The Tower at Birch Cleave Barns

There is a wealth of places to eat and drink
The Exmoor Forest Inn with its fantastic menu recently going into the Good Food Guide is just across the road from the barns so you can pop over for a drink or a bite to eat without need of your car.
Also nearby is 
The Black Venus pub at Challacombe another great pub to eat and is approx  a ten minute drive from Simonsbath.
Woods Bar & Restaurant a fantastic bar and restaurant in nearby Dulverton the wine list has won numerous national awards and the food is great. 
The Royal Oak Inn at Withypool good food and for those keen walkers amongst you can walk from Birch Cleave Barns to the pub and back if you prefer bring along your horse and ride the  breathtaking bridlepath across the moor to the pub.
There are also  some wonderful tea Rooms including 
Boeveys Tea Rooms Simonsbath a short walk from the door, located in Simonsbath.
Exfordbridge Tea rooms in Exford.
Withypool Tea rooms.

The area offers a wealth of things to do and see a real haven for the walkers amongst you whether you wish to walk the wild expanse of the Exmoor National park or follow the coastal routes with the spectacular views over the sea. 
Exmoor offers a wealth of bridlepaths that are clearly marked and can be found online.
Simonsbath Festival runs  every year with lots of things to see and do. 

Here are some walks and beaches you can explore from Simon's Bath:

Walks:

Tarr Steps and River Barle Walk - This is a circular walk that starts at Tarr Steps and takes you along the River Barle. The walk is approximately 6 miles long and takes around 3 hours to complete.

Dunkery Beacon - This is the highest point in Exmoor National Park and offers stunning views across the countryside. The walk is approximately 3 miles long and takes around 2 hours to complete.

Horner Water and Lank Combe Walk - This is a circular walk that takes you through some beautiful wooded valleys and along the Horner Water. The walk is approximately 5 miles long and takes around 2.5 hours to complete.

Beaches:

Lynmouth Beach - This is a shingle beach located on the North Devon coast, approximately 10 miles from Simonsbath. It's a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing.
Also the famous Lynton and Lynmouth cliff railway with its spectacular views the worlds highest and steepest completely water powered railway.

Porlock Weir Beach - This is a small pebble beach located on the West Somerset coast, approximately 10 miles from Simonsbath. It's a quiet and peaceful spot that's perfect for a relaxing day out.

Woolacombe Beach - This is a long sandy beach located on the North Devon coast, approximately 25 miles from Simonsbath. It's a popular spot for surfing and other water sports.