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Ideal peaceful getaway in the heart of Devon. A quiet rural area providing easy access to the popular tourist destinations. Flexible arrival and departure day. Welcome to bring your dog.

Escape to the countryside. Only twenty minutes off the M5.
Two one-bedroom self-catering apartments available for weekly breaks or longer. Hypnos mattresses to ensure a good night’s sleep. Each apartment has their own enclosed courtyard/patio.
Our pigs are onsite all year round and love meeting our guests.
The village of Rackenford is a five-minute walk providing a community shop and a thatched pub, The Stag Inn, rumoured to be the oldest in Devon.
In the glorious Devon countryside, easy access to both coasts and National Parks. Fantastic walking area, Two Moors Way close by. Abundance of wildlife and star-lit sky!

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Apartments are both ground floor and adjacent to our farmhouse each having their own enclosed courtyard or patio It is situated on a smallholding surrounded by 16 acres of pasture land. Animals we keep include sheep, cattle, pigs and poultry.

Only two apartments onsite ensuring a quiet relaxed escape to the countryside.

The village of Rackenford is within a five-minute level walk. The village has a shop and a thatched pub , The Stag Inn, rumoured to be the oldest in Devon. The Stag Inn is open most weekends and serves delicious home cooked food using local produce. Booking in advance is recimmended.

An idyllic location in the Devon countryside allowing easy access to both the North and South Devon Coast and their award winning beaches. Fantastic area for walking with the Two Moors Way close by and a large selection of circular walks. Exmoor National Park is a 20 minute drive away and Dartmoor can be reached with a 45 minute drive.

Away from the crowds but with everything within easy reach. The cities of Exeter (24 miles), Barnstaple (24 miles) and Taunton (28 miles) are all close by with leisure facilities, high street shops, restaurants, cinema, theatre and much more. The nearest town is Tiverton (8 miles) with its castle, canal, Grand Western Horseboat and National Trust property Knightshayes Court. A great location for exploring Devon and only 20 minutes from the M5, Junction 27.

Apartments are both Non-Smoking. Bed linen and towels are provided. A maximum of two well-behaved dogs are permitted in Oaksberry, and one in Hornbeam, at an additional charge of £25 per dog per week. 

We are not currently offering Short Stays, minimum stay is one week. Please check our website for up to date availibilty.

Wonderful peace and quiet. Relax, unwind and enjoy our wonderful surroundings. 

We look forward to welcoming you.

Additional Information

  • Deposit: £100.00 Flat Fee
  • Check In Time: 16:00
  • Check Out Time: 10:00
  • Child maximum age: 18

Broad Close Farm

Hornbeam

★★★★★ Sleeps: 2

Bright and spacious kitchen/diner/lounge. Dishwasher and microwave. Access to use of a washing machine in outside room. One double-bedroom with... Read More

Bright and spacious kitchen/diner/lounge. Dishwasher and microwave. Access to use of a washing machine in outside room.

One double-bedroom with en-suite shower and WC. Mirrored cabinet with demister.

Reclining high-backed sofa in lounge area.

Smart TV and bluetooth radio.

Private courtyard and sole use of a further fenced garden with lawn patio and flower beds. Barbeque provided. 

 

 

 

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Facilities

  • EV Charging
  • Ground Floor Bedroom Available

Activities & Experiences

  • Pub Nearby
  • Dark Sky Area
  • Romantic Breaks and Holidays
  • Working Farm

Pets

  • Dog Friendly
  • Pets Welcome

Accessibility

  • Level Access
  • Wheelchair Access

£350 - £550

Per week

Availability

Broad Close Farm

Oaksberry

★★★★★ Sleeps: 4

Spacious open-plan living area, kitchen, and diner, with woodburner. Double bedroom with Velux window and blind. Lie in bed and see the... Read More

Spacious open-plan living area, kitchen, and diner, with woodburner. Double bedroom with Velux window and blind. Lie in bed and see the stars.

En-suite bathroom, bath with shower over. Mirrored cabinet with demister and Bluetooth speakers.

Living area windows overlook courtyard and our walled garden.

Bird feeder, outside dining table window, is frequently visited by blue tits, great tits, goldfinches, siskins, red poll, house sparrows, nuthatch and woodpeckers.

Has a dishwasher and washing machine.

Bedlinen and towels are provided. 

Dogs welcome, maximum of two.

Flexible arrival day, minimum one week stay.

Further one bedroom apartment available, please see our webiste for more details.

Find us on google maps for some guest feedback.

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Facilities

  • Cycle Storage
  • EV Charging
  • Ground Floor Bedroom Available
  • Open Fires / Woodburners

Activities & Experiences

  • Pub Nearby
  • Dark Sky Area
  • Romantic Breaks and Holidays
  • Working Farm

Pets

  • Dog Friendly
  • Pets Welcome

Accessibility

  • Level Access
  • Wheelchair Access

£400 - £600

Per week

Availability
Directions

Additional Directions Information

 Your Sat Nav will take you too far! (ie. to end of Post Code) so please follow our directions.

Coming from M5
Turn off M5 at junction 27. At roundabout take the A361 west towards Tiverton/Barnstaple (first exit coming from Exeter, third exit from Bristol).
After approx 6 miles reach roundabout. Take 2nd exit to stay on A361, signed Barnstaple/Rackenford.
After approx 5 miles take Left exit off A361, signed Rackenford. To T-junction and turn right, signed Rackenford./Stag Inn.
Drive along Bendy country road. Go down steep hill, long white house (Old Bell) at bottom of hill then up a steep hill. Road corners left at top of hill.
Turn left off this road at war memorial.

Keep driving straight on towards Witheridge, do not turn left into Rackenford village.Approx 500 yards along this road, go past left hand road which leads back to village, and take the first farm lane on the right, opposite driveway to The Old Rectory and Stables on the left.
There is a metal wagon wheel, with slate name plate at the end of our lane.
If you see Lanelands sign on right you’ve gone 20 yards too far!!
If you reach the lanes of Higher Thorne or Lower Thorne you have gone quarter mile too far!!

Coming from South Molton
Take the A361 west towards Tiverton.
Approx 8 miles from South Molton Turn right off the A361 – signed Rackenford.
Immediately turn left – signed Rackenford. Country road over Rackenford Moor, hilly and bendy.
After about 2 miles at T Junction turn left – signed Rackenford.
Very soon after passing Rackenford Club on right, turn right at the War Memorial – signposted Witheridge (do not go into Rackenford Village).
Approx 500 yards go past left hand road which leads back to village, and take the first farm lane on the right, opposite driveway to The Old Rectory and Stables on the left.There is a metal wagon wheel, with slate name plate at the end of our lane.
If you see Lanelands sign on right you’ve gone 20 yards too far!!
If you reach the lanes of Higher Thorne or Lower Thorne you have gone quarter mile too far!!
 

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