As seen in The Times · Elle Decoration · Vogue

“The Supercool Country House”

— The Times

Somerleaze is a Victorian estate on twelve acres of Somerset countryside: river, wildflower meadow, walled garden, heated pool. Designed by Jo Berryman and available for exclusive use, year-round.

10Bedrooms

26Sleeps

12Acres

☀Heated Pool

∿River Mells

1882Built

Exclusive Use · Year-Round

Three Ways to Stay

The house. The stables. The whole estate.

Somerleaze House

10 Bedrooms · Sleeps 26 · Pool · Sauna · River

The main Victorian house and stone cottage. Twelve acres of Somerset. Heated walled pool, horse-box sauna, private gym, River Mells.

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The Old Stables

3 Bedrooms · Sleeps 6–8 · Own Kitchen · Private

A beautifully converted barn with exposed beams, tapestry dining room, and its own kitchen. Completely independent.

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Somerleaze Exclusive

10 Bedrooms · Sleeps 26 · Entire Estate

The whole estate: house, cottage, and Old Stables. All amenities. Ideal for weddings, milestone celebrations, and retreats.

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Inside Somerleaze

Designed to gather in

Somerleaze House kitchen, copper hood, Macchia Vecchia marble

Somerleaze dining room, long table, pink chairs

Somerleaze living room through the stone arch

Somerleaze floor-to-ceiling windows over the grounds

Somerleaze Pollock wallpaper room, red sofa

Somerleaze sitting room with coral walls, Murano chandelier, leather sofas

Bespoke kitchen by Jo Berryman · Macchia Vecchia marble · Copper hood · Miele appliances · Dining room seats 14 · Library · Children's playroom

The Bedrooms

Made to sleep in

Ten bedrooms. No two alike. Vispring and Savoir mattresses throughout.

Somerleaze loft bedroom, botanical wallpaper, studded headboard

Somerleaze green bedroom, tapestry headboard

Somerleaze bedroom with pink bedspread, stained glass windows

Somerleaze bedroom through doorway, gold bedspread

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The Grounds

Twelve acres of Somerset

Set on the edge of Mells village, just outside Frome, on the banks of the River Mells, with the Mendip Hills on the horizon. Private grounds of walled gardens, wildflower meadow, ancient woodland, and a heated outdoor pool.

Heated outdoor pool at Somerleaze House, Somerset

Heated pool. Horse-box sauna. Wild swimming in the River Mells.

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Wisteria walk, Somerleaze House walled garden

Victorian greenhouse, Somerleaze House kitchen garden

River Mells running through Somerleaze grounds

Outdoor dining terrace, Somerleaze House

Twelve acres of Somerset countryside, Somerleaze

“I've stayed in many places and your home has one of the best vibes, feel and look I've ever encountered.”

Hollywood Actress — Christmas Stay

Somerleaze House at golden hour, Victorian estate, Somerset

Somerleaze Exclusive

The whole estate. Ten bedrooms. Twenty-six guests. Entirely yours.

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“A juxtaposition of wabi-sabi-like imperfection and fearless modernity.”

Elle Decoration

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Somerleaze House: Luxury Holiday Rental in Somerset

Somerleaze House is a luxury exclusive-use Victorian estate available for holiday rental in Somerset, England. Located in Great Elm near Frome, just 20 minutes from Bath and 45 minutes from Bristol, the property offers 10 bedrooms sleeping up to 26 guests across the main house, stone cottage, and The Old Stables converted barn.

Built in 1882 by ecclesiastical architect C.E. Giles and redesigned by acclaimed interior designer Jo Berryman, whose work has featured in Vogue, Elle Decoration, and The Times. The Times described Somerleaze as "The Supercool Country House".

Property Amenities

The 12-acre estate includes a heated outdoor swimming pool in a walled garden, horse-box sauna with cold plunge pool, private stretch of the River Mells for wild swimming, private gym with Pilates reformer, wine cellar, Argentinian BBQ and firepit, bespoke kitchen with Macchia Vecchia marble and Miele appliances, dining room seating 14, children's playroom, five-a-side football pitch, croquet lawn, trampoline, and ample private parking. Vispring and Savoir mattresses in all bedrooms.

Available For

Somerleaze House is available for exclusive-use holidays, family reunions, milestone birthday celebrations, weddings and receptions, corporate retreats, wellness retreats, hen parties (by arrangement), filming locations, and group holidays. The estate can be booked as the main house alone (7 bedrooms, sleeps 14+), The Old Stables alone (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6-8), or as Somerleaze Exclusive (the entire estate, 10 bedrooms, sleeps 26).

Location

Somerleaze House, Great Elm, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NR. Near Mells village (5 minutes), Frome (10 minutes), Bruton and Hauser & Wirth gallery (15 minutes), Stourhead National Trust (15 minutes), Bath (20 minutes), Wells (20 minutes), Glastonbury (25 minutes), Bristol (45 minutes), London (under 2 hours by train from Frome). Located in the Mendip Hills area of Somerset with the River Mells running through the grounds.

Concierge Services

Private chef hire, Pilates and yoga instruction, massage and bodywork, horse riding in the Mendip Hills, fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting, guided walks, Westcombe Dairy cheese tastings, Somerset cider and wine tours, Hauser & Wirth art tours, celebration planning, children's activities, helicopter transfers, and floristry.

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