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Parsonage Farm Stables, with stunning views down to the sea

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Parsonage Farm Stables viewed from our lane
Parsonage Farm Stables is on the 1st floor
Patio area in garden has fabulous sea views
The cosy master bedroom.
...with a Chinese twist.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Porlock, ENG
  • Porlock Weir Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Exmoor National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Bossington Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪176 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Second bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Parsonage Farm Stables, with stunning views down to the sea

Parsonage Farm Stables is almost 1000 years old, the hayloft of a farm that has been occupied since the time of the Domesday Book. It's ideal for walkers and dog lovers, offering easy access to all the splendours of Exmoor. Red deer often visit the garden, much to the owner's dismay, and the gentle cluck of our tame chickens creates a relaxing atmosphere throughout the year. Stunning in Summer, with beautiful gardens, and reassuringly cosy in Winter. Sometimes you're above the clouds, and the feeling is rather special. It's not surprising that Coleridge wrote Kubla Khan in this little valley; you can sense the history today.

Property manager

Jeremy & Paivi Payne

Languages

English, Finnish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pets are an additional £15 per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a robust Cover 19 policy which to which we respectfully ask all our guests to adhere. It will be clearly displayed within the property.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Minehead

Located in Minehead, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Dovery Manor Museum and Holnicote Estate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Wringcliff Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Greencombe Gardens and Exmoor Adventures. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Porlock, ENG

What's nearby

  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Exmoor Adventures - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Bossington Beach - 21 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Dunster Castle - 26 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 32 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Porlock - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ship inn at Porlock Weir - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rockford Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kitnors Tea Room, Bossington - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Parsonage Farm Stables, with stunning views down to the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Parsonage Farm Stables, with stunning views down to the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Parsonage Farm Stables, with stunning views down to the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Parsonage Farm Stables, with stunning views down to the sea located?

This family-friendly Minehead cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Porlock Weir Harbour and South West Coast Path Section 1 Trailhead. Greencombe Gardens and Exmoor Adventures are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous break

Lovely property,lovely owners
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical, relaxing

A beautiful place to stay with stunning views, great walks and lovely places to visit close by xx
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Very peaceful location. Wonderful all round
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical farm with literary associations

Farm is quite remote but beautifully situated 1200 feet above the Bristol Channel. Very roomy and charming. Very comfortable facilities and lovely, helpful hosts. Fresh eggs for breakfast from the friendly chickens! A bench overlooking the sea for our happy hour, wonderful walks to interesting and ancient places. Lots of wildlife - deer, pheasant, grouse, wild ponies up on the nearby moor. We'd love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just a wonderful place to stay.

This cottage has one of the best views you’ll get anywhere. It is so quiet and peaceful and the cottage so comfortable and easy. You really can relax. Jeremy and his wife are such lovely friendly people. We’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Beautiful property, breathtaking views and wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Countryside & views

Great for walks and stunning views. A little retreat away from the bustle of life
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just beautiful

Stunning property and surroundings, everything you need for a relaxing break! Adults and kids loved every min and kids cried as they didn’t want to leave, that says everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Views

Characterful cottage set with stunning views across the Bristol Channel to South Wales amazing cloud formations make it a very special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was ideal for us and our dogs with lots of lovely walks close by . It was very peaceful with lovely views. Parking was very easy and communication from the owner was great. The cottage was really cosy and had everything we needed . The owner was very friendly and helpful and our son enjoyed playing table tennis on the table provided in the garage when the weather wasn’t so good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a stunning and peaceful location

We had a fantastic holiday in this beautiful, cosy and comfortable cottage. The off the beaten track location was breathtaking and so peaceful. It was perfect for escaping, but also great for exploring wonderful Exmoor and beyond. Jeremy and Paivi were also wonderful hosts, and our schnauzer Rubie loved meeting their resident schnauzers too! We had such a fantastic holiday, one of our best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic views

We loved it, but you’ll have to be prepared for a bumpy ride to find this hidden gem. The property has everything provided and is very comfortable as per previous reviews.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wayne Pitt

Absolute gem. So relaxed and quiet. Major event when a car goes by. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parsonage stables

Enjoyed our stay. Kitchen could be slightly better equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful break in stunning countryside

Lovely cottage in an idyllic tranquil area. Everything we hoped for! Thank you for a memorable stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DDelightful Accomodation in a beautiful setting.

No previous experience of renting a holiday property so probably not as smooth as it would otherwise have been.Well worth the initial anxiety though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful 4 day break

Wonderful views from cottage, and many beautiful walks all on the land of the owner Jeremy, who was a great host, very friendly and was there to help if needed . Cottage is clean and beds comfortable. Very quiet and peaceful. We will return. Our dog had a great time too. Thank you Jeremy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet retreat

Beautiful cottage with a lovely feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. Wonderfully quiet and peaceful and the views were even better than we had hoped. The cottage was well-equipped with everything we could have wished for and Jeremy was the perfect host.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parsonage Farm Stables

Fantastic cottage. Very high standard for everything. Jeremy and Paivi very welcoming. Welcome/ information pack really comprehensive especially if you were new to the area. Fantastic spot for the dogs too being able to walk from the doorstep and safe enclosed garden. If want a quiet secluded slight Y out of the way cottage then would highly recommend. Great base for Exmoor but still close to the local shops should you need anything. Definitely want to return as do the dogs!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parsonage Stables, Culbone

Stunning location with sea views. Excellent for walking from door. Property is comfortable and homely with everything provided for an easy stay. The whole family enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic stay with fantastic hosts!

We absolutely loved our stay in Parsonage Farm Stables....it's tucked out of the way, about a mile and a half from the A39. It is so peaceful - all you hear is the sounds of the breeze, sheep, cows, birds and the twilight barking between Wilf and Dylan and the Ash Farm dogs. The cottage itself is bigger than it looks on the photo's and is really well appointed. Jeremy and Paivi have tried to think of everything that you will need. We had lots of adventures in the two weeks that we visited.... exploring the beautiful Exmoor - meeting the ponies, red deer and even highland cattle on our travels. We were staying with our children, who are 12 and 8, and they loved spending time in the cottage, exploring the Wild garden and beyond and having table tennis battles! There are so many lovely places to visit depending on your requirements......our proto teen loved the arcades in Minehead, our 8 year old loved hunting the Exmoor beast down at the Exmoor Zoo, along with paddling and fishing in Withypool and Watchet. My husband braved the funicular railway in Lynton and Lynmouth... Jeremey and Paivi have produced a brilliant welcome book which lets you know about the cottage and the area and are great at giving recommendations about the local area. If you are looking for somewhere tranquil with an amazing view and yet within driving distance of lots of lovely things to do, then Parsonage Farm is for you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most heavenly place xx the views are stunning the cottage has everything you need and more xx

Brilliant xx we will definitely be going back xx
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful, homely cottage

A perfect location for time away in unspoilt countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nivedita V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Sea view cottage

We had a really nice time at the cottage Fabulous sea views Enclosed area for our dog Toffee Beautiful countryside Jeremy even posted some items that we left behind by mistake - thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy & Paivi Payne

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Jeremy's family have been in the house since 1949! Today, Jeremy & Paivi Payne have been refining their holiday properties for several years, and are still trying to improve every week and year! After many good years with Cottages 4 You and Welcome Holidays, we're finally in a position to run and man the house for ourselves!

Jeremy is a former advertising copywriter and Paivi is a teacher. They have travelled extensively and worked for many years in Hong Kong. They are accompanied most of the time by the noisy Wooster, a miniature Schnauzer, and their troupe of chickens. Whatever you need to know about walks, restaurants and other local stuff, if we're around we're always happy to tell you! Oh, and you can order freshly baked bread and home made marmalade for breakfast from us, too!

Why they chose this property

It may be remote for some, but we absolutely love living up and away on the hill, far from the madding crowd. It can be wild in Winter, but that's part of it's charm, coming home to a warm supper and a cosy fire. In Summer, Exmoor can be almost breathtakingly beautiful - it's surely British tourism's best kept secret. Maybe it's time you discovered it for yourself!

What makes this property unique

For lovers of great walking, dark skies and beautiful countryside, there can be few places like it! It really is unique, a moorland gem - yet it's not too far from great restaurants, tourist attractions and shopping.

Languages:

English, Finnish
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