The Farmhouse, West Anstey
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The Farmhouse is a large nine bedroom property with private garden including sauna, jacuzzi, BBQ and seating area. Two lounges with large family kitchen and dining room which can seat 21. 3 of the bedrooms have en-suites, plus 3 further family bathrooms. Sleeps 19 in beds + 2 on the sofa bed in snug
The Farmhouse at West Anstey is a beautiful, large self-catering house on Exmoor. Surrounded by stunning countryside and wildlife. The house is really comfortable and well equipped. Perfect for families getting away to relax with a hot tub and a sauna. Awarded the 'We’re Good To Go Industry Standard' Visit Britain Covid Assurance certificate and badge. Sleeps up to 21 guests The farmhouse has 9 bedrooms divided between the ground and first floors The bed arrangements are interchangeable allowing you to plan for your party’s needs 2 lounges with gorgeous inglenook fireplaces and wood-burning stoves (and the 2nd lounge has a double sofa bed) A large dining room with a big oak dining table Spacious farmhouse kitchen is always welcoming with an Aga and triple oven Rangemaster, it's really well equipped with everything from a citrus zester to a fish poacher. Back garden has a hot tub and a sauna, outdoor sofas and tables and chairs and a gas BBQ Dogs welcome (3 max) for a supplement of £15 per dog Wifi, heating and electricity included Bed linen and towels provided Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am The main lounge has 3 huge, extremely comfy sofas facing the inglenook fireplace, which contains a large wood burning stove (logs and kindling for the stoves are provided). The lounge has a 50″ HD flat screen TV, full Sky package & a DVD player. The snug also has an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and a big comfy sofa and armchairs. This room is perfect for those in your party who might like a bit of quiet time or it can become a gaming or play room. The dining room has 2 oak tables that seat 20. Table cloths, mats and candleabra are provided should you wish to use them. There are 2 sets of china and a variety of glasses for dinner parties including plastic ones for children and flutes for bubbles! The dining room also has a piano and a comfy sofa which looks out over the back garden. A stereo is provided with an aux cable for those dinner time playlists. The Farmhouse kitchen is light and airy with a warm welcoming feel. It has an oil fuelled Aga which is on from mid September to the end of March. There is also a state of the art Rangemaster Excel which boasts a triple oven and a 5 ring induction hob. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and you will find cake tins, baking trays, a food mixer and another stereo (with aux cable!). The kitchen has a large table which seats 8 and 2 high chairs are provided for little ones. You’ll also find stair gates in the snug if you need them. In the bedrooms there's a mixture of feather and hypoallergenic pillows throughout. Each bed has a feather and down quilt. A large bath towel and a hand towel is provided for each guest. The bed arrangements are interchangeable allowing you to plan for your party’s needs. 3 of the bedrooms are en-suite and there are 3 additional bathrooms. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 3). A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog, per stay. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Dogs to be kept on leads when outside of the property. Non-smoking property.
- 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
Essentials Cooking basics Dedicated workspace Dishes and silverware Shampoo Shower gel Extra pillows and blankets Hangers Games console Piano Baby bath Baby safety gates Babysitter recommendations Children’s books and toys Children’s tableware Cot Fireplace guards Travel cot Carbon monoxide alarm Fire extinguisher First aid kit Smoke alarm Baking sheet Barbecue utensils Coffee maker Lake access Private entrance BBQ grill Garden Patio or balcony Free parking on premises
- 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)
Private This property has a private and enclosed garden with 2 hot tubs and a sauna, outdoor sofas and tables and chairs and a gas BBQ. Shared The grounds surrounding the property includes a lake with carp, an all-weather tennis court, there’s also a games room with a pool table, table tennis and darts, which guests are welcome to enjoy and make use of, but these are shared facilities with the other holiday cottages nearby. Deer's Leap is a farm with animals, ponies, chickens, sheep, cows and a beagle called Poppy. Surrounding Area Exmoor itself is one of England’s, largely undiscovered treasures. There are miles of walks through pretty villages with quaint tea shops and country pubs by rivers, ancient woodland, breathtaking views across open moorland of the majestic red deer and Exmoor ponies and some of the country’s most stunning coastal paths and beaches. If however, what you crave is a holiday of sheer pampering, then rest assured, you needn’t even leave the house! The Farmhouse is semi-attached to Hartford Cottage accommodation. 5 Bell Tents are situated around 75 yards from the Farmhouse, set up in their own area. Owners live on site. Please note dogs must be kept on leads when outside.
Electric vehicle charge point
Pets welcome
3 x Dog(s), £15 per stay
Cat(s)
Horses
Restricted mobility
Wheelchair users
The region
+ MoreExmoor is stunning. It's a national park and an area of outstanding national beauty. We're 6 miles from the nearest town, so deep in the countryside, however, most supermarkets deliver here. The North Devon coast is popular with surfers and we are not far from the River Exe and R...iver Barle, which are both popular for kayaking. Dulverton, and Exmoor in general have amazing gastro pubs and teashops. There is a chance that guests may sight, buzzards, red deer and Exmoor ponies. This is a great countryside for walking, biking, riding and wildlife lovers. West Anstey sits just outside the southern boundary of Exmoor National Park in North Devon. Dulverton (in Somerset) is approx 5 miles (15 minutes drive). It is a beautiful town on the banks of the River Barle, known as the southern gateway to Exmoor and it is also home to the head quarters of the Exmoor National Park. Dulverton is well equipped with shops including Post Office, butchers, bakery, fish & chip shop, greengrocer, late-opening supermarket, art gallery, hairdressers, guns and fishing tackle shop. There are also a number of quality boutiques, interesting gift shops plus a handful of lovely restaurants, tea rooms and pubs. South Molton is around 10 miles away and is an interesting and lively country town, with a good selection of shops and pubs. Thursdays and Saturdays are market day with a local market in the historic Pannier Market hall, as well as a busy livestock market. Barnstaple is the regional centre for North Devon and offers a more comprehensive selection of commercial, retail and leisure facilities, the famous Pannier Market and Butchers Row is worth a visit– excellent for both meat and locally caught fish. Exmoor provides a great base for walking, cycling, horse riding and exploring. There are also opportunities to play golf at the famous Saunton Sands Golf Course or to visit a number of outstanding gardens such as those at Marwood and RHS Rosemoor. It is also the place for anyone who just wants to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the North Devon countryside. West Anstey is within easy reach of Tarr Steps, The Chains - a wonderful place for the experienced walker, the Tarka Trail, the North Devon coastal path, Woody Bay and the Valley of the Rocks as well as Lynton and Lynmouth. The beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woollacombe are less than an hour away. There are a number of local National Trust properties nearby including Knightshayes, Dunster Castle and Arlington Court.
All pubs and cafes on Exmoor are dog friendly Places to Eat Closest First Please call to pre book and pre order food choices The Jubilee Inn, East Anstey open evenings with a varied menu. Wood fired pizza available from the Jubilee on Thursday evenings. www.thejubileeinn.co.uk 01398 341401 The London Inn, Molland www.londoninnmolland.co.uk 01769 550269 The Mason Arms, Knowstone Michelin star gastro pub www.masonsarmsdevon.co.uk 01398 341231 Dulverton The Bridge Inn www.thebrindgeinndulverton.com/eat-and-drink/ 01398324130 Woods www.woodsdulverton.co.uk/menu/ 01398 324007 Tongdam www.tongdamthai.co.uk 01398 323397 Tea shops The Tantivy www.tantivyexmoor.co.uk The Copper Kettle www.thecopperkettledulveron.com Further afield with a lovely drive on the moor Tarr Farm Inn www.tarrfarm.co.uk 01643 851 507 Withypool Tearoom www.withypoolexmoor.co.uk/tearooms/ 01643 831279 The White Horse, Exford www.exmoor-whitehorse.co.uk 01643 831229 Take Aways Dulverton Tong Dam – Thai Restaurant and take away www.tongdamthai.co.uk 01398 323397 The Dulverton fish and Chip Shop Hihly recommend phoning your order through before you leave. They are quite slow. 01398 324088 South Molton The Bengal Tiger - 2 cooks street. EX36 4AW 01769 574727 The Pagoda Wok – 7 New road. EX46 3BH 01769 572503 Fred’s – 82 South Street. EX36 4AG 01769 574444 Shops and Deliveries Dulverton High Street postcode TA22 9EX South Molton High Street postcode EX36 3BU Little Mead Farm shop, West Anstey. EX36 3PW Call to pre order fresh, local farm meat and groceries. 01398 341200 The Cheese Larder, South Molton. 12 Broad Street. EX36 3AE. Call to pre order Cheeses, fresh Milk,deli goods and charcuterie meats that they will deliver or we’ll collect for you. Perfect for a deluxe picnic on the moor. www.cheeselarder.com 01769 572664 Butcher, Dulverton - Lloyd Maunder, Dulverton 01398 322978 Greengrocer, Dulverton – R & N Fruit and Veg 07483277090 The Co-op, Dulverton – Supermarket 01398 323241 Dulverton Pharmacy, 01398 323359 Off Licence, The Tantivy, Dulverton. www.tantivyexmoor.co.uk Bakery, Dulverton – Exclusive Cake Co. 41 Northmoor Rd, Dulverton. TA22 9DH 01398 324131
You will need a car as there is no public transport. You can take stunning walks right from Deer's Leap. We're only a few miles from the famous Tarr Steps. Deer's Leap is accessible from the two moors way. Arriving at Deer's Leap is like taking a deep relaxing breath. It welcomes and envelopes people into a restorative hug. Exmoor is stunning. It's a national park and an area of outstanding national beauty. We're 6 miles from the nearest town, so deep in the countryside, however, most supermarkets deliver here. The North Devon coast is popular with surfers and we are not far from the River Exe and River Barle, which are both popular for kayaking. Dulverton, and Exmoor in general have amazing gastro pubs and teashops. There is a chance that guests may sight, buzzards, red deer and Exmoor ponies. This is a great countryside for walking, biking, riding and wildlife lovers.
We're 6 miles from the nearest town, so deep in the countryside, however, most supermarkets deliver here. The North Devon coast is popular with surfers and we are not far from the River Exe and River Barle, which are both popular for kayaking. Dulverton, and Exmoor in general have amazing gastro pubs and teashops. There is a chance that guests may sight, buzzards, red deer and Exmoor ponies. This is a great countryside for walking, biking, riding and wildlife lovers.
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