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✨ Cosy Wood-Burner Cottages in Exmoor’s Dark Sky Reserve ✨
Escape to Westermill Farm Cottages, tucked away in a private valley on a 500-acre family-run farm. Surrounded by wildlife, rolling hills, and riverside walks, our cottages are the perfect base for exploring Exmoor or simply relaxing by the fire. With no nearby roads, peace and stargazing come naturally – just step outside and look up.

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5 Wood-Burner Cottages in the International Dark Sky Reserve

Tucked away at the end of a private valley, Westermill Farm Cottages sit in the rugged heart of Exmoor. Surrounded by stunning scenery on our family-run 500-acre hill farm – home to a prize-winning herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle and a flock of Cheviot sheep – the cottages offer a true escape to nature. Wildlife thrives here, and the valley is a haven for birds and wildflowers.

Located within the Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve, Westermill is perfectly placed for stargazing – simply step outside on a clear night and look up.

Westermill makes an ideal base for exploring the open moorland, wooded valleys, and spectacular coastline of Exmoor, or simply relaxing and escaping the everyday. With no roads bordering the farm, peace and serenity are guaranteed. Walks start right from your door, including four circular routes along the River Exe and across the farm.

The cottages provide comfortable accommodation for families of up to eight people. Each is well equipped with cosy wood burners, full central heating, and hot water supplied by our eco-friendly biomass boiler using wood grown on the farm. Facilities include fully fitted kitchens, colour TVs, verandahs (in selected cottages), and bathrooms both upstairs and down in the two-storey cottages.

For horse riders, Westermill is also the perfect place to bring your horse on holiday (corraling only).

Additional Information

  • Deposit: 25.00%
  • Check In Time: 15:00
  • Check Out Time: 10:00

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Exmoor Cottages - Westermill Farm

Molinia Cottage

Sleeps: 7

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Molinia Cottage
Molinia Cottage – Sleeps up to 8 Molinia is one of our larger cottages, set in a secluded corner of the paddock alongside Bracken Cottage, with a...

Molinia Cottage – Sleeps up to 8

Molinia is one of our larger cottages, set in a secluded corner of the paddock alongside Bracken Cottage, with a grassy area in front and a shallow stream running beside it. Named after a moorland grass, this spacious cottage is ideal for families or groups.

Inside, a small porch with wall hooks leads into a welcoming living area. Here you’ll find a comfy green sofa, two classic armchairs, a pine dining table with farmhouse chairs and a bench seat by the window, plus a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings. There’s also a TV with video recorder.

The well-equipped kitchen features hand-built pine units, an electric oven, microwave, and fridge.

Downstairs includes a single bedroom with en-suite wet room, fitted with shower, fold-down seat, wash basin, loo, and well-positioned handrails for accessibility.

Upstairs offers two family-style bedrooms:

One with a 4ft double bed and a 3ft single.

Another with two 3ft singles, an additional 2ft 6" bed, and a cot.

Both bedrooms are furnished in pine with carpeted floors. The west bedroom includes a full-length mirror. A second bathroom provides a bath, vanity basin, loo, and heated towel rail.

Molinia has full central heating and hot water supplied by our eco-friendly biomass boiler, fuelled with wood grown on the farm.

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£276 - £909

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Exmoor Cottages - Westermill Farm

Ling Cottage

Sleeps: 4

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Ling Cottage
Ling Cottage Ling is one of our smaller cottages, comfortably sleeping up to 4 people. It is nestled in the bottom paddock next to Whortleberry...

Ling Cottage

Ling is one of our smaller cottages, comfortably sleeping up to 4 people. It is nestled in the bottom paddock next to Whortleberry Cottage, with a charming little brook running alongside. The cottage takes its name from the ling heather that carpets the moorland, turning a vivid pinky-purple in August.

A cozy verandah overlooks the river and a beautiful ancient oak tree, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Inside, the living area features a comfortable sofa and two TV chairs with arms. A pine table with chunky farmhouse chairs offers a welcoming dining space. There is also a TV, video recorder, and a wood-burning stove for warmth and ambiance.

Full central heating and hot water are provided by our eco-friendly biomass boiler, fueled by wood grown on the farm.

The well-equipped kitchen has wooden units, an electric cooker, microwave, and fridge. The downstairs shower room includes a white-tiled cubicle with quarry-tiled flooring, a loo, and a vanity basin with wooden flooring, plus a heated towel rail.

Upstairs, a child safety gate at the top of the wooden staircase ensures little ones’ safety. The two bedrooms feature pine-framed beds, matching pine furniture, and beamed ceilings. There is also a second loo and basin upstairs with a heated towel rail, wall heater, and lino flooring.

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£244 - £773

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Whortleberry Cottage

Sleeps: 4

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Wurt Cottage
Whortleberry Cottage Whortleberry is one of our smaller cottages, sleeping up to 4 people. It is located in the bottom paddock next to Ling Cottage...

Whortleberry Cottage

Whortleberry is one of our smaller cottages, sleeping up to 4 people. It is located in the bottom paddock next to Ling Cottage and faces south, beside a small larch copse that often hosts a variety of wild birds.

The cottage is named after the blue whortleberry, which grows wild on Exmoor. A verandah offers the perfect spot to relax on summer evenings—or even in winter—while gazing up at Exmoor’s famous Dark Sky.

Inside, the living area features a pine table with farmhouse chairs, a comfortable dark blue sofa, and two TV chairs with wooden arms. There is also a second pine table, ideal as a desk, and attractive bold blue checked curtains that complement the whortleberry theme. A TV, video recorder, and wood-burning stove add to the cozy atmosphere.

Full central heating and hot water are provided by our eco-friendly biomass boiler, fueled by wood grown on the farm.

The alcove kitchen is well-equipped with original hand-built pine units, blue china, and cookware. It also includes an electric oven, microwave, and fridge.

The downstairs shower room has a cubicle shower, loo, and wash basin, plus a heated towel rail. Wooden flooring runs throughout the downstairs area, including the stairs.

Upstairs, the bedrooms feature pine-framed beds, matching cupboards and bedside tables, and blue carpeting. Beamed ceilings add to the cosy, rustic atmosphere. A second loo and wash basin are also upstairs, with lino flooring and a heated towel rail.

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£244 - £773

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Gorse Cottage

Sleeps: 7

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Gorse Cottage - our original Scandinavian Cottage
Gorse Cottage Gorse is a single-storey cottage that sleeps up to 7 people. It is our oldest original log cabin, sourced from Finland and built by...

Gorse Cottage

Gorse is a single-storey cottage that sleeps up to 7 people. It is our oldest original log cabin, sourced from Finland and built by the Edwards family, offering authentic log cabin charm.

A large verandah leads to the entrance door. Inside, a spacious living, dining, and kitchen area features an attractive high pine ceiling. The living space includes a large pine table with a settle and bench, two sofas, two armchairs with coffee tables, and a TV. The recently refurbished kitchen boasts a larger fridge with bottom freezer drawers, a dishwasher, and a larger cooker with an induction hob.

Full central heating and hot water are provided by our eco-friendly biomass boiler, fueled by wood grown on the farm. In addition, the living area has an efficient wood-burning stove and two wall heaters, while each bedroom has its own heater for added comfort.

The cottage has three bedrooms:

One bedroom, located off the kitchen area, has twin 2ft 6in beds, a bedside cupboard, narrow wardrobe, and dressing table top.

Two bedrooms flank the bathroom: one with twin 3ft beds, a bedside table, dressing table top, wardrobe, and shelves; the other with a bunk bed and a pull-out bed if needed.

The newly refurbished bathroom features a larger shower with glass sliding doors, a small basin, and a loo. There is also a second loo with a small basin.

Gorse Cottage is especially popular with large groups or families who enjoy spending time together in its generous central living space.

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£244 - £834

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New Holly Cottage

Sleeps: 5

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New Holly Cottage
New Holly Cottage New Holly shares many of the features of our other cottages, offering the warmth and style of wooden interiors. The effect is...

New Holly Cottage

New Holly shares many of the features of our other cottages, offering the warmth and style of wooden interiors. The effect is enhanced by a beautiful new slate floor throughout the downstairs, with the added luxury of underfloor heating. Full central heating and hot water are provided by our eco-friendly biomass boiler, fueled by wood grown on the farm. A wood-burning stove set in a solid rustic fire surround adds character to the main living room.

The modern, soft grey fitted kitchen includes a small fridge and freezer, eye-level oven with built-in hob, and a dishwasher, with all essential kitchen equipment provided.

The sitting and dining area is comfortable and inviting, featuring a grey-covered sofa, two wooden armchairs, and a grey-painted table with chairs finished off with a bright, cheerful red polka-dot oilcloth. Retractable roller blinds add privacy and cosiness in the evenings, while a locally-made oak coffee table provides a quirky, distinctive touch.

The downstairs wet room is finished with large, soft neutral-coloured tiles and includes a wash basin, loo, bidet, and towel rail. It features a large overhead rain shower as well as a slim-line flexible shower head.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms plus a loo with a small wash basin. The first bedroom has two single beds, soft grey-washed bedside tables with angled bedside lamps, a chair, pine chest of drawers, hooks for hanging, and a large wall mirror. The second bedroom is identical, except one bed hides a pull-out bed underneath, allowing the room to sleep three. Bedding includes plump pillows and soft, squashy duvets that feel like down but are feather-free. Grey fitted carpet runs throughout the bedrooms and landing.

New Holly has its own parking space at the side of the cottage, which leads to a veranda along the front and continues around the east side. This spacious raised area sits among the larch trees and is covered with a slate roof. A solid wood table and chairs are positioned beneath a quirky hanging light made from a cattle drinking trough. In the evenings, a trail of small ground-level LED spotlights runs along the veranda floor, adding atmosphere and guiding the way to the door.

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£276 - £936

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£244 - £936

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Westermill Farm
Jill and Oliver Edwards
Exford
Somerset
TA24 7NJ

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Additional Directions Information

 Taunton to Exford M5 Junction 25
Leave the motorway at Junction 25 for Taunton and Exmoor via the Brendon Hills. Follow the signs for Minehead to take you through Taunton.
On leaving Taunton you got through two round-abouts, on the second one take the A358 to Minehead.
Four miles on, and beyond the signs for Bishops Lydeard. opposite a stone wall on your right,
Turn left under a railway bridge onto the B3224, Wheddon Cross/Raleighs Cross. Six miles of winding road brings you to Elworthy Cross.
Drive straight across and up a long hill, you are now on the Brendon Hills.
Half a mile past the Raleighs Cross Pub fork right at the Chappel towards Wheddon Cross. Follow this road along the ridge
( with very good views on a clear day of Wales and the Bristol Channel).
At Wheddon Cross go straight across heading for Exford. In Exford you go past the Church on your right and down the hill, at the bottom turn right, now follows directions below.

Miles: 28 Time: 45 mins

Tiverton to Exford M5 Junction 27
Leave the motorway at Junction 27 on North Devon Link Road A361. Follow signs North Devon. At first round-about take 3rd exit on the A396. Follow signs for Minehead. At the round-about (Exeter Inn Pub) turn left still on the A396. Follow this road to the Black Cat Garage. Go straight across, still on the A396. At Exebridge turn left on the B3222 and follow signs for Dulverton. Drive up through Dulverton at the post office turn left on the B3223. Follow this road along the river Barle and up a wooded valley to the open moor of Winsford Hill. Continue over the moor across a cattle grid untill you see a sign for Exford. Turn right, down hill into Exford. At bridge turn right. go past fuel station on right. now follow directions below.

Miles: 22 Time: 45 mins

Barnstable / North Devon to Exford
Take the A361 going East for South Molton and M5. At round-about for South Molton take 1st exit on A399 Blackmoor Gate. After 3 miles the road does a large Y fork, take the right hand fork for Simonsbath. You are now on a single track road follow this road all the way to Simonsbath. (very good views on a clear day). After crossing the bridge and up to the main road turn right on the B3223 to Exford, In Exford go past fuel station on right, bear left now follow direction below.

Miles: 28 Time: 45 mins

Exford To Westermill
In Exford take the Porlock road out of Exford leaving the Village green on your left and the Post Office on your right. After 1/4 mile the road does a Y fork, Turn Left, you are now on a single track road. Continue along this road for 2 miles until you see a sign on a tree "Westermill Farm Campsite" the road goes around to the right and you continue straight on along our lane and into the yard.

Miles: 2.5 Time: 8 mins

Park in the yard and come to the camp office to check in, this is situated at the back of the farm house between the barn and house.


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