Stay at Penny’s Mill, Nunney
Horn St, Nunney, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4NP, EnglandOasis of calm in a Somerset idyll
Not many villages have their own medieval castle, but Nunney does – and it has a moat. It also has the charming Penny’s Mill B&B, a historic former millhouse with lovely river gardens and superb guest accommodation. Nunney’s Mill is mentioned in the Domesday Book but the current building is a mere 250 years old, and beautifully restored with contemporary comforts. Despite being in the heart of the old part of the village and within easy strolling distance of all its facilities, Penny’s Mill is tranquil and relaxed, with plenty of parking, a lovely walled garden and a wilderness area where kingfishers, dippers and woodpeckers are frequent companions.
Though there are actually three guest bedrooms, Penny’s Mill usually accommodates just two sets of guests. Polly’s room is cool and elegant, with a king-sized bed and views across the rooftops towards Nunney Castle and church. The ensuite here has a thermostatic bath filler and a digital power shower. On the top floor you’ll find three further rooms: the Green Room with a six-foot extra-length double, the Blue Room with twin beds, a private sitting room and a crisply modern shower room. These rooms naturally form a two-bedroom suite and so are ideally suited to families, and though they can be booked independently in which case only one room will be let. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and there’s wifi throughout.
There’s lots of space downstairs, with a child-free sitting room, a wonderful conservatory, and plenty of seating areas scattered around the grounds. As a former mill building water is a key feature in the gardens, with Nunney Brook, a waterfall and millpond all attracting plenty of wildlife.
Penny’s Mill B&B suggests
Book direct for the best rates. We sometimes have special offers and can discount prices for longer stays. Just get in touch.
Features
Lodge Facilities
- Building of Historical Interest
- Children by Arrangement
- Free off-street parking
- Free Wifi
- Garden
Local Amenities
- Bird Watching
- Nature Reserve, Wildlife Park/Area
- Places of Historical Interest
Details
- Opening Times: open year-round
- Tel: +44 (0)1373 836 210
- Price Range: from £105
Pricing
Price per room than night, based on two sharing including breakfast
Polly's Room - £105
Family suite (four guests) - £185
To book either the Green or Blue Room independently just call or email
Unfortunately, due to Bouzy the cat, dogs are not welcome
Location
Nunney is a quiet, pretty village, with its own pub, shop, cafe and moated castle: find out more at Visit Nunney. It is splendidly placed for a holiday or weekend touring the West Country. Its nearest town is Frome, Somerset's most vibrant community, with enticing independent shops and more listed buildings than any other town in the county. The Frome Festival attracts international artists and performers.
Bath is half an hour by road, as is Stonehenge, and we’re surrounded by National Trust properties such as Stourhead and Tyntsfield. We are also close to several major public schools – great for weekend visits – and the delights of Babington House and the Cowshed are but a few miles away.
We’re also very close to Longleat, the ultimate combination of Safari Park, historic house and adventure centre.
Reviews
".. such a quiet, cosy, fresh room we didn’t want to leave! You are both such generous people with your time and lovely food we really didn’t expect so much and ended up feeling like family which is a rare treat when you go away"
Scott and Tally, 2019
Accreditations
Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019, Booking.com 9.9 2020

Rosie and Bill Davies
- Bio : Your hosts here are Rosie and Bill Davies, along with Bouzy the cat - which is why Penny's Mill can't accommodate dogs. For almost 20 years Rosie ran a cookery school from here, while Bill is a furniture designer with a studio just across the drive.
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