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Reviews of The Starting Gate, Bruton

The Starting Gate Higher Greenscombe, Bruton, BA10 0QJ, United Kingdom

#6 of 7 hotels in Bruton

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Review Score

Based on 32 apartment reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    10
    Excellent Accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sofa bed was a little hard to sleep on but it didn't stop me sleeping.

    Our accommodation was spotless! Excellent bathroom and kitchen, like new! The owner was kind and friendly. We required the sofa bed making up. This was no problem for the owner. The whole apartment was spotless. Milk in the fridge on arrival, this was most welcome. Dishwasher tabs, cloth, liquid soap, face soap and shampoo were provided. Towels were lovely and soft. A treat to watch the horses. Very peaceful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect getaway in English countryside
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walkway path to Bruton is not very safe to walk with older mum.

    Lovely property in quiet location. Rachel decorated everything well and it was very comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing.

    Stunning idyllic quiet setting the apartment looked out over field's & a lovley warm welcome from the host. Property was beautifully & immaculately decorated throughout. Spotlessly clean & well equipped, the farm fresh milk was lovley welcome in the fridge. Plenty of space for parking right outside the apartment & loved the added security of the electric gates. The property has a green award for sustainability which I loved especially the indigenous mixed hedging all around the property it was delightful to see such an abundance of wildlife. Exceptionally good value, highly recommend & look forward to rebooking again.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    10
    A beautiful retreat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful location and welcoming hosts.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    10
    Wonderful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet, clean, nice furnishings and a friendly host...

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, everything was perfect.

    The beautiful countryside location. The 'easygoing' atmosphere.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay, especially if you like horses.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The layout of the property is not clear in the description. It is a studio apartment, with the bed in the kitchen/lounge area on the first floor and not a 2 bed apartment which is stated in the description. Very unusual layout. It is also right next to stables - great if you like horses.

    Immaculately clean property with good facilities.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    9.0
    Stay at The Starting Gate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Cleanliness, comfort, facilities, ease to find, friendliness

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2024

    8.0
    Courtyard delight
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No wifi. 2nd bedroom the sofabed not so comfortable. Could have supplied more toiletries as advertised. Just one bar of soap and one miniature shampoo for 3.

    Beautiful countryside location. Spotlessly clean. Nice big spacious bathroom with a bath and separate shower area. Comfortable double bed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful. Relaxing and friendly atmosphere in the beautiful Somerset countryside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sofa bed in the spare room is not really up to much.

    Well appointed, beautifully clean, plenty of secure parking and a wonderful, peaceful location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    Enjoyable stay in a lovely apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not really a dislike, but though it's in a beautiful location, for our purposes somewhere a little closer to Bruton would have suited us better.

    A great apartment, and as it was described as a studio apartment the little snug area with TV was a real bonus. The apartment was very stylish and well equipped, and the host Rachel was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    A perfectly peaceful weekend in a beautiful apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    Studio apartment in a rural setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    The studio apartment is fresh and modern and Rachel and Chris were very welcoming. It is in the country between Evercreech and Bruton so very handy for us to visit our family and the attractive village of Bruton. The bottle of fresh milk was a bonus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    Ideal for a couple on a short break!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The second bedroom would have been too small if we had bought a 3rd person along!

    Lovely location with a perfect walk on the doorstep. Rachel was really welcoming. Very clean. Everything we needed for a short break. Short drive into Bruton

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    10
    The Starting Gate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, by far the best property I've stayed at

    The fab decor, the lovely host, and I was totally charmed by this accommodation.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exceptionally clean and a quiet location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing.

    Very well designed apartment with everything you could possibly need. quiet and private.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    9.0
    Proper Somerset country hideaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We did need the second bedroom bed made up but could see that was confusion caused by the booking system This was quickly sorted for us by Liz who was really friendly throughout

    Great country location and very quiet. Great kitchen and bathroom.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a lovely stay and its a great base when visiting Longleat and surrounding National Trust treasures

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    10
    Brilliant!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were later than expected at the property and arrived around 10.30pm. Rachel was so lovely and met us on arrival to give us the keys. Really modern and clean apartment. Kitchen was really well stocked in terms of appliances.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Peaceful and perfect location, could not recommend this place enough. Everything was thought out even milk in the fridge ready for our arrival. Host was very accommodating, great facilities and very clean. Definitely will be back.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lady very lovely

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    9.0
    Great apartment around horses
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was a tad too small for us.

    Clean apartment and fully equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Peaceful location and great accommodation

    Stayed in May 2023

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