Welcome to The Old Dairy. A beautiful two bed conversion in the most idyllic Quantocks National Landscapes setting. Perfect for you and your four legged friends.
The Old Dairy has such a warm and homely feel throughout with an abundance of natural light.
Just the perfect spot for the dining-area. Imagine a tasty feast with the doors open on a lovely warm day.
Is it bedtime yet?
The outdoor seating area is a wonderful & peaceful suntrap.
The perfect social layout in the lovely light sitting-room. A ramp is available for easier access down the step in from the hallway.
Simple pared back styling throughout enhances the sense of calm and warmth.
Perhaps take a moment for a drop of something delicious?
The ergonomic kitchen is well-equipped with lots of preparation space and all the mod-cons you would expect from such a lovely home-from-home.
The property is very accessible with ramps available and an extra wide hall and doorways making it suitable for wheelchair access.
The primary bedroom is such a haven of calm and quiet with a very tempting super-king size bed (can be split into two singles). Late starts may be likely!
Plenty of space, light and storage in the main bedroom further enhances the sense of calm and contentment.
Off the main bedroom you will discover a bright and spacious en suite.
A wonderful rainfall shower and deep bath await to ease any achy legs after a day exploring.
The second bedroom is another haven of calm with a wonderful king-size bed and super soft linen. A good night's sleep is all but guaranteed.
Plenty of space and flooded with natural light.
Beautiful period pieces paired cleverly with modern finishes.
The main shower-room is very accessible with a large wet-room shower enclosure. The skylight lets the natural light pour in.
So much space on offer in the wet-room. A shower chair is also available on request.
The most cosy spot in the house for a delicious breakfast.
Views out from the sitting-room over the sweeping lawns of the main house.
A chickens-eye view of this lovely conversion...
Few better settings for a spot of al fresco dining.
Plenty of parking for two cars.
The enviable rural position of The Old Dairy is quite breathtaking.
So very cosy as the evening closes in...
The opportunities to explore the great outdoors around The Old Dairy are endless.
The parking for two cars is right next to the property and the wide parking area makes it easy to manoeuvre.
Dunster Castle is spectacular and a must see.
Exmoor is a particularly special place with so much variety.
The market town of Taunton has real history and lots to do.
Watchet is a lovely seaside town with a great beach and pretty harbour.
The Old Dairy
60828.8 miles NW of Taunton | Sleeps 4 (no children under 16)
10% off for parties of 2 or less at certain times of the year, view offer...
7 Nights from £672
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
This 18th century former coaching house is well situated between the Quantocks and Exmoor National Park. If you are out and about for day pop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
June 2022
What an amazing pub!
We were staying locally so visited the pub on several occasions. Lovely decor, great atmosphere and amazing food. Have to say a special thank you to Lucy for the wonderful (and entertaining) service she gave when we visited for dinner on the evening of my partners 60th birthday. She made our evening!
April 2022
Great community pub
Beautiful, well-run pub with friendly and helpful staff.
Menu was varied and there was a good selection of food and drink.
A very easy walk from Bible Bee Barn!
June 2018
Great local pub in Halse
Good atmosphere in this pub, with the locals. Good pub food, reasonably priced.
Nearby beach
Kilve Beach sits halfway between Minehead and Bridgwater. A rolling grassy expanse meeting a rocky beach peppered with rock pools, Kilve is picnic paradise. A Site of Special Scientific Interest, the beach is also home to lots of fossils, including ammonites and reptile remains. Just remember, you are not allowed to dig them directly out of the cliffs though.
December 2019
Amazing
Most unusual beach in U.K we have visited. Fabulous views , need sturdy footwear for walking on the beach itself.
Nearby walk
Head for the Quantocks car park (there are 3) and set out into Ramscombe Forest where you can enjoy stunning scenery, majestic fir trees and maybe see red and roe deer. Thanks to quantockhills.com website, follow the link for further details.
Nearby town
Willett is a pretty village on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, surrounded by beautiful countryside and home to a number of historic buildings including a 13th century church.
Also nearby
Forty acres of loveliness including streams, temples, woodland and terraces. The garden features Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian influences.
June 2024
Brilliant
We did the garden on our final day complete with 2 small dogs. It’s well worth the visit but the attraction is the garden not the house. The formal gardens are beautiful as you would expect from a Gertrude Jelyll design. The upper garden is quite steep but there are plenty of resting places.
June 2024
Worth a visit
The gardens take about 2 hours to do them justice. It’s really all about the gardens. The house is a gallery and second hand book shop. The formal gardens are Gertrude Jekyll designed so are of importance. They are quite special. Lots of places to sit and admire. The orangery by Lutyens is also quite magnificent. The gardens up the valley are very scenic but they are a bit of a climb for the final 2 sections. It’s dog friendly everywhere.
April 2019
Amazing gardens
Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at Hestercombe, beautiful gardens, waterfalls and views! Great shop too and dog friendly too.
May 2016
Exceptional.
Quite simply stunning , superb gardens and house . A beautiful location with superb views. The coffee shop is well worth a visit and the restaurant if you have more time .
All the staff were very friendly and gave an excellent impression.
This is exactly the way to manage these houses . Take note National Trust at Montacute . I know which house we shall return to .
A pretty18th century inn strategically placed on the old turnpike road on the edge of the village. Call in for lunch or dinner with a seasonally changing menu and specials. Children are welcome and ample parking is available.
April 2022
Lovely meal
We had dinner here on a Saturday evening. We had pre booked. Quick service and lovely meal. Recommend the fish and chips, sticky toffee pudding and the salted caramel sundae!
June 2017
Sunday Lunch
Had Sunday lunch on 4th June. Food delivered quickly and was very good. Seems to be a good choice on the menu and staff very pleasant. Good parking and easily accessible from Taunton. Would definitely pay a second visit.
Country chic dining on the southern fringes of Exmoor, with locally-sourced meats and cheeses, including Exmoor venison pie. There's a proper bar too, with darts and pool room.
June 2009
Delicious food, nice atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff.
- A Gordon
This village is in the heart of Exmoor’s most outstanding countryside. Here you’ll find the Exmoor National Park Centre, which has stacks of information regarding activities on the moors, plus some pleasant cafes and pubs for lunch or a cream tea.
July 2023
Dulverton
Lovely town very friendly with a variety of eateries
May 2022
Dulverton
Also some lovely gift shops!
March 2020
Bookshop
You could lose yourself in here for hours. A treasure house of second hand and antiquarian books, well worth a visit.
July 2017
Dulverton
Very nice town with pretty shops and good Pubs and Inns
June 2016
Heritage Centre
This is an excellent display of local artefacts, pictures, countryside etc. Also railway history and a good kitchen display with a "talking" cook and housekeepr. Upstairs there is more to see - it is especially worthwhile sitting and watching 4 short videos of local events. All this for FREE although they ask for a donation. Coming into Dulverton turn left immediately after the bridge and follow the road around a big curve until it ends in the carpark with access to the centre. otherwise access through the information centre in the main street. This also has a good supply of maps, leaflets etc and the best postcards!
May 2012
An interesting little town full of conveniences.
Dulverton is not exactly somewhere I could imagine spending an entire day at, but it does provide a good centre by which to stop by and stock up. There are plenty of conveniences such as a local co-op for your simple needs (bread, milk and some alcohols: beers...not wines, go somewhere decent for wine), small thrift shops as well as some tea rooms including Lewis's which is a personal favourite. There is a beautiful church at the top of the town which is worth popping into, and in the centre of town there is a fish and chip shop which opens at lunchtime from 12 noon until 2pm. There is also a bakery which sells a selection of baked breads, pies, sausage rolls as well as many sweet items, the game pie is delicious and enormously filling. The tea rooms near the co-op (I have forgotten the name!) are smaller than Lewis's but offers an entirely different ambience, more cosy and homely, helped in no small way by the warm, friendly manners of the owners (of which the landlady kindly ushered us in for tea as we oogled the menu outside, proclaiming the redundancy of pneumonia when there are menu's indoors to browse).
By far this is no Dunster or Tiverton etc, but it is a quaint little town that is central to lots of local attractions and is worth stopping by for an hour or two.
A wonderful Gothic pile with stunning formal gardens and beautiful interiors. The walled garden provides produce for the Stables restaurant where you can watch the gardeners at work or explore the woodland walks.
September 2020
Knightshayes
Interesting house surrounded by magnificent gardens.
May 2014
Free parking and walk for dog
We couldn't go in as we had the dog with us, but the car park was free and there's a nice woodland walk off the car park where dogs can walk off the lead. Nice setting and surrounding countryside.
September 2012
Stunning
One of the best national trust properties we've ever been to, something for all ages. The gardens are fantastic and offer both formal and woodland styles. Well worth a visit!
May 2012
Beautiful gardens!
The gardens are the jewel of this property, with many different areas; woodland, formal garden, meadow, parkland and a stunning restored kitchen garden which provides produce for the lovely stables restaurant. Highly recommended and really easy access from the M5.
July 2010
One of the finest surviving Gothic Revival houses, this rare example of the work of eccentric architect William Burges has extraordinary medieval romantic interiors. The beautiful garden includes a kitchen garden.
April 2009
Glorious garden. Monster house, but interesting contents.
July 2008
Good National Trust property
Interesting house and gardens, even kept the kids going for two hours.
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