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Exemead House

Exford, Somerset
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Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Sky TV
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Perfect for family gatherings set in the heart of Exmoor, within a designated International Dark Sky Reserve
  • Sociable and relaxed spaces perfect for a relaxed catch up with family and friends
  • A large, enclosed garden with direct access to the River Exe
Property code: 86682

This central location in the heart of Exmoor offers big groups the chance to enjoy fantastic walks directly from the front door. The property benefits from a large garden, ample parking and is just a stone’s throw from the village inn and restaurant.

This spacious former gentleman's residence has been made into a comfortable holiday home and is situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Somerset, right in the heart of Exmoor National Park, and within a designated Dark Sky Reserve. This central location in the heart of Exmoor offers guests the chance to enjoy miles of fantastic walks directly from the property’s front door. For a day out, the seaside town of Minehead is 12 miles and the beautiful harbours of Porlock (7 miles) and Lynmouth (14 miles) are close by, as well as the sandy beaches of Woolacombe (27 miles) and Putsborough (30 miles) a little further afield. Visit National Trust properties at Dunster (11 miles), Arlington Court (17 miles) and Knightshayes Court (23 miles), or head to Minehead, Somerwest World Butlins (13 miles), West Somerset Steam Railway (14 miles) and the nearby town of Dulverton (10 miles).

Entering the property through the large impressive front door, you’ll find an entrance hall ideal for kicking off your walking boots. To your left is a large, light lounge with double aspect windows and a wood burner. It also benefits from an original blockwork parquet floor, comfy sofas and Smart TV.  Heading back into the hallway, straight ahead is the 'adult play room' with 6 seater dining table, chess table, drinks trolley etc which is the perfect place for adults to escape!
Off of the main hallway a handy downstairs WC can be found. Heading down the corridor, discover a large dining room with a games room area offering table football and a selection of games and books. This space offers flexible dining and seating space that comfortably accommodates everyone. The separate well-equipped kitchen contains two domestic cookers, four hobs, two fridges, one freezer, two microwaves, a dishwasher and everything you need to cater for a large group. There is also a handy 'drying room' on the ground floor which contains a washing machine and tumble drier.

Head upstairs to the sleeping accommodation, where there are four bedrooms. Firstly, a double room with Smart TV and en-suite shower with a shower and WC. A second double room with an additional single bed, a Smart TV and en-suite shower room with shower and WC. The third room is ideal for kids wanting to bunk down together with its 6 beds in total made of 2 bunk beds and 1 double bed, a Smart TV and an en-suite shower room with a shower and WC. Lastly, the fourth room is a spacious double room with an additional single bed and further bunk bed with Smart TV as well as its own en-suite shower room with a shower and WC.

Step outside and to the left of the property is a lovely large lawn space with playhouse that children will love. The outdoor garden furniture and picnic tables allow for al fresco eating and a charcoal BBQ makes mealtimes a breeze. At the end of the garden is beautiful spot which lowers into the river, offering the perfect spot to paddle (children and animals must be supervised at all times.)

There is a large car parking area to the front of the property with external CCTV installed.

  • 4 en suite bedrooms consisting of; 1 double room, 1 room with 2 bunk beds and 1 double bed, 1 double with an additional single bed, another double with a single bed and additional bunk bed.
  • 4 ensuite shower rooms with a shower and WC
  • Kitchen with 2 electric ovens and 4 electric hobs, 2 fridges, freezer, dishwasher and microwave, kitchenette in bedroom with mini electric oven and two ring hob
  • No electric car charging available
  • Utility/boot room with washing machine and tumble drier
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in the lounge, Smart TVs in all bedrooms
  • Extensive lawns that run down to the river (Please note small children will require supervision) playhouse, garden furniture
  • Charcoal BBQ available in the summer (guests to provide charcoal)
  • Oil central heating
  • Dogs must be kept downstairs only and on a lead when outside (due to sheep and pheasants)
  • Active beehives on site
  • Beach 13 miles and pub/restaurant within walking distance
  • CCTV installed on the exterior of the property and views the drive and car parking area only
  • Catering service available (arranged with owner prior to stay)
  • Ample parking for up to 10 cars
  • Please note - parking is shared with resident of annex on right hand side of property who has separate entrance.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 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 £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Debra 5th April 2024

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Cottage was great, garden fabulous just a pity we didnt have great weather. Would definitely come again. Shout out to the White Horse Inn, great pub & food. Everybody very welcoming.

Reviewed by Sophie 1st March 2024

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Great stay at this beautiful home. Perfect for our requirements and weekend away with friends. Lots of space, great garden to explore and if you're happy to drive to get to places great location. Pub literally across the road that we didn't use but is so close. Beds were super comfy too! If you're doing self-catering be aware you need to bring everRead morey ingredient (oils, sugar etc) Hide

Reviewed by Helen 15th December 2023

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What a super property! Fantastic for our family gathering and a wonderful base for exploring Exmoor and surrounding coastline. Thank you for making us feel so welcome, the cream tea was a lovely touch and simply delicious.

Reviewed by Margaret 8th December 2023

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Loved it from start to finish. Booking again for next year

Reviewed by Kelly 1st December 2023

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Lovely house to celebrate with our family for my husband's 40th birthday. Special extras scones Jam and cream left for us on arrival and decorated lovely for Christmas. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by Susan 11th August 2023

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We had a really lovely, special family holiday Exmeade is a lovely house and feels really welcoming & friendly.. good vibe to it & spacious enough for all of us, we were a party of eleven(included is 6 grandchildren)everywhere was spotless & kitchen great, loads of equipment lovely garden with beautiful old tree turned into fairy house with the rivRead moreer down the bottom of the garden magical great holiday, thankyou Hide

Reviewed by Anna 28th July 2023

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Reviewed by Abraham 21st July 2023

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Excellent , Lovely cottage with scenic views. Very peaceful and comfortable . Super great, so cozy and homely, you wake up to the sound of birds singing through the forest, the place is awesome. The cottage has everything.

Reviewed by M 19th May 2023

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Exemead house is a lovely place for a get-together with a generous garden and social spaces. The kitchen is well stocked and bedrooms are comfortable.

Reviewed by Tracey 12th May 2023

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Great location, two pubs, park and shop in walking distance from the house and a lovely garden.

Reviewed by Toni 5th May 2023

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Great house for our extended family of 14 (8 adults and 6 children) Bunk room was great for the kids. All rooms were comfortable, well maintained and had ensuites which was ideal. Huge, well equipped kitchen and plenty of communal space with range of games which we made good use of. Outside space was perfect for us and we used the play equipment toRead more make our own fun and an assault course! Loved the quirky decor and feel of the house. 100% recommended. We loved every second of our stay! Hide

Reviewed by Nichola 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Rachael 10th March 2023

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Wonderful house in a wonderful location. Perfect for those holidaying with children!

Reviewed by David 3rd March 2023

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Absolutely loved the house, plenty and I mean plenty of room in each room, 2nd to none for cleanliness, ok Wednesday 8th march we had snow and being so warm and cosy in the house was something else. ONE of the best houses we rented for long time, and we have been renting holiday cottages for years. Every thing about the house we loved. 5*****. DaveRead more&yvonne & the rest of our gang. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 24th February 2023

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The house is well furnished and comfortable. Lots of interesting touches and good accommodation - plenty of space for a family group. The garden is generous and great for children. They loved the stream at the bottom of the garden - under supervision! Great for each room to have an en suite bathroom and TV. Nice and warm in February! Catering from Read morethe hotel opposite very handy. Sunday Carvery, excellent. Lots of walks nearby and [plenty to do farther afield. Made an excellent break. Hide

Reviewed by Aslam 12th February 2023

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Excellent stay and both Peter and Linda was very helpful. We had a good family and stay and its nice little village with lots of things to do. Honestly, it was above our expectations. Thanks Peter and !SELECTED!Linda!ENDOFSELECTED! for the hospitality.

Reviewed by Tanya 29th December 2022

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Reviewed by Nicky 25th November 2022

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This lovely home more than met all our needs for a large family gathering with dogs. The owners were also flexible and accommodating. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Helen 18th November 2022

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The house was perfect for our large family group. Plenty of room for all the kids to run around and play with the family room and table football a real hit. A lovely warm cosy lounge for the adults in the eve. The bedrooms were spacious and the garden was beautiful. Great to have places to eat/drink across the road and a lovely park for the kids.

Reviewed by Gary 21st October 2022

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Good, adequate, accommodation, nicely furnished for a large family in the center of a real village within Exmoor National Park with an excellent large garden and play facilities.

Reviewed by Anthony 16th September 2022

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Large Hunt lodge full of charm.

Reviewed by Leyanne 19th August 2022

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This was a great house for a big family holiday. The kitchen was outstanding in its equipment and facilities. The location could not be better for enjoying the Exmoor National Park. We all had a wonderful week here. The smart dining room was perfect for our murder mystery party and if you take your chromecast the TV in the lounge is great for quizzRead morees, photos and zoom activities. Four ensuite bathrooms gave privacy for all. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 5th August 2022

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We were welcomed with cream, jam and scones , chocolates and a bottle of cava which was a nice surprise. The house was beautiful and the bedrooms were really lovely. Kitchen very well equipped. There was plenty of car parking spaces. There was everything we needed and I wouldnt hesitate to revisit if the chance arises. Beautiful garden with plenty Read moreof space. Overall we all enjoyed it so much Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 29th July 2022

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This was a lovely house, the outside space was perfect for us, the little ones ran around and played in the fairy house whilst the older ones played badminton and chilled in the garden. En-suite bathrooms for each room were appreciated , the rooms were comfortable giving plenty of space to spread out. Thoughtful touches such as the play tent and taRead moreble football added to the experience. Friendly places to eat and drink in the village were a bonus, location perfect, I would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Mike 8th July 2022

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Our first holiday in Exmoor and Exmead House and Exford did not disappoint. The house is impressively large and well equippped throughoutand the owners were lovely. The grounds are equally vast and well maintained. We look forward to returning.

Reviewed by Linda 17th June 2022

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The house and gardens are wonderful and we had a fabulous family holiday. Loads to explore in the area and a superb space to enjoy to just hang around the house.

Reviewed by Jess 10th June 2022

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Absolutely fantastic stay, my party had a great time in this beautiful countryside retreat! The house was amazing & the owners were lovely, really going out of their way to help us with anything we needed. There was even a box of chocs welcome scones which was a lovely touch! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a weekend stay in a lovely lRead moreocation. Thanks guys! Hide

Reviewed by Helen 3rd June 2022

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The cottage was lovely. The accommodation was beautifully clean and comfortable and a welcome gift was left by the owners which was a lovely thought. The location was great, less than a 15 minute drive and we were on exmoor.

Reviewed by Callie 13th May 2022

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We had a lovely stay here, the place exceeded our expectations and the photos don't do it justice. The garden is beautiful with a stream at the bottom. The house was clean, and ideally located for nice walks with a pub very close. Thanks very much!

Reviewed by Carol 15th April 2022

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Just returned from a fantastic break in this property , great accommodation for our whole family to spend time together Facilities are perfect for large groups with en-suite in every room , large table to sit around to enjoy meals. Fantastic garden with plenty of outside seating , Location is fantastic pub across the road large park with great playRead more facilities . Beautiful part of the country to explore we were lucky we had fantastic weather , will definitely be returning . Hide

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