Enjoy an authentic working-farm break at this beautiful barn conversion. Convenient for both the Blackdown Hills and Jurassic Coast, it’s a fabulously flexible base for family or friends and a four-pawed pal, with social spaces and en-suite bedrooms spread across both floors.
Surrounded by a patchwork of pastures, this thoughtfully converted barn brings you up close to country life with livestock close by and work going on whatever the time of year. One of a trio of holiday properties on the farm, it’s light-filled, spacious and full of character, with a novel layout to suit all ages. The ground floor features an open-plan kitchen/dining room with beamed ceilings and a fully tiled floor which will keep your canine companion cool in summer and has underfloor heating when his paws need warming. Housing all the must-haves of home, the kitchen is complemented by a utility room that’s a perfect store for pet paraphernalia. There’s elbow space for all around the dining suite, plus a sofa where you can unwind with the dog at your feet; for an instant sniff of fresh air patio doors open direct onto the patio garden. A super king-size bedroom is just across the hall; with an additional single and the opportunity to convert the main bed into twins, this makes a versatile room for family or friends and is further enhanced by an en-suite shower room. Upstairs, the comfortable lounge boasts more exposed beams, a Smart TV and a Juliet balcony delivering lovely views across the countryside. The master bedroom features a zip-and-link super-king-size bed which can convert into two singles on request, plus its own Smart TV and en-suite shower room. A family bathroom completes the comfort, and if you need additional sleeping space the sofa in the lounge coverts into a double bed. Embrace the peaceful rhythm of rural life by joining the owners as they tend their livestock, or simply sit in your private courtyard garden and listen to the birdsong as you fire up the BBQ.
There’s parking outside the property so you can unpack and explore at your own pace. Located 6 miles west of vibrant market town Axminster, there are leafy lanes for waggy-tailed walks, while 8 miles south Seaton has a beautiful harbour, pebbled beach and a fine selection of independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Follow the South West Coast Path to the pretty village of Beer (10.5 miles), or drive the same distance to historic Lyme Regis, famous for its 13th-century Cobb wall. If you’d like to share your holiday with a larger party, other properties can be booked to accommodate up to 10 more people and two more pets; please ask for details.