Old Mill Treehouse
Bath & N.E. Somerset, United Kingdom
The Old Mill
- Treehouse for 2 from £150 per night (read our low price promise)
- 1 double bed.
Younger children must be supervised at all times due to the potential fall hazard from the balcony. One well behaved dog permitted but must be on the lead and not unattended due to open grounds and other guests. £50 deposit will be requested by the owners after booking if bringing a dog. See essentials for more info.
Overview
On your arrival at the Old Mill a short walk over a stream and down a winding path will lead you to your bedroom with a difference. Tony and Beverley have brought a fresh new dash of style to their acre of peaceful countryside – they only recently escaped the city and the first plans for Old Mill Treehouse were hatched when they came across a serendipitous treehouse book lying in their local coffee shop. Several months of hard work resulted in a smartly designed cabin on stilts with a well-finished interior, clean and light, with lashings of luxury including a wall-mounted TV.
The Old Mill Lodge is about 10m behind you so you may hear other guests from time to time, but trees and shrubs keep things private for you to relax and unwind in this wonderfully peaceful woodland spot, perfect for couples! Fantastic food at the village pub is only a 5 minute walk away. This is especially handy as your kitchen facilities are limited to the wine cooler for a glass of bubbly on the balcony, a magical spot with views towards the village and a delicious breakfast that appears every morning. In the evening switch on the downlights to illuminate the whole deck.
Conveniently located just six miles from Bath, you won’t run out of things to do whatever sort of break you’re looking for. There are long hikes through the surrounding villages, plenty of historical attractions in town, and a bench swing beneath the treehouse awaiting your return.
Essentials
The important stuff
- Check in is from 2pm
- Check out is before 11am
- No wifi
- Mobile phone signal may be available, depending on the provider
- For guests who bring their dog; there is a £50 refundable damage deposit paid directly to the owners on arrival
- Sleeping arrangements
- 1 double bed.
Extra space available
Space for 1 child from £30 per child per night Sleeping on fold up camp bed. Also suitable for an adult.
Space for 1 pet from £25 per pet per stay One well behaved dog allowed but must be on lead due to open grounds and other guests.
Kids & Pets
Younger children must be supervised at all times due to the potential fall hazard from the balcony. One well behaved dog permitted but must be on the lead and not unattended due to open grounds and other guests. £50 deposit will be requested by the owners after booking if bringing a dog. See essentials for more info.
Surcharges
1 extra guest can sleep on a camp bed for £10 pppn including breakfast. Please call to enquire.
Cooking
- There are no cooking facilities but there is a fridge to keep your drinks cool
- Tea & coffee
Washing
- Bathroom in treehouse with sink, shower and flushing toilets
Heating, lighting & bedding
- Radiator
- Heated towel rail
- Electric lighting
- All linen and towels provided
Entertainment
- Plenty of electric sockets
- Wall-mounted TV
- Books
- Binoculars
- Board games and cards
Getting there
The Old Mill, Wellow Lane, Norton St Philip, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7NB
Main entrance: ///youths.glossed.parting
Important: please advise Tony and Beverley of your arrival time 24 hours before your stay so they can be there to greet you and let you in.
By train
The nearest train stations are Bath and Frome, both 6 miles away.
By bus
The nearest bus stop is in the village next to the George Inn, 5 mins' walk away.
By car
Take the A36 towards Warminster for approx 5 miles. Turn right onto the A366 signposted Norton St Philip. Continue to the crossroads where you will see the George Inn opposite. Continue over the crossroads down Bell Hill and turn right immediately after the garage into the Barton. Follow the road past Lyde Green until it becomes Wellow Lane. The Old Mill is the last but one on the left.
Take the A36 towards Bath, at the village of Woolverton turn left onto the B3110 following the sign to Norton St Philip. At the George Inn turn left down Bell Hill. Immediately after the garage, turn right into the Barton. Follow the road past Lyde Green until it becomes Wellow Lane. The Old Mill is the last but one on the left.
Travelling west on the M4 take J18 signposted Bath, follow the road and signs into Bath Centre, turn left at the traffic lights to the A36 Warminster, stay on this road for approx 6 miles passing through Limpley Stoke. Continue and turn right onto the A366 to Norton St Philip. At the crossroads opposite the George Inn continue across down Bell Hill, turn immediately right after the garage into the Barton. Follow the road down past Lyde Green until it becomes Wellow Lane. The Old Mill is the last but one on the left.
Food & Drink
At The Old Mill Treehouse and The Lodge
- For The Lodge guests: The Lodge is self-catered but you'll get a welcome pack of food on arrival, containing bread, preserves, milk, eggs, butters, cakes and nibbles.
- For The Treehouse guests: Tony and Beverley will bring you a picnic hamper every morning, with croissants, fruit, yoghurts, preserves, fresh orange juice, coffee and biscuits. The Treehouse also has a wine cooler, a kettle, milk, coffee and various herbal teas that you may help yourself to.
There are two farm shops nearby, or a new shop just 10 minutes' walk away where you can buy almost anything all day every day. There's a mini 24 hour Co-op within walking distance, and a large Co-op 10 minutes' walk away, open from 7:30 – 10pm every day. Cooking facilities in the treehouse are limited to your wine cooler so we recommend going out to some of the great local pubs and restaurants below...
Pubs & Restaurants
The George Inn - local pub within walking distance, with an interesting history, a nice restaurant and bar food.
The Fleur de Lys - also within walking distance
Tuckers Grave (2 mins' drive) - local Scrumpy pub full of Worzels...
Bath itself (6 miles) is absolutely packed with great restaurants - ask your hosts for some recommendations!
Activities
At The Old Mill
Relax on the balcony and watch the wildlife
Places to Visit
Somerset Lavender Farm
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Westonbirt Arboretum - particularly recommended in Autumn!
Longleat Safari Park
Stonehenge
Cheddar Gorge
Nearby Towns & Cities
Bath, with a whole range of tourist attractions including the Roman Baths, Bath Spa, Bath Abbey and the Royal Crescent
Glastonbury
Bristol
Outdoor & Active
Walking - long hiking routes through the surrounding villages and countryside
Pony trekking - there's a horse riding school in the next village
Meet your hosts
Meet Tony and Beverley
Tony & Beverley are relatively new to the life of the country bumpkin, having decided to leave behind the stress of city life in 2010. Unsure what to do with their new life down south, they went to Costa (like you do). Beverley noticed a book on the shelf called "Treehouses around the World", and everything went from there... They live in the Old Mill with their two children Felix and Maria. The Old Mill is one of the oldest properties in the village along with The George Inn, both being mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Wildlife & Environment
The treehouse and lodge are set in 1 acre of land which makes up Tony and Beverley's very large garden, among woodland full of squirrels, pheasants, woodpeckers and occasionally deer wandering around. The odd nightingale has also been spotted down the country lane. There is a stream where water voles play and where you can also play pooh sticks, and the land has fruit trees including apples, pears, figs, plums and greengages.
Our guests say...
Lovely treehouse in a nice wooded setting. We didn’t know what to expect but loved the room, just like a nice hotel room with the personal touches to make our stay very enjoyable.
22/09/2019John
Everything was perfect - Good directions and Tony was waiting at the gate for us when we arrived. The treehouse was spotless and contained everything we needed for a very relaxing stay. A lovely selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate, not forgetting the marshmallows and biscuits.
17/09/2019Mary
We had the best time! Our hosts were so welcoming and the treehouse was very fun and comfortable. The grounds outside were bigger than we thought too which was a great bonus.
05/09/2019Gemma
My Granddaughter and I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. we played games in the copse and enjoyed the sun.
26/08/2019Helen
We had a wonderful stay at the Old Mill Treehouse. Situated at the bottom of Tony & Beverley's garden in beautiful natural surroundings, it felt very private among the trees. The outside table & chairs and hammock were an added bonus, although the weather didn't let us enjoy it to the fullest! The bedroom and en-suite were immaculate and the breakfast hamper, containing warm croissants, jams, yoghurt, fresh fruit and coffee, was a really nice touch. We only met one of the hosts --Tony-- but he was very friendly and accommodating during our three-day stay. We have no complaints and will recommend the treehouse to our family and friends. The George Inn pub (only a 5 minute walk away) serves excellent food as well.
13/08/2019Emma
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Booking Terms
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2.3 Owner’s General Cancellation Charges:
2.3.1 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your deposit being forfeited, as all deposits are non-refundable.
2.3.2 All monies paid for a holiday (deposit and balance) are non-refundable within 10 weeks before check in date.
2.3.3 Cancellation of any holiday after it has been paid in full and at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, will result in forfeiture of your deposit (or an amount equivalent where one was not paid as the holiday was paid in full) and the balance being returned to you.
2.3.4 Cancellation insurance is available but will be a third party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way.
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2.4.1 Alterations to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time alterations will be treated as cancellation. All alterations are subject to availability and may incur a £30 adminstration fee.
2.4.2 Differences in the total amount payable resulting from alterations will be refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price and paid by you in the case of increases in price.
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Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply.
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11. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance you purchase is adequate and appropriate for your particular needs. Please read your policy details and take them with you on holiday.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Group Bookings
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Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their property. You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners will also require damage deposits. You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Any refund for so doing will be at the entire discretion of the Owner. In addition, the Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
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18. Validity clause
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Lovely treehouse in a nice wooded setting. We didn’t know what to expect but loved the room, just like a nice hotel room with the personal touches to make our stay very enjoyable.
22/09/2019