The Piggery, Dulverton
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The Piggery at Stockham Farm, near Dulverton (Somerset) is a detached converted stone barn situated in the hills just 1.4 miles from the country town of Dulverton, in the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Sleeping up to 6 guests and dog-friendly, this lovely cottage also has stabling available on-site
The Piggery at Stockham Farm, Dulverton (Somerset) has been recently refurbished to an extremely high standard and now offers comfortable holiday accommodation for up to 6 guests. Initially, the building served as a barn, made from traditional stone, and housed many animals, including but not exclusively pigs! The property was first converted into a living accommodation over 30 years ago and the recent renovation (2018-19) has maintained as many of the original features as possible, including oak beams and quirky elements in every room. Sleeps up to 6 guests in three bedrooms Two king-size double beds and one twin bedroom Two bathrooms (one with walk-in shower and one bath with hand-held shower attachment) Stunning views from the upstairs bedroom and from the terrace beside the cottage Underfloor heating throughout the downstairs Sitting-dining room with efficient gas-fired 'wood-burner' Patio with outside seating directly beside the cottage Dogs welcome (3 max) for supplement of £30 per dog Heating, electricity and wifi included Bed linen and towels are provided Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am 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 in the bedrooms, 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 £20 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. 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.
- Kitchen / Kitchenette
- Towels provided,Linen provided
- High chair
- Iron and board
- TV
- Clothes dryer,Washing machine,Dishwasher
- Cooker,Freezer,Microwave,Fridge,Toaster
- Breakfast included
- Fan
- Games room
- Electric vehicle charge point
- Central heating
- Bath
- Wi-Fi available
- Hair dryer
- Log fire
- Kettle
The entrance to The Piggery opens into a hallway, turn to the right into the sitting-dining room, with comfy sofas and a scrubbed pine table and chairs, there's a gas 'wood burning' stove, a smart TV and books and games to enjoy too. From the hallway, a few steps lead into the kitchen which is fully fitted with a dishwasher, washing machine, fan assisted oven, ceramic hob and microwave. It is roomy enough for a window seat and a chair to sit and chat while someone else does the cooking! A few more steps lead to the lower-level bedrooms, one twin bedroom and one double, which has a king-size bed. Adjacent to the bedrooms is a shower room comprising a walk-in shower, toilet and hand basin. One the first floor there is the third bedroom (king-size double bed) and bathroom comprising a bath, with hand-held shower attachment, toilet and hand basin. The view from the upstairs bedroom is truly jaw-dropping – over fields, woodland and across the Exe Valley. Bed linen and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels and dog towels (if appropriate). A welcome pack of a bottle of sparkling wine, homemade scones, Cornish clotted cream, locally made jam and a small bottle of milk will be provided. 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 radiators upstairs. The Piggery 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 in the bedrooms, 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.
- BBQ
- Parking
- private garden (not enclosed)
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Shared garden
- private garden (enclosed)
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Secure parking
- Detached Property
- Pool (communal)
- Pool (private)
Directly outside the cottage is a fenced patio area with outside furniture and a barbecue. The patio overlooks the pond next to the cottage and is fenced, with views across the farm lawn and paddocks to the surrounding rolling hills of Exmoor. We do not guarantee that the patio area is entirely enclosed/dog-proof. There is also an outside tap, handy for washing off dogs or muddy boots after a walk. In addition to the private patio area, guests are also welcome to explore the farm’s 35 acres, where you will find horses, Exmoor Horn sheep and abundant wildlife, including rare Red Deer which come right up to the pond to drink in summer evenings. The Piggery is approx 50 metres from the farmhouse where the owners live, and another holiday cottage, The Victorian Wing at Stockham Farm, which sleeps up to 4 guests. These properties have separate access and outside areas. Equestrian facilities Just across the garden is stabling for up to 4 horses, should you wish to bring your horse on holiday with you on a DIY basis. Horses are charged at £25 per horse, per night to include use of stable, turn out, straw bedding and hay. You will find bridle paths almost directly from the farm leading you right up onto the moor with barely any roadwork needed. There is an endless variety of fabulous walks that can commence right from the door – a full day’s trek to Tarr Steps and back, or a circular walk across the fields with panoramic views and through pretty woodland down into the small market town of Dulverton. All the local pubs welcome dogs and their owners!
Electric vehicle charge point
Pets welcome
2 x Dog(s), £30 per stay
2 x Cat(s), £30 per stay
4 x Horses, £20 per night
Horses are charged at £20 per horse, per night, including the use of stable, turnout, straw bedding and hay.
We also welcome cats on holiday at The Piggery at Stockham Farm (bring your own scratching posts if you think they are likely to scratch the furniture). Please also be aware that we have three Jack Russells who are not used to cats. They're very well behaved, kind and friendly - but they are terriers!
Restricted mobility
Wheelchair users
The region
+ MoreThe Piggery 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.
Dulverton is just 1.4 miles from Stockham Farm and is full of great places to eat. Woods Bar and Restaurant (by Royal approval!) and The Bridge Inn are very popular and you often need to book. However you can often grab a table at The Lion Hotel or the excellent Tongdam Thai Restaurant (with a delicious take away menu that will be available at the cottage). If it's a great cup of coffee or a cream tea you are after, look no further than Tantivy, Mortimers or The Copper Kettle. And don't forget Dulverton's fab Fish and Chip shop too. For eating and drinking out further afield all of the following come highly recommended... Tarr Farm Inn at Tarr Steps; The Royal Oak, Withypool; The Royal Oak, Winsford; The Swan, Bampton; The George, Brompton Regis; The London Inn, Molland; The Notley Arms, Monksilver; the Tea Rooms at Withypool and Winsford; the National Trust-owned Hunter’s Inn, Heddon Valley (with a fabulous half hour walk to the sea), and the Masons Arms at Knowstone (with a Michelin star no less!).
Whilst the cottages at Stockham Fam are very cosy and comfortable, there are a whole host of activities to get you out and about in the local area. Exmoor National Park is the ultimate location for those who love walking, visiting pubs, cycling, horse riding, hunting, shooting, fishing, bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, wild swimming and even sunbathing on the glorious North Devon beaches that are not far away. Exmoor National Park covers 265 square miles of Devon and Somerset – 600 miles of public footpaths and bridleways, stunning scenery, blue flag beaches, pretty villages, fascinating history and good food inns. It is also Europe’s first designated Dark Sky Reserve – the stargazing here is truly unforgettable! Exmoor is one of Britain’s best kept secrets, as it has fewer tourists than any of our other National Parks. Wildlife on the heather-clad moorland of Exmoor includes the only herd of wild Red Deer in the UK and the beautiful but endangered Exmoor ponies. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit nearby Wimbleball Lake (for walking, sailing and windsurfing); the remarkable National Trust properties of Knightshayes Court and Dunster Castle; the ancient clapper bridge at Tarr Steps (a splendid 6 mile walk from the cottage – yes, we’ve done it ourselves!); the West Somerset Steam Railway (with stops at Dunster and Minehead); the lovely coastal hamlet of Porlock Weir; the unique twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth and the stunning pebble beach at Heddon’s Mouth. Dulverton has lots going on throughout the year, with a fortnightly cinema in the Town Hall on a Friday night; venues holding music and drama as part of the Two Moors Festival and many art and craft shows, summer fairs and sporting events; as well as a monthly farmers' market on the last Saturday of the month.
The walking and riding on Exmoor is a delight in all seasons, and from the cottages at Stockham Farm you can reach the heart of the moor on footpaths and bridlepaths, across fields, through woodland and moorland, without needing to cross any roads at all! We have a selection of books, leaflets and maps at the cottages for guests to borrow during their stay here. Or alternatively you can ask Ali and Jeff, the owners, where they would recommend for walking or riding. There is a marvellous 6 mile walk to the famous medieval clapper bridge at Tarr Steps, with a stop at the Tarr Farm Inn for lunch and a different 6 mile route back again! For beach lovers, the beaches of Exmoor and North Devon are not far away. Lovely Lynmouth with its pretty harbour, shops, pubs and pebbly beach can be reached in 40 minutes. At Heddon's Mouth there's a super level walk along paths from the Hunter's Inn pub/hotel (owned by the National Trust) to the amazing rocky/pebbly beach. Further afield (and approximately an hour from Stockham) you will find some of North Devon's glorious sandy beaches - Woolacombe, Putsborough, Croyde, Saunton Sands, Instow... the list is endless. Something for every sunbather, surfer and beachcomber to enjoy.
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