Offering inner courtyard views, The Starting Gate, Bruton is an accommodation set in Bruton, 29 km from Longleat House and 38 km from University of Bath. This apartment provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 28 km from Longleat Safari Park. The apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This apartment also provides guests with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests at the apartment can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Bath Abbey is 41 km from The Starting Gate, Bruton, while The Roman Baths is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well appointed, beautifully clean, plenty of secure parking and a wonderful, peaceful location
  • Carolyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great apartment, and as it was described as a studio apartment the little snug area with TV was a real bonus. The apartment was very stylish and well equipped, and the host Rachel was friendly and helpful.
  • Lyndennis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The studio apartment is fresh and modern and Rachel and Chris were very welcoming. It is in the country between Evercreech and Bruton so very handy for us to visit our family and the attractive village of Bruton. The bottle of fresh milk was a...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

The Starting Gate is a first floor studio apartment (sleeps 2+1) and is one of three newly built holiday cottages on the site. Situated in a tranquil, rural location approximately 1.5 miles from the historic town of Bruton in Somerset, it is ideally situated for single travelers, couples or small families wanting to explore the beautiful countryside and visit the many local attractions. With a private entrance, The Starting Gate is furnished to a high standard and has ample free and secure off road parking. The open plan living space provides a well equipped kitchen and small dining area. There is a king size bed and comfortable seating area. The family bathroom is equipped with a bath as well as a separate shower. A bonus is a separate dressing room/lounge with a second smart TV and a comfortable single sofa bed. This room is an ideal spot for a travel cot which can be provided on request. Outside, the Starting Gate benefits from a private patio area and guests are also welcome to make use of a shared, enclosed garden area.
My husband, Chris, and I (Rachel) have two grown up children and have lived here for over 20 years. We run a small, well equipped, stable yard for our own competition horses which our daughter competes and so are able to accommodate visiting equines here if required and subject to appropriate arrangements. There is a large enclosed garden area with ample seating and barbecue facilities which we enjoy sharing with our visitors when the weather permits and direct access to plenty of countryside walks. We are blessed to live is such a beautiful location and are pleased to be able to share it with our visitors.
The Starting Gate is in a rural location with direct access to an array of footpaths and bridlepaths and all commercial amenities a short drive away. Local attractions include, but are by no means limited to, the Royal Bath and West showground, Hauser and Wirth Gallery, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Wincanton racecourse, Stourhead House and gardens, Longleat House and safari park, Haynes Motor Museum and Kilver Court designer shopping village. The picturesque cities of Wells Glastonbury and Bath are close by too. There are mainline train stations nearby in Bruton and Castle Cary and a local bus service. Taxis are available by arrangement. The M4/M5 junction is approximately 50 minutes drive. Local supermarkets offer a grocery home delivery service to the property.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Starting Gate, Bruton
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
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
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

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

Check-out

From 01:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, 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

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
1+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds 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

Please inform The Starting Gate, Bruton 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.

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

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Starting Gate, Bruton

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Starting Gate, Bruton on this page.

  • The Starting Gate, Bruton can accommodate the following group size:

    • 3 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Starting Gate, Bruton offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Horse riding

  • The Starting Gate, Bruton is 1.4 miles from the centre of Bruton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Starting Gate, Bruton is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Starting Gate, Bruton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Starting Gate, Bruton has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.