The Hay Barn - Higher Sweethay Farm

About this property

This luxurious barn has been converted with exceptional attention to detail, perfect for families and friends who want to spend time together. Situated on a working arable farm, yet with an array of amenities close-by. Make the most of this great location and venture to both the north and south coast, including visits to Brean (28.5 miles), Watchet (19.5 miles), Seaton (23.5 miles), Lyme Regis (25.5 miles) and Sidmouth (27 miles). The county town of Taunton is virtually on your doorstep (2.7 miles) and the beautiful cathedral city of Exeter (30 miles) is an easy drive away. Outdoors enthusiasts are well-catered for with the stunning Quantock and Blackdown Hills nearby, both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Alternatively, enjoy a round of golf at one of the local courses. Other accessible attractions include numerous National Trust properties, the West Somerset Railway (7.4 miles) and Exmoor National Park, famed for its beautifully rugged scenery.

Step inside this stunning property and you will immediately find yourself in a beautifully light and spacious entrance hall. Head upstairs from the hall and into the fantastically appointed open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with far-reaching countryside views of both the Quantock and Blackdown Hills. This brilliantly sociable room is made for relaxing, with a Smart TV and a fantastically appointed kitchen with a great range of appliances. There is also a large dining table, which is perfect for relaxed family meals, or for a special celebration. On the same floor is a TV/games room with an air hockey table and a Smart TV, which also boasts views over open fields towards the Quantock and Taunton. All six bedrooms have garden or countryside views, are beautifully decorated, have built in wardrobes and their own thermostats for guests’ ultimate comfort. The first two bedrooms are located on the first floor; there is a king-size and a twin room. Completing this floor is an immaculate family shower room. The further four bedrooms can be found on the ground floor and are very spacious; there are two king-size bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms and a further king-size but with an en-suite bathroom and the luxury of a bath and separate shower. The sixth bedroom is a twin with an en-suite shower room. Completing this floor is a useful WC.

Heading outside, you will find a very large, enclosed garden where you can either enjoy al fresco dining on the patio with a charcoal BBQ and outdoor seating, or relax with a good book. Beyond this area is a generously sized lawn, which is a great space for allowing children to burn off some energy. The highlight of this property is a superb private heated indoor swimming pool, accessed from the outside of the property. Step inside and head upstairs to the six by five metre swimming pool, heated via ground source and available for guests’ private use from 7am to 7pm. For guests’ convenience, there is also a changing room, shower, WC and a utility area in the pool's entrance hall with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Accommodation

6 bedrooms – 4 king-size and 2 twin

5 bathrooms – 3 en-suite shower rooms with showers and WCs, 1 en-suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC and 1 family shower room with a shower and WC. 1 separate WC

2 electric ovens, 2 electric warming ovens, an induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge and a large freezer

Utility area (located in the entrance hall to the swimming pool) with a washing machine and tumble dryer

Travel cot and highchair available

Smart TV in the lounge/kitchen/diner

Smart TV and DVD player in the games room

Air hockey table in the TV/games room

Very large enclosed garden with a patio with garden seating and a charcoal BBQ

Indoor heated swimming pool 6 by 5 metres and 1.45 metre depth. Available for guests’ private use from 7am to 7pm; out of these hours only the owner will have access

Private parking for 6 cars

As this property is a family home, with regret, the owners do not accept group, hen, and stag parties

Electric vehicle charging on site for guests to use at an additional cost, payable via the Charge Assist app

Pub and shop within 1 mile

Please bring towels for the pool