FacilitiesEmmett’s Grange kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering for a large group. The Aga is lit from October until May (available for an additional cost outside of this period), plus electric oven, gas hob, large American-style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, plus a selection of saucepans, cookware, kitchen utensils, etc. A good supply of glasses, crockery and cutlery can be found in the adjacent butler’s pantry.
The washing machine and tumble dryer is located in the utility room at the far end of the house, this is also a great room for drying clothes and hanging up coats, etc.
In the conservatory, a flat screen TV is mounted on the wall.
Emmett’s Grange benefits from no less than three wood-burners and two open-fires on the ground floor. A basket of logs, matches and some kindling will be provided and further logs are available to purchase onsite.
The property is also fitted with central heating throughout.
Bed linen, feather duvets, blankets and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels if you need them for day trips. Bed linen will not be provided for the cot.
You will find tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, loo rolls, and cleaning materials provided.
Note, due to the rural location of the property, there is limited mobile phone signal (EE is best!) at the farm so you will need to log on to the WiFi (super fast BT full fibre) once you are inside to use your phone for wifi calling.
LocationSimonsbath is a tiny hamlet deep in the heart of Exmoor National Park, where the River Barle meets Ashcombe Water amid wild, open moorland.
Once the centre of the Royal Forest of Exmoor, Simonsbath retains an atmosphere of true remoteness and unspoilt beauty. The hamlet was transformed in the 19th century when the Knight family purchased and began reclaiming the former royal hunting forest, building farmsteads, roads, and plantations across the surrounding moorland. Today, a handful of stone cottages, the renowned Exmoor Forest Inn, and Simonsbath House are all that make up this peaceful settlement.
A Remote Moorland Setting
This is one of the most secluded corners of Exmoor. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rolling open moorland, deep river valleys, and ancient woodland. Red deer roam freely, Exmoor ponies graze the hilltops, and the night skies are among the darkest in England -- perfect for stargazing in the Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve.
Local Amenities
Simonsbath itself has no shop, so it is worth stocking up before you arrive. The nearest village shops and post offices are in Exford, approximately 5 miles to the south-east, and in Lynton, approximately 10 miles to the north. Dulverton, around 12 miles south, has a wider range of independent shops, a butcher, a chemist, and the Exmoor National Park Visitor Centre. For supermarkets and high street shopping, Minehead is approximately 15 miles away, and South Molton is around 12 miles to the west.
