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2 bedroomsSleeps 5
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Ilminster, Somerset
- Place, Donyatt Village Hall18 min walk
- Place, County Cricket Ground18 min drive
- Place, Cheddar Gorge53 min drive
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub
Shave Farm cottage is a newly converted barn.
It is semi detached to the main farm house which dates back to the late 18th century.
The cottage is modern and spacious with a large open plan living area and exposed beams throughout.
There are two large en-suite bedrooms going off from the main living area. These both have king-size beds and countryside views.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a four ring hob and oven, microwave oven, fridge, dishwasher and a washer/dryer.
The cottage has central heating, its own large garden complete with trampoline and slide and its very own private hot tub.
Shave farm cottage is the perfect place to unwind and relax and a complementary hamper is included so it starts the minute you arrive.
Working Farm: Shave Farm cottage is on a working farm, where we milk around 100 cows.
Guests are invited to observe milking or even help feed calves.
Private hot tub : Shave farm cottage comes complete with its own private hot tub .
It is semi detached to the main farm house which dates back to the late 18th century.
The cottage is modern and spacious with a large open plan living area and exposed beams throughout.
There are two large en-suite bedrooms going off from the main living area. These both have king-size beds and countryside views.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a four ring hob and oven, microwave oven, fridge, dishwasher and a washer/dryer.
The cottage has central heating, its own large garden complete with trampoline and slide and its very own private hot tub.
Shave farm cottage is the perfect place to unwind and relax and a complementary hamper is included so it starts the minute you arrive.
Working Farm: Shave Farm cottage is on a working farm, where we milk around 100 cows.
Guests are invited to observe milking or even help feed calves.
Private hot tub : Shave farm cottage comes complete with its own private hot tub .
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ilminster
Located in Ilminster, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Barrington Court and East Lambrook Manor Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cricket St Thomas Golf Course and Bray's Cider & Farm Shop. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Cygnet Health Care Stadium or County Cricket Ground. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Ilminster, Somerset
What's nearby
- Donyatt Village Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- County Cricket Ground - 18 min drive - 22.4 km
- Lyme Regis Beach - 37 min drive - 33.2 km
- Cheddar Gorge - 53 min drive - 70.7 km
- Devon Cliffs Beach - 55 min drive - 67.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- The Royal Oak - 6 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 9 min drive
- The Cerdic (Wetherspoon) - 9 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 4 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
2 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lesley Seddon
8 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shave Farm Cottage
Lesley Seddon
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol l.
13 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant Stay
Carol l.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cliff R.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cliff R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann W.
7 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic long weekend
Ann W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helen P.
6 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay!
Helen P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
L_ b.
29 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
L_ b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jackie L.
18 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Jackie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mandy S.
6 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Mandy S.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alison T.
27 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Easter Break
Alison T.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn D.
18 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accomdation
Carolyn D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emma W.
13 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely break
Emma W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela L.
20 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shave farm
Angela L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
lynne c.
11 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
lynne c.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
steph o.
7 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic weekend away
steph o.
Verified
8/10 Good
Tracy R.
30 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Nice break
Tracy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
AUGOUR C.
17 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour d'une semaine dans le somerset
AUGOUR C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martina F.
13 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Urlaub bei Familie Ladd
Martina F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann W.
24 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing break with great hosts and property that was really comfortable, home from home.
Ann W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer A.
25 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious accommodation
Jennifer A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jo D.
18 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot recommend enough!!!
Jo D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew M.
31 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely stay with a touch of luxury
Andrew M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet & Roger G.
30 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Janet & Roger G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kate H.
29 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in lovely surroundings
Kate H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim C.
22 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Kim C.
About the host
Hosted by Kate Ladd
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