Mill Cottage is a spacious, well-equipped, and comfortably furnished detached barn conversion located close to the pretty village of Luxborough, nestled between the famous Exmoor coast and countryside and the scenic Brendon Hills. Awarded a 4 star Gold rating from Visit England, it offers terrific Exmoor countryside views and is ideal for families, cyclists, and walkers. The property is situated on a working farm within easy walking distance of Luxborough’s amenities, including its dog-friendly pub which serves excellent food. Although mainly a sheep farm, its stables offer guests the added option of bringing their horse on holiday and provides direct access to excellent hacking, including the famous Coleridge Way bridle path.
3 ground floor bedrooms (one spacious king-sized double en-suite with feature-arched doorway to garden, one with bunk beds, also with arched doorway to garden, and one twin with exposed wooden beam and arched window. Please note, twin beds can be zipped together to form a super-king bed upon request)
Spacious first floor living room/dining room with wood-burning stove, TV/DVD player/CD player/radio, and large window providing far-reaching valley views
Newly fitted first floor kitchen-dining room well-equipped with Aga electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine/tumble dryer, plus dual-aspect windows with views out over farmland
Newly fitted ground floor family bathroom plus additional first floor toilet
Superfast broadband wifi, electricity, and oil-fired central heating included in price, plus firewood
Bed linen, duvets, and towels provided. (Please note outdoor/beach towels not provided; please bring own)
One dog welcome by prior arrangement (supplement of £25)
Large enclosed lawned garden with outside furniture and barbecue
Modern stabling facilities offered upon request in a newly converted American barn with wash-down area and large secure tack room and drying facilities. Individual turnout paddocks available with hay and straw included at a price of £15 per night per horse for stabling and turnout, or £7.50 for turnout only
Child-friendly accommodation with stair gate and travel cot/high chair available upon request
Available for week-long bookings as well as short breaks
Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and cake provided upon arrival, plus household sundries such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder, and toilet rolls
Ample off-road parking available directly outside property
FacilitiesThe first floor is accessed from the rear of the property through the boot room/cloak room with stone tiled flooring. A glassed doorway leads to a spacious living room/dining room with wood-burning stove, TV, DVD player and CD player/radio and free wifi is available throughout the cottage. The large window takes advantage of the far-reaching valley views. The staircase has a stair gate.
The newly fitted kitchen-dining room with Aga is accessed from the living area and is well-equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge and freezer, dishwasher and washing machine/tumble dryer. The dual aspect windows look out over farmland. There is an additional toilet with hand basin on the first floor.
A travel cot and high chair can be provided, please request this when you make your booking. Please note, only a bottom sheet will be provided for the cot, other bedding will not be provided.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Mill Cottage is fitted with oil-fired central heating and there is a wood-burning stove in the living room for cosy evenings in during the cooler months. Fire-wood will be provided.
Superfast broadband now available.
Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips. Bed linen is not supplied for the cot.
A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar and milk (and cake!) is provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive.
A small amount of cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and washing powder will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided for each toilet.
Mill Cottage is strictly non-smoking.
LocationLuxborough is a peaceful hamlet in the Brendon Hills of Exmoor National Park, about 6 miles south of Dunster. Three tiny settlements -- Churchtown, Kingsbridge, and Pooltown -- nestle in a wooded valley at 600 feet.
This is a deeply rural corner of Exmoor where farming and forestry have replaced the iron mining that once sustained the community. The ancient Church of St Mary in Churchtown dates back to the 13th century, with a medieval stone cross in its churchyard that is a scheduled ancient monument. Many of the cottages in the area are thatched, and the pace of life is wonderfully unhurried.
The Washford River rises near Luxborough and flows through the valley, giving the hamlet of Pooltown its name from the many pools along its course. The surrounding woodland is rich with wildlife -- red deer, buzzards, and woodland birds are regularly spotted.
Luxborough has no shops or general stores. The nearest everyday amenities are in Dunster (6 miles north), which has a good range of independent shops, a post office, butcher, and galleries. The market town of Watchet (7 miles northeast) and Minehead (9 miles north) offer supermarkets, pharmacies, and a wider range of services.
