Joining our 5* Tudor House holiday cottage, we are very excited to be adding two new holiday rental properties to Halswell Park: Tower House and Parkhead.

TOWER HOUSE

Situated in the Stable Courtyard, at the centre of all the parkland’s walks, lakes, and views, is Tower House. Built in the seventeenth century as a grand entrance and stables for the the newly rebuilt Halswell House, the two battlemented towers of Tower House are part of this old stable building. With two towers facing the courtyard, and three grand gothic windows facing the parkland, for hundreds of years this was a stable, before changing use into ta dwelling. It is now a striking one-bedroom open-plan cottage. Stunning stone gothic windows let light flood into the open-plan space, with a gothic door leading out to a private terrace, garden, with the estate parkland beyond. The eighteenth-century lakes and pleasure gardens of Mill Wood are few minutes walk away down the newly replanted historic avenue of trees.

The reception room from the bedroom mezzanine.

The entrance with the bedroom mezzanine floor above. The bedroom has a large shower room, a separate loo, and a large walk-in wardrobe.

The shower room is situated within one of the stone towers which were built in 1690 as a grand entrance to the estate’s inner courtyard. The original seventeenth-century leaded and coloured glass window is above.

The kitchen at Tower is partly tucked away into the stone tower and also connected to the large reception room.

PARKHEAD is a three bedroom cottage at the right of the Old Farmhouse structure, a grand estate agricultural building. This eighteenth-century ornamental farm, or Ferme Ornée, as they are named, sits at the edge of the Halswell courtyard which includes the seventeenth-century Dovecote, seventeenth-century Stable block and the eighteenth-century Riding School. Parkhead is at the outer edge of this area and benefits from seclusion and direct access from its garden out to the expansive historic parkland, with its veteran oak and chestnut trees. Parkhead is not quite ready yet so we have used the skills of Google’s Gemeni to add some flowers to the exteriors! But by the mid-summer of 2026 we expect these photos not to do it justice!

Parkhead is the right side of the Ferme Ornée building, divided by a long wing in the centre so it is far removed from the Old Farmhouse part of the building, which is similar in size and inhabited by a member the owner’s family.

The kitchen at Parkhead is open plan leading into the living room, where the double doors take you out to a private and secluded terrace garden. The views through the ancient parkland are stunning, as are the walks to the thatched Deer Hut, and up to Robin Hood’s Hut.

Parkhead House from the parkland. The south-facing garden is completely secluded and has stunning views and walks accessible directly from the garden gate.

TUDOR HOUSE

Stay on our beautiful country estate, located on edge of the Quantock Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. A stay at Halswell Park gives guests the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the countryside, with the chance to explore the grounds including the temples, follies and the stunning Mill Wood. The newly restored Grade 1 listed Tudor House is stylish, sumptuous and historic. Once you step inside, you will never want to leave!

The house looks over the newly created Tudor Knot garden and guests have sole use of this, along with a private outside terrace overlooking the historic parkland, during their stay. An optional private tour of the Mansion House is included for those staying for four nights or more. Scroll down for a video of he house, more information and photographs. Dogs are welcome.

To book: visit Boutique Retreats

Rooms description:

Ground Floor:
Living room: With wood burner and Smart TV, 2 sofas and ottoman.
Dining room: With table and 6 chairs.
Kitchen: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, additional table with 4 chairs.
Separate WC

Boot Room: with belfast sink, washing machine, tumble drier, ironing board and plenty of space for muddy boots and wet coats.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With super kingsize bed, wood burner, 2 chairs, 2 cupboards, Smart TV, USB sockets and en-suite with walk-in double shower, double basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed, Smart TV, USB socket, 2 chest of drawers and en-suite with shower/bath, WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3: With super kingsize bed, Smart TV, USB sockets, 2 chest of drawers and en-suite with walk-in double shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Separate cupboard general: Underfloor heating in each room, Wi-Fi throughout.
Separate boot room: With fridge/freezer, washing and drying machine.

To book: visit Boutique Retreats