Cricklehaze

Cricklehaze: a converted barn retreat in the Blackdown Hills

Cricklehaze is a spacious countryside property in a tranquil corner of the Blackdown Hills in Somerset, presented as a barn stay for group gatherings. The house accommodates 14 guests across seven bedrooms, and four additional guest beds can raise capacity to 18 by prior arrangement, with a supplement. It is positioned for milestone celebrations, multi-generational family holidays, walking breaks and corporate retreats.

The spa complex and indoor leisure spaces

A central feature is an exclusive spa complex with an indoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. The property also has a combined games and cinema room, a pool or snooker table, table football and table tennis, so entertainment is available whatever the season. A pool changing room serves the swimming area.

Design, accessibility and sustainability

Inside, the rooms are described as generous and full of character, with imaginative design details that include repurposed fittings from the building's former life as a dairy, alongside original artwork. The accommodation is single storey with ramp access and is described as wheelchair friendly, with a ground-floor en suite bedroom. Two travel cots are provided for children under two, and child-friendly equipment includes a highchair. Sustainability measures listed include an EV charger, high-level insulation, low-energy lighting, naturally sourced spring water, recycling and renewable energy from solar panels.

Facilities for group stays

The property provides a bath, catering available, coffee machine, freezer, fridge, hair dryer, ice machine, linen, microwave, oven, shower, washer/dryer and washing machine. Outdoor facilities include a barbecue, garden, patio and off-street parking. Technology includes Freeview, a music system, Sky, a smart speaker and a smart TV. The setting is rural and scenic, on a farm, with a pub within walking distance and another a short drive away, and a town a short drive away.

Who the house suits

Cricklehaze is presented as suitable for multi-generational families, families with younger children, mature groups of friends and refined hen weekends. It is not suitable for stag parties or younger groups of friends. The property has been rated five stars in the information available at the time of writing, and a guest review quoted on the site praises the dining space, pool and games room and the outdoor space.

Location and access

The market towns of Ilminster and Chard, and the county town of Taunton, are a short drive away and offer shops, eateries and cultural attractions. The surrounding area has country pubs and family-friendly destinations, and the Jurassic Coast is around 45 minutes away. Cricklehaze is a few miles from the A30 and within comfortable distance of the A303 and M5. Stays are advertised from £2,150.00.