A Peaceful Garden Retreat

Little Laburnum offers luxurious 5* Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a private garden annexe with its own entrance set in the grounds of a 17th Century village cottage in rural Somerset.

Tastefully furnished with superking or alternatively a twin bed option, Little Laburnum also has a private ensuite bathroom, wifi, TV, air conditioning unit and tea & coffee facilities.

A homemade breakfast using local produce is served in the Garden Room of the main house each morning.

A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed featuring white bedding and pillows, placed near a large glass door leading to a balcony with garden view, inside a room with a sloped ceiling, skylight, and wooden beam lighting fixture.
A cozy bedroom with a sloped ceiling, skylight window, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with plants. The bed has white bedding and towels on top, with pillows in neutral tones. There is a wicker chair with cushions, a small bedside table with a lamp, and an outfit stand near the window.
View through a garden wooden gate with a gravel path, leading to a small wooden house or shed with a glass door and potted plants on its porch. The garden has various shrubs and blooming flowers.
A cozy garden patio with a green metal table and four matching chairs, surrounded by various potted plants and blooming flowers, including pink hydrangeas and other colorful plants, with a gravel pathway and a stone wall in the background.
A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, skylights, a bed with white linens and striped pillows, a wooden dresser, a small television, and a view into a small sink area.
Small bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a window with a view outside. A small shelf holds toiletries, and a shower with a glass door is visible in the background. There is a potted plant on the window sill, and a black wire storage rack on the wall next to the sink.

Explore the local area

A gravel driveway in front of an old stone cottage with white window frames, decorated with climbing plants, and a small garage with wood-paneled siding. A black car is parked on the driveway. There is a sign that reads 'Laburnum Cottage' and a pink balloon tied to a pole near the cottage.

  • Although small and secluded, Westcombe has plenty to offer in the form of culinary delights; Little Laburnum is situated next door to Westcombe Dairy, famous for its cheddar, ricotta and other delicious cheeses. Woodshedding Brewery opened its beerhall in 2024, open Friday evenings and all day Saturday; a relaxed place to enjoy a pint or two and a Westcombe ploughman’s. We are also lucky to have the Westcombe shop selling all that the site has to offer - Cheese, charcuterie, bread from Landrace Bakery, beer, and incredibly moreish Brickell's ice cream.

    Just 10 minutes away by car, or a scenic hour walk, is the historic town of Bruton. Bruton boasts many incredible restaurants and cafes, with Michelin star restaurant, Osip close by. Head to Hauser & Wirth for art, gardens, Da Costa restaurant and farm shop.

    A short drive further takes you to Castle Cary, where you’ll find the glorious The Newt in Somerset a country estate and gardens which can be enjoyed all year round.

    Kilver Court in Shepton Mallet is a destination for shopping, a bite to eat and gardens too.

    Wells, Stourhead, Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole are also within an easy drive.

    If you just want to stay local and explore on foot, we have many footpaths within easy reach. A short walk down Bailey's lane and through the fields brings you up into Batcombe which is home to the Three Horse Shoes pub, food is headed up by renowned chef Margot Henderson.

    Come and discover all that this beautiful area has to offer!

Amenities

Kingsize or twin beds

Private entrance

Breakfast including homemade and local produce

Private Bathroom with Shower

Clean, bright, peaceful room

Private outdoor seating

Garden views

TV, Wifi, Hairdryer, Bathroom essentials

Air conditioning

On site parking

Book your stay at Little Laburnum

Whether you are looking to stay as an individual or a couple, we would love to hear from you. Bookings can be made by getting in touch by email or telephone.

Little Laburnum is priced at £90 per night including breakfast. We offer a discounted rate for stays of a week or more.

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A lush garden with a variety of flowers and plants, a small gravel pathway, a patio with a green metal table and four chairs, and a stone wall in the background, under a cloudy sky.