The Granary is a comfortably furnished and well-equipped 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 Loughborough’s amenities including its well-regarded 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.
2 ground floor double ensuite bedrooms
Open-plan first floor living area with solid oak floors, charming wooden beams, exposed stone wall, and south-facing windows with views out over the farm and surrounding countryside, plus TV (with Sky)/DVD player/CD player
First floor kitchen/dining area well-equipped with electric cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine
Superfast broadband wifi, electricity, and oil-fired central heating and underfloor bedroom heating included in price
Bed linen, duvets, and towels provided. (Please note outdoor/beach towels not provided; please bring own)
Enclosed patio with table/chairs and barbecue, accessed via French doors from one of the bedrooms
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 travel cot and 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
Off-road parking available directly outside property
FacilitiesA 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. The Granary is fitted with oil-fired central heating. The bedrooms have underfloor heating, it is a warm property!
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.
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.
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.
Sorry, dogs are not permitted in The Granary.
The Granary 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.
