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Barncroft - Gidlands Farm

Wellington (2.5mls S), Somerset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Increased accessibility
Hot tub
Internet access
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming stone barn set in a beautiful secluded rural location with uninterrupted views
  • Relax in the private hot tub and indulge in a spot of stargazing
  • Explore the nearby town of Wellington and visit the museum for an insight into local history
  • Ideally placed near the Devon and Somerset border
  • Take a trip to the coast and spend a day at the seaside
  • Stretch your legs with a visit to Exmoor or Dartmoor
Property code: 56950

This attractive former barn in rural Somerset is positioned in a tranquil spot where you can enjoy panoramic views from a hot tub. It is the perfect base to welcome a small family and four-legged friend to explore the richly varied countryside by foot and paw. The property is detached and from the decking you are simply surrounded by nature and wildlife which your pup will love.

Such a relaxing retreat is ideal to unwind with your pet after a day’s walking or sightseeing, and with hard floors, there is no need to worry about those muddy paws. The open-plan layout makes for a great social space and double doors open onto the decking with its garden furniture and rural views: an ideal spot for a relaxed outdoor meal. You can even watch your pet playing outside from the luxury of your relaxing hot tub, where you can take time out to unwind in the sun, or even star gaze.

This bright and airy barn is set in a peaceful location on the edge of the Blackdown Hills where Devon and Somerset rub shoulders. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), it has remarkable landscapes yet also enjoys excellent road links, making it ideal for touring both counties. Dogs love exploring the countryside, so this area of pastureland is ideal for canine capers. Set in its own grounds, the barn is only half a mile from the famous National Trust Wellington Monument – take the circular stroll and enjoy views of the Quantocks and Exmoor. Many pretty towns and villages are accessible from the barn, including nearby Wellington (5 miles) offering a good selection of local amenities. Other popular attractions include the rugged beauty of Exmoor (17 miles) and East Devon AONB (20 miles), providing many more walking and picnic opportunities.
 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Private Hot tub
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Bed linen and towels included
  • Travel cot and Highchair on request
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Spa facilities, clay pigeon shooting, course fishing all within 4 miles
  • Beach 18 miles, shop and pub 2 miles
  • Increased accessibility - Please ensure you refer to our FAQ's
  • TV/DVD in lounge
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Nicky Rice

This property is personally managed by Nicky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 36 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Harry 1st March 2024

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This cottage was an absolutely gorgeous stay and the owners could not have been more accommodating for us, we would absolutely love to come back to this absolutely stunning location in this beautiful cottage, we have already recommended it to friends! The only couple of things I would like to mention is that the WiFi didnt work, and the mattress inRead more the main bedroom was quite hard and uncomfortable. But they are small things compared to how stunning this cottage is, we cant wait come back! Hide

Reviewed by Klara 22nd February 2024

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Reviewed by Kim 9th February 2024

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Fantastic little cottage with stunning views. A location meant for relaxing, rounded off with a hot tub. What more do you need!

Reviewed by Zoe 2nd February 2024

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Lovely barn cottage with high ceilings. Easy to find, overlooking acres of farm land and beautiful view overlooking Quantock Hills (if I'm correct.) Beautiful area with a few lovely walks and sight seeing. Great access to local shops would recommend The Half Moon Inn for a Sunday roast! A great stay with our 6 year old dog who is anxious. Hot tub jRead moreust perfected the stay would recommend and stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Amy 12th January 2024

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The Location is beautiful. The property has everything you need. Cleanliness was an issue with dog hair and dust on the sides, in drawers and under furniture. The Hot tub could not reach a temperature in the cold weather to be used, so that was ashamed. The bed was not for me, as it was memory foam with no bounce back. I didn't sleep well, nor did Read moremy partner. If there were those small improvements, it would be spot on, and I would return. You can't beat the location. Hide

Reviewed by Sophie 11th December 2023

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Absolutely stunning location and wonderful accommodation. Would very happily revisit for more hot tub star-gazing and misty dale walks! The hosts were extremely accommodating and were fabulous at making sure we got there safely with no problems with access etc.

Reviewed by Clair 7th October 2023

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We had the most amazing stay. The start of birthday celebrations. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating. Location was stunning, we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you for an amazing stay.

Reviewed by Kim 29th September 2023

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Beautiful cottage and scenery ! While sitting in the hot tub the views are amazing ! Also plenty of fields attached to walk the dog ! Property clean tidy and has everything you need !

Reviewed by Suzanne 1st September 2023

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Beautiful place

Reviewed by Susan 27th June 2023

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I would recommend this barn again if you love peace and quiet as I do. Its close to various locations for foods and thankfully lacks to many tourists but then it was June not July schools-out period. So much space around you and loved it.

Reviewed by Jo 21st June 2023

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Reviewed by Amy 4th June 2023

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Lovely cottage with beautiful views of the countryside, not too far at all into the local town of Wellington. Plenty of towels available for both showering and hot tub use which was great. Kitchen supplies basic compared to some cottages stayed at, need to take everything for cooking such as oil and pepper. Great stay overall.

Reviewed by Jenny 19th May 2023

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Nice little cottage for 3 of us with great views and walks . It was fairly simple in a good way and had everything we needed. The hot tub and bbq were fab!

Reviewed by Corrina 12th May 2023

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A lovely little cottage with a lovely view. Not the cleanest especially if your not use to dog hair & smell. Great location with takeaway places, garden centres and town near. Really appreciated the little touches around the cottage including towels for the hot tub. The hot tub wasn't the best but was still lovely looking at the amazing view.

Reviewed by Catherine 28th April 2023

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Fantastic location! Feels like you're in the middle of nowhere but Wellington is only 5 minutes away. Outstanding views from the hot tub which was ready to use when we arrived. Nice touch with the welcome pack and the bottle of wine in the fridge. Everything was thought of including dishwasher tablets which I had forgot. Nice and safe for dog to waRead morender around as there's a gate to keep them from going onto the road. Cosy and compact but airy & not cramped. Hope to return next year. Recommended Hide

Reviewed by Hennie 16th April 2023

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Cottage in a very good and quiet place

Reviewed by Andrew 9th April 2023

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Had a wonderful stay, property was very clean and comfortable and ideally located for us to explore the west country. The hot tub was the feather in the cap and could be enjoyed in all weathers where it is under shelter. Ideally located near to the pretty village of Wellington and Taunton. Would happily stay again

Reviewed by Sushil 3rd April 2023

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Peace and quiet location with the stunning view. Hot tub is a bonus. My 7 years old daughter enjoyed a lot. Highly recommended !

Reviewed by Richard 10th March 2023

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Absolutely fantastic time away. Very clean when we arrived. Owners were great to leave us to have total privacy with no interruptions. Such a lovely peaceful area, tucked away but easy to find with a sat nav. Would definitely recommend! hot tub lovers - it is a low power one so in cold weather it drops heat fairly swiftly, fine if used for short peRead moreriods but for us that likes to use them for a decent time period its not suitable as it drops heat quickly, and even faster if using jets. Hide

Reviewed by Garry 17th February 2023

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Excellent. Lovely clean accomodation loads of room comfy bed everything you need including spare towels for the hot tub. Good location set above the town of wellington with great views from the Hot tub. The hot tub was ready to go when we arrived and was in pristine condition. Would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Laura 3rd February 2023

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A very lovely cottage, perfect for a peaceful getaway. The hot tub was lovely and much appreciated after a day out and about, its also very private. The only very slight negative is that the garden area is not fully enclosed so we couldn't allow our dog off his lead as he's not trustworthy yet! Nothing a tied up long line couldn't fix though. OveraRead morell, a very lovely, peaceful break, thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Debra 28th January 2023

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Reviewed by Jack 9th January 2023

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Lovely cottage in a lovely scenic setting. Hot tub was great. All appliances and towels etc all provided. 2 decent sized rooms with one having the double. Had a really good time. Thank you!

Reviewed by Gytautas 30th December 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 12th November 2022

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Reviewed by Gary 5th November 2022

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A compact and comfy cottage overlooking Wellington. Relaxing with a great view. Easy access to some lovely places in the area. Lots of dog friendly pubs with good food and a great hot tub to relax in at night with great views.

Reviewed by Casey 1st November 2022

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Lovely stay so relaxing. Went with my 5 year old boy and he had the best time

Reviewed by Lauren 21st October 2022

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Great place to stay and very quiet. We had our 5yr old son and Lab so perfect for all of us. Lovely walks and many places to visit. Loved exploring the country side and the beaches nearby. And was even better to come back and get in the hot tub after all the walking! Owners were lovely.

Reviewed by David 14th October 2022

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Amazing views, awesome at night from the jacuzzi. The wildlife at nights was an additional bonus (Deer and Foxes)

Reviewed by Stephen 16th September 2022

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Comfortable accommodation in a great location. The cottage was well equipped and thanks the welcome pack. Lovely views from the luxurious hot tub. The dog loved it, with national trust walks close by.

Reviewed by Taryn 29th July 2022

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Reviewed by Sue 15th July 2022

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Reviewed by Janet 8th July 2022

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Fantastic cottage high ceilings great care from owners around maintenance of hot tub thoroughly recommend. Stunning views from accommodation . Visit Hestercombe if you get chance beautiful gardens .

Reviewed by Andrew 4th July 2022

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My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed iur stay. The views were stunning, and the accommodation was perfect.

Reviewed by John 20th May 2022

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Great for a couple with 2 children- hot tub has great views and has everything for a little break. Either coast is only 45 minutes max.

Reviewed by Kerry 15th April 2022

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