University friends reunion, March 2026

A group of 16 of us recently stayed in Earnshill House as a university friends reunion. We have been doing these weekends on and off for almost 50 years and we all agreed this was the best place we have ever stayed. The house is stunning and is set in the most beautiful parkland with views for miles across Somerset. Inside it was fabulous and beautifully decorated and furnished. It feels like a stately home you would visit with rooms and furniture roped off but while everything is on a very grand scale at the same time it’s comfortable and homely! The owner Nick is a wonderful host - on hand almost immediately if you needed him but otherwise he left us to it. The history tour he does is well worth doing as Nick’s family have owned and lived there for over 300 years. The weekend flashed by with walks, visits to the local pub, croquet on the historic front lawn, relaxing in the sauna and hot tub and a lovely catered informal meal one night. We were sad to leave but brought away some great memories. We can highly recommend Earnshill House to anyone wanting a special place to stay with family or friends. Thank you Nick! We will be back!

Birthday celebration, February 2026

We stayed for the weekend to celebrate my son’s 30th birthday and it was the perfect location. The house itself is stunning with lots of history but meets all modern needs too. The atmosphere and room decoration is outstanding - creating a peaceful, welcoming, beautiful space. I was so impressed with the facilities- from the games room to the hot tub and the beautiful dining room that Nick had ensured was set for our birthday meal - it looked so beautiful. The owner Nick really went the extra mile, nothing was too much trouble and he did everything to help make our celebrations a success. 

Gathering with friends, December 2025

We stayed at Earnshill House for NYE and had the best possible visit. The house is simply stunning and such an incredible place to stay. We have rented other large houses before for group stays, and often only one or a few of the bedrooms will be truly special. Earnshill was different — it was so clear that Nick and the team put tons of thought and effort to make every single bedroom feel like an extraordinary, historic place. Moreover, the shared spaces were super well acquainted (the American pool table was a personal favorite), and the dining room was set up for us to have two beautiful formal meals. Finally, Nick the owner was so kind to take our group on a detailed Earnshill tour, putting the house and grounds into historical context and even letting us hold special family treasures to make the whole thing come alive.
We are so grateful for our NYE experience at Earnshill and would definitely recommend the property to anyone looking for options for a group stay or an event.

Family stay, December 2025

We (a family gathering of 16 people and 4 generations) all absolutely loved our week over Christmas at the historic Earnshill House. It is simply spectacular. There are several large and very beautiful reception rooms as well as a big well-equipped kitchen (with a generous back kitchen) and a fabulous dining room. The carved wooden stairways and the massive landing areas are just stunning. The bedrooms are huge and sumptuous with wonderful period furniture, blissfully comfortable super-king beds and very high quality bed linen and pillows. The ensuite bathrooms are all fantastic; the two on the top floor have enormous showers and luxurious baths with a view over the grounds. Nick, the owner, was incredibly friendly and welcoming and keen to make sure we had everything we needed. His guided tour of the house was fascinating. We enjoyed all the toys, including the pool table (in a lovely room off the large snug), the well-equipped gym, the brand new sauna and the hot tub with built in speakers. Outside the grounds are extensive and magnificent. Overall it's difficult to describe just how good this place is. Amazing!

40th Birthday weekend, November 2025

I celebrated a big birthday at Earnshill this weekend with 14 friends and it was one of life's truly memorable experiences. Nick has created the perfect elegant, sophisticated heritage property, blending the history of his family and the period detail of their home with some seriously beautiful styling. Earnshill has some remarkable features, not least the ability to give each couple staying the space and grace to holiday with each other but not in each other's pockets. The rooms are stunning (we stayed in the Captain Coombe which has it's own living room also).
We had catered dinner on Friday night and then a chef's dining experience from Jonny, Katie and Claire at Milkshed Catering on Saturday night, which was delicious and perfectly served in the glorious dining room. We enjoyed a clay shoot from the cheerful and patient Brian and Lauren, which was great, and a wonderful historical tour from Nick, which we were fascinated by. He's a brilliant storyteller and endlessly knowledgeable. Spending our days in the sauna, walking the area, hot tubbing, playing games and drinking lovely wine, what more could a group of old friends want? An absolutely faultless experience from start to finish. We've already talked about returning and it would be a pleasure. Side note - if you are considering Earnshill for your wedding - do it. As someone who works in the wedding industry, I can't think of a more delicious place to spend your wedding weekend. It's flawless. Thank you especially to Nick and Katie, for everything you did for us this weekend. It was the holiday of dreams!

Celebratory weekend, October 2025

We had a truly memorable weekend staying at beautiful Earnshill House. It was a large family gathering of multiple generations and we all absolutely loved the house .. the stunning house & grounds, incredible interiors, the remarkable history and so much space! Nick was so generous with his time & knowledge giving us a tour and an insight into his fascinating family heritage. It was an opportunity for us as a family to spend time together in such lovely surroundings and we all made the most of it ... enjoying the walled garden, the hot tub & sauna, the pool table, the stunning reception rooms & dining room & even had an air rifle shooting competition! We felt very much at home & with the help of Milkshed Catering, enjoyed some amazing meals too. Thank you for having us & we very much look forward to coming back soon!

Wedding celebration, July 2025

“We had our wedding at Earnshill House and it was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The house and grounds are stunning — full of character, charm, and history — and created the perfect backdrop for our celebration. What truly made the experience stand out was how accommodating, helpful, and welcoming the team were. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble. They worked closely with us to make sure everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail helped take a lot of the stress out of the day. You can really tell they care about making each event personal and special. From start to finish, the food was exceptional and we’ve had nothing but glowing feedback from our guests.

Our guests were blown away by the beautiful setting, the atmosphere, and the seamless experience. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better venue or a kinder team to work with. If you’re looking for a unique and memorable place to host a wedding, Earnshill House is truly exceptional. We’re so grateful we chose it — it will always have a special place in our hearts.”

Birthday celebration, June 2025

“ We stayed here in June to celebrate my 30th birthday, and it honestly exceeded all expectations. The weekend was packed with amazing moments—from hosting a murder mystery evening on Friday to a private dining experience on Saturday. The Earnshill events team did a great job organising the catering. To top it off, there was a surprise hot air balloon ride that made the whole experience unforgettable.
The house itself had everything we could possibly need. It’s in a beautiful location with stunning grounds, and there was plenty of parking for everyone. We also made the most of the garden with lots of croquet using their set. The food and service throughout were outstanding. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate!”

Birthday celebration, May 2025

“Thank you so much for opening up your stunningly beautiful ancestral home. Your predecessors must be so incredibly proud of the way you have brought the house back to life. Your knowledge of the family history told during our tour was amazing and this was absolutely the most perfect setting to celebration our birthdays.”

Ruby wedding anniversary, April 2025

Ruby, ruby, ruby! Thank you so much for a fabulous stay at Earnshill House. It was the perfect place to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary - a beautiful home full of surprises and a real treat.

Birthday celebration, March 2025

“ Earnshill House is an exceptional property, it has a great balance of history and modernisation. We enjoyed everything about the house from the pool table and sauna, to the grand dining and drawing rooms. The owner was kind enough to give us a history tour, which everyone in our group enjoyed and it really gave a sense of how special this house is. We saw so much wildlife while exploring the grounds; owls, deer, foxes, rabbits and a woodpecker!
As soon as you pull into the long winding driveway, you know you are entering something special. It's not a weekend we will forget anytime soon and hopefully can repeat in the not too distant future!”

Family weekend, January 2025

“ Absolutely magical!! We went on beautiful long walks through the fields, explored the walled garden and the woods. The house was magnificent, restored wonderfully with a few modern touches (sauna, hot tub, and a fully equipped kitchen!).”

Family Christmas, December 2025

“ We've just had an amazing Christmas holiday at this beautiful home. It has been recently restored to a very high standard: vast bedrooms and bathrooms, elegant sitting rooms and a well equipped kitchen. The owner Nick is friendly and helpful and told us all about the interesting history of the house. There are views all round with complete privacy and peace.”