Brightworthy Farm, Withypool on Exmoor

Property Summary
Brightworthy Farm, Withypool (Somerset) is a spacious, dog-friendly Exmoor farmhouse sleeping up to 8 guests in 5 bedrooms. This unique home offers stunning views and superb walks from the door, in this beautiful rural location - an ideal escape for families and groups.

Main Description
Brightworthy Farm is set amidst rolling moorland with sweeping views over the River Barle valley; it's a truly exceptional Exmoor setting, just two miles from the picturesque and unspoilt village of Withypool. This handsome and secluded farmhouse is reached via a long private driveway, offering complete peace, space and relaxation for guests of all ages. Superb moorland walks begin right from the front door.

The detached farmhouse is spacious, light and full of character, while some features are more traditional than contemporary, the charm, generous layout and extraordinary location more than make up for it. The bedrooms have recently been sympathetically refurbished, and the welcoming living spaces - complete with open fires and wood-burning stoves - provide the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring Exmoor

Sleeps up to 8 guests in five bedrooms
One king-size double bed; two twin bedrooms; two single bedrooms
Large, private garden and patio area directly outside
Dining room with feature inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove
Sitting room with open fire place
Kitchen with Aga, plus adjoined pantry with electric cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, etc
Ground floor shower room, plus upstairs bathroom (bath with shower over)
Electricity and heating included (heating is a mix of night storage heaters, freestanding electric heaters, Aga in the kitchen, wood-burner and open fire)
Wifi is provided, but please note this is a rural location so speeds can be slow, as such not suitable for downloading/streaming
Logs provided
Towels and bed linen provided
High chair and travel cot available
Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome for supplement of £30 per dog
Strictly no smoking
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall. From here, the sitting room opens out with a comfortable sofa, three armchairs, and an open fire. The dining room features a characterful inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, a large table with chairs and a bench to seat eight. The kitchen leads into an adjoining pantry with flagstone flooring. A ground-floor shower room includes a shower, hand basin, and toilet. The rear hallway provides coat hanging and boot storage and direct access to the parking area. Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom overlooks the front garden and features a king-size bed. There are also two twin bedrooms, and two single bedrooms. The family bathroom completes the first floor with a heated towel rail, hand basin, toilet and a bath with shower over.

Indoor Description
The kitchen includes a traditional Aga, dishwasher, washing machine and sink. In the adjoining pantry there is a free-standing electric double oven with hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, plus an additional fridge as well as storage shelves. There is a good supply of cookware, crockery, glasses, cutlery and utensils.

The sitting room has an open fire and TV with DVD player. Wi-Fi is available but please note that due to the rural location, the speeds are slow we suggest is not suitable for downloading/streaming.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Brightworthy Farm has a mixture of night storage heaters, freestanding electric heaters, the Aga in the kitchen, plus the open fire and wood-burner; logs are provided. The property becomes warm and cosy through use of the wood-burner and open-fire, but it does require a little attention to keep it that way.

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 outside of the cottage.

Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided per toilet.

Mobile reception is generally fair, but can vary with different providers. Wifi calling is available.

Outdoor Description
The farmhouse is reached by a mile-long private driveway (shared with the neighbouring farm and two other properties), Brightworthy Farm is at the end of the drive and is surrounded by generous grassy gardens. The sunny front garden is enclosed by traditional Exmoor banks, and you’ll find outdoor tables, chairs ready for relaxed meals in the fresh air. From the gate, marked footpaths lead directly towards Withypool.

Guests are welcome to wander the private fields that roll down to the River Barle — a lovely spot for a quiet riverside picnic. Please note that livestock may be grazing in some fields at certain times of year so please be vigilant, especially if you have dogs with you.

There is a well-stocked village shop, tea room and pub serving good food in Withypool which is approx 2 miles by car, or 1 mile by foot. There are further amenities in Dulverton which is approx 8 miles away.

Parking
Plentiful parking available.
This property does not have facilities for charging electric vehicles.

Pets Description
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, for £30 supplement each.

It may be possible to accommodate up to 4 horses, by arrangement for DIY livery. The charge will depend on if you wish to use the stables and/or just the turnout. Please contact us for more information about the facilities.

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

Withypool is a small moorland village in the heart of Exmoor National Park, set in a beautiful valley where the River Barle flows beneath a handsome six-arched medieval bridge.

The village has been a popular destination for countryside lovers for well over a century. The author R.D. Blackmore, who wrote Lorna Doone, stayed here, as did General Eisenhower, who used the area for D-Day training in the 1940s. At the centre of village life is The Royal Oak Inn, a welcoming 18th-century pub serving real ales, local ciders, and hearty food. The village also has a charming tea room and a small shop and post office selling everyday essentials, local honey, handmade soaps, and art.

Withypool sits at a natural crossroads in central Exmoor, making it an excellent base for exploring the moor in all directions. The River Barle is one of the finest rivers on Exmoor, and the walks along its banks -- south to the ancient Tarr Steps or north to the medieval Landacre Bridge -- are among the most beautiful in the National Park.

The nearest small town is Dulverton (approximately 7 miles), known as the southern gateway to Exmoor, where you will find a mini-supermarket, butcher, post office, chemist, cash machine, and a good selection of independent shops and restaurants. Minehead (approximately 12 miles) has larger supermarkets, petrol stations, and high street facilities.