The Stables is a charming modern conversion tucked away on a quiet farm in the Blackdown Hills. Just next door is its sister property - The Byre - also available to book.
The living space is stunning, with its dramatic double height ceiling and wall of glass that lets the natural light pour in.
The kitchen is well thought out with all the fixtures and fittings you would expect from such a luxury conversion.
Each room has been carefully curated to create a sense of quality and calm.
Set within the glorious rolling Blackdown Hills National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding National Beauty), The Stables is sympathetically woven into this most beautiful of landscapes.
The living space has been positioned to make the most of the paddock views and is quite the spot to relax, put your feet up and let the day drift by.
Conveniently located off the living area the high spec kitchen has all you need to cook up a storm or just enjoy a lazy brunch at the breakfast-bar.
Hints of the historic former stables are still on show and you will find the doors out to your private patio area lead straight off the living space.
The bedroom with its dual-aspect, sumptuous king-size bed and vaulted ceiling is the most wonderful place to lay your head. You will sleep well here...
Simple attention to detail is on show throughout with a focus on pared back luxury.
Natural light and the feeling of space has been the focus in this serene place. You will feel yourself unwinding from the moment you enter.
The en suite wet-room is styled to perfection with designer fixtures and fittings.
The large wet-room space is perfectly executed to provide a wonderful and invigorating power shower.
Why not make use of the cosy robes and slippers to accentuate that feeling of quiet rural comfort.
You even get a second extra spacious wet-room just along the hallway from the bedroom. Spoilt for choice!
Steps lead down from the front door and will also take you out to the parking-area and games barn.
As viewed from the paddock. The Stables has a wonderful private outdoor space, complete with sun-loungers, seating and a fire-pit. What a spot for peace, quiet and perhaps a spot of star gazing...
A lovely surprise is this wonderful games barn, ideal for a spot of fun or shelter on a rainy day. Note that use of this space just needs to confirmed with the very accommodating owners in advance.
Giving a sense of perspective with the parking area and games barn to the left, then The Stables, and to the right, its sister property (also bookable), The Byre.
So much green space to explore. Directly opposite The Stables is the paddock for you to enjoy and wander to your heart's content.
As the day winds down the soft lighting of The Stables creates such an inviting spot for some outdoor dining and a glass of something nice to watch the sun go down...
The sunsets here put on quite the show.
Perhaps the epitome of rural bliss amongst the backdrop of the Blackdown Hills...
Why not take a trip to Taunton for a spot of shopping at the independent market, well worth a visit and just 20 minutes away.
The jewel of the Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis, is just 30 minutes away and an absolute must see!
Chard is a charming Somerset village nestled in the corner of the county between Devon and Dorset. Well worth a visit and only 20 minutes by car.
Axminster is a wonderful market town, just over the border into Devon it has a lovely farm shop, perfect for stocking up on local produce.
Settled in the mid Devon countryside, the town of Tiverton is brimming with history and heritage just waiting to be discovered; with romantic castles, historic houses and horse drawn barges.
Sidmouth is a charming town on the spectacular Jurassic Coast. Here you’ll find golden beaches, historic architecture and lovely garden walks. Jacobs Ladder is one to visit when you are here.
The Stables
6065 - New8.3 miles S of Taunton | Sleeps 2 (no children under 16)
7 Nights from £735
Features
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Games-room
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Garden/Outside space
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Private parking
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Near a pub
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WiFi
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Linen and towels included
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No pets
Bedroom details
Bedroom 1
KingLocated in the famous Blackdown Hills near the Somerset and Devon border you will find The Stables. A luxurious one bedroom converted stable which combines original character with modern upgrades. Set on a 24-acre farm in a National Landscape area (formally known as an Area of Outstanding National Beauty), it is a blissful place to switch off, unwind and explore the great outdoors. Its sister property The Byre (6066) is situated just next door so very handy for a dual couples' getaway.
Converted in 2018 The Stables have been carefully crafted to create a spacious and peaceful setting. Natural light floods in and the outlook over the beautiful green fields is very special, especially at sunset.
As you enter the property the sense of scale from the striking, vaulted ceiling in the main living space is impressive and provides a wonderful place to spend time and gaze out of the wall of glass at the gable end. The living space features a modern kitchen which is fully fitted with all the appliances you would expect from such a high-end conversion. The living-room is generous yet cosy and you will love the abundance of peace and quiet on offer.
The Stables has stairs down from the entrance door but from then on is all on one level. On leaving the main living area a corridor beckons you down to the sumptuous vaulted main bedroom with its glorious king-size bed and super-soft linens. Off the main bedroom is a luxury en suite wet-room, complete with comfy robes and slippers.
Heading back down the corridor is a very handy additional wet-room finished to the same impeccable standard as the en suite.
Leading from the main living space you will find French doors that take you out to your private outdoor space. A wonderful, landscaped area with a fire-pit, sun-loungers and plenty of seating for peaceful al fresco dining or a spot of star-gazing – no light pollution here.
Beyond your private patio space you have acres to wander, explore and breathe in the fresh air via the paddock opposite. If that wasn’t enough there is also a stunning open fronted games barn (shared with the owners and available on request) with table-tennis and other fun pastimes to enjoy. Please speak to the owners during your stay should you wish to use this facility, the wonderful friendly owners live on site in the main house but are keen to give guests lots of privacy.
There is parking for two cars only a few yards from the entrance.
If you can tear yourself away from this magical place, then there is much to do and explore locally. You are already amongst the Blackdown Hills with endless walks and cycling opportunities, but venturing a little further out you will find wonderful towns like Taunton, Chard, Wellington, Ilminster and Honiton – all within a 30-minute drive. The Jurassic Coast and its gems like Lyme Regis and Sidmouth are just 40 minutes away.
To keep you stocked up you will find many local supermarkets will deliver as well as organic deliveries from Riverford and Able and Cole.
Ground Floor
Steps to Entrance hall
Open plan living-room with kitchen and dining areas. Smart TV. Gas hob, electric oven, combination microwave (convection oven), fridge/freezer, washing machine/drier and slimline dishwasher
Bedroom with king-size double bed (5') and en suite Wet-room 1 with shower, WC and wash-basin
Wet-room 2 with shower, WC and wash-basin
More Information
- No pets
- Arrive/Depart Friday
- Short breaks available
- Private parking for 2 cars
- WiFi
- No smoking
- Pub 2 miles
- Patio furniture
- Full gas-fired CH (full under-floor)
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