C17th Castle

About this property

This impressive 17th century Castle is a Grade II listed detached hill-top property enjoying glorious 360 degree views over wooded North Somerset countryside on one side and across the Bristol Channel to Wales on the other. The castle is situated at the end of a private road high above Clevedon golf club. It makes the perfect holiday retreat for guests wanting to stay in-style while exploring Somerset, local attractions and the beautiful surroundings, it also is a fairy-tale like venue for those planning a special celebration or corporate event!

The main part of the accommodation is housed across 4 levels in an octagonal keep, which sits in the centre of a beautifully maintained lawn and cobbled courtyard. On arriving through the main entrance, steps take you up to the impressively large kitchen with beautiful circular granite dining table. There is a spiral staircase down to the lower level, in this part of the castle, there are two double bedrooms which share a “Jack and Jill” style en-suite bathroom. Going back upstairs, on the first floor there is a grand sitting room with large stone fireplace and a 50” plasma TV, on this level there is also a library and reading room. On the final and second floor, there is a magnificent master bedroom with en-suite bathroom boasting a roll-top bath as well as a private terrace which is the perfect place from which to enjoy a drink while admiring the gorgeous views.

Access to the indoor pool is via the sunken patio, accessed either form the Keep lower bedroom or via the flagstone steps at the rear of the Keep. The indoor pool also has double doors that lead into a private patio area, perfect for a BBQ.

Surrounding the Keep, are 8 turrets, 2 of which are large and perfect for larger parties, dining and dancing. 5 Turrets are bedrooms, all self-contained with soft furnishings, toilet and shower. One of these turrets is also the ‘entertainment turret’ with pool table, table football, darts, lawn games, 48”TV, as well as a living room, kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom.

Simply a stunning location to bring people together for special occasions, family gatherings and holidays.

Weekend prices generally range from £3000 to £8500 (for 3 days & 2 nights) and midweek stays range from £1500 to £5500 (for 3 days & 2 nights). Please ask our concierge team for further details regarding midweek stays.

The castle sits in an unbeatable spot above the charming Victorian seaside town of Clevedon, offering stunning views in every direction. From the castle, you can look out over the private grounds and Clevedon Golf Course below. Beyond that, the views stretch across the Bristol Channel towards Wales, as well as over the beautiful countryside to the north and east.Clevedon has plenty to explore, including its iconic Victorian pier, a range of restaurants, shops, galleries, cafés, and bars. You can also enjoy Clevedon Marine Lake, the outdoor pool, and scenic cliffside walks. For nearby activities, visit Clevedon Golf Course right on your doorstep, try fishing at the River Wye and Blagdon Lake, horse racing at Chepstow and Wincanton, and sailing on the Bristol Channel and Chew Valley Lake.

The castle is perfectly situated to the west of Bristol with excellent access to both the M5 and M4 motorways. Bristol International Airport, with international and domestic services, is 12 miles to the south. Regular train services run from the nearby station at Yatton (3 miles) to London Paddington, taking 90 minutes.

Accommodation

The castle has 8 en-suite bedrooms. During the summer months, the stunning lawns are ideal for receptions for larger groups.
Main Building
Ground Floor: Main entrance through to hallway. Steps up to kitchen with oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, granite work surfaces, marble floor and a unique granite table seating up to 16. Turning staircase down to lower ground floor.

External Lower Ground Floor: Indoor swimming pool via separate entrance down steps. Double French doors with access to exterior patio.

Lower Ground Floor: Hall. Double bedroom with patio access. Double bedroom. 'Jack and Jill' bathroom with large Jacuzzi bath and twin basins. Guest toilet.

First Floor: Sitting room with bar area, large fireplace, TV and stone fireplace and adjoining library room.

Second Floor: Octagonal master bedroom with king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom with rolled top bath. Roof terrace with stunning views, ideal for pre-dinner drinks.

External Turrets
There are 8 separate turrets each located 30 yards across the courtyard from the main building. There are sitting spaces in the courtyard and a gas barbecue. The turrets are electrically heated and are kept comfortably warm from having very thick walls.
Turret 1: Function/party room with sound system, dance floor and air-conditioning
Turret 2: Utility room with washing machine, dryer and WC
Turret 3: Double bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
Turret 4: Double bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
Turret 5: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and WC.
Turret 6: Self-contained two-level apartment comprising of a shower room, kitchen, including dishwasher, microwave and dining space for 3, sitting room with games area and a double bedroom. There is a lower basement level of the apartment which boasts a pool table, table tennis and a comfy sofa
Turret 7: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
Turret 8: "Bar Turret" with dining facilities that can seat up to 80 guests, bar area, air-conditioning and fantastic views of the castle and lawns
There are 2 additional single beds and 1 sofa bed available at an extra cost of £25 per night.