Guests say
The Granary in Somerset is consistently praised for its cleanliness, high standard of decor, and comprehensive amenities, including a hot tub. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, comfortable furnishings, and the thoughtful touches from the welcoming hosts, such as homemade treats and bubbly. The property's location is ideal for exploring the countryside and nearby towns.
Reviewers frequently highlight the property's cleanliness, describing it as spotless and well-maintained, which indicates a very high standard of cleanliness.
The property is commended for its quiet, picturesque setting and proximity to local attractions, though some mention it can be a bit remote, requiring a car for access.
Guests consistently note the comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere, suggesting a high level of comfort throughout the property.
The Granary is lauded for its well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, and additional amenities like a full Sky package and log burner. The hot tub is mentioned as a highlight and is well-maintained.
Many reviews express gratitude for the thoughtful gestures such as welcome goodies, which include homemade brownies and Prosecco. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, it's important to note that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Wiveliscombe 5.2 miles. This picturesque, detached barn is situated in an idyllic rural location in Bathealton, close to Wiveliscombe in Somerset, on the edge of the Exmoor National Park. Comfortably furnished, this inviting base is an excellent choice for families and friends looking to reside in the natural beauty of South West England, with easy access to Dartmoor, Exmoor and the North Somerset coastline. Step into the entrance hall, where you can remove and store you coats and boots, before moving into the sitting room, which offers two sofas, an alluring woodburning stove set within a feature brick place and a flatscreen TV for entertainment. Allow the chef amongst the group to whip up a tasty feast from the fitted kitchen, equipped with a useful set of appliances including a Range cooker and dishwasher, while the dining table offers the ideal spot to gather for special mealtimes together. Completing the ground floor of The Granary is a spacious king-size double bedroom which can be arranged as a twin on request and caters to a variety of guests. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, comprising a master king-size double with rustic beamed ceilings, plus a double bedroom with similar features, both served by the contemporary bathroom with bath and shower over, so you can decide how best to prepare for the day. After a long day exploring the beautiful landscapes of the Exmoor National Park, look forward to unwinding in your own private hot tub, accompanied with a gin and tonic whilst you contemplate where to visit next. The historic market town of Wiveliscombe is only five miles away and is well stocked with independent shops, cafes and pubs serving local produce, while Taunton, roughly 15 miles away, is a delightful town to visit with a plethora of historic buildings to admire and some excellent independent shops to browse. After you’ve completed the magnificent walks of Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, plan a visit to the beach resorts on the North Somerset Coast, including Blue Anchor Bay which is less than an hour's drive from The Granary. A true home from home, this idyllic getaway promises a relaxing retreat, all year round.
This quaint town is on the edge of Exmoor in the Brendon Hills. A base for outdoor pursuits from fishing on the Clatworthy Reservoir or Wimbleball Lake, horse-riding or walking through countryside. There are shops in Wiveliscombe as well as a butcher, antique shops, a gunsmith and Court House shop. The village is half an hour from North Somerset's beaches. The towns of Dulverton and Bampton are within driving distance. A perfect holiday destination with good facilities and leisure pursuits.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size double, 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom.
Utility.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove and sofa bed
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with freeview and the option to log into your Netflix or Prime account, WiFi.
Power and 1 x basket of logs included in rent (there is a £5 charge for an extra basket of logs).
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot (bottom sheet provided, please bring all other cot bedding) and highchair available.
Access to front grass lawn area.
Off-road parking for 2-3 cars.
Patio garden with seating, BBQ and hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 5.1 miles, pub 2.5 miles.
Note: Dog must be kept on lead outside the gated garden.
Note: The property may be able to sleep up to 8 guests with the sofa bed provided.
Please note any if more than 6 guests, this is on request and only by prior arrangement, please contact Sykes.
A metered EV charging point available for visitors to use at Kwh cost price.
Important note: during the Christmas and New Year period, this property does not allow Sunday changeover, check-ins are limited to Fridays only.
Nearby points of interest
- Diggerland Devon
- Torre Cider Farm
- Hestercombe Gardens
- Exmoor National Park
Reviews (46)
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Jaime
Our hosts, Julie and Stuart, were superb and made our entire family very welcome. The property was cosy, clean and had everything our family of 4 could possible need. We would definitely recommend this property to others. Thank you for the huge chocolate brownie cake, the rides on the go cart and don't forget the tin opener
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Eli
The owners were extremely welcoming and very patient with the children. The hot tub was very clean and well kept. All in all highly recommendable!!
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Jill
The hosts, Julie and Stuart could not have been more accommodating. The home made lemon drizzle cake from Julie was to die for and the bottle of Prosecco in the fridge was a lovely surprise. Julie very kindly sent directions in advance which were super helpful as we all were arriving from different directions. The hot tub is maintained daily by Stuart and was simply divine on an evening. We enjoyed using the log burner too which heated the ground floor in no time! There is an abundance of leaflets available at The Granary offering places to visit options but we also found that Julie and Stuart were happy to recommend some places to go too. This is one of the nicest properties we have ever stayed in and would highly recommend this as somewhere to stay for anyone looking for a bit of luxury and/or some peace and quiet.. It was fabulous