The Piggery, Dulverton

The Piggery at Stockham Farm is a detached, recently refurbished stone barn situated in the hills close to the small Somerset market town of Dulverton in beautiful Exmoor National Park. Initially served as a traditional stone barn made that housed many animals including the pigs from whom its name was gained, the property was initially converted into living quarters over 30 years ago and then overhauled in 2018-19 while maintaining as many charming original features as possible, including oak beams and quirky elements in every room. As such, the Piggery now provides high-quality holiday accommodation that offers guests tranquility, panoramic views, on-site stabling, and an endless array of fabulous walks commencing right from the door. These include a full day’s return trek to Tarr Steps or a circular stroll across fields and through pretty woodland down into Dulverton, where the local pubs all welcome dogs and their owners alike!

3 bedrooms (one ground floor twin, one ground floor king-sized double, and one first floor king-sized double with jaw-dropping views over fields, woodland, and across the Exe Valley)
Ground floor sitting-dining room with efficient gas-fired wood-burner, comfy sofas, scrubbed pine table and chairs, smart TV, books, and games
Spacious ground floor kitchen well equipped with fan-assisted oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, and washing machine
Ground floor shower room comprising walk-in shower, toilet, and hand basin, and additional first floor bathroom comprising bath with hand-held shower attachment, toilet, and hand basin
Wi-fi, heating (underfloor heating on ground floor, radiators upstairs), and electricity included in cost, plus a large basket of logs, kindling, firelighters, and matches
Bed linen and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips and dog towels if required)
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £30 per dog; please note, no puppies under 12 months old permitted)
Fenced patio area overlooking pond, with outside furniture and barbecue, plus stunning views across farm lawn and paddocks to surrounding Exmoor hills
Guests are welcome to explore the farm's 35 acres, featuring horses, Exmoor Horn sheep, and abundant wildlife such as rare Red Deer
Welcome pack provided including bottle of sparkling wine, home-made scones, Cornish clotted cream, locally made jam, and a small bottle of milk, plus some tea, coffee, sugar, olive oil etc. provided
On-site stabling offered by arrangement for up to 4 horses (charged at £20 per horse per night, including stable use, turn out, straw bedding and hay). Bridlepaths lead from the farm up onto the moor
Ample parking for 3 cars directly beside cottage

Facilities
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.

Location

Brushford is a peaceful village on the southern edge of Exmoor National Park in Somerset, just two miles from the market town of Dulverton.

The village sits where the rivers Barle and Exe converge in a beautiful wooded valley. The parish church of St Nicholas dates from the 15th century and includes the Herbert memorial chapel designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Brushford has a village hall, playground, and a friendly community of families and retirees -- a tranquil base from which to explore all that Exmoor has to offer.

Dulverton, a short stroll or two-minute drive away, is known as the 'southern gateway to Exmoor' and provides an excellent range of amenities. You will find independent shops, a late-opening supermarket, butcher, greengrocer, post office, chemist, and a cash machine. There are award-winning restaurants, traditional pubs, tea rooms, and a fish and chip shop. Exmoor House -- the headquarters of the Exmoor National Park Authority -- is in Dulverton and features exhibitions and a gallery.

The Guildhall Heritage and Arts Centre in Dulverton is well worth a visit, with free admission and fascinating exhibitions on local history including a working model of the original Dulverton railway station. The town sits between the rivers Barle and Exe, and the stunning Tarr Steps ancient clapper bridge is just five miles to the northwest -- one of the most popular and iconic landmarks in the whole of Exmoor.