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The Barn in Timberscombe

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Microwave, oven
TV
TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

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Timberscombe, Somerset
  • Place, Dunster Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Minehead Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dunster Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪157 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Barn in Timberscombe

Property Summary
The Barn, Timberscombe (Somerset) has been converted into a delightful one-bedroom holiday cottage for up to 2 guests, and one pet welcome. Historically it was a dairy barn, and many characterful features including wonderful vaulted ceilings and wooden beams, have been retained.

Main Description
The Barn is located in the heart of Timberscombe, a small village in Exmoor National Park and not far from the West Somerset coast also. The pretty stone building offers accommodation all on the ground level with wonderful high ceilings and traditional wooden beams, plus enclosed courtyard.

Sleeps up to 2 guests
One bedroom with King-sized bed
Sitting room and separate well-equipped kitchen
Ground floor shower room
Enclosed gravel courtyard with outside table and chairs
One small or medium sized dog welcome for supplement of £30
Reliable fibre broadband
Heating and electricity included
Towels and bed linen provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

The entrance to the property is via the enclose courtyard area, and the entrance door opens directly into the open-plan dining and living room, with table and chairs, comfortable sofa, arm chair and TV. The bedroom with king-sized bed is at the far end of the living room, and the kitchen and shower room at the other end of the building.

Dogs
Strictly maximum of one well trained, medium sized (e.g. labrador) dog is welcome, but please keep dogs off the furniture and do not leave them unattended at any time. A supplement of £30 is payable for a dog.


Indoor Description
The cottage-style kitchen is fitted with a variety of appliances including an under-counter fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle and toaster. A selection of cookware, saucepans, crockery, cutlery and glassware are also provided.

Heating, electricity and wifi is included. The property benefits from central heating throughout, which can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own towels if you wish to take towels with your on day-trips away from the cottage.

A hairdryer is provided for your convenience.


Outdoor Description
The secure courtyard directly outside The Barn includes a large (6 seater) table and chairs set, which you’re welcome to use. The courtyard also provides shared access with to the owners home (next door) so you may see them (and their friendly labrador, Rowan) coming in and out.

The property is in the village and The Lion Inn is just a very short walk away. The Lion doesn't currently serve meals, but there are village pubs with restaurants in both Dunster (3 miles) and Wheddon Cross (4 miles).

The owners live next door so will be available to offer advice and answer any questions if required.




Parking
It is possible to park in the courtyard but most guests prefer to park on the street (this is free) for convenience.



Pets Description
Strictly maximum of one well trained, medium sized (e.g. labrador) dog is welcome, but please keep dogs off the furniture and do not leave them unattended at any time. A supplement of £30 is payable for a dog.

Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.

Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.

Christmas / New Year
This has not been completed by the owner.

The region
Timberscombe is a charming village in the heart of Exmoor, the village pub is just a short walk, called The Lion Inn, serving drinks (not currently serving food sadly) and is pet-friendly. The local church, post office and infant school all contribute to the village community.

Dunster (3 miles away) is a beautiful medieval village set within the Exmoor National Park and boasts its own Castle and a Medieval Yarn Market. There's also a number of restaurants, pubs and tea rooms in Dunster.

The Somerset coastline is 4 miles away at Dunster, but there's also lovely Porlock Bay and Blue Anchor which are dog-friendly too.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Dunster Working Watermill. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a TV and a microwave in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a TV, a microwave, and an ironing board
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Exmoor National Park and a few minutes from Dunster Working Watermill
This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Minehead cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

3900

The Barn in Timberscombe Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in a lovely village
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025