Timberscombe Vacation barn rental with walking, fireplace, TV and rural retreat

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  • Barn
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 7 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

The Barn a self-catering property is approched over a bridge to the front door. Downstairs is a well equipped kitchen-diner, comfortable lounge and cloakroom. Upstairs there is a double bedroom, twin bedroom and family bathroom. Outside the beautifully kept private garden has views over Grabist where "All thing bright and beautiful" was written.

Exmoor has plenty to please the eye and challenge the mind and body. Get close to nature with herds of wild red deer and Exmoor ponies. Heritage and culture abound with castles, ancient ports, paddle steamers and the West Somerset Steam Railway. For families there are plenty of attractions and activities around the area. Spend a day exploring some of the local beauty spots, visit the nearby golden beaches of North Devon, or take and Exmoor Safari. For those who prefer culinary delights try the many restaurants and country pubs offering the best local Exmoor produce. This magical landscape, a home to varied wildlife, is so popular with walkers, horse riders, cyclists or those looking for a relaxing break in tranquil surroundings.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Full bed
  • 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Crib
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Crib
  • High chair

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Alan P.
Calendar last updated:
15 Dec 2023

Years listed:
11

Languages spoken: English, German
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Reviews

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Disappointed
Sep 2020

Could be a lovely house, sadly the house was dirty, cobwebs very dirty green windows with weeds growing around them outside, the twin bedroom windows has leaked previously and stained the wall and sme… More 

25 Sep 2020

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Steve H
Mijas, Spain

Wonderful
Aug 2017

A wonderful cottage in everyway. We stayed for 2 weeks with our 3 little dogs and would highly recommend it. A great location for Exmoor and surrounding areas like North Devon. The cottage itself ha… More 

13 Dec 2017

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calspeak
Kidderminster, United Kingdom

Pet friendly beautiful cottage
Mar 2017

Excellent location for Dunster and surrounding area. This is one of the nicest, well equiped cottages we have spent a holiday in. Only downsjde was that the village pub was closed while being refurb… More 

29 Mar 2017

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Love_Hills_and_Lakes
Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Second visit - great place and just so relaxing
Oct 2016

This was our second visit to Brook House; we loved it so much the first time. It remains just as relaxing, comfortable and homely as it was on our first visit and is such a great location for explori… More 

2 Nov 2016

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balders2015
West Sussex, United Kingdom

A charming and cosy barn conversion, convenient location
Sep 2015

Brook barn provided almost everything we needed to make a great holiday the only thing missing was wifi - though with hindsight perhaps a week not glued to the ipad is not such a bad thing! Great loca… More 

12 Sep 2015

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Response from the owner
HI wifi now added

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Send Alan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Alan the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Alan (the owner) before booking?

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Alan (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Alan (the owner) a message.

If Alan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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