Westlands, Brendon Hill on Exmoor

Property Summary
Westlands is a rural hideaway sleeping up to 6 (4+2) and is a pet-friendly, set on a working hill farm in Exmoor. With countryside views, spacious living, and walks straight from the door, it offers a welcoming base for families, couples, and dog owners looking to unwind and enjoy the countryside

Main Description
Westlands is set in rural Exmoor on a working hill farm, surrounded by open countryside and the natural rhythm of farm life. Offering a retreat for guests seeking fresh air, space, and a genuine taste of rural West Somerset. Blending rustic charm with thoughtful modern touches, Westlands offers a welcoming atmosphere for both couples and families looking to unwind in nature. There is steps or ramp access up to the front door and the property is all one level inside.

Sleeps 4 guests in two bedrooms
One king size bed and one double bed
Additional sleeping for a further 2 guests available in the living area (sofa-bed and camp bed available)
Modern shower room
Open-plan living area
Vaulted ceilings with exposed timber beams
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine
Private enclosed terrace with stream (supervision required)
Charcoal BBQ available
Wood-burning stove, with logs provided
Situated on a working farm
Farm tours available on request
Dog/s welcome for supplement of £15 per dog
Parking for one car directly outside, additional secure parking available very nearby
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am

Inside, the spacious open-plan living area is filled with natural light, thanks to its triple-aspect design and high vaulted ceilings. Exposed timber beams add character, while the cosy wood burner ensures warm evenings after days out exploring. The fully equipped kitchen, complete with a dishwasher and washing machine, makes longer stays easy and comfortable. High-quality linens and furnishings have been chosen with care to provide a relaxing and luxurious feel.

Outside, the private terrace offers a space to sit beside the gently flowing stream - an enclosed area that’s ideal for pets or children under supervision. Westlands is set directly on the farmyard, guests may hear the daily sounds of farm life, and those curious about agriculture are welcome to request a farm tour from the owner, and to meet the pedigree sheep.

Indoor Description
The kitchen area is well-equipped to enable guests to self-cater. Facilities include electric cooker with hob, sink, toaster, electric kettle, coffee machine (some pods provided) microwave, and fridge and freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

The two shower rooms each have a walk-in shower, toilet and hand basin.

Heating and electricity is included in the price of the accommodation. Westlands is fitted with central heating plus the wood-burner in the living area. Logs and kindling are provided. Wifi is available free of charge.

Towels and bed linen, duvets and blankets provided for your convenience. Please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you away from the property.

Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid will be present in the property, and one to two toilet rolls will be provided.

Tea, coffee, milk, and homemade cake on arrival will be provided for all booking. For stays of more than three nights, guests will also receive bread and local eggs.

Outdoor Description
There is an enclosed courtyard area directly outside the property, there is stream running through so pets and children must be supervised. The property is located off the main farmyard of this sheep and cattle farm, so at times there will be additional farm noises and smells. The owners live in the farmhouse nearby and will be available to assist is you need anything, and also more than happy to give a farm tour if you would like to meet some of the animals.

There are also two other holiday properties at the farm, each have their own private entrances and outside areas. There is an adjoining gate from the courtyard to the property next door (Davey's Barn) which can be locked from either side, or opened if you are one group in both properties.

Parking
There is private allocated parking directly beside the property on the farm yard.

Pets Description
Well-behaved dogs are welcome for £15 supplement per dog. Please do not leave your dog/s alone in the property at any time.

Restricted mobility
There is steps or ramp access (both with hand rail) from the courtyard area up to the front door, and the property is all on one level inside.

Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.

Christmas / New Year
This has not been completed by the owner.

The region
The Brendon Hills are a range of hills in West Somerset, they merge level into the eastern side of Exmoor and part of the range is included within the Exmoor National Park. The beauty of the hills are definitely worth exploring, but there is also Exmoor National Park on the doorstep and the Quantock Hills (AONB) within a short drive also.

Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre (10 mins drive) has a variety of walking and cycle trails plus a range of watersports on offer, such as canoeing, windsurfing, SUP/paddle boarding and sailing. Clatworthy Reservoir is also nearby, it has seven water inlets but generally, the south bank is considered to be the best area for fishing.

The Coleridge Way (a 50-mile walking and bridleway) is also run nearby.

The ancient harbour town of Watchet is about 8 miles away. It's a small picturesque town nestled on the West Somerset coastline, but-packs a lot in! It has an active Marina, Steam train station, Old Port, museums, shops, restaurants, pubs and takeaways! From Easter onwards there is a weekly Wednesday market and every first Sunday of the month, there’s an eclectic craft, artisan and food market.

Wheddon Cross (approx 7 miles away) is argued to be the highest cross on Exmoor, standing at 980 feet above sea level, and Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor (1704 feet above sea level) is the focal point of the village. Dunkery Beacon is about three miles further on from the village, there are fantastic panoramic views from Dunkery; wild moorland to the west, the Bristol Channel and Wales to the north, the rolling Brendon Hills to the east and the Quarme Valley to the south. In recent years Wheddon Cross has become famous for the abundance of snowdrops in the nearby valley which has become known as 'Snowdrop Valley'. The snowdrops bloom around February and a park and ride system operates from the village to enable visitors easy access to the "carpet of snowdrops". Wheddon Cross has a mini-supermarket with long opening hours, a petrol station and a village pub too.

In the opposite direction, the small town of Wiveliscombe is about 9 miles away, and the county town of Taunton is about 18 miles.

Other nearby tourist attractions include Minehead, Porlock Weir, Lynton & Lynmouth, Tarr Steps and much more across Exmoor!