Daveys Barn, Brendon Hill on Exmoor

Property Summary
Davey's Barn on the Brendon Hills is a studio-sytle apartment set in quiet hamlet on Exmoor, on working hill farm. A private place to enjoy countryside views, outdoor space and the chance to meet pedigree sheep! It's a peaceful escape with walks from the door or cosy evenings in. Sleeps 2 plus pets

Main Description
Davey’s Barn, Brendon Hill, is set on a working hill farm in Exmoor, offering welcoming hideaway where guests can enjoy far-reaching countryside views, a cosy interior, and walks from the doorstep. It’s an ideal escape for those seeking a genuine rural experience.

Sleeps 2 guests
Open-plan studio style barn conversion
One king-size sleigh bed
Modern shower room
Private terrace with table and chairs
Enclosed courtyard area (with stream - supervision required)
Logs provided
Charcoal BBQ available
Located on a working beef and sheep farm
Dog/s welcome for supplement of £15 per dog
Bed linen and towels provided
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am

Inside, Davey's barn blends comfort with rustic charm, offering an inviting living space. The main living area is open-plan and comprises sofa, wood-burner, dining table, compact kitchen area and a king-size double bed. The shower room is a separate room off the living area. There is a chair-bed available for a 3rd guest if required. The private courtyard provides a lovely spot to sit out, listen to the stream, and enjoy the peaceful hamlet surroundings. As the barn is set on a working hill farm, guests are welcome to request a tour, learn about local farming, or meet the pedigree sheep shown at local and national competitions. It’s a warm, characterful retreat with plenty of rural charm and space to unwind.

Indoor Description
The kitchen area is compact but well-equipped to enable guests to self-cater. Facilities include electric cooker with hob, sink, toaster, electric kettle, microwave, and under-counter fridge (with freezer compartment).

The shower room is has a walk-in shower, toilet and hand basin.

There is an external laundry room which can be used on request (washing machine and tumble dryer).

Heating and electricity is included in the price of the accommodation. Davey's 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 (Westlands) which can be locked from either side, or opened if you are one group in both properties.

Parking
There is private off-road parking outside the property, there is a shared (with another holiday cottage) large parking area.

Pets Description
Well behaved pets are welcome for £15 each per booking, but please note that this is a working farm with sheep and cows in the nearby vicinity. Please do not leave your dog/s alone in the property at any time.

Restricted mobility
The property is all on one level inside, but there is a step over the threshold to enter, therefore it may be suitable for someone with limited mobility.

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!