Mill Cottage is a detached barn conversion that sleeps up to 6 guests (plus cot). The property is situated on a working farm within Exmoor National Park; it is nestled in an idyllic valley between the Brendon Hills and the Exmoor coast and countryside.
The accommodation is spacious, well-equipped and comfortably furnished to a high standard throughout. Mill Cottage has three bedrooms on the ground floor; the spacious master room has a king-sized double bed with a feature arched doorway leading to the garden and en-suite shower room and toilet; there is a bunk-bedded room also with arched doorway leading to the garden, and a twin bedroom with exposed wooden beam and arched window (the twin beds can be zipped together to make a super-king bed on request, please let us know at time of booking). The newly fitted family bathroom is located on the ground floor.
Detached barn conversion sleeping up to 6 guests (plus cot)
4 star Gold rated for self catering from Visit England
Three downstairs bedrooms; one double with en-suite bathroom, one twin and one bunk-bedded room
Situated on a working sheep farm within Exmoor National Park
Fabulous area for walking with the famous Coleridge Way passing nearby
One dog welcome by prior arrangement (for supplement of 25 GBP)
Upstairs kitchen and living room to make the most of the stunning views
Family bathroom on the ground floor plus additional toilet on the first floor
Wood-burner in the sitting room to keep you cosy on cooler evenings.
Garden with table and chairs and barbecue
Walking distance to the village pub which serves good food
Towels and bed linen provided
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 9.30 am
The first floor is accessed from the rear of the property through the boot room/cloak room with stone tiled flooring. A glassed doorway leads to a spacious living room/dining room with wood-burning stove, TV, DVD player and CD player/radio and free wifi is available throughout the cottage. The large window takes advantage of the far-reaching valley views. The staircase has a stair gate.
The newly fitted kitchen-dining room with Aga is accessed from the living area and is well-equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge and freezer, dishwasher and washing machine/tumble dryer. The dual aspect windows look out over farmland. There is an additional toilet with hand basin on the first floor.
Outside there is a lovely large lawned garden, with outside furniture and barbecue.
The farm is mainly a sheep farm, with several hundred sheep in residence. There are also some highly productive free-range hens and Indian Runner ducks on site too, plus Red, Fallow and Roe deer are often seen on the farm as well. There is also the option of taking your horse on holiday to Mill Cottage.There are two other holiday cottages on the same farm (each sleep 4 guests).
Please note: There is little or no mobile phone signal in Luxborough, however you can obtain some signal a short drive up the road. Wifi is available in the property at no extra cost and there is a landline phone at the farm that you can use on request.
A travel cot and high chair can be provided, please request this when you make your booking. Please note, only a bottom sheet will be provided for the cot, other bedding will not be provided.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Mill Cottage is fitted with oil-fired central heating and there is a wood-burning stove in the living room for cosy evenings in during the cooler months. Fire-wood will be provided.
Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips. Bed linen is not supplied for the cot.
A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar and milk (and cake!) is provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive.
A small amount of cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and washing powder will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided for each toilet.
Security deposit
A security deposit of 60 GBP is required when booking this property. This will be added to the total price of your booking, and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.
Ample off-road parking is available directly outside the property.
Equestrian facilities - available to guests on a DIY basis from March through to the end of October
The farm has direct access to excellent hacking including the famous Coleridge Way bridle path. What better way to explore the local countryside than on horseback?
The farm offers modern stabling facilities in a newly converted American Barn. There is a wash down area and large secure tack room with drying facilities. Individual turnout paddocks can be provided and hay and straw is included in the price. Charges are 20 GBP per night per horse for stabling and turnout
