NETHERCOTE BYRE, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Winsford

Nethercote Byre near Winsord, Somerset sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms.

Nethercote Byre is a wonderfully remote converted barn three miles from Exford in the centre of Exmoor. The cottage sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, a double and three twin rooms sharing two family bathrooms. On the ground floor is a kitchen with dining area and door to garden, a sitting room with wood burning stove and a playroom. Outside is a private enclosed courtyard with table and chairs, parking for three cars and you are welcome to wander and explore the owner's’ surrounding land. Nethercote Byre is a comfortable and relaxed spot, ideal for nature watching, walking and leaving modern life behind. This property has a 100 GBP good house keeping bond.

Amenities: 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

Region: Somerset offers 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Quantock, Mendip and Blackdown Hills. Lose yourself in the glory of nature, take a ride on a steam train, visit a traditional farmers’ market or explore your mystical side at Glastonbury.

Town: 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.