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Beautiful Barn in rural Somerset, close to the coast, with stunning views

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The barn - the accommodation is on the second floor - up the outside staircase.
Exterior
Living area
Sitting room showing front door.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Chard, England
  • Chard Museum
    â€Ș8 min drive‬
  • Snowdon Park
    â€Ș8 min drive‬
  • Lyme Regis Beach
    â€Ș29 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    â€Ș47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Barn in rural Somerset, close to the coast, with stunning views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Barn in rural Somerset, close to the coast, with stunning views ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Barn in rural Somerset, close to the coast, with stunning views ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Barn in rural Somerset, close to the coast, with stunning views located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Cricket St Thomas Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chard Community Hospital and Chard Museum. Donyatt Village Hall is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful barn

We stayed at the barn for a 3 night stopover on the way to Cornwall Heather and Angus are very welcoming as are their 2 lovely dogs Pip and MabelThe hamlet of Chaffcombe is very pretty and we had a peaceful and relaxing time sitting in the wonderful private garden belonging to the property. We felt quite remote,which we like, but within easy reach of Sidmouth and Ford Abbey gardens which we visited Burrow Hill gardens is also nearby and worth a visit -amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eieen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and peaceful

Had a lovely peaceful getaway. Enjoyed the company of the dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely 3 days away

We had a lovely 3 day stay, Thanks Heather for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAKUB H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place in a great area.

We have absolutely loved spending a long weekend there. Our daughter is already asking when can we go back â˜ș . Very dog friendly and just a magical place. Also close to some beautiful beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

piece of paradise

A beautiful property in a wonderful very rural location. So peaceful. Listening to so much birdsong, watching deer and pheasants in the surrounding fields. What more could you need. Friendly hosts with lovely pets, Maple, Pip and Ron. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful time in Somerset

Blanda House is a very cosy and beautyful place to be, Heather and her family give us a warm welcome in a very quiet and beautyful area of somerset. We had a greatful time in wild nature w
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Somerset

We were very comfortable in a very clean, quiet and thoughtfully organised property with friendly, helpful owners. Our privacy was totally respected. We would book again if we were down that way.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blanda barn

Very pleasant property with all the necessary equipment and needs for a countryside break. Excellent place to park and use of a private garden. Excellent instructions for getting to the property and an outstanding host Heather.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet location. Spacious barn. Charming village. Slightly overpriced considering the limited facilities offered in the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful rural location

Was a lovely quaint stable/barn conversion. Equipped with everything we needed.The log fire and electric blanket were very welcomed. Well heated. Very peaceful location. Our host Heather made us very welcome and on hand if we needed anything. Would definitely recommend this stay. Julie Warren
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

robert s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R & R aplenty.

Really relaxing few days. Host very welcoming but was discreet during our stay. Property was clean if a little ‘tired’ . Property well equipped on the whole. Glorious location in Chaffcombe and not Cricket Malherbie as advertised! Only -ve issue we had was with Vrbo’s app being unable to handle a change to our length stay. Fortunately our host was on hand t sort it. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clemens S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein kleines Paradies. Ausstattung, Sauberkeit, WLAN, alles bestens.Sehr ruhig gelegen in einem wunderbaren GrundstĂŒck. Vermieter ausgesprochen freundlich und hilfsbereit, dennoch angenehm zurĂŒckhaltend.Zwei sehr freundliche Hunde, die auf dem GrundstĂŒck gelegentlich herumlaufen, absolut nicht störend. GĂŒnstige Lage fĂŒr AusflĂŒge in alle Himmelsrichtungen.Wir waren dort ausgesprochen glĂŒcklich.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hans H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kerst in een stalwoning

Heel vriendelijk ontvangen door Heather en haar man. Mooie stadswoning, ruimte genoeg voor 2 met een heerlijke houtkachel om het lekker warm te stoken. Je bent lekker helemaal op jezelf in een mooie omgeving. En als je iets nodig hebt hoef je het maar te vragen. Kortom een geweldige kerstweek gehad.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joss P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

Idyllic hideaway surrounded by fields and fresh air with lots of outside space for our dog to run around. The Stable Loft has been tastefully furnished with interesting features. We had gorgeous weather so didn't need to use the log burner. We didn't meet Heather and Angus but they left all the information we needed and used many if their recommendations on where to go and where to eat. We also met Maple and Pip who were super friendly. We will definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab place and area to stay, very relaxing with lots of great walks

Lovely secluded spot. Heather the owner was Extremely helpful and friendly with a lovely welcome. Our 7 month old Labrador loved to play with the 2 dogs on site. Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erholung pur in toller Umgebung!

Wir haben in Blenda House einen unserer schönsten Urlaube verbracht. Das weitlĂ€ufige Anwesen ist großartig, der umgebaute Stall, in dem die Ferienwohnung liegt, wunderschön, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, mit allem versehen, was man braucht und heizt sich auch bei sehr warmem Wetter nicht zu sehr auf. Zur Ferienwohnung gehört ein reizender Garten hinter dem Haus mit Sitzgruppe und Liegen. Wunderschön ist auch die landschaftliche Umgebung. Sie lĂ€dt zu Wanderungen und SpaziergĂ€ngen im Inland oder an der nicht weit entfernten KĂŒste, mit ihren schönen langen StrĂ€nden ein oder zu AusflĂŒgen mit dem Auto. FĂŒr normale RadausflĂŒge, zumindest weitere, ist die Gegend zu hĂŒgelig, mit dem Pedelec ist es allerdings kein Problem! Im Umkreis gibt es viele gute CafĂ©s und Restaurants, z.B. im netten Ilminster. Die Gastgeber sind furchtbar nett und aufmerksam und die beiden Hunde, Pip und Maple sowie Kater Ron lassen das Herz des Tierliebhabers höher schlagen. Absolut empfehlenswert! We spent one of our best vacations at Blenda House. The extensive grounds are magnificent, the converted barn that the apartment is in is beautiful, tastefully decorated, has everything you need and doesn't get too hot even in very warm weather. The apartment has a lovely garden behind the house with a seating area and loungers. The surrounding countryside is also beautiful. It invites you to go for hikes and walks inland or on the not far away coast with its beautiful long beaches or for trips by car. The area is too hilly for normal bike trips, at least longer ones, but with the pedelec it's no problem! There are many good cafĂ©s and restaurants in the area, e.g. in nice Ilminster. The hosts are terribly nice and attentive and the two dogs, Pip and Maple as well as Ron the cat make the animal lover's heart beat faster. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real gem in the countryside....

Heather has created a tranquil place in a lovely, tranquil setting. The accommodation is spacious and clean and has all you need for a few days away. It's in a lovely rural setting with loads of walks from the doorstep - all in all a great place for a country getaway! Would love to return sometime soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

break

Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility at its best!!

We had an amazing stay at the barn in Chaffcombe. So incredibly peaceful and tranquil, exactly what we needed. Our hosts, Heather and Angus, were awesome!! So incredibly friendly, and gave us great insights into the community and wider surroundings, as well as places to visit, eat at, drink at etc. Everything about the barn was outstanding. Special mention must also go to Pip and Maple (the dogs) and Ron (the cat), who were great fun!!
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded & beautiful setting

My husband and I spent 3 nights here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Heather and her husband were very friendly as were their dogs, who had lots of fun playing with our Lab! The barn was kitted out with all the essentials and was a lovely, cosy place to stay. The view from every window was beautiful and we enjoyed sitting out on the mini balcony by the front door, marvelling at how very quiet and peaceful it was. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a remote (but still within easy reach of amenities) and peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic trip

Just back from a fantastic trip to Cricket Malherbie near Chard. This property is a converted stable in the grounds of the owners’ house, which at one time was the local rectory. It has been beautifully converted. You have a large, comfortable bedroom. An excellent bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen has everything you will require if you decide to eat in. The sitting room is stylishly furnished and is very comfortable. There is also a TV with numerous cable channels to choose from - not that you come on holiday to watch TV. Outside you have exclusive use of a large garden, which at this time of year, is covered in beautiful wild flowers. Our two border terriers loved running round alongside the owner’s two friendly dogs. There are excellent walks from the house. You are also well placed to visit the Dorset Coast or various National Trust properties. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful, but otherwise leave you to enjoy your holiday. We absolutely loved it and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merv T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Countryside retreat

Excellent accomodation in a lovely location surrounded by open countryside. Thoroughly enjoyed our short break, very quiet peaceful location with the coast 30 mins away and great pubs for eating out. The property is much more open and spacious that the photos suggest, would definatley recommend. Heather and Angus were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple, rustic and immensely charming and with everything you need.

Very occasionally you stay in a place that immediately feels familar, friendly and reflective of who you are. The barn did that for us and we spent a very happy few days tootling about that very beautiful part of the country. We were lucky enough to have a warm sunny day which we spent walking locally then lunch in the garden surrounded by primroses and celandine. We were visited by Pip and Maple who are both super friendly and seemed to enjoy having new friends staying next door. Meeting Heather and Angus was a complete pleasure and we felt very lucky to have found such a gem that they were happy to share. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simone A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The property had everything we needed. Full of character and charm. Couldn't have asked for better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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