East Harwood Farm Cottage, Timberscombe

Property Summary East Harwood Farm Cottage is secluded, and set high up in Exmoor National Park above Timberscombe. It has a tranquil setting, with stunning views. Ideal for walkers, and close to the coast. The cottage is 200 years old and adjoins the owner’s farmhouse. Sorry, no under 5’s. Strictly NO smoking. Main Description East Harwood Farm Cottage near Timberscombe is a pretty cottage with countryside views from every window at the front of the house. The property is stone built and is attached at one corner to the owners farmhouse next door. The farm has a unique vantage point across the valley, with barely another property in sight. Very quiet and secluded. Sorry, but we are unable to accept children under 5 years, as this is a working farm with ponds and livestock. The property is also a smoke-free zone, both inside and outside the cottage, because of hay and straw that are kept nearby. Sleeps up to 4 guests in two bedrooms Open-plan sitting room with dining table. Wood-burner in the sitting room plus central heating throughout. Well-equipped kitchen with modern range cooker. One king-sized double and one twin bedroom, both upstairs. Upstairs family bathroom with shower over bath. Patio area directly outside with table and chairs. Picnic table and barbecue for guest use on a lower lawn. Local pub in Timberscombe (approx 1.5 miles), currently drinks only. Wifi - but being a rural area, this is not the fastest. Wood burning stove available outside the summer period with a basket of logs included. Additional baskets available on-site for £5 each Bed linen and towels are provided. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement and for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog. Dogs must never be left alone in the cottage. We suggest you keep an eye on your dog if they are likely to go exploring. There is access to the moors via bridle paths and footpaths. To comply with the owner’s insurance policy there is no access to the farm itself or the owner’s garden. Please note that guests are not insured when outside the cottage. Indoor Description The entrance to the property is via the hall with space for coats and boots, etc. Then straight into the living room which has a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings on the sofa. The dining table comfortably seats four and is by the entrance to the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a large electric range oven and hob, microwave, cookware, cutlery, crockery, glasses, etc. and an under-counter fridge with a small freezer compartment. Some non-perishable items will be provided, such as salt, pepper, oil, etc. Upstairs there is one double bedroom with King sized bed, and one twin room. The bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, toilet and handbasin. A 2nd TV is in the King-sized bed room. Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Central heating is fitted throughout the property and there is a wood-burner in the living room for winter use. One basket of logs and some kindling will be provided. Further logs can be purchased on site from the owners if required. Bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring outdoor/beach towels if you wish to take them with you on day trips. Up to two dogs are welcome by prior arrangement, for a supplement of £15 per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs. Wifi is available, but given this is a rural area, speeds are typically slow. There is poor mobile coverage at the cottage itself, with some from EE and Vodafone. A 7KW EV charge point is available by negotiation with the owner, for which we charge £15 a time. There is no washing machine at the property, but the owners will do a load for any guests staying for a week or more. Sorry: No children under 5, as this is a farm with ponds and livestock. Outdoor Description The property is approached via a 3/4 mile private drive. There is a patio area directly outside the cottage (not enclosed) with a table and chairs for enjoying a drink or soaking up the view. In summer there is also a private picnic area by the lower barn, which gets sunshine until early evening. For insurance reasons, guests are asked to keep to the driveway, from which a number of footpaths can be accessed. One leads up onto the moors and Dunkery Beacon, while another leads down into the valley. There are several options for walking directly from the door. NB Please note that guests are not insured for injury when outside the cottage. The village of Timberscombe is approx 1 mile from the cottage. The local pub serves reasonably-priced food, and is dog and family friendly. Parking Please park as close to the cottage as you can to unload, and then re-park by the railings. This is to make it easier for horses to pass. There will be a fee for using the charger. Pets Description No puppies, and adult dogs need to be house-trained. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog. We suggest you keep an eye on your dog if they are likely to go exploring. Dogs should not be left alone in the cottage, and are not allowed on the furniture or upstairs. No cats. Restricted mobility This has not been completed by the owner. Exit in case of emergency Through front door Christmas / New Year This has not been completed by the owner. The region Timberscombe is a quiet, attractive village set in a wooded valley on the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park, between Dunster and Wheddon Cross. The village is centred around pretty stone cottages, a 13th-century church, and a community village hall, all surrounded by rolling farmland and ancient woodland. Timberscombe is ideally placed for exploring both the wild open moorland of Exmoor and the dramatic Somerset coastline, with the medieval village of Dunster just two miles away and the coast at Minehead only four miles to the north. Village Amenities Timberscombe is a small and peaceful village. There is a village hall hosting occasional community events, and the beautiful Church of St Petrock dates back to the 13th century. The village has no shop -- the nearest convenience stores are in Dunster (2 miles) or Wheddon Cross (3 miles), both a short drive away. Nearby Shopping Dunster, just 2 miles away, has a handful of independent shops, galleries, and cafes in its picturesque main street. Wheddon Cross (3 miles) has a small general stores and petrol station. For larger supermarkets and high street shops, Minehead is approximately 4 miles away and has Tesco, Morrisons, and Lidl, along with most everyday services. Taunton (30 miles) offers full town-centre shopping including major retailers.