Brimpts Barn

About this property

... Brimpts Farm is set on the hillside above Dartmeet, spectacularly positioned amid trees looking across the deep valley to open moorland and tors. It is one of five ancient tenements of the moor. In 1307 it passed to the Duchy of Cornwall. For more than 30 years it has been farmed by the same Dartmoor family. The 700 acres of forests, tors, stone circles, East Dart River and open moor are traditionally farmed (mainly pedigree beef cattle) and the owners have received a wildlife habitat award from Prince Charles, as well as farm diversification and food producer awards. Cream teas have been available in the farmhouse since 1914. 

Half a mile of concrete drive leads to it. Across the yard from the farmhouse is this huge, L-shaped, detached house (once a hay store, granary, shippen) with superb views, accommodating 32 people if you bunk up, or 20 very comfortably in ten double or twin bedrooms, all en suite.

Part of the joy of staying here is the range of activities available (extra). Most popular are the farm tours by Landrover, but there is also climbing and abseiling instruction on the 30’ high climbing tower, guided walks, mountain biking tours or orienteering. Pony riding can be arranged. All this is set in the most beautiful of countryside.

If you prefer gentle recreation, the farm has waymarked scenic walks, including a biodiversity trail, and for the more adventurous, long walks start from the farm across Dartmoor to tors or down the Dart towards Ashburton. Indoor facilities at Brimpts include a sauna for relaxing, an efficient drying room (washing machine, tumble drier) and table tennis.

The accommodation: in front of the barn is sheltered and south-facing decking (picnic tables, barbecue), a hot tub and a courtyard. Main entrance into a huge room (35' x 20'6") with ceiling to the apex and glazed doors to a balustrade overlooking the terrace. This is the living/dining room with woodburner, TV/DVD, tables/chairs, drinks fridge, and can be a conference room. Off it is a small, efficient, stainless steel commercial kitchen with dishwashers, microwave, fridge-freezer (no grill), 6-burner gas cooker; hall and disabled loo; large hall/lounge area with TV, sofas and pool table.

Upstairs, a large bedroom with four single beds and en suite shower-room (suite), which can also be used as a sitting or TV/video room if preferred; loo. Downstairs are three more bedrooms – a twin with en suite bathroom (suite with corner bath and separate shower suitable for wheelchair users), a room with two singles and en suite shower-room (suite), and a double (5' bed) with en suite shower-room (suite); and across the patio a door leads (same building, separate entrance) to a large glazed hall and two upstairs bedrooms – a twin (limited clothes-hanging space), and a room with three singles, both with en suite shower-rooms (suites) - and two downstairs bedrooms – double and twin with en suite shower-rooms (suites); and a few more yards away (again separate outside entrance) are two more bedrooms – a room with two singles and a double (5' bed), both with en suite shower-rooms (suites).

Ten bedrooms in all, four in the main barn, four across the paved terrace, two more private. Some bedrooms are reached by going outside, but never more than 20 yards. All are in the same building.

Full or partial catering and ready meals are available; also conference facilities (projection screen, overhead projectors, flipcharts, etc). Phone available, by arrangement (extra). Spring water. Extra charge for electricity (meter reading); heating provided free of charge. Damages Deposit £150. Arrival after 4pm. This is an outstanding place for large groups, family gatherings; brilliant gentle or tough activity opportunities; or you can do nothing much in one of Dartmoor’s most beautiful parts. 

Accommodation

- Electricity is charged for by meter reading (you pay the owner direct)
- Heating costs are included
- This property has central heating
- The property has a woodburner
- Groceries can be pre-ordered from the owner
- Ready meals are available from the owner by arrangement
- Professional catering is available by arrangement
- There is a broadband internet connection
- There are three televisions
- There is one video
- There is one DVD
- There is a sauna
- There is a hot tub
- There is a games room
- Linen, duvets and blankets are provided free of charge
- Towels are provided free of charge (but please bring beach towels)
- Parking is off the public road on the grounds of the property
- Baby sitting is available
- Two travel cots are available
- Two highchairs are available
- Smoking IS allowed at this property (but not in bedrooms)
- There is one microwave
- There are two dishwashers
- There is one tumble drier
- There is one fridge-freezer
- There is one washing machine
- There is a phone for incoming calls only
- There is a barbecue
- Pets are welcome by arrangement
-- Pets allowed at the property- Has open fire or wood burner
- Property is completely detached
- Property is on a farm
- Property has a large garden- Property has countryside views- Property has a games room- Property has an enclosed garden