The Topiary

The Topiary is a spacious and elegant Victorian Rectory-style country house with a rich history dating back to the early 1700s. The house blends classic charm with modern luxury, offering seven beautifully appointed bedrooms – 4 with ensuite bathrooms, comfortable seating, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. The house features a fully equipped kitchen and inviting communal spaces including a bright orangery overlooking mature Italianate gardens. With ample parking and a connected Coach House annex, The Topiary is designed for comfort, privacy, and memorable gatherings.

Key Features

• • Fully equipped professional kitchen with double dishwashers and six-burner range
  • Private yoga and wellbeing studio with stunning valley views
  • Heated six-person hot tub overlooking the gardens and countryside
  • All-weather surfaced tennis court with football nets
  • Light-filled orangery for dining and relaxation with garden views
  • Beautifully landscaped mature Italianate gardens with multiple seating areas and a hammock

Living Spaces

The Topiary offers a variety of elegant and comfortable living areas designed for relaxation and socializing. The spacious lounge features plush seating, flat-screen TVs, and Bluetooth-enabled speakers for your own music. The orangery is a bright, inviting space with large windows overlooking the gardens, ideal for breakfast or lounging with a book.

Kitchen and Dining

The fully equipped kitchen is a chef’s dream, boasting a six-burner range, two dishwashers, two fridge freezers, and all the cookware and utensils you could need. Whether you’re preparing a casual meal or a celebratory feast, the kitchen is ready to support. Dine indoors in the orangery or outside on the terrace or garden patios with ample seating for everyone.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The Topiary features seven spacious bedrooms spread across three floors, each with ensuite bathrooms designed for modern comfort. Bedrooms range from king-size four-posters to cosy doubles and singles, with flexible sleeping options including day beds and travel cot space. The Coach House annex offers additional bedrooms and shares a modern family bathroom. All bathrooms are fitted with pressurized systems to ensure excellent water flow.

Leisure Facilities

Enjoy a variety of leisure amenities on-site, including a private yoga and wellbeing studio flooded with natural light and panoramic valley views. Stay active with unlimited use of the all-weather surfaced tennis court, perfect for singles or doubles matches. Relax in the heated six-person hot tub, offering stunning views of the gardens and countryside, or unwind with table tennis, games, and puzzles available throughout the house.

Gardens

The beautifully landscaped Italianate gardens, designed in the late 1990s, are now fully mature and provide a tranquil setting for guests to explore and unwind. Multiple seating areas scattered throughout the gardens invite you to relax with a book, enjoy a glass of wine, or simply soak up the views. A hammock strung between trees offers a peaceful retreat at the bottom of the garden, while outdoor dining areas make al fresco meals a delight.