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Nethercote Byre

Near Winsford, Devon (Ref. 1193152)

Helpful Holidays rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size, 3 x twin
  • 2 x bathrooms, bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Sitting room/playroom
  • Central heating
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher
  • TV with DVD, Fibre Optic Broadband, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Off-road parking for three cars
  • Enclosed courtyard garden
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry no smoking
  • Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1.8 miles
  • Note: This house is approached over 1¾ miles of rough hardcore track, this has now been upgraded and is perfectly usable by all vehicles so please keep speed down to avoid danger to cattle sheep or indeed walkers with dogs
  • Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly

The property

Nethercote Byre offers a peaceful hideaway in the heart of Exmoor, tucked well away from the usual routes and delivering that rare thing – real tranquillity.

Once a large U-shaped barn, it’s now a characterful retreat that retains the easy charm of its agricultural past, with natural materials, generous spaces and a sense that life moves at a gentler pace here.

The main living room is a bright, open space where wooden floors, original artwork and sturdy timber create a grounded, welcoming feel.

A woodburning stove anchors the room, perfect for gathering after a day on the moor, while two sets of sliding doors open onto the courtyard for seamless indoor-outdoor living.

A second sitting room doubles as a playroom, complete with table football and a jigsaw table – ideal for children when the weather turns.

Four bedrooms – one super-king and three twins – are set at either end of the property for privacy, with two shared bathrooms keeping things simple.

Everything centres around a private courtyard, a lovely spot for morning coffee, evening drinks or just listening to birdsong.

Guests are welcome to roam the owner’s surrounding land, adding to the sense of freedom.

Exmoor’s walking trails start close by, offering everything from gentle riverside strolls to climbs with sweeping views.

Winsford and Exford are a short drive for classic village inns serving hearty meals, while Dulverton and Bampton provide cafés and independent shops for easy afternoons out.

Wimbleball Lake is nearby for kayaking, paddleboarding or shoreline walks, and fly-fishing tuition is available in Exebridge.

If you’re looking for a place that feels genuinely removed from the rush yet close to Exmoor’s best bits, Nethercote Byre delivers – a proper getaway with space to breathe, explore and switch off.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

WINSFORD

The picturesque village of Exford is situated in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. In a lovely setting by the River Exe, Exford boasts a village green, tea rooms, a shop, Post Office and two traditional inns serving excellent food and drinks. Exford is at the centre of a walkers' paradise with many miles of waymarked paths down the Exe and River Barle valleys and up to the nearby hills, including Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor, with outstanding views over 17 counties. Exford is renowned for fishing and riding, with the village hosting a horse show every August. The largest herd of wild red deer in England and Exmoor’s unique wild ponies roam the moors just above and around Exford, as they have done since the time of the Domesday Book. Guided walks with a National Park Ranger take place throughout the summer, and Exmoor is home to Lorna Doone and Tarka the otter, it is a place of rolling hills, medieval villages, such as Dunster with its castle, wild moors and a dramatic coastline. The coastal towns of Lynmouth, Porlock and Minehead are only a short drive from Exford and there are a variety of beaches along the coast, consisting of sandy and shingle beaches, plus some are ideal for surfing and bodyboarding. In 2011 Exmoor National Park was designated an International Dark Sky Reserve, the first place in Europe to achieve this prestigious award and only the second in the world.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Off-season