Little Aldon, Yeovil

About this property

A grand period family residence and 17th Century Dower House perfect for a family gathering in this rural Somerset location with access to the Jurassic Coast. This country pad has expansive gardens to explore and a pool to cool off in.

Little Aldon is the 17th century Dower House of the Aldon Estate, home to the young Earl and Countess of Kilmorey until the 1970s. The house commands a grand presence yet retains the intimate corners and rooms that ensure this is the ideal place to enjoy a special family celebration. The exposed beams and large fireplaces combined with luxurious carpet throughout give the house a very warm character. Providing a great weekend venue all year round for you to be able to enjoy this great countryside location on the border of the two stunning counties of Dorset and Somerset.

This charming historic house has an array of reception rooms allowing your party to spread out. The large drawing room has space for everyone and is the place to settle into an evening of family games or charades. The large formal dining room will provide you with the venue for a special meal. The house also has a snug room and the addition of a great young children’s play room. The added extra comes in the form of a games room with full size snooker table. A room for all generations.

The property is very comfortably served by six large bedrooms one of which situated in a self-contained annex. Outside however is where the adventure really starts with a huge garden where children and dogs can run wild. The garden sits away from any roads in an oasis of countryside. At the end of the garden you will find a summer house with sun loungers and children’s toys. The real treat however is the covered outdoor swimming pool which is heated (but only available May- October) this is lockable for safety but will give your children hours of entertainment.

Little Aldon offers peace, tranquility and space for your own family adventure within the house and grounds. Perfectly suited to an extended family get together you will have little need to leave with games, garden and pool for your entertainment.

Accommodation

Little Aldon: sleeps 12 in six Bedrooms with an outdoor seasonal heated pool, kitchen, formal drawing room, summer house and extensive gardens with parking.

Ground Floor

Kitchen: Electric oven, electric cooker, 1 fridge-freezer, 1 fridge, 1 chest freezer, dishwasher, microwave, large kitchen table and seating, Iron, Tumble Dryer, Washing Machine

Utility Room: Washer-drier

Living Rooms: Formal drawing room with Victorian pianola, window seats, large open fireplace. Large smart TV

Informal 'Snug' sitting room with 4 sofas and TV

Childrens playroom

Dining room: with large open fireplace and dining table for 12

Games room: with full size snooker table made for Queen Victoria

First Floor

Bedroom 1 (sleeps 2) Emperor size double bed with large en-suite bathroom

Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2) King size double bed

Bedroom 3 (sleeps 2) Twin singles, next to family bathroom

Bedroom 4 (sleeps 2) King size double/zip-lock twin room

Bedroom 5 (sleeps 2) King size double bed

Bedroom 6 (sleeps 2) Located in the properties annex zip-lock twin/double, bathroom and WC

Bathrooms

Bathroom 1 en-suite to Bedroom 1 with freestanding bath, large shower, and WC

Family Bathroom, adjacent bathroom with bath and overhead shower, underfloor heating and WC

Bathroom 2, connected to bedroom six in the small annex it has it’s own large walk in shower, freestanding bath and WC with downstairs loo.

Outside

Summerhouse in the garden with sofas and lots of children’s toys.

Indoor pool - 5 x 10 meters, 9.5 feet deep - locked for child safety, available May - end of October.

BBQ

Services

Underfloor heating

Wi-Fi