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The Cowshed complete with fluffy bathrobes

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The Cow Shed smart TV, Blu-ray and Sonos Soundbar

The Cow Shed Egyptian cotton sheets and fluffy towels

The Cow Shed spacious but cosy living room

The Cowshed complete with Smart TV and Sonos soundbar

The Cow Shed rocking chair next to the bed

The Cowshed surrounding area of natural beauty

Beautiful Tranquil gardens at Stolford Farm

Walks from The Cow Shed with bluebells in the woods

Accommodation near Clatworthy Reservoir for walks and fishing

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The Cowshed, Brendon Hill

Watchet

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92 reviews

2
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1
Bedrooms
1
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Pets
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The Cowshed, in the Brendon Hills, is a delightful rural retreat for couples looking for a high-quality suite in rural Somerset, approx 7 miles from Watchet on a beautiful farm - a fabulous area for walking and exploring Exmoor. Please note there is NO OVEN just a single halogen hob & microwave.

Property Type:

Apartment

Single beds:

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Baths:

Showers:

Garden:

Yes

Parking:

Check in:

4:00pm

Check out:

10:00am

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The Cowshed in the Brendon Hills (Somerset) is a luxury rural retreat for two. As the name suggests, the property once served as a farm building, but has since been converted into a stylish and comfortable holiday suite and will provide an excellent base for individuals or couples wanting to explore the Brendon Hills and Exmoor, or just get away from it all and ‘drop out’ for a few days. The Cowshed is in the centre of the farm close (but not attached) to two other properties, away from working farm buildings and is surrounded by beautiful, tranquil countryside and stunning views. Sleeps up to 2 guests. A rollaway bed can be provided on request. Spacious galleried bedroom with a Hypnos Kingsize bed Open-plan ground floor with wood-burner (starter logs provided) Compact kitchenette area with sink, kettle, microwave, air fryer, toaster, slow cooker & single halogen hob (NO OVEN) High-quality frozen ready meals available to buy Luxury shower room with large walk-in shower downstairs. Dogs welcome (2 max) for supplement of £25 per dog. Please note dogs are not allowed upstairs or on furniture and must be kept on a lead around the farm at all times. High quality Cotton bed linen, fluffy towels and robes provided Heating, electricity and wifi included Large Smart TV, Sonos sound bar and Bluray player Footpaths direct from the farm Clatworthy reservoir less than 1 mile by foot. Please note dogs not allowed on reservoir footpath - but we have footpaths and bridleways on our land. Nearest pub serving meals is 3 minutes by car Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Security deposit: A security deposit of £100 is required when booking this property, it will be returned after your stay providing there is no damage to the property or it's contents.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 king size bed

Appliances and amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette
Towels provided,Linen provided
High chair
Iron and board
TV
Clothes dryer,Washing machine,Dishwasher
Cooker,Freezer,Microwave,Fridge,Toaster
Breakfast included
Fan
Games room
Electric vehicle charge point
Central heating
Bath
Wi-Fi available
Hair dryer
Log fire
Kettle

An impressive, large oak door opens directly into the open-plan living area, with TV, Blueray player and Sonos sound bar, wood-burner and comfy sofa for cosy evenings (the ladder staircase seen in the images leads to a galleried first floor area which is not the bedroom!) The kitchenette area comprises a Belfast sink, toaster, electric kettle and microwave, please note there is no oven and only a single halogen hob and a slow cooker in The Cowshed. The Cowshed would suit guests who prefer to take their main meal out. There is a fridge with a small freezer compartment (no separate freezer). ‘Cook’ microwavable meals are available to buy from the (communal) freezer situated in the stables, the nearest pub is a 3 minute drive. The Cowshed has a small breakfast bar with 2 stools (but no dining table). The shower room is downstairs and includes a large walk-in shower, toilet and hand basin. A traditional staircase leads up to the galleried bedroom area on the first floor. Fluffy towels, sumptuous bathrobes and luxury linen are provided. Heating and electricity is included in the price of your accommodation. The Cowshed is fitted with under-floor heating downstairs and a radiator upstairs, plus the wood-burner in the living area. Starter logs and kindling are provided and more can be bought from the drying room. Wifi is available free of charge. A drying room is available in the adjacent stable block for wet coats and muddy boots. There is also a hose behind the stable where you can hose off your boots (or dog). Dogs are welcome (max 2) upon payment of supplement of £25 per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs or leave them unattended. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times outside the enclosed garden. Meals: A selection of frozen meals from Cook will be available in the drying room freezer, with an honesty box for you to pay for meals that you have used.

Outside the Property

BBQ
Parking
private garden (not enclosed)
Jacuzzi or hot tub
Shared garden
private garden (enclosed)
Balcony or terrace
Sea view
Secure parking
Detached Property
Pool (communal)
Pool (private)

The farm is accessed by a formal drive with wide verges and standard trees. The farmhouse is located next door to The Cowshed (not attached) and there is another holiday property on the farm, which sleeps up to 9 guests. The Cowshed has a small private garden area, fully enclosed but separate, to the rear of the property, where you will find a bench seat, sun loungers in the summer months, a kettle barbecue and a fire pit. There are also benches and a fire pit overlooking the pond for all our guests to use. The stunning Clatworthy Reservoir is within walking distance from The Cowshed. The owner's full-size tennis court is available for all guests to use and 230 acres of farm land, belonging to Stolford Farm, is criss-crossed with footpaths and bridleways from which you can explore woodland, hills and streams, usually with only wildlife for company! If you would like to bring your own horse there are four fabulous boxes in a modern stable block which can be rented on a DIY basis, with straw and hay provided with grazing available on request. Stables are charged at £15 per horse per night.

Parking

There is parking for 1 car right outside the cottage on the gravel drive. If you wish to bring two cars please let us know.

Electric vehicle charge point

Please note we do not allow electric vehicle charging from The Cowshed. If you have an electric vehicle and will need to charge it please contact us in advance.

Pets

Pets welcome

2 x Dog(s), £25 per stay

2 x Cat(s), £20 per stay

2 x Horses, £25 per night

Dogs: Well behaved pets welcome. Please do not allow pets upstairs or on the furniture, or leave them unattended, unless crated.

Horses: If you would like to bring your own horse there are 4 fabulous boxes in a modern stable block which can be rented on a DIY basis, with straw and hay provided with grazing available on request. Stables are charged at £15 per horse per night.

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

Not suitable

Wheelchair users

Not suitable

Children

Not suitable for children

Cot

Highchair

Suitable for an infant in a travel cot only. Please bring your own cot and cot bedding.

Health & safety

Home safety features
Exterior lighting,Deadbolt lock,Smoke detector,Carbon-monoxide detector,Fire extinguisher,First-aid kit

Christmas / New Year

The Cow Shed will include festive decorations and a Christmas tree and the estate and stables will be festively lit.

Location

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Cancellation Policy

3 months
60 days
30 days
14 days
7 days
1 days

Free cancellation

50% refund Non-refundable

Firm Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that. Show more

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 doors...

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If you don't want to leave the cottage we keep a selection of delicious 'Cook' frozen meals and sides in a freezer, with an honesty box, for you to help yourself to. Raleghs Cross Inn – Brendon Hill TA23 0LN (1.1m) 3 mins by car or 30 min walk Tel: 01984 640 343 A large Exmoor country inn, popular with locals and holidaymakers, serving quality local produce at affordable prices. Carvery on Wednesday evening and Sunday lunchtime. Family and dog friendly. Turn right out of the main farm gates, at the end of the lane turn right, keep going and you will see the pub on your right. The Masons Arms – 2 North Road. Williton, Taunton TA4 4SN (6.8 m) 14 mins drive Tel: 01984 639200 16th Century thatched pub and restaurant offering a varied menu including traditional English as well as some more adventurous dishes including vegetarian option. Carvery every Sunday. Bittescombe Inn – Upton TA4 2DB (4.6m) 7 mins by car Tel: 01398 371 199 Traditional country pub with a warm, friendly atmosphere, beamed ceiling and log fire. local ales and cider and home cooked food. Turn right out of the farm gates, turn left at the end of the lane and keep going until you see the pub on the right. Rest and be Thankful Inn – Wheddon Cross TA24 7DR (8m) 12 mins drive 01643 841 222 An early 19th-century coaching inn in the heart of Exmoor National Park with a cosy bar, skittle alley, home cooked local food and outdoor seating. Carvery on Wednesday evening and Sunday lunchtime. The Rock Inn – Waterrow TA4 2AX (6.5m) 18 mins drive Tel: 01984 623 293 Reservations recommended A 450-year-old gastro pub in an area of outstanding natural beauty that combines laid-back country chic with succulent dining experiences. Good pub guide award for outstanding food 4 years running. Reeves – Dunster (10.7m) 20 mins drive A multi-award winning fine dining restaurant in the medieval village of Dunster. Local produce and seasonal cuisine. Chef owned with a passion for great food, great atmosphere and good times. Luttrell Arms – Dunster (10.6m) 20 mins drive Award-winning and privately-owned genteel stone Inn with the ambiance and charm of a country house hotel. Roaring log fires and cosy bars alongside elegant, yet informal, dining. There are a number of pubs, cafes and restaurants in Watchet, a delightful small harbour town, including our favourite Indian Restaurant, The Spice Merchant. Bookings are recommended, especially at weekends – 01984 633010 or you can get a takeaway. Their sister restaurant is The Bengal Spice in Williton – 01984 632169. Both restaurants do take-aways or on weekdays when it’s not too busy The Bengal Spice will deliver to the Raleghs Cross, where you can enjoy a drink while you wait for them.

Walking paths: You will be spoilt for choice with walks around Stolford Farm. Please see the maps provided in the accommodation. Slightly further afield are Dunkery Beacon, Valley of the Rocks, a variety of 5 to 8 miles circular pub walks, Coleridge Way and the stunning South West Coast Path. Bridle Paths: You can join the bridle paths at Stolford Farm with no roadwork and explore the stunning countryside. We are also not far from the Coleridge way, Treborough British Eventing XC Course and The Endurance GB Golden Horseshoe Ride. Golf: Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club The oldest golf club in Somerset, the 600-yard course combines traditional links along the shoreline with more lush fairways inland. First class greens in play all year. Handicap certificates not required. Oake Manor Somerset’s premier inland golf course, spectacular views and a superb golf course. Taunton Vale Another challenging inland course a few miles from Taunton. Boats and Sea Fishing: Seafire Fishing –01984 634507 An Offshore 105. 34ft long, MCA 60-mile license, fully equipped charter fishing vessel, licenced to carry 12 anglers. Individuals welcome all year round. Skipper Shaun has been charter fishing out of Watchet for over 20 years and knows where to find good supplies of Cod, Tope, Conger, Smoothhound, Bass, Rays and Wrasse. Scooby Doo Too – 01984 631 310 or 07778 750939 A new Bullet DS 38 with a comfortable covered cabin, flushing wc, latest navigation and fish detection equipment, fully equipped galley and safety rails from bow to stern. Contact skipper – Steve Yeandle. Reel Deal – Watchet Charter boats – 07850984933 or 01823972311 Skipper – Dan Hawkins New Catamaran. Licensed for up to 12 passengers Cod, Tope, bass, ray, conger and shark fishing May to September. Free parking with easy access to boat, rods and bait available. Disabled friendly, tuition for beginners. Beaches: Kilve Beach, Dunster Beach, Minehead Beach, Blue Anchor Bay, Doniford Beach, Watchet Beach, St Audries Bay, Helwell Bay, Lynton & Lynmouth (with cliff railway), Woody Bay and further afield, the North Devon Beaches for great surfing. Horse Riding Brendon Manor Riding Stables, Brendon Manor, Lynton EX34 6LQ Escorted treks on Exmoor National Park, pony parties etc. Tel: 01598 741 246 Swimming: Wiveliscombe open air pool, The Recreation Ground, West Road, Taunton TA4 2TA West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre – Bircham Road, Minehead TA24 6AY Tel: 01643 708815 Spa Days: Cedar Fall Health Farm & Spa – Bishops Lydeard TA4 3HR Tel: 01823 433233 www.cedarfalls.co.uk Treat yourself to a spa day or treatment at Cedar Falls from as little as £39 for a morning spa break. We also offer treatments at Stolford Farm in the comfort of your own accommodation. Other days out and activities: Hollywood Bowl Bowling Alley– Heron Gate, Taunton, TA1 2LP Tel: 0844 826 1471 Flip Out Somerset Trampoline Park – Unit C, Chelston Business Park, Castle Road, Wellington TA23 9JQ Tel: 01823 746 005 Odeon Cinema Taunton – Heron Gate, Riverside Taunton TA1 2LP Tel: 0333 014 4501 Tropiquaria Wildlife Park – Washford Cross, Watchet TA23 0QB Tel: 01984 640688 Cleeve Abbey – Abbey Road, Washford, Watchet TA23 0PS A medieval monastery located near the village of Washford, this grade 1 building has been scheduled as an ancient monument. The abbey was founded in the late twelfth century as a house for monks of the austere Cistercian order. Torre Cider Co. – Washford, Somerset TA23 0LA A cider farm with farmhouse shop, tearoom, cider production equipment, animals to feed, and children’s play area.

You will be spoilt for choice with walks on the Brendon Hills starting outside your front door - no need to drive. Within a short drive are Dunkery Beacon, Valley of the Rocks, a variety of 5 to 8 miles circular pub walks, Coleridge Way and the beautiful South West Coast Path. Kilve Beach, Dunster Beach, Minehead Beach, Blue Anchor Bay, Doniford Beach, Watchet Beach, St Audries Bay, Helwell Bay, Lynton & Lynmouth (with cliff railway), Woody Bay and further afield, the North Devon Beaches for great surfing.

Airport

Bristol

ferry port

Portsmouth or Plymouth

Train station

Taunton

Car required

car recommended

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Full arrival information will be given once the property has been paid for in full.

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KAY

Question: How far is the local pub please

Answer-1: Hi Kay, the nearest pub is 3 minutes in a car or a 30 minute walk (steep uphill on the way there). Please let me know if I can answer any other questions. Denise

Denise And Ray

Sue West

Question: Can we come for 4 or 5 nights in July midweek fine .

Answer-1: Yes, absolutely Sue. When would you like to come?

Denise And Ray

Jane Popham

Question: Is the garden fenced in please? I have a small Whippet/Lurcher and wouldn’t feel relaxed if She ( Nisha) could get out!

Answer-1: Hi, the garden is fenced at The Cowshed, but it is separate from the cottage, round the back of the property. The garden is completely fenced and attached to the property at Middle Stolford Cottage.

Denise And Ray

Nick

Question: Do you have a nice local pub that does good food as it’s my daughters 21st that weekend so a local pub or one in driving distance you can recommend would be great thanks.

Answer-1: I can recommend Woods restaurant in Dulverton which is about 25 min drive. It’s pretty busy and would require advance booking. There is also a Thai restaurant called Tangdom if they would like something a bit different. There is also the Rest & Be Thankful which is a few mins (less than 10 mins) walk along a quiet lane. It serves pub food

Daniel

Answer-2: We, at Stolford Farm, can also recommend The Bittescombe Inn, Upton, which is 10 mins drive and has recently been refurbished. The food is very good. The Notley Arms at Monksilver is also good. Please note the Rest and be Thankful serves traditional pub food and is a 15 minute drive from the farm, not a short walk as suggested by Daniel. Reeves Restaurant in Dunster is also lovely. If you have any other questions please let me know. Thanks, Denise

Denise And Ray

Jody

Question: Please can you let me know how far it is to walk to a local pub and drive to the coast? Thank you

Answer-1: It takes 30 minutes to walk to the pub but 3 minutes to drive. We wouldn’t recommend guests walk back in the dark because there’s no path. It takes 25 to 30 minutes to drive to the coast.

Daniel

Neil

Question: Please give some more detail on coming facilities, microwave only or a combi with oven and grill ? How many rings on hob ?

Answer-1: Hello, there is a standard microwave, without oven or grill. There is also a single ring halogen hob, a toaster and a slow cooker. The Cowshed is really for guests who prefer to go out for their evening meal or we have microwaveable ready meals in a freezer with an honesty box. Many thanks, Denise

Denise And Ray

Martin

Question: Would you accept 4 small dogs?

Answer-1: I'm sorry, it's always a maximum of 2 dogs per booking in The Cowshed

Natalie

Bernard

Question: We would like to bring 2 horses for diy livery with turnout please. Please could you confirm if this would be doable. Many thanks

Answer-1: Hi, yes horses are welcome at The Cowshed. Stables are charged at £15 per horse per night. Horses can be added to the booking page at a price of £15, which will be updated to £15 per night per horse, after booking. Thanks

Chris

Megan

Question: Which beach is the closest and how far away is it?

Answer-1: The closest beaches are Watchet, Blue Anchor, Dunster and St Audries. All around 20 mins drive.

Bala

Lisa Comber

Question: We are interested in booking your cottage just wanted to check the tennis court is open as we both love tennis as well as the countryside

Answer-1: Yes, the tennis court is open all year round. Thanks Denise

Bala

Stuart

Question: Is it possible to charge a car?

Answer-1: Yes that’s fine to charge a car, if it just plugs in to the house electricity. The cost would be £8 per charge.

Sarah

Rachel Nicholls

Question: Bike storage

Answer-1: Yes, we can offer bike storage.

Bala

Rob Hankey

Question: What upload and download speeds can we expect on the internet connection? and is there 4G mobile reception? (we're likely to have to work for a bit of our stay)

Answer-1: We are in a very rural location and in a valley. We have not had any complaints about the broadband being slow because we have some really high tech equipment but I cannot guarantee a fast broadband service. We’ve had people working from the cottage before but I don’t know how much they used the internet. You can get an EE signal around the farm but a lot of the other services are not available unless you go to the top of the hill or top of the drive. There’s no 3G or 4G here. You would again need to go to high ground or to the pub (3 mins drive) You can use WiFi calling in the cottage if you have this enabled. (Denise)

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Location9.9

Value for money9.8

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Pets welcome

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The region

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ferry port

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Car required

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