Riverside Cottage Holidays, historically used as self-catering holiday let business, but recently used as a family home is located just outside Frome.
Set within 15 acres of grounds near the village of Olford, the site includes a Grade II 17th century farmhouse and seven holiday cottages all built from traditional stone.
Christie & Co, who have been instructed to sell the property as the owners Stephen and Maria begin their journey to retirement, said each of the cottages have high spec interiors and private gardens, surrounding a courtyard.
Adjacent to the cottages is an agricultural barn which “offers further opportunities for development.”
A spokesperson for Christie & Co writes: “The 17th century farmhouse is spacious and beautifully presented, with seven bedrooms and five bathrooms.
“The house retains period features and character, including an original bread oven and fireplace.
“The owners have renovated the reception rooms and kitchen, with the bathrooms also currently in the process of being renovated.”
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The property also encompasses an old Roman ‘ford’ crossing the river, with some of the original stonework still visible.
Stephen and Maria said: “The acquisition of Oldford Farm in 2020 ticked a lot of boxes for us, fulfilling long held ambitions to wake each day in an inspiring location, be custodians of a beautiful and significant listed building, and to develop and operate a family business in that same location.
“For us, this was the very definition of a lifestyle property, and we have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) every moment. Now in my early 70’s, the prudent thing to do is make way for a new owner to continue to refine the business, while moving forward with the many and varied development opportunities Riverside Cottage Holidays provides.”
The sale is being managed by Sam Roberts and Gabriela Williams at Christie & Co, who said: “Riverside Cottage Holidays presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established self-catering business set within the picturesque Somerset countryside.
“The property combines historic charm, with its Grade II listed farmhouse and Roman ford, alongside a collection of high-quality holiday cottages in an attractive riverside setting. With private grounds, fishing rights, and strong repeat trade, the business offers both lifestyle appeal and excellent growth potential.”
Riverside Cottage Holidays is on the market with an asking price of £2,500,000.
