Property Summary
The Barn, Timberscombe (Somerset) has been converted into a delightful one-bedroom holiday cottage for up to 2 guests, and one pet welcome. Historically it was a dairy barn, and many characterful features including wonderful vaulted ceilings and wooden beams, have been retained.
Main Description
The Barn is located in the heart of Timberscombe, a small village in Exmoor National Park and not far from the West Somerset coast also. The pretty stone building offers accommodation all on the ground level with wonderful high ceilings and traditional wooden beams, plus enclosed courtyard.
Sleeps up to 2 guests
One bedroom with King-sized bed
Sitting room and separate well-equipped kitchen
Ground floor shower room
Enclosed gravel courtyard with outside table and chairs
One small or medium sized dog welcome for supplement of £30
Reliable fibre broadband
Heating and electricity included
Towels and bed linen provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
The entrance to the property is via the enclose courtyard area, and the entrance door opens directly into the open-plan dining and living room, with table and chairs, comfortable sofa, arm chair and TV. The bedroom with king-sized bed is at the far end of the living room, and the kitchen and shower room at the other end of the building.
Dogs
Strictly maximum of one well trained, medium sized (e.g. labrador) dog is welcome, but please keep dogs off the furniture and do not leave them unattended at any time. A supplement of £30 is payable for a dog.
Indoor Description
The cottage-style kitchen is fitted with a variety of appliances including an under-counter fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle and toaster. A selection of cookware, saucepans, crockery, cutlery and glassware are also provided.
Heating, electricity and wifi is included. The property benefits from central heating throughout, which can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own towels if you wish to take towels with your on day-trips away from the cottage.
A hairdryer is provided for your convenience.
Outdoor Description
The secure courtyard directly outside The Barn includes a large (6 seater) table and chairs set, which you’re welcome to use. The courtyard also provides shared access with to the owners home (next door) so you may see them (and their friendly labrador, Rowan) coming in and out.
The property is in the village and The Lion Inn is just a very short walk away. The Lion doesn't currently serve meals, but there are village pubs with restaurants in both Dunster (3 miles) and Wheddon Cross (4 miles).
The owners live next door so will be available to offer advice and answer any questions if required.
Parking
It is possible to park in the courtyard but most guests prefer to park on the street (this is free) for convenience.
Pets Description
Strictly maximum of one well trained, medium sized (e.g. labrador) dog is welcome, but please keep dogs off the furniture and do not leave them unattended at any time. A supplement of £30 is payable for a dog.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
This has not been completed by the owner.
The region
Timberscombe is a charming village in the heart of Exmoor, the village pub is just a short walk, called The Lion Inn, serving drinks (not currently serving food sadly) and is pet-friendly. The local church, post office and infant school all contribute to the village community.
Dunster (3 miles away) is a beautiful medieval village set within the Exmoor National Park and boasts its own Castle and a Medieval Yarn Market. There's also a number of restaurants, pubs and tea rooms in Dunster.
The Somerset coastline is 4 miles away at Dunster, but there's also lovely Porlock Bay and Blue Anchor which are dog-friendly too.
