The Farmhouse - UKC1339
ID: S1326388
- Bedrooms 4
- ă» Sleeps 8
- ă» Pets 2
Guests say
The Farmhouse offers a spacious, peaceful retreat in the Devon countryside, ideal for families and groups seeking relaxation and beautiful views. Guests consistently praise the welcoming hosts, the well-equipped kitchen, and the popular snooker room. The propertyâs rural location provides tranquillity and access to scenic walks, while the thoughtful touches on arrival are much appreciated. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues and challenges for those with limited mobility due to steps and changing levels, but overall, the farmhouse delivers a memorable and enjoyable stay.
Most guests found the property very clean and well-kept, with only a few isolated reports of missed cleaning details such as dog hair and leftover items. These issues appear to have been addressed promptly by the owners.
The rural, secluded setting is highly praised for its peace, stunning views, and proximity to nature. While some found the remoteness challenging for shopping or outings, most valued the tranquillity and beautiful surroundings.
Guests found the farmhouse spacious and comfortable, with good heating and beds. The layout, with steps and varying levels, may pose difficulties for those with mobility issues or young children, but most found it suitable for family gatherings.
The snooker room, kitchen, and overall amenities are frequently highlighted as excellent. Some guests noted occasional shortages of kitchen items and minor maintenance issues (e.g., bathroom locks, dishwasher), but these were not widespread.
Many guests appreciated the warm welcome and thoughtful touches such as homemade cake and welcome packs. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Offering spacious accommodation and sharing landscaped grounds, The Farm House also has its own games room with snooker table..
Ground Floor:
Living room: (1 Step), Freeview, DVD Player, Bluetooth Speaker, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: (1 Step), Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Living room 2: (1 Step), Freeview TV
Games Room: (1 Step), Snooker Table
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: (1 Step), Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: (1 Step), Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 3: (1 Step), 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Bedroom 4: (1 Step), 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bathroom: Corner Bath, Toilet.
Initial fuel for wood burner included. Cot available on request. Courtyard garden with patio and garden furniture. 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead (working farm). Private parking. Please note: Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.. All properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Landscaped grounds with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Fishing on-site (free of charge, 22nd March-30 September). No smoking. Please note: The properties are located on a working farm, and have a natural water supply from a spring. There is an unfenced pond in the grounds. . Nestling in the foothills of Exmoor National Park on a working farm, The Farmhouse (UKC1339) and Bridge House (UKC1340) are two thoughtfully converted houses in this wonderful part of Devon, keeping authentic structure with internal steps and multi surfaces contributing to its charm. Combe View (ref UKC3157) is a stunning first-floor apartment-style accommodation. Thoughtfully converted using timber from the surrounding forest, this really is somewhere a little bit special. All properties offer guests a comfortable base ideal for families or small groups, and a welcome pack is waiting for you on arrival with a homemade cake, bread, butter, tea, coffee, sugar and milk.
A private sitting-out area awaits alongside large, well-maintained gardens with countryside views. Walks can be had from the farm up onto Exmoor (a designated International Dark Sky Reserve), taking you through woods, along valleys, by rivers and past lakes. A variety of wildlife can be seen, from wild red deer to kingfishers. On the estate, there are two spring-fed lakes; populated with wild brown trout where you can try your hand at fishing. Access is by foot or by 4x4 vehicle as they are both located along farm tracks unsuitable for cars.
The village of North Molton, a short drive away, has a good local pub and a community shop and cafe. The larger town of South Molton has a wide range of shops and local amenities.
Withypool and the ancient Tarr Steps are both highlights on the moor. Climb to Exmoorâs highest point at Dunkery Beacon, then pop into the Dulverton for an afternoon cream tea. In Lynton and Lynmouth there is plenty to see and do, with the two towns being connected by the funicular cliff railway, or visit the Valley of the Rocks, with access to the Southwest Coast Path.
Head up to Woolacombe, Putborough, Croyde and Saunton for a seaside adventure, offering some of the best beaches in the country with surfing and rock pooling. Exmoor Zoo, Combe Martin Wildlife Park and Watermouth Castle all provide an interesting and entertaining day out. There are National Trust properties at Arlington and Knighthayes.
The properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 20 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There are steps within the property.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Exmoor National Park
- Exmoor Zoo
- Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway
Reviews (24)
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Duncan Hawking
We were 5 adults and two teenagers plus a dog, and we absolutely loved our stay. We'd read all the reviews and looked at the location so were looking forward to the farmhouse enormously and it was even better than we'd hoped. We were very lucky with the weather so could enjoy the grounds and local area at its bluebelly best, but with the space, amenities and snooker room we would have had a great time even if it were cold and wet outside. It was easy to get into South Molton for supplies, and the community store in North Molton is a great shop and concept.One thing I did notice was that the negatives some earlier guests had noted were not there on our visit ( lacking glasses, dog hair in the hoover etc) which shows the owners react immediately to any issues raised and fix them.It is an old building, and has a unique layout that does have steps and changing levels, and one set of maybe a dozen stair steps it was not difficult to get everywhere, and although my personal mobility is challenged it wasn't a big deal.The descriptions were very accurate, the lemon cake we were given on arrival was fantastic and the owners were unobtrusive but we there if we needed them. The only place we went to was Caffyns cider farm for some of us to ride horses and the rest to try the cider and have probably the best ploughmans I've ever seen, and we also stopped off in Lynmouth.
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Christine
We really enjoyed our stay at The Farmhouse. It was well equipped and set in a beautiful location. There was plenty of space to be together or to do our own thing. We also had some fun trying to play snooker.Donna the host was very quick in replying and was very helpful. We had a lovely welcome pack which was appreciated, and the cake was delicious! We would definitely stay again.
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Diane Allen
Great rural location, fabulous house for large families . Very clean and well equipped. The cake on arrival was very nice . We'll definitely be back .