
A great place to escape the stress and rigours of every day. Batteries have been well and truly recharged. The hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating, the property being clean, cosy, comfortable and very peaceful.
The Victorian Wing of Stockham Farm, near Dulverton (Somerset) is a spacious self-contained wing of a traditional period Exmoor farmhouse, situated in the hills just 1.4 miles from the small town of Dulverton, in the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Sleeps up to 4 guests and is pet-friendly.
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3The Victorian Wing of Stockham Farm, Dulverton (Somerset) has been recently refurbished to a high standard and now offers comfortable holiday accommodation for up to 4 guests. The farmhouse was formerly three cottages, and the Victorian Wing is completely self-contained, with its own front door, private garden and plentiful parking. Situated on a farm in a stunning Exmoor setting, guests can enjoy panoramic views and tranquillity is guaranteed! Sleeps up to 4 guests in two bedrooms One king-size double bedroom One super king-size double bedroom, which can be made up as twin beds on request Bathroom with shower over bath Bespoke kitchen with dining table Spacious sitting room with wood-burning stove Lovely views across the farm and the Exe Valley to the surrounding countryside Private garden with outside furniture Dogs welcome (3 max) for supplement of £30 per dog Heating, electricity and wifi included Bed linen and towels are provided Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Well behaved dogs welcome (maximum of 2) for £30 supplement per dog. Sorry, no puppies (aged less than 12 months). Please do not allow your dogs upstairs, on the furniture or leave them unattended. We also welcome horses to stay with their owners at Stockham Farm. We are experienced equestrians ourselves and the farm has British Horse Society 'Horses Welcome' accreditation. The riding out from Stockham is fabulous, with no need to use roads to reach moorland, fields, riverside tracks, woodland etc. Horses are charged at £20 per horse/pony per night either on DIY livery in beautiful stone stables or on turnout in fenced paddocks. Hay and straw included in the price.
Completely self-contained, The Victorian Wing of the farmhouse at Stockham Farm has an impressive front door, leading into the porch (great for removing muddy boots and drying off muddy paws). The sitting-room is welcoming and characterful and boasts underfloor heating, as well as a fabulous inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove! Comfy chairs and sofa, bookcases, board games and a smart TV, ensure all creature comforts are there for you. A few steps lead up to a half-landing where you will find the entrance into the bespoke kitchen-breakfast room, with views of the orchard from the old pine table. On the opposite side of the hall is the bathroom, which comprises a power shower over the bath, toilet and hand basin. Both kitchen and bathroom have underfloor heating, and the kitchen has a dishwasher, washing machine and microwave in addition to the ceramic hob and fan assisted oven. Stairs lead up to the first floor where the bedrooms are; two cosy, comfortable bedrooms with lovely views across the paddocks to the hills beyond. One bedroom has a king-size bed and the other has a super-king bed that can be made up as twin beds on request. Please make this request at the time of booking. Bed linen and towels are provided for use, but please bring your own beach towels and dog towels (if appropriate). A welcome pack of a bottle of sparkling wine, home-made scones, Cornish clotted cream, locally made jam and a small bottle of milk. You will find a small quantity of tea, coffee, sugar, olive oil etc. in the kitchen to get you started. Heating and electricity are included in the price of the accommodation. The ground floor has underfloor heating, plus there are radiators upstairs. A large pile of logs will be provided for the wood burning stove, including a small quantity of kindling, firelighters and matches. The Victorian Wing has really good wifi (provided by satellite) that extends throughout the cottage and outside too! 4G reception is also good, as is mobile reception for EE and Three. Well behaved dogs welcome (maximum of 3) for £30 supplement per dog. Sorry, no puppies (aged less than 12 months). Please do not allow your dogs upstairs, on the furniture or leave them unattended. We also welcome horses to stay with their owners at Stockham Farm. We are experienced equestrians ourselves and the farm has British Horse Society 'Horses Welcome' accreditation. The riding out from Stockham is fabulous, with no need to use roads to reach moorland, fields, riverside tracks, woodland etc. Horses are charged at £25 per horse/pony per night either on DIY livery in beautiful stone stables or on turnout in fenced paddocks. Hay and straw included in the price.
Directly outside the cottage is a private lawned garden with outside furniture and a barbecue. This area is for guests' sole use but is not enclosed. In addition, guests are also welcome to explore the farm’s 35 acres, where you will find horses, Exmoor Horn sheep and abundant wildlife, including rare Red Deer which come right up to the pond to drink in summer evenings. The Victorian Wing is attached at one end to the main farmhouse where the owners live, the drive is shared but the cottage has its own parking area and is private. There is another holiday cottage on the farm, The Piggery (sleeps up to 6 guests), which is approx 50 metres away and has its own separate access and outside area. Equestrian facilities Just across the garden is stabling for up to 4 horses, should you wish to bring your horse on holiday with you on a DIY basis. Horses are charged at £25 per horse, per night to include use of stable, turn out, straw bedding and hay. You will find bridle paths almost directly from the farm leading you right up onto the moor with barely any roadwork needed. There is an endless variety of fabulous walks that can commence right from the door – a full day’s trek to Tarr Steps and back, or a circular walk across the fields with panoramic views and through pretty woodland down into the small market town of Dulverton. All the local pubs welcome dogs and their owners!
There's ample parking on the drive outside the property for 3 or more cars, right beside the front door.
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A great place to escape the stress and rigours of every day. Batteries have been well and truly recharged. The hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating, the property being clean, cosy, comfortable and very peaceful.
A beautiful and homely cottage on acres of picturesque greenland in Exmoor National Park. Myself, my partner and our springer spaniel Floki had a very enchanting week exploring Exmoor and would love to come and stay again. Highly recommend!
A wonderful place to stay, blessed with glorious weather for the week. Perfectly peaceful, beautiful gardens and homely cottage.
Ali & Jeff our hosts went above & beyond to help us through a very traumatic time when I lost my lurcher at Tarr Steps, he was recovered safe & well 2 days later but they played an enormous part with all their help, support & knowledge of the area . The cottage is very comfortable & the surrounding ....
MoreA charming property of great character set in delightful surroundings. The overall standard of appointment is excellent and a great credit to Ali and Jeff who made us feel very welcome.
Jeff and Ali are the most wonderful of hosts and made us feel so welcome. The Victorian Wing was beautiful, comfortable and furnished to a very high standard and had a lovely homely feel. The gardens with far reaching views are amazing. We took 2 horses and had great facilities along with the mos....
MoreBeautiful cottage in a peaceful location and lovely grounds. Ali & Geoff welcomed us on arrival and the chilled Bubbles and cream tea at the end of a long journey were an unexpected surprise. We loved the log burner and were provided with plenty of logs to see us through our long Weekend. A lovely....
MoreIt was a wonderful place to stay in beautiful surroundings with very friendly and responsive hosts. It was a cold & wet April when we stayed but the house was warm and cosy. We would definitely return the next time we’re in Exmoor.
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Alison and Jeff went above and beyond during our stay. We had vehicle issues which would have left us stranded if it weren't for the generosity. We have stayed in various Airbnbs but the welcome was outstanding on arrival with scones and fizz. Even our dog was catered for!! The place was stunning a....
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