The Cowshed, Brendon Hill
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Property Summary 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. Main Description 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. Indoor Description 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, air fryer 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 unless crated. 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. Outdoor Description 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! Parking There is parking