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Mellow House is a creatively renovated country estate location in Somerset that combines architectural heritage with contemporary design clarity.

Set atop an ancient Somerset “island” knoll and surrounded by extensive private parkland, mature woodland, and dramatic old oaks, the property offers cinematic depth in every direction.

The house spans Georgian, Victorian, and late-17th-century elements, all unified through the lens of creative director Sophie Merchant, whose mix of modern materials, antique pieces, and textured colour palettes creates a lived-in, sophisticated backdrop.

This is not a formal stately home but a stylish, accessible family setting with visual range.

The sweeping approach through gates and parkland gives productions a rare sense of arrival.

Inside, exceptionally high ceilings, a striking double-height entrance atrium, and an elegant spiralling staircase offer standout hero shots. The interiors transition through multiple moods, from grand to intimate, allowing a single location to serve as many different worlds.

The estate’s extensive private land, mature forest, hills, and vast trees provide exterior options that many houses simply can’t match, making the property suitable for lifestyle shoots, period storytelling, contemporary drama, fashion, brand commercials, and high-end editorial.

Ground Floor
A dramatic double-height entrance hall with ceiling lights, original flagstones, a grand spiralling staircase, and a central fireplace with contemporary tiling. From here, large openings flow into a long kitchen–dining–living space designed for family-life scenes, gatherings, and social settings.

This level also connects to a boot room, study, pantry, and a grand piano leading into a bright orangery.

Secondary Reception Wing
A smaller atmospheric library, a cosy TV room, and a billiard hall offer varied tonal backdrops for intimate or character-driven scenes.

First Floor
A grand master suite with far-reaching parkland views, a built-in dressing room, and a generous en-suite bathroom.

A turret bedroom connects to a children’s playroom and a secret den at the top of the turret, offering unique storytelling opportunities rarely found in private homes.

Guest Bedroom Suites
Two interconnected bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a freestanding bath, and an additional wallpapered suite provides another flexible, visually rich setting.

Upper Levels
A galleried attic with built-in cabin beds, a double bedroom, and another bathroom with a freestanding bath.

The top level includes access to the roof for skyline or elevated shots.

Outbuildings
There are extensive sheds in blue lias stone, a carriage house and walled gardens

Images displayed on this website are intended to illustrate the style and general overview of the locations. It is not a photographic catalogue of the exact decor and furniture; which are subject to change, movement or replacement. Anything specific must be checked prior to committing to a hire and we strongly recommend a recce to ensure a location suits your requirements.

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