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Farthingwood Barn

Farthingwood Barn, Wheddon Cross, Somerset, England

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall eat your heart out! Julian, Rachael and the kids have lost themselves in a world of hens, sheep, goats and pigs – which they're delighted to share. This rustic barn sits on a simple yard with old sheds to one side and nothing but rolling farmland and woods behind. Early morning, tug on reluctant wellies and take on pig-feeding duty or welcoming a newborn lamb. Kick off the mud and head back into your pine-rich, country casual 'home'. The kitchen is family friendly, so start the day squeezed round the massive old table dunking into golden yellow yolks and glimpsing the views. Days speed by – walking the nearby Coleridge Way, trotting and cycling the endless trails or hitting Dunster and the coast. Then comes your 'River Cottage' moment. Julian is a great chef – and if you wish, after a day's adventures, he'll ply you with applewood smoked goose breast and Somerset pork – home grown of course. It's a short distance back to bed: downstairs dazzles with white linen, and its own neat bathroom; or head up under the eaves for a cosy night's slumber beneath unpolluted stars. Rural, rustic, beguiling.

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Farthingwood Barn

Contact: Rachael Abraham

  • Tel: +44 (0)1643 841791
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Rooms: 1 double, 2 twins; bathroom, shower room.
  • Price: £200 – £1,000. 
  • Closed: Rarely.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard. Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Working farm. No smoking anywhere in the house. Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking. Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Set in the heart of Exmoor National Park on the Somerset/Devon border
  • Trip Advisor, read our latest reviews
  • Fabulous walking, open moorland, woodland, river & coastal
  • Our award winning dinners in licensed farmhouse
  • Great local facilities, pub, shop, garage, post office, church all within walking distance,
  • Quiet rural location with stunning views

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Farthingwood Barn Idyllic english countryside

Idyllic english countryside

Farthingwood Barn comfy slumbers

comfy slumbers

Farthingwood Barn Fully equipped kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen

Farthingwood Barn sleepy nights

sleepy nights

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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