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Gracious Ford Farm

Bampton (5mls W), Exmoor
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Large restored farmhouse, sleeping 10 guests in comfort
  • Tranquil secluded location with access to 240 acres of countryside and woodland
  • Games room with table tennis and table football
  • Extensive garden with badminton nets, BBQ and delightful suntrap patio
Property code: GRACI

Set in beautiful surroundings in the heart of the Devon countryside, this large, welcoming and tastefully restored farmhouse offers fantastic accommodation for a large family or group of up to ten guests and three dogs too, they even have kennels. The property lies in a delightful secluded spot in a tranquil wooded valley, ideal for exploring with the dogs, with some 240 acres to get lost in. The farmhouse also features a games room with table tennis and table football, and is ideally situated for exploring the countryside of both Devon and Cornwall.

Exploring this attractive, traditional and spacious property, which retains plenty of original features including stone floors, an inglenook fireplace, exposed stonework and a pair of wood burners, you will find two comfortable lounges and a large dining room which is perfect for sharing family meals and celebrations. There’s also a delightful, smaller dining area in the stylish kitchen. The lovely sun room has been kitted out as a games room for hours of family fun. Outside, you can relax on the patio and enjoy a BBQ, while children and dogs can enjoy the extensive lawns which are perfect for playing games.

This is a fantastic area for dog-lovers to enjoy, with the South West Coast Path within easy reach, offering breathtaking views of the Devon and Cornwall coastlines. You can also explore Exmoor National Park (6 miles), the picturesque town of Bampton (5 miles), or you could spend a day in the thriving market town of Tiverton (10.5 miles) which offers a range of shops, restaurants and dog-friendly pubs. Heading north 20 miles, you will reach the coast of Devon and Somerset, with plenty of beaches near Minehead and Watchet where dogs are welcome.

  • 5 bedrooms - 3 doubles, and 2 twins
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC, 1 ground floor wet room with shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom to master bedroom, with shower over bath and WC
  • Double oven, 5 ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer
  • Freeview TV  in both lounges and the bedrooms
  • 2 woodburners
  • 3 dogs welcome more by prior arrangement - please note dogs are not permitted upstairs
  • Traditional built in brick surrounded BBQ
  • 2 kennels available
  • Off road parking
  • Pub 1.5 miles, shop 5 miles, beach 40 minutes’ drive
  • Please note - There is NOT an EV Charger at this property
  • To truly unwind during your stay, relaxation massages are available on site. For more information on how to book a treatment, please contact your host prior to your stay.
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Stuart 22nd November 2024

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Fabulous location for a 60th birthday weekend with family and close friends. The house was perfect, so well equipped and comforably furnished. The games room was well used as storm Bert put paid to any outdoor activities. Fantastic weekend, would definitely come again in hopefully better weather!

Reviewed by Pam 4th October 2024

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We have just spent another great week at Gracious Ford Farm, our second visit this year. The owners have certainly taken great care to provide a comfortable holiday home. Thank you.

Reviewed by Nicola 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Kay 13th September 2024

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Superb property and location. Equipped with everything you could possibly need. Very big and comfortable and the attention to detail was incredible for a holiday rental. Spotlessly clean, fixtures and fittings of the highest standard. The added touches of ornaments made this a home from home. Gardens wonderful and our Greyhounds were able to run flRead moreat out chasing each other with plenty of room for them both inside and out. Shared with the wildlife, pheasants, hedgehogs and a Barn Owl. Fantastic! Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Jennifer 23rd August 2024

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Wow! I don't know what else to say, what a fabulous house. We had a wonderful time with three generations. We were amazed by the space and our grandchildren loved playing hide & seek. The secure garden was well used for games and BBQs and watching the two owls at dusk. The games room was well used with table tennis being the favourite indoor pastimRead moree. The furniture was all comfortable and there was plenty of crockery etc in the kitchen. Peter was so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommended. Hide

Reviewed by David 9th August 2024

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Lovely spacious farm with a large garden for sitting out in the evening. Clean and extremely well maintained by the friendly hosts.

Reviewed by Susan 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Trevor 5th July 2024

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We had a wonderful week at Gracious Ford Farm. It's a fabulous property in beautiful countryside. We had everything we needed and the games room was a real plus during a rainy week. Wendy and Peter were very welcoming and helpful hosts. I hope we can return soon.

Reviewed by Linda 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by Tom 24th May 2024

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Absolutely wonderful property 9 of us and two dogs stayed with ease! Everything you need for a self catering holiday. Owners were lovely and very helpful. Amazing seeing the barn owls and deer that walked up the drive and across the garden. Lots of wide open space to explore. Tarr steps and Lynton/Lyn mouth water railway were excellent. Would happiRead morely stay again Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Freya 10th May 2024

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Another great holiday spent at Gracious Ford Farm, we find this house has everything we need and more, for all ages. The owners are lovely and extremely helpful, and our dog is in heaven with the lovely grounds. Cant wait till next May when we are back. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Sarah 19th April 2024

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We had a wonderful stay in the farm house, everything was as advertised and more, check in and check out was very easy. The house had everything we needed, The kitchen is well stocked, I used the upstairs shower which was powerful and hot. Beds were extremely comfy and there was loads of fun to be had with outdoor space games, sports etc. Highly reRead morecommend for families or any group. Hide

Reviewed by Pam 12th April 2024

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We were a party of 4 NHS workers past and present, who have had self catering cottage holidays together for a number of years. We felt this was one of, if not THE most exceptional houses we have stayed in. Comfortable, well equipped, super gardens and many fabulous walks right from the doorstep. Thank you to the owners for doing a fantastic job - aRead morend for sharing this beautiful house. We had a fabulous week, and I'm sure we will be returning in the not too distant future. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 26th March 2024

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We had a fantastic stay, age range was 80-4 and everyone had a great time. The house is a home from home with so many small touches. The location was perfect easy to get to but also remote at the same time.

Reviewed by Chris 29th December 2023

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Absolutely prefect for the dogs loads of good walks and the lovely warm comfortable Farm house with loads of space, Will be looking to go back in the summer.

Reviewed by Jane 22nd December 2023

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Gracious Ford Farm was perfect for our family get together at Christmas. It was warm, comfortable, spacious, extremely well equipped and the Christmas tree and decorations were delightful.

Reviewed by Anthony 1st December 2023

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Eight family members stayed at Gracious Farm for my Sixtieth. We were travelling from all over the country so it was a good location. All I can say is we had a phenomenal time. Communication before and during our stay was excellent and the property is very cosy, comfortable and has more than enough room for us. We had a brilliant time and will bookRead more again. Hide

Reviewed by Gregory 6th October 2023

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Our fifth stay at Gracious Ford Farm and it suits our needs perfectly. A very comfortable, highly equipped and peaceful property with acres of farmland for our dogs to enjoy (and especially the stream!). Owners are very welcoming and ever helpful.

Reviewed by Sue 29th September 2023

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A well-equipped comfortable house. Good walking from the door for the dog.

Reviewed by Jeremy 22nd September 2023

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Our group very much enjoyed our week at Gracious Ford Farm. The house is beautifully and well equipped and the kitchen and many bathrooms are very well fitted and laid out. We enjoy singing and found that the games room has excellent acoustics. The surrounding countryside is quiet, attractive and a wildlife haven, and most nights we heard the owls Read morehooting. A rural idyll! Hide

Reviewed by Selina 15th September 2023

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Beautiful house, comfortable and well equipped. We had pretty lousy weather for our stay so couldn't make good use of the patios and garden. The surrounding area is stunning and very peaceful.

Reviewed by Tim 30th June 2023

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'Cottage' or 'very large house' was great! We had the space we wanted and the facilities were top notch. Games room was used extensively :-)

Reviewed by David 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Freya 19th May 2023

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We have just had a fantastic week at this house, the best we have ever stayed in. We loved the walks the peace and quiet, as did our dog. The house was equipped with everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. We highly recommend, and look forward to our next visit.

Reviewed by Tim 14th April 2023

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Our third stay at Gracious Ford Farm, it's our top choice for a quiet, relaxing break. Has everything we need and more. Great garden and from the doorstep walks, perfect for our Spaniel.

Reviewed by Rowena 31st March 2023

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This was a stunning and peaceful location with lovely and fun walks and streams. The owl and dark skies were an added bonus. The accommodation was so well equipped, roomy, light and comfortable. Especially recommended for families, with the games room, separate lounge and safe and secure outside area. Great to have so many bathrooms and toilets as Read morewe were a full house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, on site and in the surrounding countryside. Thank you from all of us Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 24th March 2023

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We had such a wonderful time at Gracious Ford Farm, the house itself was fantastic and felt very homely. We all thought it was a lovely touch to have been given some fizz, chocolates and milk when we arrived. The owners are wonderful and four of our group enjoyed a massage from one of the owners Wendy. We would all highly recommend this cottage

Reviewed by Nicky 23rd December 2022

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We have just returned from a Christmas stay at this wonderful home. As a family of 9 we have stayed at over 20 different homes over the past 15 or so years and Gracious Ford Farm was by far one of the best. On arrival we were blown away by the cleanliness. Everyone commented on the comfort of the beds, and the home was so well equipped, we found weRead more wanted for nothing. An absolute gem and a credit to the owners. We would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Anne 16th December 2022

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Reviewed by Sandra 9th December 2022

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A spacious and well equipped holiday home. All bedrooms are of a good size. Quiet and secluded location. Good leisure facilities both inside and out. We experienced a very cold weekend with 2in of snow but were warm and snug with the 2 log burning stoves. We would love to return to Gracious in the summer.

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