10
good reasons why you should stay with us (in no particular
order):
bedrooms
are large and spacious, and tastefully decorated
lovely gardens to wander around, relax in, read a book,
have a cup of tea, paint, take photos........
we offer breakfast, lunch, and afternoon cream tea with
home-made cakes!
we welcome dogs into your room - they have their own B&B
package of bed, towels and munchies
delicious local food and home-made goodies
you may come and go at your leisure all day
surrounded by National Trust woodlands, moor, footpaths
and miles of walking
close to the sea with deserted (shingle) beach
amazing climate - warmer, drier, and sunnier than other
places almost every day!
Owls and Hawks on the doorstep!
wi-fi throughout the house and grounds
why
would you need to look elsewhere?
All
our food is locally sourced, organic where possible, free
range or home grown.
Our jams and marmalades are home made, our eggs are free range........
Cathy and Rod welcome you to their bed and breakfast home;
a delightfully maintained 15th century Grade II Listed National
Trust farmhouse on Exmoor, in Country House style, set in
six acres of landscaped gardens and paddocks, in the Vale
of Porlock, on the northern edge of Exmoor. The farm is
surrounded by wooded combes, ancient woodland, river valleys,
marsh and sea. Well behaved dogs are welcome to share your
bedroom - we are surrounded by mile upon mile of excellent
dog walking country.Enjoy a peaceful, relaxing break in wonderful Exmoor
countryside. Perfect for a short break or a longer walking
or countryside holiday.
Our
bed+breakfast farm with cobbled yards, a thatched medieval
threshing barn, horse engine house and other historical
buildings is home to many friendly animals, from parrots
to goats, and horses to polecats -but above all we have
a large and varied collection of owls and birds of prey
offering a range of falconry activities and horse riding
over Exmoor which you can enjoy during your stay in our
comfortable, homely bed & breakfast accommodation.
...
The
farmhouse is beautifully decorated, carefully upholding
traditional architectural features, such as slate skirtings,
original elm floors, ancient and mullioned windows, and
an amazing 15th century arched front door. The quality accommodation
is delightfully furnished with antiques and Persian rugs,
grandmother's furniture and fascinating travel momentos!
- your bedbreakfast stay here is both comfortable and homely.
Our
landscaped gardens and herb gardens are a delight to relax
in with a light freshly prepared lunch or Somerset cream
tea. Many of our guests choose to read, paint or simply
enjoy taking photos whilst they are with us. It is also
ideal
for walking holidays on Exmoor just off the southwest coastpath,
which starts at Minehead. From our olde-worlde National
Trust 15th century b & b farmstead you can walk the
hills, well marked footpaths and bridleways for miles exploring
traditional English countryside, including Dunkery Beacon,
the Holnicote Estate, and village of Selworthy, Luccombe,
Bossington and Allerford. You can leave the car behind,
hire a bike, catch a bus or simply walk, stopping for pub
lunches, or picnics on the moor - discover the delights
of Porlock Weir, Horner Water, Bossington Beach then return
to your bed + breakfast farm house for rest and relaxation.
We are only a few miles from Dunster village, with its medieval
wool market, and famous Dunster Castle - well worth a visit
during your stay.
Other
places to visit include Exmoor Zoo, Tropiquaria, Quince
Honey Farm, Torre Cider Farm, the West Somerset Railway
and of course the little townships of Lynton and Lynmouth.
Nearby beaches include Minehead beach, Dunster Beach, Blue
Anchor Bay, Kilve beach for fossil hunting, and Porlock
Weir for crabbing!
We
are easily accessible by road, train or bus one & half
hours from Bristol and Exeter.
Staying
with us makes an ideal weekend break, mid-week b&b or
short activity holiday from Cardiff, Birmingham and London,
or anywhere in the southwest.
Places
to eat in the local village of Porlock...The Ship Inn, The
Castle , The Royal Oak...Lapsewood, The Old Chapel Restaurant
and Tea Rooms, Piggy in the Middle, and Lorna Doone Hotel...or
in the seaside town of Minehead.
Staying
for a celebration? Birthday, Anniversary?
A bottle of wine and a wrapped basket of fruit and our own
herb products in your room, for an additional cost of only
£10.
