Secluded & Sociable
A rural retreat in honeyed Cary ashlar, Yarlington Lodge and its neighbouring cottages can be taken individually, or exclusively for your enjoyment, all together. Arranged across three residences, with space for up to 32 guests, you’ll find beauty and tranquillity in every breath here in south Somerset.
The Lodge, Coach House and Cottage in the Wall share a swimming pool, a Palm House conservatory designed for entertaining and a wonderful walled garden which evolves with the seasons.
Yarlington Lodge
Yarlington Lodge was built around 1830 and enjoys an elevated position with far-reaching views across the Somerset Levels and wooded hills. One might imagine Mr Darcy galloping towards you. Thoughtful restoration preserves beautifully balanced proportions and refined detailing; playful design recalls the art and literature of its 19th-century past.
Eight elegant double bedrooms provide ample opportunity to employ games of rock, paper, scissors. Once decided upon, guests are warmly encouraged to make themselves at home. Set about making a cake in the kitchen. Unleash your competitive side on the croquet lawn. Sip ice-cold martinis in the basement bar. Host a convivial gathering in the Palm House to remember fondly, for years to come.
Cottage in the Wall
A residence of greater comfort than its name might suggest, The Cottage in the Wall sits at the south-west end of our walled garden. As such, it is designed with such ease that one may admire the gardens from the bedrooms, arched windows and even the dining table. Warm neutrals, wood clad walls and lofty ceilings lend the four double bedrooms an air of effortless simplicity and sophistication.
The Coach House
Across the courtyard from the Lodge, its Coach House was once a service building. Vast picture windows frame bucolic views and design details hark back to its equestrian past. Exposed stone, open plan living and four double bedrooms, including two for children or teenagers, make it especially well-suited to families.