# Topside House, Ashwick, Wells, Somerset Luxury holiday house near Wells sleeping 20 with a hot tub and games room for family weekends and hen group stays ## At a Glance - Sleeps 7 - 20 - 7 bedrooms - Dining for 18 ## Images - Total images stored: 36 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-40.jpg (caption: Topside House - gorgeous period house in grounds; alt: Topside House - gorgeous period house in grounds) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-2.jpg (caption: Topside House - large hot tub; alt: Topside House - large hot tub) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-12.jpg (caption: Topside House - spacious drawing room with luxury sofas and an open fire; alt: Topside House - spacious drawing room with luxury sofas and an open fire) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-17.jpg (caption: Topside House - formal dining for up to `18 guests; 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alt: Topside House - Arabescato bathroom with bath) - 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-1_35.jpg (caption: Topside House - x box console and games; alt: Topside House - x box console and games) - 28. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-15.jpg (caption: Topside House - in house bar; alt: Topside House - in house bar) - 29. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-28-3.jpg (caption: Topside House - attractive detail; alt: Topside House - attractive detail) - 30. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-32.jpg (caption: Topside House - the main bathroom; alt: Topside House - the main bathroom) - 31. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-47.jpg (caption: Topside House - The Peignoir Manhattan bathroom; alt: Topside House - The Peignoir Manhattan bathroom) - 32. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-38.jpg (caption: Topside House - the Calacatta bathroom with large walk in shower; alt: Topside House - the Calacatta bathroom with large walk in shower) - 33. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-43.jpg (caption: Topside House - patio terrace to enjoy the sun over afternoon tea; alt: Topside House - patio terrace to enjoy the sun over afternoon tea) - 34. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-49.jpg (caption: Topside House - the dining terrace with hot tub and barbecue; alt: Topside House - the dining terrace with hot tub and barbecue) - 35. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-39.jpeg (caption: Topside House - beautiful mature grounds and gardens; alt: Topside House - beautiful mature grounds and gardens) - 36. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-1_8.jpg (caption: Topside House - large luxury hot tub bubbles; alt: Topside House - large luxury hot tub bubbles) ## Floor Plans - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Topside-House-floorplan-1.jpg (alt: Topside House floorplan) ## About The Property Topside House sleeps 20 in 7 bedrooms with a sofa bed for 2 extra guests Smaller groups can take 5 bedrooms sleeping up to 14 Dating back to the 16th century, Topside House now combines stunning traditional features with modern conveniences. This holiday house near Wells is a great venue for any kind of group, perfect for extended families celebrating a special occasion, a retreat, or for a corporate gathering for bonding and team building time. Topside House is also perfect for stag and hen weekends, offering great facilities along with close proximity to the bustling city of Bath for a night out. And Topside House is popular with walkers and cyclists, the Mendip Hills being very close by. A smart entrance hallway marks the start of your journey through this 400 year old house, a welcoming space that works well for a drinks reception. Living rooms are beautiful luxury spaces with large sash windows overlooking the garden, stylish drapes and cosy open fires. The drawing room is 32 square metres, an elegant room for coffee or a glass of champagne. The lounge is an alternative room to relax in but can be set up as an extra bedroom if needed. The games room is made for evening entertainment and fun, offering pool, table tennis, chess, Xbox and a selection of board games. The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything required to cook for a large group and the dining table is ideal for celebratory dinners. Outside there are plenty of options for where to sit. Play football, croquet, netball or badminton on the lawn, hire in a bouncy castle or enjoy a yoga session. Head to the dining terrace for a barbecue and a soak in the hot tub. Exquisite contemporary 4 poster beds sit alongside period fireplaces to create luxury sleeping accommodation. Most have en suites but there's also a shared family bathroom, all renovated with Calacatta marble and limestone alongside new fixtures and fittings. Topside House is a great base for exploring this varied area of Somerset. It's near renowned attractions like Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole and close enough to Frome and Bath for cool shops, bars and restaurants. The coast is only an hour away too. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** Dogs are not permitted, we can recommend local kennels. - **Hot Tub:** Large luxury hot tub with jets, fountains and waterfalls. Option to hire in an extra hot tub. - **WiFi:** WiFi is available throughout the house. - **Dining Room:** Inside formal dining table. Outside terrace dining next to barbecue. - **Sitting Room:** Large drawing room with open fire and two smaller lounges that can be also used as a bedroom if required. - **Kitchen:** Fully equipped kitchen includes an island, an American style fridge freezer a dishwasher and a washing machine. Additional second scullery kitchen. - **Bedrooms:** 7 bedrooms set up as: 2 kings; 2 kings with extra single bed; 1 king with 2 extra singles; 1 queen; spare lounge has 4 single beds; 1 double sofa bed. - **Bathrooms:** 6 bathrooms and en suites across the house, all recently upgraded with marble and natural stone. Walk in showers, a bath and beautiful fittings. - **Games Room:** Spare lounge has a gaming console and board games. The games room offers table tennis, pool and darts. Also a net for badminton and croquet set. - **Outdoor:** Grounds, manicured gardens and lawn area. Terraces and patio with outside furniture, hot tub and grill. - **TV and Music Facilities:** HDTV with Netflix, cable/satellite TV. - **Children's Facilities:** A high chair and baby bath are available. Room for children's birthday parties and bouncy castle on the lawn. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating throughout. Open fires in some rooms and log burners in others. - **Linen:** Bedding and bathroom towels are provided. - **Parking:** Parking at the property for up to 6 cars. Additional parking locally. - **Smoking:** No smoking please. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£3999** per week - From **£2999** for a 3-night weekend - From **£2599** for a 2-night weekend - From **£549** per midweek night ### Additional rates | Period | Dates | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | High Season (price for 16 guests) | 06/02/2026 – 25/10/2026 | £5499 | £3899 | £3499 | £749 | | Low Season (price for 16 guests), excluding Christmas | 26/10/2026 – 04/02/2027 | £3799 | £2699 | £2299 | £549 | | High Season (price for 16 guests) | 06/02/2027 – 24/10/2027 | £5999 | £4199 | £3799 | £799 | Prices shown in GBP. ## Booking Information - The house normally sleeps 22 guests but smaller groups can take just 5 bedrooms sleeping up to 14 guests (Get in touch for reduced pricing). - - The prices quoted are for 16 guests, additional guests are charged at £50 per person per night. - - Check in from 3pm, check out by 10am. - - Security deposit is £1000. Groups of under 25s and New Years Eve guests will be asked for a behaviour bond. - - The outside areas close at 9pm and we ask guests to keep noise to a minimum after midnight. - - Pets are not permitted but we can recommend a local kennels. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/topside-house-ashwick-wells-somerset#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South West England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-west-england) > [Somerset](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/somerset) > [Bath](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/bath) ### Address Address: Downside, Bath, Somerset, BA4 4JL, GB Latitude: 51.202871340472 Longitude: -2.5389107539673 ### About The Area Located between Wells and Frome, close to the Mendip Hills, with Bath around 25 minutes away. Frome is 10 minutes and Wells just 5 minutes, Weston-super-Mare and the coast can be reached in an hour. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Downside, between Bath and Frome. - **Shop:** Frome has Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's. - **Food and Drink:** Shepton Mallet has The Dusthole, The Swan and The Charlton Inn. Lots of pubs and restaurants in Bath and Frome. - **Airport:** Bristol. - **Train:** Bath. - **Bus:** Regular bus service into Bath. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: James Simons - Phone: +44 (0)7763 906 855 - Email: staynearbath@gmail.com - Website: https://www.staynearbath.co.uk/topside-house-sleeps-22-near-bath