Middle Stolford Cottage is a large and luxurious 16th century Exmoor farmhouse that’s perfect for families or groups looking for a spacious, high-quality, delightfully rural retreat. Located on a farm in the scenic Brendon Hills in a sheltered valley, it's a fantastic destination for keen walkers and outdoors explorers particularly, with footpaths leading directly from the doorstep and Clatworthy Reservoir less than a mile away. This recently (2019) renovated, re-wired, and redecorated property is directly surrounded by idyllic, peaceful countryside and terrific views; with the Quantock Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) also nearby, and the coastline at Watchet just 7 miles away, Middle Stolford Cottage truly enjoys the best of all West Country worlds!
5 first floor bedrooms (one king-size double ensuite with large walk-in shower, toilet, and hand basin, one further king-size double, two twins—one with 2'6 children’s beds, and one single)
Large ground floor open-plan kitchen-dining room with inglenook fireplace and large dining table, and kitchen well equipped with electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, plus ample crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, and utensils
Light and spacious ground floor lounge with new wood-burning stove, plenty of comfortable seating, additional table and 4 chairs, large Smart TV, Soundbar, and Bluray player
First floor family bathroom with bath and handheld shower attachment, toilet and hand basin, plus ground floor shower room with toilet and hand basin
Ground floor utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
High-quality cotton bed linen and fluffy towels provided
Wi-fi, heating, and electricity included in cost, plus starter logs for wood-burner
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Child-friendly accommodation with cot, highchair, and stairgate provided upon request
Large private enclosed garden area with table, chairs, barbecue, and firepit
Full-size tennis court available for guest use
Seven fabulous horseboxes in modern stable block available to rent on DIY basis, with straw and hay provided, and grazing on request. (Charged at £15 per night - please contact for details
Meal-serving pub just 3 minutes away by car
Parking available on driveway beside cottage, plus additional allocated spaces just outside garden
FacilitiesAn original, characterful Exmoor oak farmhouse door provides the entrance into the external boot room, ample room for footwear, coats, pushchairs, etc. The front door then opens into the original part of the farmhouse which dates back to the 16th Century. There's an inglenook fireplace at each end of what is now the large kitchen-dining room. A modern kitchen was installed in 2012 and ample crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, and utensils are provided. There is an electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Mind your head on the beams and take time to admire the traditional construction of the kitchen walls and ceiling timbers.
The kitchen-dining room leads to a short passage, with a couple of steps, to a light and spacious lounge with a new wood burning stove for cosy nights in. There is comfortable seating for the whole party and an additional table with 4 chairs. A shower room (with toilet and hand basin) and the utility room (with washing machine) complete the ground floor.
The traditional staircase leads upstairs to the five bedrooms; two king-size double bedrooms (one with en-suite), two twin bedrooms and one single; one of the twin bedrooms has 2'6" wide beds (standard length) therefore suitable for children; the other 3 single beds are all 3' wide. The family bathroom comprises a bath (with handheld shower attachment), toilet and hand basin. The en-suite shower room has a large walk-in shower, toilet, and hand basin.
There are fixed stair gates at the top and bottom of the stairs.
The whole property was recently re-wired, had a new heating system installed and been redecorated throughout.
Heating, electricity and wifi is included in the price of your accommodation. Starter logs are provided for the wood-burner, additional logs are available onsite.
The property comfortably sleeps up to 7 adults and 2 children, plus infant in cot. Please bring your own cot bedding. Stairgate/s and a highchair can also be provided for those staying with young children, please request this on your booking form.
Well behaved dogs welcome (2 max) for £30 supplement per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs or leave them unattended unless crated.
Sorry, no hen or stag parties unless agreed by the owner in advance. Please get in touch with further information about your group if you wish to book Middle Stolford Cottage for a single-sex group.
Note, A security deposit of £250 is required when booking this property to cover the cost of any damage during your stay. This security deposit will be returned after your departure providing there is no damage to the property or its contents.
LocationThe Brendon Hills are a beautiful, unspoilt ridge of high farmland on the eastern fringe of Exmoor National Park, offering far-reaching views and deep rural tranquillity.
This is a landscape of scattered farms, ancient hedgerows, and quiet lanes, stretching between the open moor of Exmoor to the west and the gentler Quantock Hills to the east. The area has a rich industrial heritage -- iron ore was mined here from the 1850s to the 1880s, and the remains of the West Somerset Mineral Railway can still be traced across the hillside. Today, the Brendon Hills are a haven for walkers, cyclists, and anyone seeking genuine peace and seclusion in the heart of the West Somerset countryside.
Local Amenities
The Brendon Hills are deeply rural, so it is worth stocking up before you arrive. The nearest village with everyday facilities is Wheddon Cross, approximately 3 to 5 miles from most properties. Wheddon Cross has a well-stocked village shop and post office, a pub serving food, and a petrol station. The village of Brompton Regis, tucked into the valley below Wimbleball Lake, has a small community shop and a charming village pub.
Nearby Shopping
Dulverton, approximately 8 miles south, is a handsome small town on the southern edge of the National Park with a good range of independent shops, a butcher, a chemist, and the Exmoor National Park Visitor Centre. Watchet, approximately 8 miles to the north-east, is a historic harbour town with a small supermarket, independent shops, and a marina.
For larger supermarkets, Minehead is approximately 10 miles away and has Tesco, Morrisons, and Lidl, as well as most high street banks. Taunton is approximately 22 miles and offers full town-centre shopping including John Lewis and Debenhams.
