Selworthy Farmhouse

A handsome, detached farmhouse near the Somerset coast, surrounded by the rolling green hills of Exmoor where sheep and cattle roam.

Guests

9

Bedrooms

5

Number of dogs welcome

2

Reference

003061

Acorn rating

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Nestled in a valley of the Exmoor hills on the Holnicote estate, this tranquil, beautifully-renovated cottage has unrivalled views towards Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor’s highest spot. It’s also handily close to the South West Coast Path, making it an ideal base for both walkers and seaside-lovers to get out among the sweeping coastal landscapes and abundant local wildlife.

Open the front door of this 19th-century farmhouse and you’ll be in the welcoming hallway. Just off the hallway you’ll find a sitting room with big comfy sofas and a cosy woodburner. The beautiful dining room leads on to the large modern kitchen with its traditional flagstone floors and a handy boot and utility room off to the side. It’s a great sociable space for getting everyone together. Upstairs are the 5 bedrooms, several with en-suites. Outside, you're spoilt with plenty of space and a cottage style, lawned garden and outdoor seating area.

Deep in gorgeous West Somerset, you’ll find quaint Selworthy with its village green a short walk from the cottage where you can stock up at the tea room and gift shop in an idyllic setting. The coastal village of Porlock, around 3 miles away, is where you’ll find the nearest pubs and also a bustling high street with wonderful independent shops and cafes. If you’re keen to get walking, then simply head out on the South West Coast Path where you can wander gorgeous villages and take clifftop strolls to your heart’s content. Beach lovers can chill out on pebbly Bossington, or nip to sandy Minehead, which is popular with families in the summer.

When you stay, there’s so much to explore nearby - take the Somerset Railway from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard or the cliff railway at Lynton. The vast Holnicote estate covers 12,500 acres of the Exmoor National Park and in it you’ll find wild ponies, deer, and beavers among a network of peaceful footpaths and bridleways. Once you’ve had your fill of beaches, rugged moors, craggy cliffs and wooded copses, then Taunton is around an hour away by car, or the cathedral city of Exeter an hour and a half.

• Cot & high chair, available
• Fridge, available
• Dishwasher, available
• Tumble dryer, available
• Television, available
• WiFi, available
• Garden, available
• Microwave, available
• Freezer, available
• Washing machine, available
• Telephone, not available
• DVD, available
• Open fire / wood burner, available
• BBQ, not available

Some wheelchair access

Read our accessibility guide 

Ground floor layout

Sitting room with wood burner, dining room with wood burner, large kitchen, boot room, utility and WC.

First floor layout

Two double bedrooms with ensuites (one shower room and one bathroom with shower over the bath), one twin bedroom, double bedroom and one single room.

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

There is a small cottage and disused farm buildings next to the cottage. Please take care that children and dogs don't access the estate yard.

Close to the cottage is a small stream with fast running water, please take care when in the area.

Garden: The area to the front is lawned with gates to the access road and parking area.  The area to the side of the cottage is also lawned with a shrubbery, planted border. Both of these areas are unfenced and raised from the access road (approx’ 1m). There is a patio area to the side of the house with seating and a gravelled area which wraps around to the rear for access.

Other National Trust Cottages nearby: There are a handful of National Trust Cottages not far away on the Holnicote Estate. These are Holnicote Lower House (sleeps 10), Ivy's Cottage (sleeps 2), Old Gateway Cottage (sleeps 6) and Dunkery View (sleeps 4).

Parking: There are parking spaces for 3 cars at the house.

WiFi: We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon.  

Induction Hob: Guests with a pacemaker should note that there is an induction hob in this cottage.

Having a celebration? We’re pleased that you’re using one of our cottages for a celebration. If you’re planning on inviting more than two day guests, we’d like to have a chat. We’d be grateful if you could complete the group booking form at the bottom of the page and send it in to guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk so that we can ensure the day is right for you.