Church Farm, Stoke Pero

Holiday Rental Description

Church Farm is a National Trust farmhouse located in an idyllic rural location in a lovely part of Exmoor National Park, near Dunkery Beacon. A perfect base for exploring Exmoor, it is directly surrounded by open moorland, upon which Exmoor ponies and wild red deer roam freely.

3 bedrooms (one first floor double, one first floor twin, and one further first floor bedroom with both a double and single bed, all featuring Laura Ashley linen and curtains)
Ground floor kitchen well equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, gas cooker, microwave, and fridge/freezer
Large living-dining room with large stone fireplace and wood burning stove, and Laura Ashley curtains and furnishings
First floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, toilet, and hand basin
Additional ground floor toilet with hand basin
Wifi, central heating, and electricity included in cost. (Please note, mobile phone signal cannot be obtained at the property, but some networks work a short distance away)
Pets welcome (max. 2, supplement of £15 per dog)
Attractive front garden with seating
Wonderful views of the moor and all the way across to the Bristol Channel on a clear day
Tasteful interior, with oak beams throughout the farmhouse and walls adorned with hunting and moorland prints
Ideal location just below Stoke Pero’s little 13th century church, quite literally on the edge of the moor, with red deer, sheep, and Exmoor ponies roaming freely beside farmhouse, and fabulous walking available right from the doorstep
Water supplied by natural spring (UV treated)
Owners on-site (in small part of the farmhouse converted to a one-bedroom apartment with separate access) and on hand to answer any questions or address any guest needs
Parking available on quiet roadside beside cottage

Facilities
The three bedrooms are all on the first floor. The largest bedroom has a double bed and a single bed, so it can be used as a double or a twin. There is a further double bedroom and single bedroom also.

Note, the capacity of this cottage is now a maximum of 4 guests in 3 bedrooms.

Location
High on the moor above Porlock is the tiny hamlet of Stoke Pero. Stoke is Old English for 'outlying farmstead or hamlet', which sums up Stoke Pero perfectly! The Pero probably comes from the Landowners in the middle ages. The views from the common across Exmoor and to the Bristol Channel are quite outstanding on a clear day. Stoke Pero Church is reputedly the highest church in Somerset, at 300m above sea-level. it is high up on the side of the moor. The Church itself is, as you might expect, quite small and primitive. Until recently there was no electricity on this part of Exmoor, and the church still relies on candles and fuel-stoves in the winter.

There are many rural villages and hamlet a short drive from Stoke Pero. Porlock is not far, it's a popular working Exmoor village and boasts three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, chemist, cash machine, petrol station, hardware shop, visitor centre, several art galleries and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms. Porlock Weir is approximately 1.5 miles on from Porlock and is well worth a visit.

Exford is in the opposite direction, is a small rural village based around a traditional village green with children play area, beside it sits the village shop and post office. Exford and the surrounding area is famous for its beautiful and unspoiled countryside making it ideal for hiking, biking, riding and fishing.