Stockham Farm, Dulverton

Holiday Rental Description

Stockham Farm is a spacious, recently refurbished wing of a traditional period farmhouse, situated in the hills close to the small Somerset market town of Dulverton in beautiful Exmoor National Park. Completely self-contained, with its own front door and private garden, the Victorian Wing at Stockham Farm provides tranquility, panoramic views, on-site stabling, and an endless array of fabulous walks commencing right from the door. These include a full day’s return trek to Tarr Steps or a circular stroll across fields and through pretty woodland down into Dulverton, where the local pubs all welcome dogs and their owners alike!

2 comfortable first floor bedrooms (one king-sized double bed and one super-king that can be made up as twin beds on request), both with lovely views across paddocks to hills beyond
Spacious and welcoming ground floor sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove, comfy chairs and sofa, bookcases, board games, and smart TV
Bespoke kitchen-breakfast room with orchard views from old pine table, and kitchen well equipped with ceramic hob and fan assisted oven, dishwasher, washing machine, and microwave
Bathroom with power shower over bath, toilet, and hand basin
Wi-fi, heating (underfloor heating on ground floor, radiators upstairs), and electricity included in cost, plus a large basket of logs, kindling, firelighters, and matches
Bed linen and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips and dog towels if required)
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £30 per dog; please note, no puppies under 12 months old permitted)
Private lawned garden with outside furniture and barbecue
Guests welcome to explore farm’s 35 acres, featuring horses, Exmoor Horn sheep, and abundant wildlife such as rare red deer
Welcome pack provided including bottle of sparkling wine, home-made scones, Cornish clotted cream, locally made jam, and small bottle of milk, plus some tea, coffee, sugar, olive oil etc. provided
On-site stabling offered by arrangement for up to 4 horses (charged at £20 per horse per night, including stable use, turn out, straw bedding and hay). Bridlepaths lead from the farm up onto the moor
Ample parking for 3 or more cars on driveway directly outside property

Facilities
Completely self-contained, The Victorian Wing of the farmhouse at Stockham Farm has an impressive front door, leading into the porch (great for removing muddy boots and drying off muddy paws). The sitting-room is welcoming and characterful and boasts underfloor heating, as well as a fabulous inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove! Comfy chairs and sofa, bookcases, board games and a smart TV, ensure all creature comforts are there for you.

A few steps lead up to a half-landing where you will find the entrance into the bespoke kitchen-breakfast room, with views of the orchard from the old pine table. On the opposite side of the hall is the bathroom, which comprises a power shower over the bath, toilet and hand basin. Both kitchen and bathroom have underfloor heating, and the kitchen has a dishwasher, washing machine and microwave in addition to the ceramic hob and fan assisted oven.

Stairs lead up to the first floor where the bedrooms are; two cosy, comfortable bedrooms with lovely views across the paddocks to the hills beyond. One bedroom has a king-size bed and the other has a super-king bed that can be made up as twin beds on request. Please make this request at the time of booking.

Bed linen and towels are provided for use, but please bring your own beach towels and dog towels (if appropriate).

A welcome pack of a bottle of sparkling wine, home-made scones, Cornish clotted cream, locally made jam and a small bottle of milk. You will find a small quantity of tea, coffee, sugar, olive oil etc. in the kitchen to get you started.

Heating and electricity are included in the price of the accommodation. The ground floor has underfloor heating, plus there are radiators upstairs. A large pile of logs will be provided for the wood burning stove, including a small quantity of kindling, firelighters and matches.

The Victorian Wing has really good wifi (provided by satellite) that extends throughout the cottage and outside too! 4G reception is also good, as is mobile reception for EE and Three.

Well behaved dogs welcome (maximum of 3) for £30 supplement per dog. Sorry, no puppies (aged less than 12 months). Please do not allow your dogs upstairs, on the furniture or leave them unattended.

We also welcome horses to stay with their owners at Stockham Farm. We are experienced equestrians ourselves and the farm has British Horse Society 'Horses Welcome' accreditation. The riding out from Stockham is fabulous, with no need to use roads to reach moorland, fields, riverside tracks, woodland etc. Horses are charged at £25 per horse/pony per night either on DIY livery in beautiful stone stables or on turnout in fenced paddocks. Hay and straw included in the price.

Location
The Victorian Wing at Stockham Farm is less than 1.5 miles above the lovely small market town of Dulverton and with easy access to the open moorland and wooded valleys of Exmoor – perfect for four-legged friends – this location really is the best of both worlds.

Dulverton is an idyllic small town, full of friendly independent shops, and affectionately known as the Southern Gateway to Exmoor. You can discover the bridge over the River Barle and there's a variety of shops including Co-Op, delicatessen, butchers, bakers, greengrocers, numerous tea rooms, Isis Beauty Salon, plus a selection of fabulous independent shops such as Rothwell & Dunworth rare bookshop, three hairdressers, and delicious food and amazing service at Woods Bar and Restaurant and the Bridge Inn. Don’t miss a peek into beautiful All Saints Church, especially with its incredible carpet of snowdrops in early spring.