive, it has wealth of small boutiques and delicatessens, reminders of of Medieval past, many local walks A37 Bristol to Dorchester road, and great to access Castle Cary Train Station is in walking distance where pick up point for Glastonbury Festival is held. Castle Cary by 1700 one of the principal cloth making towns, and plenty of local history. This makes Flax Mill House an ideal base for touring the attractions of mid-Somerset - Further afield to the vibrant city of Bristol 28 miles and the charming historic Bath 25 miles Glastonbury 15 miles, Salisbury with Famous for Cathedral built in 1220 Stonehenge Circle 42 miles, Street and Wells just 13 miles Yeovil 13 miles or explore the wonderful Dorset coastline, Devon's many delights. Lyme Regis, West Bay, Weymouth is not far to relax and listen to the sea. If you are going or working The Bath and West Show is just along the road to Shepton mallet Showground, Lovely Restaurants in Castle Cary so just walk in no driving, Bruton is Famous for its schools and many celebrities living in the area, Choice of places to eat and explore The Chapel is highly recommended and Truffles.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Flax Mill House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Massage chair
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Flax Mill House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 23:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

 

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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

A travel cot is provided free of charge for children under 18 months. If you require one please add this to the Special Request section when making your booking.

Bed linen is not provided for the cot and guests must bring their own.

Due to the style of the building, there are narrow and very steep stairs leading to the attic bedroom, which may not be suitable for elderly guests or guests with reduced mobility.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag, hen and similar parties.

Please note, this property offers parking for up to 2 cars.

This is a strictly non-smoking property.

Visitors are not permitted.

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

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.