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The Wool Barn, Simonsbath

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Microwave, oven, dishwasher, high chair
TV, fireplace
Interior
Exterior
Microwave, oven, dishwasher, high chair

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Exford, Somerset
  • Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene
    6 min drive
  • Tarr Steps
    15 min drive
  • Dunkery Beacon
    21 min drive
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    180 min drive

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About the area

Minehead

When you stay at this vacation home in Minehead, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Exford Memorial Hall and Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene. .This vacation home is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Exmoor National Park and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Caratacus Stone.

What's nearby

  • Tarr Steps - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Dunkery Beacon - 21 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 21 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 22 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rockford Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Withypool Tea Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪County Gate - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Poltimore Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Buttery - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Wool Barn, Simonsbath

Property Summary
The Wool Barn is situated within the heart of the Exmoor National Park. It sleeps up to 8/10 guests in four bedrooms & sofa bed in snug room. The property is warm and comfortable and ideally located for exploring the hills and moorlands, the pretty villages and the rugged coast of north Devon.

Main Description
The Wool Barn has been recently converted, from a shearing barn used on the Estate many years ago, to warm comfortable living space for you to enjoy a holiday exploring Exmoor National Park. It is surrounded by open moorland, historic treasures to seek out, pretty Exmoor villages and is only about an hour's car journey to the surfing beaches of north Devon.

The house has 4 en-suite bedrooms - 2 with king size beds and 2 twin bedded rooms. All linen and towels are provided for your stay. The new kitchen is well equipped and there is a large dining table which leads through to the sitting room which has plenty of seating and a wood burning stove to give that cosy feel. There is a downstairs cloakroom and a study/quiet room with adjoining shower room. There is a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer.

Throughout the house you will see family and local pictures, a good selection of books and some interesting sculptures.

Upstairs sleeps 8 guests plus a cot with 4 bedrooms - 2 king size and 2 twin rooms. All en-suite.

We provide freshly laundered linen, towels, tea towels, washing up liquid, loo rolls etc. Central heating, electricity, etc is all included in the tariff.

From the house you have direct access to the Estate with wonderful moorland walks - maybe to find Wheal Eliza the old Exmoor tin mine, a visit to Wimbleball Lake, the Doone Valley, Tarr Steps, The Lynton/Lynmouth Cliff Railway or perhaps a ride on the West Somerset Steam railway.

Well behaved dogs are welcome. We do ask that they remain downstairs, do not jump on the furniture and are on a lead when walking on the farm near stock.

Stabling is availably by arrangement, plus a groom (extra) if required. £20 per horse per night.



Indoor Description
The house has 4 en-suite bedrooms. All linen and towels are provided for your stay. The new kitchen is well equipped with we hope all you will need for your stay with us. There is a downstairs cloakroom and a study/quiet room with adjoining shower room. There is a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. There is a large dining table which leads through to the sitting room which has plenty of seating and a wood burning stove to give that cosy feel. There is a downstairs cloakroom and a study/quiet room with adjoining shower room.

Throughout the house you will see family and local pictures, a good selection of books and some interesting sculptures.

Upstairs sleeps 8 guests plus a cot with 4 bedrooms - 2 king size and 2 twin rooms. All en-suite.

Freshly laundered linen, towels, and tea towels are provided, along with washing up liquid, loo rolls etc. Central heating, electricity, etc is all included.

Well behaved dogs are welcome. We do ask that they remain downstairs, do not jump on the furniture and are on a lead when walking on the farm near stock.


Outdoor Description
From the house you have direct access to the Estate with wonderful moorland walks - maybe to find Wheal Eliza the old Exmoor tin mine, a visit to Wimbleball Lake, the Doone Valley, Tarr Steps, The Lynton/Lynmouth Cliff Railway or perhaps a ride on the West Somerset Steam railway.

Parking
Parking is available beside the property.

Pets Description
Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome, there is an additional charge per dog and please follow house rules; dogs should remain downstairs, not jump on the furniture and are on a lead when walking on the farm near stock.

Horses: A stable yard is located near to the property, it's a private yard which is kept nice and tidy. Stables can be rented on a DIY basis for £20 per night per horse, including hay and straw. Please contact us to check stable/s availability for your selected dates before booking.

Restricted mobility
There is a ground floor snug room which has a pull out sofa bed and an en-suite

Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.

Christmas / New Year
The property will be decorated over Christmas and New Year festivities

The region
Exmoor is a really interesting place to visit with its wide range of attractions. Walking, riding, cycling, sailing, golf and many outdoor sports are here for you to try. Beautiful scenery with heather moorlands, rivers and streams and the rugged coastline. there is always something new to see. Do seek out the wildlife we have here - the red deer, Exmoor ponies, foxes, badges and the many birds that live here.

We have snowdrops in the spring followed by the bluebells and primroses then the gorse and heather - there is always something to see. You may even discover the ice-cream van at the top of Porlock Hill tempting you while you enjoy the coastal views over to Wales!

There is always something new to discover on Exmoor and The Wool Barn is an ideal base for your holiday.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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The Wool Barn, Simonsbath Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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