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Orchard Leigh, North Petherton

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Rating
3.5
out of 5
Sleeps up to 8
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Orchard Leigh is a spacious four-bedroom house in North Petherton, Somerset. This property sleeps seven guests and works brilliantly for larger families or friend groups. The private hot tub offers a perfect spot to unwind after busy days exploring. Off-road parking for four cars means everyone arrives without hassle.

North Petherton sits in the heart of Somerset, close to the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town offers shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance. You're well positioned for exploring both Bridgwater and Taunton.

The house features a super-king bedroom with Smart TV and freestanding bath, a double with en-suite walk-in shower, a single room with futon and a bunk room. Two bathrooms serve the property.

 

About Orchard Leigh

Orchard Leigh is a spacious four-bedroom house in North Petherton, Somerset. This property sleeps seven guests and works brilliantly for larger families or friend groups. The private hot tub offers a perfect spot to unwind after busy days exploring. Off-road parking for four cars means everyone arrives without hassle.

North Petherton sits in the heart of Somerset, close to the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town offers shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance. You're well positioned for exploring both Bridgwater and Taunton.

The house features a super-king bedroom with Smart TV and freestanding bath, a double with en-suite walk-in shower, a single room with futon and a bunk room. Two bathrooms serve the property. The basement gym includes various exercise equipment. The kitchen/diner comes fully equipped with oven, hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. The sitting room has a woodburning stove and multiple Smart TVs.

Hestercombe Gardens sits 5.2 miles away (12 minutes). Cheddar Gorge is 14 miles (25 minutes). Glastonbury Tor stands 11 miles away (22 minutes). Dunster Castle reaches 20 miles (35 minutes).

Orchard Leigh combines practical group facilities with Somerset countryside access. The hot tub, gym and multiple living spaces make this ideal for active groups wanting both adventure and downtime.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Orchard Leigh

Private Hot Tub

The enclosed garden hot tub provides the perfect gathering spot for groups to relax together after exploring Somerset's countryside and attractions.

Basement Gym Facilities

Keep up your fitness routine with a range of exercise equipment available exclusively for your group in the private basement gym area.

Generous Parking Space

Off-road parking for four cars means every family or friend arriving separately has guaranteed space without street parking worries.

Multiple Smart TVs

Four Smart TVs throughout the house let different groups watch their preferred programmes, perfect for varied ages and interests within larger parties.

Woodburning Stove

The sitting room woodburner creates a cosy focal point where the whole group gathers for evening entertainment and conversation.

Central Somerset Location

North Petherton's position gives easy access to Quantock Hills, Bridgwater, Taunton and major Somerset attractions within 30 minutes driving.

Getting To Orchard Leigh

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Orchard Leigh by car, take the M5 to Junction 24 and follow signs to North Petherton via the A38. The house is easily accessible in the town centre with convenient off-road parking for four cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Bridgwater, approximately 3 miles away. From there, a short taxi journey brings you to North Petherton and your Somerset base.

Off-road parking for four cars
Bridgwater station (3 miles)
Easily accessible from M5 Junction 24

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Hestercombe Gardens
Distance: 5.2 miles
TA2 8LG
Cheddar Gorge
Distance: 14 miles
BS27 3QF
Glastonbury Tor
Distance: 11 miles
BA6 8BG
Quantock Hills AONB
Distance: 6 miles
TA4 3DY
Kings Cliff Forest
Distance: 2.5 miles
TA6 6QA
West Somerset Railway
Distance: 18 miles
TA24 5BG
Bridgwater Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
TA6 3BX
Taunton Shopping Centre
Distance: 7 miles
TA1 3PN
North Petherton Village Shops
Distance: 0.3 miles
TA6 6QA
Bridgwater Bus Station
Distance: 3 miles
TA6 3AE
North Petherton Medical Centre
Distance: 0.5 miles
TA6 6ND
Sedgemoor Services M5
Distance: 2 miles
TA7 0PW
Hestercombe Gardens
Distance: 5.2 miles
TA2 8LG
Cheddar Gorge
Distance: 14 miles
BS27 3QF
Glastonbury Tor
Distance: 11 miles
BA6 8BG
Quantock Hills AONB
Distance: 6 miles
TA4 3DY
Kings Cliff Forest
Distance: 2.5 miles
TA6 6QA
West Somerset Railway
Distance: 18 miles
TA24 5BG
Bridgwater Town Centre
Distance: 3 miles
TA6 3BX
Taunton Shopping Centre
Distance: 7 miles
TA1 3PN
North Petherton Village Shops
Distance: 0.3 miles
TA6 6QA
Bridgwater Bus Station
Distance: 3 miles
TA6 3AE
North Petherton Medical Centre
Distance: 0.5 miles
TA6 6ND
Sedgemoor Services M5
Distance: 2 miles
TA7 0PW

Is Orchard Leigh Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The bunk room sleeps two children whilst the single room with futon accommodates one more. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor play space away from roads. Four Smart TVs throughout the house keep different age groups entertained. The hot tub offers excitement for older children under supervision. North Petherton's location gives access to Cheddar Gorge and other Somerset family attractions within 30 minutes.
Groups Will Love...
The basement gym at Orchard Leigh gives your group exclusive access to various exercise equipment without leaving the property. This private facility means early risers can work out before breakfast whilst others sleep. The gym complements the hot tub perfectly for groups mixing active pursuits with relaxation. It's particularly valuable during Somerset's unpredictable weather when outdoor exercise becomes challenging.
Pet Friendly
Orchard Leigh does not accept pets. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy throughout the year. This makes the house suitable for guests with pet allergies or those preferring animal-free accommodation. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to arrange alternative accommodation or kennels. The surrounding North Petherton area does offer several pet-friendly properties through other providers.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Orchard Leigh

The Walnut Tree Hotel

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA6 6QA

The Merry Monk

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA6 6QL

The Halfway House Inn

Located 1.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA5 1DU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Orchard Leigh

Is Orchard Leigh pet friendly?
No, this property does not accept pets. The house maintains a no-pets policy throughout the year.
How many people does Orchard Leigh sleep?
The property sleeps seven guests across four bedrooms: one super-king, one double, one single with futon and one bunk room. Two bathrooms serve all guests.
What parking is available at the property?
Off-road parking accommodates four cars on the property. This eliminates concerns about street parking in the narrow surrounding roads.
Does the hot tub cost extra to use?
The hot tub is included in your booking. It's heated from 3pm on arrival day and ready for use the following morning.
What kitchen facilities are provided?
The fully equipped kitchen/diner includes an oven, hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. All bed linen and towels are provided in the rental cost.
Is there a minimum stay requirement?
Yes, Orchard Leigh requires a minimum stay of three nights. This applies throughout the year regardless of season.
What entertainment is available in the house?
The property features four Smart TVs, one TV with Freeview, WiFi throughout and a woodburning stove in the sitting room. The basement gym offers exercise equipment for active guests.
How far is Orchard Leigh from local amenities?
North Petherton town centre with shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways sits within walking distance. Bridgwater train station is approximately 3 miles away for rail connections.

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Orchard Leigh Reviews

House is beautiful, we had a wonderful stay and the hot tub is amazing! The fridge and freezer and oven and microwave were dirty. There was a lot of food and drink left and the dishwasher and washing machine had stuff left in and all the bins had rubbish in. This in no way affected our stay, we had a wonderful time and all the beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms were all clean.
Louise
Lovely positioned property on the outskirts of a village, looking out over fields from the back, ample parking for four cars on the drive. . Pubs and corner shops within walking distance. Spotlessly clean property,modern hot tub a fantastic addition. Wonderful open plan kitchen diner with bifold doors giving access to outside space. Would definitely return. One tiny improvement would be more drinking glasses required and improved heating in the kitchen diner. A perfect New Year break for our family, thank you
The house is stunning and the location is ideal, but unfortunately, that was the only positive aspect of our holiday. The property was very dirty upon arrival. We had to clean the fridge before using it and wash all kitchen items ourselves. The dishwasher was left full and dirty. It was clear the house had not been properly cleaned for a long timethere was black mould in both showers, dirt marks throughout, windows covered in smudges, questionable stains on cushions, dirty bedding in the cupboard, and numerous cobwebs. The worst issue was the hot tub. It had visible scum marks and was clearly not cleaned or emptied before our stay. We contacted the management company, and while a manager and area manager visited, the hot tub was only cleaned five days after we arrived and remained unusable. No offer was made to clean the house. We raised a complaint with Sykes, but the issue is still unresolved. As lovely as the property looks, our holiday was ruined by the poor cleanliness and lack of proper maintenance. We spent a lot of time on the phone trying to resolve these issues, but the handling has been very poor and is still ongoing. I would not recommend staying here until the property and its facilities have been thoroughly cleaned and maintained.
Fantastic Property! Everything as described. Excellent location. We have stayed in many houses over many years and this is right up there with the best.The house has a lovely feel to it. Loved the Hot Tub. Definitely would recommend and revisit
Guest book lacks basic information, recycling refuse collection details, local doctor contact details and walks and nearby attractions . These are normally provided from past experience in Sykes and other agency properties. General maintenance sadly lacking, wardrobe handle hanging loose in ensuite bedroom, kitchen cabinet door hanging off. Main oven was dirty, I cleaned one pan and tray for our own use. Not sure who is responsible for cleaning?? Thanks to Kate for sorting out the hot tub and dealing with the rubbish and recycling.
Kayley
We stayed the weekend 3rd may5th. Lovely place lots of space. Unfortunately there was a motor home in the drive way which took most of the drive way so definitely cant fit 4 cars. Luckily we was only in one car as there isnt any road parking. Hot tub is not ready on arrival day so couldnt use it until the following day which isnt very helpful when that was one of the reason we booked to use it. We was told wasnt turned on till 3pm so didnt even get to half the temperature it should be. The bedroom with the bath in has a horrible draft in it makes it very cold in there. Other than that we had a Lovely time.
We arrived on Monday 17th February. There were 7 people in our party. The description on the property on Sykes says space for 4 cars, there was space for only 2 cars as there was a camper van parked there on charge for the duration of our stay. We actually arrived in 3 cars so due the this camper van being there one car had to be parked out in the very narrow side street. The main bathroom lights did not work from that Monday evening, meaning that all 7 people had to use the small en suite bathroom in one of the bedroom as from around 430 in the evenings the main bathroom was too dark to use. Not a good situation as 3 of the 7 people are children who often wake up during the night to use the bathroom, disturbing the 2 people all week staying in the bedroom with the en suite. I contacted Sykes cottages as directed on their website via a WhatsApp chat on the Tuesday 18th morning. I had NO reply so the problem really did make our stay an unhappy one. These two issues caused some distress on what would have been a perfect holiday as the property itself is amazing.
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