Middle Stolford Cottage, Brendon Hill

Middle Stolford Cottage is a characterful 16th-century luxury farmhouse set in its own sheltered valley in the Brendon Hills, Somerset, on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Sleeping up to 7 adults and 2 children (plus cot, bedding not provided), it has five bedrooms: two king-size doubles (one en-suite), two twin rooms (one with narrower beds suitable for children), and a single. There are three bathrooms in total, including a family bathroom with bath and an en-suite shower room. The space The ground floor has an open-plan kitchen-dining room with a large table, a spacious sitting room with a wood-burner, a utility room with washing machine, and a boot room. Being a genuine 16th-century property, it retains original character including low beams, a split-level ground floor and a narrow staircase, with stair gates fitted top and bottom. Outside there's a large enclosed garden with a hot tub, sun terrace with picnic table and sun loungers, a covered indoor/outdoor BBQ, clay pizza oven and fire pit, plus a play area with swing, slide and climbing equipment. Guests can also use the family's full-size tennis court during set hours, and footpaths lead directly from the farm through hills, woods and streams. Parking is available for up to four cars. Well-behaved dogs are welcome (maximum two) for a supplement of GBP 50 per dog, though they must stay off furniture and upstairs, and be kept on a lead beyond the cottage garden. Horses can no longer be accommodated. High-quality cotton bed linen and towels are provided, including towels for the hot tub, and heating, electricity and wifi are all included, along with a Smart TV, soundbar and Blu-ray player. The property is not suitable for those with restricted mobility or wheelchair users. Sorry, no single-sex groups unless agreed in advance with the owner. Guest access Middle Stolford Cottage sits within a large private garden, which has been recently re-fenced around the perimeter, in a tranquil sheltered valley, in the middle of Stolford Farms' land. Beyond the garden you will discover winding footpaths, hills, woods and streams without leaving the farm. There is a picnic table and sun loungers on a large sunny terrace, for you to enjoy alfresco dining - or relaxing with a good book. A brand new indoor/ outdoor BBQ (gas supplied), fire pit and clay pizza oven, with covered seating means you can enjoy outdoor cooking all year round, whatever the weather. (Logs and kindling can be purchased at cost price on site). Enjoy a soak in the hot tub and on clear nights marvel at the spectacular display that the Exmoor night sky has to offer! There’s also swings, a slide and climbing equipment for supervised children to enjoy. The farm is accessed by a formal drive with wide verges and standard trees, the owners live in the farmhouse (next door, not attached) and there is another holiday cottage nearby, The Cowshed, which sleeps 2 guests. A full-size tennis court is available for all guests to use.