Otters Holt: Dog friendly loft in converted barn
Barn in Langford Budville, United Kingdom
- 4 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
Hosted by Fiona
- Superhost
- 5 years hosting
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1-hour drive to Dartmoor National Park
This home is near the national park.
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Unwind in the beautiful Somerset countryside. Set within a wing of this historic medieval stone Manor House, Otters Holt at Chipley Escapes is on the first floor and accessed via its own private entrance and staircase. The two bedroom apartment is furnished to a high standard and includes log burner, Smart TV and a well equipped kitchen comprising oven and grill, induction hob and fridge. The dining table converts to a workstation and the contemporary bathroom has a large walk-in shower.
The space
Set within a historic medieval Manor House, Otters Holt at Chipley Escapes has its own entrance and dedicated off-road parking bay and is full of country chic charm complete with LOW BEAMS AND CEILINGS- WATCH YOUR HEADS! Antique furniture and a cosy log burner complete the ideal atmosphere to unwind and relax. Each bedroom is furnished with hangers and a chest of drawers for clothes storage and a mirror and hairdryer.
Spacious and with superfast WiFi provided by STARLINK, if you are working away from home, the dining table easily converts to a large workstation, allowing you to work in a peaceful and quiet atmosphere.
A short walk across the fields will bring you to the popular village pub The Martlet and the renowned White Post Cafe both less than a mile away.
On the outskirts of Exmoor National Park and the AONB's of the Quantocks and the Blackdown Hills, there are plenty of opportunities for exploring, hiking, and cycling. In addition, the coasts of North Devon and Somerset, the Jurassic coast of Dorset, and the South Devon seaside resorts are under an hours drive.
Less than half a mile from two cycling routes and with a multitude of other cycling routes nearby, Otters Holt offers secure storage in the stairwell for your bicycles complete with hanging hooks for your helmets and wet weather gear.
Motor bikers are also welcomed and can park their machines on the patio safely out of sight of the road
Guest access
Guests have the exclusive use of a private patio and charcoal BBQ. Guests have dedicated off-street parking and a private entrance which leads upstairs to the apartment. As you would expect from a building of over 600 years old, there are VERY LOW BEAMS within the apartment which add to the charm of Otters Holt at Chipley Escapes. The driveway is shared with the owners who live on site.
Other things to note
As part of your welcome pack guests staying 2 nights or more will receive a Breakfast Hamper comprising a freshly baked sourdough loaf, home made jam, freshly baked scones and clotted cream, organic apple juice pressed from the owners own apple trees and a small pat of butter (minimum 2 night stays only). Milk, tea, coffee and sugar are provided. Gluten and dairy free or vegan diets can be accommodated.
On cooler evenings, guests can light the log burner and get cosy by the fire playing board games or watch TV. Enough logs and kindling are provided for your first night. Further logs are available to purchase in nearby Wellington.
There is a guest folder with information on activities, local dog walks and suggested excursions and restaurants. A selection of guide books are also available.
Otters Holt has high speed broadband for guests working away from home.
As animal lovers, we welcome well-behaved dogs and dog treats, blankets, and poo bags are provided to make your dogs stay as comfortable as yours. We politely request that dogs are not left alone in Otters if you go out and are kept off the beds and furniture.
Otters Holt at Chipley Escapes is set within a medieval manor and has characterful LOW BEAMS AND CEILINGS as you would expect from a property of more than 600 years. It is accessed via stairs to the first floor. It is probably not suitable for people with mobility issues or guests who are very tall!
Inclusivity and providing a safe and inviting space to stay is important to us, and we welcome bookings from the LGBTQ+ community.
Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited in any area of Chipley Escapes including the outside space
The space
Set within a historic medieval Manor House, Otters Holt at Chipley Escapes has its own entrance and dedicated off-road parking bay and is full of country chic charm complete with LOW BEAMS AND CEILINGS- WATCH YOUR HEADS! Antique furniture and a cosy log burner complete the ideal atmosphere to unwind and relax. Each bedroom is furnished with hangers and a chest of drawers for clothes storage and a mirror and hairdryer.
Spacious and with superfast WiFi provided by STARLINK, if you are working away from home, the dining table easily converts to a large workstation, allowing you to work in a peaceful and quiet atmosphere.
A short walk across the fields will bring you to the popular village pub The Martlet and the renowned White Post Cafe both less than a mile away.
On the outskirts of Exmoor National Park and the AONB's of the Quantocks and the Blackdown Hills, there are plenty of opportunities for exploring, hiking, and cycling. In addition, the coasts of North Devon and Somerset, the Jurassic coast of Dorset, and the South Devon seaside resorts are under an hours drive.
Less than half a mile from two cycling routes and with a multitude of other cycling routes nearby, Otters Holt offers secure storage in the stairwell for your bicycles complete with hanging hooks for your helmets and wet weather gear.
Motor bikers are also welcomed and can park their machines on the patio safely out of sight of the road
Guest access
Guests have the exclusive use of a private patio and charcoal BBQ. Guests have dedicated off-street parking and a private entrance which leads upstairs to the apartment. As you would expect from a building of over 600 years old, there are VERY LOW BEAMS within the apartment which add to the charm of Otters Holt at Chipley Escapes. The driveway is shared with the owners who live on site.
Other things to note
As part of your welcome pack guests staying 2 nights or more will receive a Breakfast Hamper comprising a freshly baked sourdough loaf, home made jam, freshly baked scones and clotted cream, organic apple juice pressed from the owners own apple trees and a small pat of butter (minimum 2 night stays only). Milk, tea, coffee and sugar are provided. Gluten and dairy free or vegan diets can be accommodated.
On cooler evenings, guests can light the log burner and get cosy by the fire playing board games or watch TV. Enough logs and kindling are provided for your first night. Further logs are available to purchase in nearby Wellington.
There is a guest folder with information on activities, local dog walks and suggested excursions and restaurants. A selection of guide books are also available.
Otters Holt has high speed broadband for guests working away from home.
As animal lovers, we welcome well-behaved dogs and dog treats, blankets, and poo bags are provided to make your dogs stay as comfortable as yours. We politely request that dogs are not left alone in Otters if you go out and are kept off the beds and furniture.
Otters Holt at Chipley Escapes is set within a medieval manor and has characterful LOW BEAMS AND CEILINGS as you would expect from a property of more than 600 years. It is accessed via stairs to the first floor. It is probably not suitable for people with mobility issues or guests who are very tall!
Inclusivity and providing a safe and inviting space to stay is important to us, and we welcome bookings from the LGBTQ+ community.
Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited in any area of Chipley Escapes including the outside space
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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 405 reviews.
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Where you’ll be
Langford Budville, Wellington, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights
Otters Holt at Chipley Escapes is found in the hamlet of Chipley, less than a mile from Langford Budville and 3 miles from the small town of Wellington. Situated between the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Exmoor and the Quantocks and the beautiful Blackdown Hills, you will be spoilt for choice for dog walking, cycling, and hiking opportunities. Cycling routes are less than half a mile away and safe storage of your bicycles is easily accommodated in the stairwell.
The beaches of North Somerset are less than 40 minutes away and the North and South Devon coastline are easily accessible and are about an hours drive. In addition, the Jurrassic Coastline at Lyme Regis is approximately a 50-minute drive across the Blackdown Hills.
Pack a picnic and head off to Dunster Beach or Porlock Weir. Why not have breakfast at the Driftwood Cafe at Blue Anchor Bay or eat fish and chips from the renowned establishments of Rockfish and Harbour View on the beach at Exmouth.
Just 10 minutes from Junction 26 of the M5, Otters Holt is ideally suited as a stop off point for guests travelling down to Devon or Cornwall.
The beaches of North Somerset are less than 40 minutes away and the North and South Devon coastline are easily accessible and are about an hours drive. In addition, the Jurrassic Coastline at Lyme Regis is approximately a 50-minute drive across the Blackdown Hills.
Pack a picnic and head off to Dunster Beach or Porlock Weir. Why not have breakfast at the Driftwood Cafe at Blue Anchor Bay or eat fish and chips from the renowned establishments of Rockfish and Harbour View on the beach at Exmouth.
Just 10 minutes from Junction 26 of the M5, Otters Holt is ideally suited as a stop off point for guests travelling down to Devon or Cornwall.
Meet your host
My work: Retired
I spend too much time: Cooking and eating
Hi there! My partner Alby and I moved to Somerset in 2017 and have been busy renovating our historic, medieval home ever since. When we are not renovating, we can be found walking our miniature wirehaired dachshund in the beautiful Somerset countryside or working in the garden where we grow vegetables and flowers for our guests to enjoy. It is important to us that we give our guests a fantastic experience of Somerset and try to go the extra mile by providing a hamper of home baked and home produced produce for our guests to enjoy during their stay.
We look forward to meeting you!
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