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Beautiful Riverside Georgian 8 Bed Farmhouse with extensive gardens and fields

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A kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, a stone wall, and a window with plants.
A historic stone building with a gravel driveway and lush garden.
A pebbled beach with boats docked along a wooden pier, a stone wall, and houses in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a stone floor.
A stone building with a chimney, a large glass table reflecting lights, and a string of lights above.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Roadwater, ENG
  • Place, Cleeve Abbey
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bakelite Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Blue Room

1 Double Bed

Four Poster Room

1 King Bed

Gold room

1 Queen Bed

Jungle Room

+1
3 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Rose Room

1 Double Bed

Safari Room

1 King Bed

Silver Room

1 King Bed

single room

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Blue room bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Toilet

Toilet

Four Poster bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jungle room toilet

Toilet

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Riverside Georgian 8 Bed Farmhouse with extensive gardens and fields

Lowood is close to Exmoor National Park and set in 4.5 acres of beautiful grounds where swifts, owls and kingfishers flourish, and the river is home to ducks, otters and fish. This vacation rental in southwest England is a wonderful place to stay for your getaway. Lowood is located in the county of Somerset, on the edge of Exmoor , with the dramatic coastline 3 miles from the house. Also nearby is Dunster Castle, the West Somerset Steam Railway and Watchet's picturesque harbour. Visitors can explore the pretty village of Porlock, Porlock Weir and its small harbour. The delightful resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth, towns linked by a unique cliff railway, are a short trip from Lowood.
Exmoor national park offers a number of activities for all ages, walking, riding, cycling, stargazing, exploring, rock pooling, picnicking, discovering, canoeing, sea kayaking, fishing, climbing, game shooting...the list is endless and right on your doorstep. To see some of the activities available locally,

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids play room and many activities.
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
2 dogs max. Not allowed upstairs or on furnishings
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1881867
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Watchet

Located in Watchet, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Cleeve Abbey and Nettlecombe Court are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tropiquaria Zoo and The Chocolate House. Travelling with kids? Consider West Somerset Railway and Blenheim Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Map
Roadwater, ENG

What's nearby

  • Cleeve Abbey - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tropiquaria Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Bakelite Museum - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Quantock Hills - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 15 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East Quay Watchet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Deck Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hotshots Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Rosso - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Riverside Georgian 8 Bed Farmhouse with extensive gardens and fields pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Riverside Georgian 8 Bed Farmhouse with extensive gardens and fields?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Riverside Georgian 8 Bed Farmhouse with extensive gardens and fields?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Riverside Georgian 8 Bed Farmhouse with extensive gardens and fields?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Riverside Georgian 8 Bed Farmhouse with extensive gardens and fields located?

This family-friendly Watchet holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cleeve Abbey, Exmoor National Park and Nettlecombe Court. Tropiquaria Zoo and Bakelite Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful house and garden!! It was perfect for a get togethet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eloise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

We had an amazing time at the property. It was so well equipped and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. Stunning location, great communication from host. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Lovely property in a nice area, well equipped and comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for more and the hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We loved everything about this property. Gorgeous home, courtyard and gardens. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a large family celebration

The accommodation offers everything you need to get together for large group. More than ample cooking facilities, so many rooms to relax and enjoy yourselves in and definitely feels like home. Tracy was the perfect host. We would definitely recommend her home for a special celebration or family get together
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family House

Great place for 3 generations to gather. Despite torrential rain for the whole stay we were still able to enjoy the outdoor facilities of play barn, courtyard and table tennis barn. Highly reccommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carla A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Countryside near the sea

A spacious house, very well equipped and with plenty to occupy folk of all ages. A few slight hiccups with plumbing and electrics, but ideal for large family parties.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ceri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ceri T

We had a wonderful time at Lowood Cottage. Everything you could possibly need was there and the whole place had such a lovely homely atmosphere. Would highly recommend. Thanks for making our 80th and 18th birthday celebrations extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property with fantastic views

Really enjoyed our stay, lots of different games and things to do for children and all ages. Huge property, the picture don’t do it justice. Owner is very quick at coming back to any questions. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family week away, 3 generations

Querky place with lots of things to do on site or within 20 minute drive. Go fossil hunting, exp.oring castles, walk in nature, go to the beach.Family loved having a place where they felt that the kids safe and lots of games available on site - I mean lots... an immense cupboard full. Fig tree was heavy in fruit and t he outside play area was well used.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rachel

The property was stunning with plenty of room for all of us to celebrate our mum's 70th birthday. So much for the children to do and the house was well equipped with everything we needed, including towels
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gideon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This is our 3rd year coming over Easter. The house is great for a large party. There were 17 of us, children and adults and it worked extremely well. It is very well equipped and comfortable. Lovely outdoor spaces. The trampoline is a must for our kids. The toys and outdoor facilities and equipment could do with replacement and refurbishment.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

We were a group of 4 families with young children and we had a lovely stay. The house is large, comfortable, well equipped and full of character. It is well located close to the coast & Exmoor and it has a beautiful garden the kids really enjoyed. There was a slight hiccup but Tracy was very responsive and sorted everything out very promptly. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent multi generational holiday house

Our party consisted of 21 people ranging from 6 months to 79. All bedrooms were comfortable and warm and the teenagers slept in the bunk bed room and were happy with that. Well planned and functional kitchen with most gadgets we required and much crockery. Dining room excellent for evening suppers and living rooms very comfortable. Most bathrooms were excellent. Grounds and playthings for children both on lawn and courtyard were great. I would recommend more toys and games for the under 8s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mum’s 70th Weekend

Great property and location on the edge of Exmoor. Prefect for the whole family - 4 generations. Tracey was brilliant in terms of communicating with us, and confirming a few queries / Concerned we had prior to the stay. Property was well equipped, everything and more in the kitchen etc. couldn’t fault comfort of beds etc. Only issue was for anyone with mobility issues, although there was bedroom and amazing wet room downstairs - which was prefect - there were a few small steps in and out different rooms on the ground floor. Upstairs the two main bathrooms had 2/3 steep steps from the landing into them. Overall an amazing property prefect for family celebrations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prash N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really nice traitors themed stay here, the house was very characterful and much nicer than photos
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Characterful house ideal for large family get together

We really enjoyed our stay at Lowood. It was very exciting to spend time in the house. It felt like a mixture of a boutique hotel, rambling historic house, welcoming family home and activity holiday. Our party ranged from 2 1/2 twins, 10 year old, 2 teenagers, their parents, 80 year old grandma plus two dogs. It worked well for all of us. We particularly liked the enclosed courtyard where we had an 80th birthday party and lots of games of ping pong. We would thoroughly recommend the property. All processes were straightforward.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

steve t.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week Away

The property was rural and quiet, the layout was good but the furniture could do with some attention being quite musty when we arrived. Unable to use the courtyard due to hundreds of wasps feeding on the rotten dates from a tree needing some TLC. The family loved the week which makes it all good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, perfect for a big family get together. It’s beautiful, quirky and has everything you need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bi-Annual Family Gathering

Family party of 18 rented this house for a week. The host was very accommodating providing extra z-beds. The kitchen & dining room were first class as was the utility room with extra dishwasher; fridge/freezer; washing machines etc. The lounge and library furniture is starting to show it's age as is the outdoor furniture. The beds in all the bedrooms were very comfortable and we all got a good night's sleep. Would recommend this house to any large group.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for big family holiday!

The house was lovely for our multigenerational family holiday of 17! Kids loved getting lost in the house, we all adored eating out in the characterful courtyard and getting cosy by the fire! Great kitchen for cooking in and a large dinning table to accommodate us all! Tracy was a wonderful host and we very much hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

This property was sooo much bigger than it looked in the pictures which was a bonus! All the rooms have a quirky different theme and the large patio garden with the lights added to the ambience. The house and kitchen were kitted out with all the essential bits and bobs, which were helpful for cooking for large groups. The hot water bottles and towels for guests were a lovely touch in a cold and windy February. Tracy was an excellent host, great communication and an easy check in! Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House of wonders

Beautiful garden, and outdoor space. Beautiful bedrooms, beds spacious when sharing. Lovely idea of the books, plenty to read and choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandpa's 80th birthday

We were a party of 20 plus from all over the country coming to celebrate a 80th birthday. We all loved the location, the house itself and all the quirkiness it offered. The only negative was on arrival the house felt stuffy and some rooms smelt a little stale. Some of the windows especially downstairs in the wet room didn't open which made the bathroom very damp. Overall though this did not spoil our stay there and we all loved it especially the outdoor area... We had a lovely bbq and the kids lived the river and the trampoline. We would definitely book again. The Burr family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place for a family break

We came here with our family for the weekend. Tracy was very helpful and everything was as described. The house was great for everyone to get together, and there were lots of games for the children, including badminton, table tennis and a trampoline. The kitchen was lovely and big and the dining area was great too. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Halliwell

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John and Tracy have worked and lived all over the world and have always enjoyed interesting places with lots of experiences to offer.

Why they chose this property

Lowood is an old 1823 farmhouse set in 4.5 acres of well maintained garden and fields, with a river running along the fields. Both of us fell in love with this house straight away. It combines personal comfort with space. Our kids spend hours playing outside on the climbing frame, croquet, badminton, paddling in the river and so on. The wooded area houses a lot of local flora and fauna, providing much for adults and children to explore. The local environs contain everything anyone could wish for, from the most sedentary to the most active. The house itself is on the edge of Roadwater, so although we are on the edge of the village, it feels like we're in the middle of the country, a perfect balance.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of this property are 4 acres of garden/field, access to 200m of the Washford river to paddle in (it's only about 2 feet deep).

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English, Spanish

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