C16th Farmhouse. Real fire. Rayburn. Enclosed garden. Play area. Pets welcome – Home 581164 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
C16th Farmhouse. Real fire. Rayburn. Enclosed garden. Play area. Pets welcome – Home 581164
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 3 nights min stay
Excellent – based on 22 reviews
Top Review
Cottage / 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / sleeps 6
Key Info
- Nearest beach 16 km
- Child friendly
- Car advised
- Pet friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Step back in time and relax beside the kitchen Rayburn or the huge inglenook fireplace in this charming C16th Farmhouse at Exmoor Cottage Holidays, ideal for families and pets. The comfortable Farmhouse has a peaceful village location and offers spacious accommodation, character features, enclosed gardens front & rear, a large children's playground and is just five minutes walk from a shop & pub.
The Farmhouse (known as "Town Tenement Farm") has the special atmosphere of a building that has been lived in for a long time, but with double-glazing and all modern comforts. There is plenty of space downstairs with a separate dining room, kitchen, sitting room and laundry room/WC. The large sitting room has an impressive stone inglenook fireplace (with bread oven & smoker) and multi-fuel stove, comfortable leather seating & Freeview TV. The panelled dining room has a lovely oak dining table perfect for family dinners, and a sofa and a second Freeview TV (so no arguments over what to watch!).
The Farmhouse kitchen is very well equipped with an electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and the added luxury of a traditional Rayburn cooker. There is a stable door to a lovely private enclosed garden with a picnic table and BBQ, ideal for al fresco dining. There is also a large utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron & ironing board and downstairs WC. Upstairs are three bedrooms; a double, a twin, and a king-sized (or twin utilising a ziplink bed); and a bathroom and separate shower room, both with WC's.
No-one can get bored at the Farmhouse. If the free WiFi and nearly 100 Freeview TV channels aren't enough there are many books, games & DVD's, and three acres of grounds to explore (with wild-flower meadow, wildlife pond, and large children's play area with two towers, bridge, swing, slide, climbing board & net, fireman's pole, etc). Watch the birds in the front garden under the magnificent Wisteria, or enjoy a family picnic in the grounds which has lovely views of Exmoor.
A cot, high chair, fire guard and stair gate are available free of charge, and towel sets are available for hire (£5 per set of bath towel and hand towel). Dogs are very welcome (£18 per stay for each dog) and there is a lovely walk through the grounds where they can run off-lead. Hand-soap, cleaning materials and tea towels are provided, and a welcome pack with many essentials (until you can get to a shop) including a basket of logs & kindling, tea, coffee, sugar, fresh milk, bin bag, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner & matches.
The Farmhouse is in the quiet and peaceful village of Challacombe and within the Exmoor National Park. Within 300 yards is an excellent pub with award-winning food and real ales, and a handy general shop and Post Office with delicious home-made cakes. Challacombe has excellent local walks and in an ideal central location from which to explore Exmoor, the sandy beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde, and the spectacular coastline of North Devon & Somerset.
The Farmhouse is one of five holiday cottages (known as "Exmoor Cottage Holidays") converted from a former farm. The cottages form a 'U' shape around a charming courtyard and each has a log burning stove and a private enclosed garden. The other four cottages (sleeping 1-5 people) are all available separately, please look under "Challacombe". The owners, John & Melanie Moore, like to greet all customers personally and are available at the cottages most days to feed the birds and help you plan your day.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Cot available
- High chair available
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: Double Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Family bathroom, 1 Shower room, 1 Toilet Only
Amenities
- Wi-Fi available
- Shared garden
- Private garden
- Climbing frame
- Swing set
- BBQ
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair available
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Hair dryer
- Linen provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Melanie And John M.
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 13 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar updated:
- 13 Feb 2019
- Years listed:
- 5
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sleeps 6. It’s been listed on Holiday Lettings since 12 Aug 2013. Located in Exmoor National Park, it has 22 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £557 to £1155.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 13 Feb 2019.
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Guest reviews
Excellent
– based on 22 reviews
Excellent
22 reviews
- Excellent
- 21
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Amazing”
We stayed 21st-28th October 2017, & what a fabulous holiday we had. The accommodation was everything we could have wished for. The owners were very welcoming & helpful with recommendations of places to visit & eat. Can't wait for our next stay, we would certainly recommend this accommodation to anyone wanting to explore the beauty of exmoor.
Owner's reply: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are always happy to recommend things to see and do - we are glad that you found this helpful and that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again soon at Exmoor Cottage Holidays
“Cosy Exmoor stay”
Had a fantastic time the cottage is the quintessential Exmoor cottage just the most lovely relaxing time. Well equipped and beautifully clean. Lovely evenings spent in front of the fire no tv on just great conversation and a large glass of red. The pub The Black Venus in the village serves excellent home cooked country style food. Probably lovely in the summer but for me to hunker down in the winter is just fab.
Owner's reply: Thank you for your lovely review. Winter on Exmoor is stunning...as you say, switch off the TV and relax in front of the fire - bliss. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay in out traditional Farmhouse and look forward to welcoming you back again very soon.
“Blissful tranquility in a hideaway farmhouse”
What a treat, to stay in a traditional farmhouse in a stunning location. "Farmhouse" is everything you could want for a cosy getaway in the winter before the Christmas stress. Warm and inviting, the lounge has an open fireplace and wonderful sofas, the kitchen has a range as well as mod cons, the dining room has a great long table for lots of people to sit around, the beds are sooo comfy and the gardens are tranquil places to get back in touch with nature. The pub up the road serves delicious food, so if you don't fancy cooking you don't have to. Owners Melanie and John are delightful and go out of their way to ensure that you want for nothing during your stay. I can't recommend it highly enough and will definitely go back, as well as telling all my friends about it.
Owner's reply: Thank you so much for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed your getaway in our Farmhouse. We are very lucky to have great gardens and a brill pub just a short walk away. We very much look forward to welcoming you again soon.
“Feels like a "Second Home"”
Have just returned from an excellent 10 day stay in The Farmhouse. We usually stay in the adjoining Inglenook Cottage which is a delightful and spacious cottage in its own right. However, this time we needed even more space as family members were joining us during the stay. The Farmhouse offers excellent and generous accommodation for a group of upto 6 people including 2 bathrooms, and, most importantly....3 loos!! Yet it still manages to feel cosy, warm and comfy. The kitchen is well equipped and we had several family meals eating in. We also took ourselves the 200 yards to The Black Venus pub on more than one occasion! It offers beautifully cooked food and excellent wine and beers. We have booked a stay for Christmas and New Year - when we will be back in Inglenook Cottage as it will be just the two of us plus our little dog. See you soon John and Melanie!
Owner's reply: Thank you for your brilliant review! We are so happy that you were comfortable in our Farmhouse - it is great for family get-togethers. The big kitchen and spacious dining room are lovely for family dining - we are glad you enjoyed your time here. We very much look forward to welcoming you back at Christmas / New Year. Best wishes Melanie and John
“Beautiful and relaxing”
We came for a wedding and the cottage helped us relax, there are fantastic walks and Humphrey Hill is just behind the cottage so that was wonderful for our 2 dogs.Melanie was very welcoming and friendly, would definitely go again.
Owner's reply: Thank you for your kind review. We are really glad you had a good wedding and enjoyed the local walks. We look forward to welcoming you again.
“Home from home”
We stayed in the farmhouse ,which was a little big for 2 was extremely comfortable ,with everything you could possibly need and a little bit more ,it was quiet and beautiful with extensive gardens all around .when you arrive you enter to a warm kitchen heated by an arga which our 2 dogs did not leave after long walks in ex moor .Callacombe is perfectly placed to explore all of ex moor we did some of the best walks we have ever done .At the end of an exhausting day you can go to the local pub the Black Venus which is 2 minutes walk away does some of the best pub food We have ever eaten especially the fish dishes ,also dogs made to feel very welcome . A wonderful weekend had by all many thanks especially from Kiara and Bertie
Owner's reply: Thank you for your great review. We are glad that you had a comfortable stay (and your dogs too - in front of the range in the kitchen is a great place for a doggy snooze). The walks on Exmoor are spectacular and having an excellent pub just a short stroll away is a bonus. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Melanie and John (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Melanie and John (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Melanie and John (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Melanie and John the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Melanie and John (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Melanie and John (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Melanie and John (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my holiday?
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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Melanie and John (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Melanie and John (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
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- How do damage deposits work?
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.
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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I retract my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I edit my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Melanie and John (the owner) a message.
If Melanie and John (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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