About this property
A little under 3 miles from Winsford and Exford, off the beaten track in the centre of the moor, is Nethercote Byre. A lovely, comfortable and relaxed house, Nethercote Byre has been converted from a large U-shaped barn and sits in a wonderfully tranquil spot - perfect for nature watching, walking or simply escaping modern life. With wooden floors, good fabrics, original artwork and natural timber the huge living room with a wood burning stove is great for getting the family together. Two pairs of sliding glazed doors lead from here to the courtyard. A second sitting room/playroom with TV, sofa, table football, table for jigsaws or games provides space for children to play on those not so sunny days. There are four bedrooms, two at each end of the house, a super king-size double and three twin rooms, all sharing two bathrooms. Outside is a private enclosed courtyard with table and chairs and you are welcome to wander and explore the owner's surrounding land. Nearby, you can fly fish with tuition in Exebridge or frequent one of the many countryside inns in the surrounding villages. Dulverton and Bampton are interesting towns to browse and Wimbleball Lake offers a whole range of exciting water sports. A wonderfully remote place to stay and explore Exmoor on foot.
The picturesque village of Exford is situated in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. In a lovely setting by the River Exe, Exford boasts a village green, tea rooms, a shop, Post Office and two traditional inns serving excellent food and drinks
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double, 3 x twin.
Kitchen with dining area, sitting room with wood burning stove and glazed doors to courtyard.
Sitting room/playroom.
Two bathrooms, both with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Central heating with wood burning stove.
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD, Fibre Optic Broadband, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for three cars.
Enclosed courtyard garden.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry no smoking.
Note: This house is approached over 1¾ miles of rough hardcore track, best for 4x4s or sturdy cars, Much regret inconvenience caused by the state of the track, the property land had recently had a major Tree Planting operation within the valley but work on the track is scheduled and with any luck improvements will soon be made, Best to drive slowly and avoid the low-slung cars, and for safety reasons too, please keep speed down!
Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly.
Nearby points of interest
- Torre Cider Farm
Reviews (22)
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Daniel
Access to the property is not for the faint hearted. It says in the listing that it's more suitable for 4x4s or sturdy cars, I would say that it's only suitable for 4x4s. Do not take anything less, unless you want to risk getting stuck in the mud or scraping off your cars undercarriage. The king-size bed was uncomfortable and had a huge dip on one side which left for very sleepless nights. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils plates and cutlery, it was very warm, quiet and the WiFi was excellent. We did experience one bat flying around the living room which was fun, haha.
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Tracy
Warm and well equipped with very hot water. If you love nature this is perfect. There are footpaths and bridleways starting from the property and a rushing river along the by way to access the barn. The owners and housekeeper are both very welcoming and friendly. The access road is challenging but that is made clear in the description.
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Jennifer
It is a very comfortable property with every facility (bar a hairdryer), and the walking straight from the door or further afield is glorious . The driveway is a challenge but just adds to the uniqueness of the property!