Just 10 miles from the stunning North Devon coast, this impressive period property makes a wonderful holiday retreat for up to 20 guests. Perfect for exploring the glorious Exmoor National Park, the property is set on a working farm and guests are welcome to enjoy horse riding lessons which can be arranged with the owner. Livery can be arranged for guests with their own horses. You’re also welcome to use the tennis court over the road from the house. With the popular seaside town of Minehead to the north (13 miles) and the Quantock Hills to the east (20 miles), this is a beautiful area to discover, with plenty of opportunities for activities including walking, shooting and water sports.

Approached via a driveway from the gated entrance, this substantial period property can be entered via the attractive reception area which leads into the light and brightly decorated lounge. Comfortably seating 14 guests, the lounge offers a wood burner, TV/DVD and superb rural views. The elegant dining room is wood-panelled with an open fire, a main dining table for 12 guests, and additional tables for a further eight guests, making it an location for enjoying a celebratory meal. The cheerful and relaxing kitchen features a charming breakfast area and is equipped with everything you may need during your stay. You will also find a children’s playroom with a range of toys, TV/DVD, Sonos bridge, books, board games, PS2 and a Wii console. This room can be made up as a double bedroom by prior arrangement. The seven main bedrooms can be found on the upper floors of the house and have delightful views. Three of the rooms have en-suite facilities and each floor also has an additional bathroom so there are no queues in the morning. The extensive gardens are best viewed from the terrace with its balustrades and steps leading down to the lawns. The terrace is furnished with plenty of seating, cushions, a large table and a BBQ available in the summer.

Additional information and rules

- 7 bedrooms:1 super king-size with a single bed with ample space for a Z bed (provided but only set up on request), 1 twin room with 2 zip-and-links (which can be made into 1 double on request), 1 triple bunk bedroom (double on bottom with single on top), 2 double rooms, 1 restricted access double which is reached from one side, 1 zip-and-link made up as king–size (singles on request) with an additional single futon if required.

- 8th bedroom: The ground-floor playroom can be set up to provide an eighth double room, if required (provided but only set up on request)

- 5 bathrooms: family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, large bathroom with corner bath, WC and separate shower, en-suite bathroom with spa bath, separate shower and WC, en-suite shower room with WC, 1 en-suite spa bath and shower 2

- 2 separate WCs on the ground floor

- Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, large fridge/ freezer (with ice maker/dispenser), dishwasher and microwave

- Lounge with TV/DVD and wood burner (first basket of logs included)

- Dining room with open fire (some logs included)

- Children’s playroom with toys, Wii games console, PS2, TV/DVD, Sonos bridge (bring your own Sonos speakers) books and board games

- Utility/boot room which includes a washing machine, dishwasher and spare fridge

- Outside terrace with large outside table, expansive lawn, charcoal BBQ available in the summer (guests to provide charcoal and leave clean)

- A tennis court is available for guest to use on request, located across the road from property (guests to bring own equipment)

- The property is on a working farm which is set away from the house

- Guests are welcoming to enjoy horse riding lessons, which can be arranged (or livery can be arranged to bring your own horses); all are on request, direct to the owner

- Beach 13 miles, Post Office and pub less than 1 mile

- Please note that if you require the extra put me-up-beds you must bring your own linen and towels, but pillows and duvets are provided