Minehead » West Somerset
 1 OF 5 PROPERTIES 190 ACRES LOVELY GARDENS EXMOOR GAMES ROOM INDOOR SWIMMING POOL HARD TENNIS COURT Nestling in a sheltered wooded valley overlooking the River Quarme and surrounded by its own farmland Triscombe offers peace and seclusion for you to enjoy. The farmhouse and cottages are approached by a private 1/3 mile driveway and stand in 5 acres of garden. They are ideally located for exploring this delightful unspoilt area. The pretty cottages a combination of 19th century cottages and skilful conversions from original farm buildings are all slate roofed and stone built. They cluster around a 'T'shaped courtyard in the style of a hamlet. Each is individually designed equipped and furnished to a high standard with many personal touches for your comfort.Exmoor’s northern boundary stretches for 34 miles from Combe Martin through Lynmouth and Porlock to Minehead. It is England’s highest coastline and the coastal path provides spectacular walking. Dunkery Beacon (1707' above sea level) is within 4 miles. The gentle climb to the summit gives panoramic views to Wales Dartmoor and several counties. A drive or walk across the wild moorland is sure to be rewarded with scenes of wild Exmoor ponies cattle and sheep. In spring walk or ‘park and ride’ to Snow Drop Valley. The National Park arrange guided walks throughout the summer. Riding stables are within a few miles. The National Trust villages of Selworthy and Horner are picturesque. Enjoy a walk through Horner Woods one of Britain’s ancient woodlands. There are mountain bike trails. Coarse and fly fishing are also available locally at Wimbleball and Clatworthy lakes sea fishing on the coast is within 8 miles. Historic Dunster overlooked by the Castle and with the ancient Yarn market working water mill Priory Church Gardens and every kind of gift shop and hostelry is well worth a visit. Dunster’s prosperity was based upon the cloth making and wool trade and today is a bustling village 6 miles from Triscombe Farm. Special events festivals and carnivals take place throughout the year. Dunster’s Country Fair at the end of July and Dunster by Candlelight in December are popular. In early May the traditional Hobby Horse entertains in Minehead in aid of local charities. Details of specific events are available from Exmoor National Park and can be found in the cottages. Exmoor National Park partly in Devon and also Somerset is a special place. An area of unspoilt and wild countryside. Spectacular cliffs plunging to the sea eg near Lynton and Lynmouth bustling market towns eg Mineheadand peaceful villages with thatched cottages and packhorse bridge such as Dunster Dulverton Porlock and Tarr Steps. An ideal base for exploring this beautiful area. All properties have TV’s DVD’s electric cookers fridges and microwaves. There is a shared games room laundry room and indoor swimming pool available. Hard court tennis. Lovely grounds to wander with seating and BBQ areas. Ample off road parking. Bed linen included. Electric by meter. Towels available for hire through arrangement with the owner. Natural spring water (regularly tested). Regret no pets or smoking. Pub and shop 1 mile. Beach 8 miles. Arrival time 4.00. A cosy single story double glazed cottage converted from an existing farm building. Offers ONE double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and WC. Oak fitted kitchen. Sitting/dining room with electric coal effect fire. Regret no cot or highchair available in this property. Other properties on this complex include TRISW TRISF TRISS and TRISJ |
