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The Old Ambulance House

(Ref. 1094290)

Middlezoy, Somerset Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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41 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a good holiday at The Old Ambulance (this was our second visit)."

    It is a spacious, well-equipped property. We did find the mattress and pillows to be uncomfortable but this may be a personal preference. As someone who is over 6 feet tall I found the cooker hood to be dangerous. It’s sharp corners were at my eye level. Replacing with a round hood would probably help.

    Reviewed by Christopher4.1Nov 2024

  • "A really lovely property which is ideally located to explore Somerset."

    The old ambulance house is well equipped and comfortable and exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely recommend this property to everyone and will definitely be returning for lots more visits!

    Reviewed by Debra5.0Oct 2024

  • "Fabulous place."

    Sometimes, the pictures look better than the actual property but not in this case - the pictures don’t do it justice. The house is stunning, the location is very central in terms of getting around Somerset for different activities and the price was incredible for what we got. Myself, husband, 2 friends and 2 pooches thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back again. Thank you so much!

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Sep 2024

  • "Great place to stay and location too."

    Accommodation was perfect with the 3 similar sized double bedrooms and good sized bathrooms. Kitchen was perfect and equipment and appliances great. Just one observation. The cleanliness was good but there were a lot of cobwebs high up around the ceilings, around the window reveals and along the skirtings. This suggested they weren’t being cleaned away regularly or there were quite a few spiders. It seems it was the latter. We had a lot of spiders in the property, especially upstairs. Big ones!

    Thank you for sharing some feedback with us and are both glad you had a great stay. We live not far for the Old Ambulance House (also surround by fields) and it’s a seasonal battle with the webs as our eight legged friends come indoors as the weather cools. We will of course address this area more in the future. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Cameron4.4Aug 2024

  • "Lovely house, felt like home from home, well equipped."

    Enough room for 5 of us plus 2 dogs. The outside space was great for us all. We used for a base to visit the coast and did some sightseeing. Our favourite place was Wells Cathedral. Would highly recommend for a nice relaxing stay with access to lots of different villages close by.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nichola5.0Aug 2024

  • "We enjoyed our short stay here."

    The house has been newly refurbished and was very clean and nicely presented. The back garden is spacious and the view looks over fields. The kitchen was well-equipped and we appreciated our welcome goodies. Our only fault was that the beds were rather low, all double beds and a little uncomfortable (although presumably new mattresses, so no lumpy bits or springs etc). It would have been better to have some twin beds for families, we thought. The directions were very detailed and as good as they could have been, but it was still a little tricky to find. Perhaps better to arrive in the light in the winter! Overall, though, a very pleasant stay. Thank you to the owners.

    Reviewed by Hannah4.7Aug 2024

  • "This house is amazing."

    We all enjoyed our stay. The dogs loved the huge enclosed garden and we were taken aback with the owl. Spent many hours watching him/her. The wild life was amazing and would defo come back. Thank you for sharing your house with us.

    Hi, thank you for the great feedback. We’re both glad you had such a great stay and that you got the see the resident owls. We look forward to welcoming with you back. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Liza5.0Jul 2024

  • "We had a great weekend at the Old Ambulance House!"

    The property had everything we needed as well as some very thoughtful extras. Our dog Charlie loved the outdoor space, the net/gate idea is so effective that we didn’t need to worry about him getting out on the road…he was much more interested in the bunnies and birds anyway! Great farm shops nearby, fab costal walks and towns to explore. Perhaps it may be worth mentioning to future bookings that the local pub (The George Inn) has a 5 week waiting list for a weekend table; we didn’t know so tried to book the week of our stay, it looks lovely though! Thank you for a lovely stay - We wouldn’t hesitate to book again.

    Hi Teresa and thank you for such a positive review. We are glad you had such a great stay and look forward to welcoming you again and as for the local pub some weeks it’s available and some weeks it’s four or five weeks in advance. unfortunately it was the latter for your visit. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Teresa4.7Jun 2024

  • "On 1st sight the accommodation looked good."

    ...however sofas not as advertised only enough for 4 people not 6 ! The skirting boards were falling off electrical wires exposed (outside) generally scruffy especially the window sills ( not wooden but plastic gaps exposed at each end) bed downstairs had a slat missing and others kept falling out only usable by 1 person. Woefully inadequate hanging space/wardrobes...2 hooks don't cut it! Shower downstairs had chunks of skirting /finishing missing. Great clumps of dust hair etc behind drawers and beds. V bad smell coming from under the sink ...we had to throw out any washing up pads etc before using. Sink in downstairs bathroom took ages to drain...also strong smell when plug was pulled. V disappointed overall....we didn't leave any feedback

    Hi and thank you for taking your time to review us, although this did come as a surprise after all the previous good comments before and after your stay. But we would still like to take this opportunity to respond, although we would have welcomed some contact during your stay to put some of the minor grievances right. As the old ambulance house is in a secluded position and is off grid we have had to use a septic/treatment tank that needs emptying every 18 months. When emptying, it causes the drains to smell and unfortunately it was done the day you checked in. We did our best to rectify all the problems it created, but as a side effect of having a treatment plant the drains can periodically smell. As for the bed this was in fact damaged by the previous guests who failed to inform us of this, had you let us know we would put this right straight away. The hanging space in the two main bedrooms upstairs both have wardrobes with plenty of hangers and as I’m sure you will agree, the downstairs has limited space and we have tried our best to facilitate where we can. We did change the sofas in the last couple of weeks and are waiting on Sykes to update the photos. This was unfortunate that the photos were different but should be updated this week. I know you stated that you didn’t leave us any feedback, but like I said previously we would have welcomed it and tried to improve your stay where possible. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carol2.5Jun 2024

  • "Having booked through Sykes for the last couple of years and been very pleased with our chosen accommodation - this time we hit perfection!"

    For a multi-generational group this house was perfect for us. Secure garden for our two dogs too. Countryside location but a short drive and loads to do. Hosts made us so welcome with their welcome email and goodies on arrival. House was modern and spacious and spotlessly clean. So impressed that we've already booked for next Summer :-)

    Hi Joanne, thank you for leaving us such positive feedback. We are both glad you had such a great stay. We both look forward to greeting you again next year, Wes and Jen. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0May 2024

  • "2nd visit to The Old Ambulance House, and enjoyed it just as much as the 1st!"

    Lovely welcome gifts from the hosts and everything you need for your stay. Comfy beds, lovely fresh linen and great living space inside and out. Lots to do in the area .. Brean Down Fort, Glastonbury Tor, Clarkes Village Shopping, Blue Anchor Beach, steam trains, nature reserves .. and loads more so a great base. Will definitely visit again

    Hi Jude. Thank you for your continued support and are so glad you had a great 2nd visit. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jude5.0Apr 2024

  • "We really enjoyed every moment at "The Ambulance House" Wes was so helpful."

    Quick response. Directions to property, Easy to find! It was spacious and cosy. The grassy area, Perfectly mown and tidy. Surrounding areas close by. I can not fault this property" 5* All round.. Thanks....

    Hi Janet. Was lovely to meet you and Jen and I are glad you had such a great stay. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Apr 2024

  • "Lovely stay."

    The Old Ambulance House was a great place to stay. Very quiet area.

    Reviewed by Barbara4.4Apr 2024

  • "Excellent, loved everything this was our second stay."

    Hi Susan. Thank you for your lovely feedback and glad you enjoyed the 2nd visit. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Jan 2024

  • "Thank you both for a lovely stay at the old ambulance house we had a time exploring the area."

    Very clean, comfy and inviting. Would recommend to friends Thank you Jen and Wes

    Hi Sarah. We’re both pleased you had a lovely stay and that you would recommend us to friends. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Oct 2023

  • "Very lovely and modern very spacious for four adults and 3 dogs and a baby but ..."

    Very lovely and modern very spacious for four adults and 3 dogs and a baby but one thing missing was a gate to the stairs so the dogs couldn’t go up but otherwise we had a great time there thank you

    Hi Karen. We are both happy you had a nice stay and we’ve listened and added a stair gate so hopefully future visits will be even better. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen3.8Oct 2023

  • "Amazing house, clean, loads of space, great garden for the dogs!"

    Hi Ian. Thank you for the 5/5 review and are both happy we could make your stay so memorable. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Sep 2023

  • "What an amazing and beautiful house!"

    We had a great stay at The Old Ambulance House. Very comfortable and well equipped in a perfect and private location. Had everything you need including very comfy beds, and the bed linen smelt so fresh! Lovely welcome gifts too. Highly recommend

    Hi Jude. Thank you for the glowing review and are both glad you had such a great time. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jude5.0Sep 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay at The Old Ambulance House."

    Very peaceful, wonderful big garden surrounded by fields. If you want to eat at the local pub The George book 2 weeks in advance. We really enjoyed our stay, I'm sorry we rushed off and forgot to write in the visitor book.

    Hi Julie. We are both happy you had such a good time staying in the Old Ambulance House and yes we would also recommend booking the George in advance although we are blessed with alot of other good eating spots locally. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie4.7Sep 2023

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here."

    It was very spacious and very clean. It was great to be away in a remote spot. We arrived to a nice bottle of bubbly. Very kind and thoughtful or the owners. I would happily recommend this accommodation.

    Hi Nicholas. Thank you for the lovely review and are glad the Fizz went down well. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nicholas4.7Sep 2023

  • "Thoroughly enjoyed our two night break , instantly felt comfortable & relaxed in the Old Ambulance House ."

    So lovely & thoughtful to have been left a welcome pack the teabags were very nice & the property was immaculately clean & the bedding smelt so fresh . Would definitely recomend this property & holiday company .

    Reviewed by Claire5.0Aug 2023

  • "Only a short stay for Balloon Fiesta, but a wonderful place to return to at the end of the day."

    Lovely place and welcome basket & bubbly was a lovely touch. Will definitely book again.

    Reviewed by Tracy4.7Aug 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay at this property in a beautiful part of the country."

    Lots to do in the area for all the family. Having the downstairs bedroom and bathroom was ideal for my mum. The property is done to a high standard but there are a few things that could make it more comfortable. The sofa area seated no more than 4, at a push. Definitely another sofa needed to make it comfortable for a party of 6. The fridge also wasn’t large enough to hold food for 6 people. The upstairs was spacious. It might be useful to have one of the king-sized beds as a zip-lock so that it can be made into 2 singles if required. The outside space was ideal for our dogs and children - lovely big garden. Would benefit from some nice outside seating as, again, this would make it more comfortable for a party of 6. Just a couple of small tweaks would make this property exceptional.

    Hi Sarah. We’re glad you had a great stay and have taken the time to review us. We have listened :) and added a few improvements to The Old Ambulance House with larger Sofas more garden furniture and an extra Freezer for more storage. Wes and Jen Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah3.8Jul 2023

  • "Please can I live here !"

    ! The old ambulance house exceeded all our expectations. We have had a brilliant week and our dogs absolutely loved it.The accommodation was comfortable, clean and welcoming.The welcome pack was great and information pack very helpful.Highly recommended.

    Reviewed by Jean5.0Jun 2023

  • "This is an absolutely wonderful place to stay."

    Very clean, well situated and everything you need for a comfortable holiday. All things have been considered and it is a lovely, quirky place. A lot of time and thought has gone into restoring this old Ambulance house to make it enjoyable, comfy and homely.

    Reviewed by Helen4.7May 2023

  • "An amazing property with all the extras."

    Perfect for those looking to get away from it all. The property is set back from road noise and has plenty of parking with a great enclosed garden for dogs or children to roam around and play. The accommodation is of a very high standard and provides everything you need for a relaxing holiday.

    Reviewed by Neil4.4Mar 2023

  • "Wonderful facility."

    Bags of space and very comfortable for four. Bedrooms large and tidy. Very quiet location weekdays (We were not there at weekend). Good parking. Saw deer and rabbits in field. Could do with more coathangers in bedrooms and lounge chairs if six are guests. A fabulous cottage to exceptionally high standard. Pub .6 mile away.

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Mar 2023

  • "Very pleased with the property."

    Comfortable, clean and well situated for us to have access to all the things we wanted to do and places we wanted to go. The property was very well suited for the two of us and our two dogs. Overall we were very pleased with both the cottage and with Sykes for their great communication and the efficient way they managed the booking.

    Reviewed by Kieran5.0Oct 2022

  • "On holiday we like to go out for our meals unfortunately there was nothing local."

    Reviewed by Bob4.7Sep 2022

  • "Lovely renovation, great stay but a few things would make it exceptional ..."

    Lovely renovation, great stay but a few things would make it exceptional … Lounge seating area not big enough for 6 people Fridge not big enough for 6 people Need to add chicken wire to driveway gate (peace of mind with dogs A few more kitchen utensils would be useful

    Reviewed by David4.4Sep 2022

  • "We enjoyed our stay thank you"

    Reviewed by Sherrill3.8Aug 2022

  • "The old Ambulance House was very nice with plenty of space inside and out."

    Good sized rooms and comfortable beds. Nice touch having King sized beds. Settee not big enough to seat full occupancy. Shower upstairs on the small side. Fridge very small for six people. Ideally a full sized mirror needed somewhere. Need iron and ironing board. Pointless having recycling waste when not enough bins and bags provided. Minor improvements would make this property 1st class.

    Reviewed by Lucille4.7Aug 2022

  • "Lovely property clean and fresh, well equipped."

    Plenty of room to play in the garden. Very quiet, plenty of wildlife to look at.

    Reviewed by Jackie5.0Jul 2022

  • "Such a lovely property, had a fantastic stay here."

    was very comfy and relaxing, lots of places to see, the views are amazing. was fab to see the bunnies every day, was very amazed at how the property was before its tranceformation to how it is now, the owners have done a great job.

    Reviewed by Thomas5.0Jun 2022

  • "Highly recommend."

    Property was very clean and comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. Having recently been renovated everything is new and nicely decorated. As advertised, the property is in a secluded location which is great. Did walk to the local pub a couple of times but the road is quite busy and not a particularly pleasant experience.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jun 2022

  • "Amazing, amazing, amazing, lovely peaceful break enjoyed by the humans and the dogs."

    Clean, resourceful, excellent layout which was perfect for all our needs. Already re-booked. Thankyou.

    Reviewed by Peter5.0Apr 2022

  • "A beautifully restored cottage in a lovely tranquil setting and a short distance to the local villages and towns."

    Reviewed by James5.0Apr 2022

  • "A wonderful stay in a very well appointed and fascinating converted building ."

    Lovely and warm quiet inside and very comfortable

    Reviewed by Carol5.0Mar 2022

  • "Excellent property, everything you could want is provided and an outstanding conversion of the building."

    Close to RSPB sites, National Trust and historic sites such as Wells. Overall a really good place to stay.

    Reviewed by Fergus5.0Mar 2022

  • "The Old Ambulance House is stunning, the fixtures and fittings are modern but homely."

    It is very spacious, clean, light and airy and ideally placed for exploring. We had a wonderful weekend, feel thoroughly relaxed, our dogs particularly enjoyed exploring the garden and bunny watching whilst we sat on the patio. We highly recommend a stay here, we can’t wait to come back.

    Reviewed by Steve5.0Mar 2022

  • "The ambulance house is lovely place to stay and with the large garden it was perfect for our dogs."

    Spotlessly clean and snug we enjoyed coming back to the house to relax and watch the local wildlife. The welcome gifts were a nice touch and much appreciated. Many thanks to Wes and Jen the owners.

    Reviewed by Linda5.0Feb 2022

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Solar panel heating off grind green living
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • TV, 4G WiFi hub
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture
  • Side patio with furniture
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
  • Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £350
  • Note: Note: Motorsport events are occasionally held nearby, meaning some noise can be heard 10am-4pm some weekends and the odd sporadic evening but never late

The property

Enjoying the wonderful countryside of Somerset in Middlezoy is this detached, converted ambulance station.

The Old Ambulance House, which is part of a decommissioned World War II airfield.

An ideal dwelling for a family of six, the property not only enjoys stylish interiors which encapsulate a mixture of the old and the new, but is an eco-friendly base, with solar panels powering the house during the day and an ample 17kw battery storage for the evenings.

Make your way down a long, private driveway to come across this delightful abode, where the original features can be noticed almost immediately, such as the large doorway.

Park up in the ample off-road spaces and make your way inside to be wowed by the contemporary open-plan living space, with the sitting area offering a seat on the sleek, corner sofa, where you can unwind and watch your favourite TV show.

Move through the space to the fabulous kitchen, a space sporting shaker-style units and containing a wealth of appliances, including a washing machine and a dishwasher!

When the chef of the group has rustled up a tasty dinner, enjoy it at the dining table whilst you catch up on the day's happenings.

As day turns to night, pick one of three tastefully furnished king-size bedrooms to enjoy a well-earned rest in, with one of these resting on the ground-floor and enjoying access to a nearby bathroom and direct access to a private patio, ideal for multi-generational stays!

Continue upstairs to find the latter two bedrooms, both of which enjoy stunning views of the country and are situated near a handy shower room.

The property additionally boasts a large garden, where your furry friends can stretch their legs on the spacious lawn and you can spot the soundless gliders soaring through the sky, courtesy of the nearby airfield.

Due to the property's fantastic location, you will be well-catered to during your stay, as a friendly pub and a village shop can be found via a short walk into the centre of Middlezoy!

Get to know the local area by paying the Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum, the RSPB areas of Greylake and Swell Wood or the Clarks Village a visit.

Travel a short distance to Bridgwater, where walks along the weaving River Parrett and the canal, tours of the Blake Museum and the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, along with a round of eighteen holes at Enmore Park Golf Club can be enjoyed!

Be sure to visit Taunton, with its fantastic Golf Course & Adventure Centre, the Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa, and Racecourse on offer.

There is still so much left to see in the wider area, with the delights of the Quantock Hills AONB and Exmoor National Park providing outdoor havens for the adventure-seekers of the group, whilst Watchet, Minehead and Burnham-on-Sea offer a range of coastal fun for all ages.

A memorable break, all year-round, choose The Old Ambulance House.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

MIDDLEZOY

Westonzoyland 2.5 miles; Bridgwater 6.9 miles; Yeovil 19.3 miles.

Middlezoy is a charming countryside village resting between Westonzoyland and Yeovil. The village offers access to a choice of things to do, such as walks along the winding River Parrett, tours of the Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum, along with explorations of the nearby RSPB area of Greylake and the enchanting Millenium Wood. Dining options include the friendly pub of The George Inn, where you can enjoy traditional, hearty meals, while you can stock up on essentials at the nearby village shop. Within easy reach of the village is the market town of Bridgwater, where you can find further attractions and amenities such as the fascinating Somerset Brick & Tile and The Blake Museums, as well as access to the nearby Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where the sights of Kings Cliff and Great Wood can be found.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas