"...thoughful and have gone to so much effort to ensure that everythig has been perfect."
Helen & Derek
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An
exceptional bed and breakfast facility with the privacy that
people crave when escaping from the 'rat race' to the serenity
of the countryside.
Awaiting you is a haven of sumptuous food, incredible countryside,
warm and friendly hospitality and a private ' pigsty' to chill
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| Greenways,located between Yeovil and Crewkerne,
started life some 300 years ago as a cider house for nomadic
flax workers - enjoying more than one glass if one thinks of
the name of the street "Boozer Pit". More recently
it was a working farm and is now a beautifully restored Ham
stone house. |
Breakfast
Waking
up in beautiful surroundings, start your day with a full English
Breakfast, including Martine's homemade marmalade and jams.
Breakfast
is taken on the patio - weather permitting - or in the large conservatory where you get the chance to admire the local wildlifesuch as deer, badgers,
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occasional visit of a kingfisher and
ducks!
Dinner
If
you wish to partake in an evening meal, Martine will be very
happy to accommodate you, as long as the request is booked
in advance. Martine uses local and organic produce whenever
possible from her vegetable garden.
Bring your own wine, no corking
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Gift voucher New!!!
An ideal way to treat a love one or that special couple you care for so much!
A voucher will be sent the person of your choice. Leave it all to us to make their stay one to remember.
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Picnic Hampers
Picnic hampers are also available by prior arrangement. The Somerset Picnic Hamper includes mainly homemade and locally made products. Burrow Hill apple juice, pork pie, ham cured by our very own butcher, Mr. Andrew Osborne, eggs, cheese, puddings, crisps,etc.
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The "Pigsty"
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Your
accommodation
The
"pigsty" and the "Stable Room" have been converted into comfortable,
pretty bedrooms for one or two people with their own entrance,
complete with en-suite shower, colour television with remote
control, clock/radio, hairdryer, hospitality tray and wireless
Internet connection.
Entrance to the "Stable Room" is through the conservatory. The "pigsty" has its own entrance. |
The "Stable Room" |
Tariff
(per
night inclusive of full English Breakfast)
£45
for one person
£65 for a couple
An
extra single bed can be put in the bedroom at a rate of £15
per night. Reductions
offered for longer stays.
Armed Forces, 10% discount. Call or e-mail us. |
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Evening
Meals can be booked in advance. Usual cost is £15 per person for one main course and pudding.
Payment
at Greenways may only be made by cheque or cash.
Booking on line can be made with your bank card.
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How
to find us
Greenways
is located in the attractive village of Merriott in
Somerset in the South West of England, only 5 minutes
off the A303 and half an hour from the South coast (Lyme
Regis).
Leave the A303 and take the A356 signposted Crewkerne.
After 2.8 miles, turn right into the village of Merriott,
be careful, it is a dangerous curve! We are half a mile
down the road. Greenways is the 3d house on the left
with a large front garden. "Greenways" is
written on the porch and the gates will be open to welcome
you. Parking is gated and secure. |
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Special
offers - Romantic Get-Away
The Romantic Get-Away is the perfect opportunity to treat your
loved one to a enchanting escapade in beautiful Somerset. It
doesn't have to be a Valentine treat! In our Bed and Breakfast,
you will be welcomed in your very own pigsty with a light
tea of homemade produce to refresh you. You will then be able
to enjoy a 3 course cordon bleu candlelit dinner. If you have something special in mind, do not hesitate to contact us. We can fill the room with flowers and chocolate for you! Special
offer for couples: 2 nights Bed & full English Breakfast
including one 3 course candlelit dinner and large complimentary glass
of wine £150.00
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attractions
Merriott is ideally located on the Somerset/Dorset border,
close to Devon and the South coast. In the area are
many National
Trust properties: Montacute House, Lytes Cary and
Barrington Court. There are also some notable privately
owned properties, such as Forde
Abbey and Lower
Severalls. If shopping takes your fancy, the retailer's
Clark Village
in Street is always worth a visit. For the outdoor adventurer
there are numerous local walks, including the Parrett
Trail, which passes the house. For the more technical,
a visit to the Haynes
Motor Museum and the Fleet
Air Arm Museum is a must. Other local attractions
include the Cricket
St Thomas Wildlife Park, Perry's
Cider Mills and Rural Museum.
There are numerous pubs and restaurants in close proximity
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Contact
us
Martine
& Tim Wardill
Greenways, Boozer Pit
Merriott
Somerset
TA16 5PW
Telephone: +44 (0) 1460 72830
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