Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hill

Property Summary
Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hills (Somerset) is a large traditional farmhouse offering quality holiday accommodation for up to 9 (max 7 adults and 2 children + cot). Situated on a farm in the Brendon Hills, it's a fabulous area for walking and exploring with Hot Tub & indoor bbq & pizza oven

Main Description
Middle Stolford Cottage in the Brendon Hills (Somerset) is a characterful 16th Century luxury farmhouse situated in its own sheltered valley. It's a rural property well-suited to families or groups looking for a quiet, spacious and luxurious property to relax in. The location is just on the edge of Exmoor National Park and only 7 miles from the coast at Watchet, with the Quantock Hill (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) also nearby. Middle Stolford Cottage is located on a farm close to two other properties and is surrounded by beautiful, tranquil countryside, peaceful walks and stunning views.

Sleeps a maximum of 7 adults and 2 children (plus cot) please bring your own cot bedding. Strictly no over-occupancy.
Five bedrooms; two king-size double beds, two twin bedrooms, and one single bedroom. Please note one of the twin bedrooms has 2'6" wide beds (they are standard length), hence only suitable for children.
Three bathrooms (one is an en-suite)
Large garden with Hot tub, sun terrace, covered bbq, clay pizza oven and fire pit
Open-plan kitchen dining room with large dining table
Utility room with washing machine and large boot room
Spacious sitting room with wood-burner
The cottage is very old and quirky with the ground floor being split level. The staircase is steep and narrow.
Large enclosed garden
Dogs welcome (2 max) for supplement of £50 per dog
High-quality cotton bed linen and towels provided (including towels for use with the hot tub)
Heating, electricity and wifi included
Large Smart TV, Soundbar and Bluray player
Footpaths direct from the farm
Parking for up to 4 cars
Clatworthy reservoir less than 1 mile by foot (dogs not allowed on footpath but you can walk on farm land with views of the reservoir)
Nearest pub serving meals is 3 minutes by car
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

Please note, this property is a 16th-century farmhouse, some traditional features have been retained including some low beams and doorways, split level floors and a narrow staircase.

Sorry, no single-sex groups, unless agreed by the owner in advance. Please get in touch with further information about your group if you wish to book Middle Stolford Cottage for an all male or female group.

Indoor Description
An original, characterful Exmoor oak farmhouse door provides the entrance into the external boot room, ample room for footwear, coats, pushchairs, etc. The front door then opens into the original part of the farmhouse which dates back to the 16th Century. There's an inglenook fireplace at each end of what is now the large kitchen-dining room. A modern kitchen was installed in 2012 and ample crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, and utensils are provided. There is an electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Mind your head on the beams and take time to admire the traditional construction of the kitchen walls and ceiling timbers.

The kitchen-dining room leads to a short passage, with a couple of steps, to a light and spacious lounge with a new wood burning stove for cosy nights in. There is comfortable seating for the whole party and an additional table with 4 chairs. A shower room (with toilet and hand basin) and the utility room (with washing machine) complete the ground floor.

The traditional staircase leads upstairs to the five bedrooms; two king-size double bedrooms (one with en-suite), two twin bedrooms and one single; one of the twin bedrooms has 2'6" wide beds (standard length) therefore suitable for children; the other 3 single beds are all 3' wide. The family bathroom comprises a bath (with handheld shower attachment), toilet and hand basin. The en-suite shower room has a large walk-in shower, toilet, and hand basin.

There are fixed stair gates at the top and bottom of the stairs.

The whole property was recently re-wired, had a new heating system installed and been redecorated throughout.

Heating, electricity and wifi is included in the price of your accommodation. Starter logs are provided for the wood-burner, additional logs are available onsite.

The property comfortably sleeps up to 7 adults and 2 children, plus infant in cot. Please bring your own cot bedding. Stairgate/s and a highchair can also be provided for those staying with young children, please request this on your booking form.

Well behaved dogs welcome (2 max) for £50 supplement per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs or leave them unattended unless crated.

Sorry, no hen or stag parties unless agreed by the owner in advance. Please get in touch with further information about your group if you wish to book Middle Stolford Cottage for a single-sex group.

Note, A security deposit of £250 is required when booking this property to cover the cost of any damage during your stay. This security deposit will be returned after your departure providing there is no damage to the property or its contents.

Outdoor Description
Middle Stolford Cottage sits within a large private garden, which has been recently re-fenced around the perimeter, in a tranquil sheltered valley, in the middle of Stolford Farms' land. Beyond the garden you will discover winding footpaths, hills, woods and streams without leaving the farm. There is a picnic table and sun loungers on a large sunny terrace, for you to enjoy alfresco dining - or relaxing with a good book. A brand new indoor/ outdoor BBQ (gas supplied), fire pit and pizza oven, with covered seating means you can enjoy outdoor cooking all year round, whatever the weather. (Logs and kindling can be purchased at cost price on site). Enjoy a soak in the hot tub and on clear nights marvel at the spectacular display that the Exmoor night sky has to offer! There’s also swings, a slide and climbing equipment for supervised children to enjoy.

The farm is accessed by a formal drive with wide verges and standard trees, the owners live in the farmhouse (next door, not attached) and there is another holiday cottage nearby, The Cowshed, which sleeps 2 guests.

The families’ full-size tennis court is available for all guests to use during set hours.

Parking
There is parking available for 3 or 4 vehicles on the drive beside the cottage, and there are a couple of additional allocated spaces just outside the garden. (Please ask if you require extra parking spaces so we can point you in the right direction).
There is no EV charge point at Middle Stolford Cottage.
Please speak to the owners to discuss prices if you wish to charge your vehicle from the cottage. Guests charging cars without prior consent will be charged £30 per day per EV from their security deposit.

Pets Description
Dogs: Well behaved pets are welcome at Stolford Farm but please don’t let them go upstairs or on the furniture and please don’t leave them unattended. Dogs must be kept on a lead everywhere when outside the cottage garden.

Unfortunately it's no longer possible to bring your horse/s to Middle Stolford Cottage.

Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.

Exit in case of emergency
Please leave the property by your nearest exit closing doors behind you and assemble by the stables. Call 999 if able.

Christmas / New Year
Middle Stolford Cottage is perfect for Christmas with its large family kitchen table and wood burning stove. As well as the indoor bbq, fireplace and pizza oven and hot tub. A decorated Christmas tree and other festive decorations are provided.

The region

The Brendon Hills are a beautiful, unspoilt ridge of high farmland on the eastern fringe of Exmoor National Park, offering far-reaching views and deep rural tranquillity.

This is a landscape of scattered farms, ancient hedgerows, and quiet lanes, stretching between the open moor of Exmoor to the west and the gentler Quantock Hills to the east. The area has a rich industrial heritage -- iron ore was mined here from the 1850s to the 1880s, and the remains of the West Somerset Mineral Railway can still be traced across the hillside. Today, the Brendon Hills are a haven for walkers, cyclists, and anyone seeking genuine peace and seclusion in the heart of the West Somerset countryside.

Local Amenities

The Brendon Hills are deeply rural, so it is worth stocking up before you arrive. The nearest village with everyday facilities is Wheddon Cross, approximately 3 to 5 miles from most properties. Wheddon Cross has a well-stocked village shop and post office, a pub serving food, and a petrol station. The village of Brompton Regis, tucked into the valley below Wimbleball Lake, has a small community shop and a charming village pub.

Nearby Shopping

Dulverton, approximately 8 miles south, is a handsome small town on the southern edge of the National Park with a good range of independent shops, a butcher, a chemist, and the Exmoor National Park Visitor Centre. Watchet, approximately 8 miles to the north-east, is a historic harbour town with a small supermarket, independent shops, and a marina.

For larger supermarkets, Minehead is approximately 10 miles away and has Tesco, Morrisons, and Lidl, as well as most high street banks. Taunton is approximately 22 miles and offers full town-centre shopping including John Lewis and Debenhams.

Security Deposit Information
A £250 security deposit is required.
This will be added to the total price of your booking, and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.