Property Summary
East Harwood Farm Cottage is secluded, and set high up in Exmoor National Park above Timberscombe. It has a tranquil setting, with stunning views. Ideal for walkers, and close to the coast. The cottage is 200 years old and adjoins the owner's farmhouse. Sorry, no under 5's. Dogs and horses welcome.
Main Description
East Harwood Farm Cottage near Timberscombe is a pretty cottage with countryside views from every window at the front of the house. The property is stone built and is attached at one corner to the owners farmhouse next door. The farm has a unique vantage point across the valley, with barely another property in sight. Very quiet and secluded.
Sorry, but we are unable to accept children under 5 years, as this is a working farm with ponds and livestock.
Sleeps up to 4 guests in two bedrooms - note, low occupancy discount applies only if only one bedroom is used.
Open-plan sitting room with dining table.
Wood-burner in the sitting room plus central heating throughout.
Well-equipped kitchen with modern range cooker.
One king-sized double and one twin bedroom, both upstairs.
Low-occupancy discount applicable if only one bedroom is used
Upstairs family bathroom with shower over bath.
Patio area directly outside with table and chairs.
Picnic table and barbecue for guest use on a lower lawn.
No smoking in the cottage, but allowed in the area directly outside the cottage, as long as the windows are closed. No smoking near the stables.
Local pub in Timberscombe (approx 1.5 miles), currently drinks only.
Wifi - but being a rural area, this is not the fastest. Outside the summer period we provide a basket of logs for the fire. Additional baskets available on-site for £5 each
Bed linen and towels are provided.
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement and for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog. We suggest you keep an eye on your dog if they are likely to go exploring. There is access to the moors via bridle paths. For those bringing horses, it is a 20 minute hack to the moors.
If you wish to bring your horse on holiday with you there are 3 stables with rubber matting available to rent, for £20 per horse per night, with one bale of shavings included per horse. Sorry, no turnout.
To comply with the owner's insurance policy there is no access to the farm itself or the owner's garden. Please note that guests are not insured when outside the cottage.
Indoor Description
The entrance to the property is via the hall with space for coats and boots, etc. Then straight into the living room which has a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings on the sofa. The dining table comfortably seats four and is by the entrance to the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a large electric range oven and hob, microwave, cookware, cutlery, crockery, glasses, etc. and an under-counter fridge with a small freezer compartment. Some non-perishable items will be provided, such as salt, pepper, oil, etc.
Upstairs there is one double bedroom with King sized bed, and one twin room. The bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, toilet and handbasin. The 2nd TV is there in the King sized bed room.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Central heating is fitted throughout the property and there is a wood-burner in the living room for winter use. One basket of logs and some kindling will be provided. Further logs can be purchased on site from the owners if required.
Bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring outdoor/beach towels if you wish to take them with you on day trips.
Up to two dogs are welcome by prior arrangement, for a supplement of £15 per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs.
Wifi is available, but given this is a rural area, speeds are typically slow. There is poor mobile coverage at the cottage itself, with some from EE and Vodafone.
There is no washing machine at the property, but the owners will do a load for any guests staying for a week or more.
Sorry: No children under 5, as this is a farm with ponds and livestock.
Outdoor Description
The property is approached via a 3/4 mile private drive.
There is a patio area directly outside the cottage (not enclosed) with a table and chairs for enjoying a drink or soaking up the view. In summer there is also a private picnic area by the lower barn, which gets sunshine until early evening.
The lower barn has room for up to 3 horses in stables with rubber mats, with feed room, wash rack and more.
For insurance reasons, guests are asked to keep to the driveway, from which a number of footpaths can be accessed. One leads up onto the moors and Dunkery Beacon, while another leads down into the valley. There are several options for walking directly from the door.
NB Please note that guests are not insured for injury when outside the cottage.
The village of Timberscombe is approx 1 mile from the cottage. The local pub currently does not serve food, but is dog and family friendly.
Parking
Please park as close to the cottage as you can to unload, and then re-park by the railings. This is to make it easier for horses to pass.
Pets Description
All dogs need to be house-trained. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog. We suggest you keep an eye on your dog if they are likely to go exploring. There is access to the moors via bridle paths.
Horses - 3 stables with rubber matting are available to rent, if you wish to bring your horse on holiday with you. Sorry, no turnout. £20 per horse per night, with one bale of shavings included per horse. Please bring your own hay/haylage.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
Through front door
Christmas / New Year
This has not been completed by the owner.
The region
Timberscombe is a charming village, which has a pub (drinks only), church and Post Office.
Dunster (3 miles from Timberscombe) is generally recognised as one of the most perfectly-preserved medieval villages in England. There are many attractive and historic features, including a 17th century watermill (which still grinds flour), a pack horse bridge and of course Dunster Castle, owned and managed by the National Trust.
The coast can be accessed at Dunster beach or Minehead, or further west at Porlock Weir or Lynmouth (shingle beaches). North Devon's sandy beaches are an hour away by car. The South West Coastal Path starts at Minehead, some 15 minutes away by car.
East Harwood Farm is in the heart of Exmoor National Park, which has numerous walks and longer trails, including popular beauty spots like Tarr Steps, Webber's Post and Landacre Bridge. Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor, can be reached on foot, or in 15 minutes by car.
In recent years a wood in the valley has become famous for the abundance of snowdrops, hence the area has become known as 'Snowdrop Valley'. The snowdrops bloom from the end of January for about three weeks. The Valley is a 25 minute walk from the Farm.
