Stone Barn is a modern conversion in the heart of the old town of Minehead. A Grade II listed barn that was originally erected in 1879, the property has been transformed into a luxury holiday getaway with a light and airy open-plan living area that has lovely views over Exmoor. Equipped with all the comforts one might wish for, Stone Barn is an ideal base for 5-6 self-catering holiday guests—all of whom should be able to fit into the property’s hot tub at once!
3 bedrooms (one ground floor king-sized ensuite double with bath and shower, lots of storage, and comfy window seats; one ground floor super-king or twin ensuite double with ample storage, oak beams, and lintels and window sills crafted from the original elm floorboards; and one first floor (relatively small) double) Large open-plan first floor living area with corner sofa, custom made entertainment centre that includes 55 inch UHD Smart TV with wifi, Sky, and Netflix, and large electric flame effect fire to provide all ambience of a real fire minus the soot! First floor kitchen with large fridge-freezer, induction NEFF hob, state-of-the-art extractor fan, and extendable dining table Utility area under stairs with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, and high chair First floor shower room High quality fabrics, bed linen, and towels provided. (Please bring own towels for hot tub use) A bridge crosses over into the garden with lawn, pretty flower beds, and patio area with table, chairs, and bench Enjoy an indulgent soak in the luxurious hot tub that seats up to six and boats 30 different jets, lighting, and a view of nearby St Michael's church Child-friendly property equipped with high chair, travel cot (available upon request), and child gates at top and bottom of stairs All beds equipped with Hypnos or premium hotel standard mattresses Large enclosed cobbled drive at Stone Barn provides parking for one car. If bringing more than one vehicle, owners can advise where to park additional vehicle/s nearby
Facilities The large open plan living area is upstairs, with a comfy corner sofa and custom made entertainment centre with Wi-Fi, Sky, Netflix and a 55 inch UHD Smart TV. A large electric flame effect fire provides all the comfort and ambience of a real fire, without the soot! The kitchen features a large fridge freezer, induction NEFF hob and state-of-the-art extractor fan - straight from Sci-Fi. The kitchen table can be extended for special occasions.
The low front door reveals the original trap door that harks back to when the barn was used by a local craftsmen in the Victorian era. This is a perfect space for coats, boots and dog leads. The 'Snug' is the only bedroom on the first floor and has a double bed, there is also ample storage in this bedroom. Lintels and window sills are crafted from the original elm floorboards and oak beams. Looks closely and you'll see the year '1879' written in chalk on the top beam - reflecting the year the Grade II listed barn was erected.
Downstairs you'll find two large bedrooms. The front bedroom is configured either as super king or twin, and has a large shower-room. The back bedroom (low ceiling) has a king bed, lots of storage and a en-suite with bath and shower and comfy window seats. All mattresses are Hypnos or premium hotel standard. You'll find high quality furnishings, fabrics, bed linen and towels in Stone Barn.
There is also a washing machine, tumble dryer and other items such as clothes airer, and high chair in the hallway, as well as books for all ages. A travel cot is available upon request. There is a gate at the top of the stairs. A further removable child gate for the bottom of the stairs is available upon request.
Security deposit A security deposit of £250 is required when booking this property. This will be added to the total price of your booking, and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.
Location Minehead sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park and, if walking is your passion, there is no better place to be. Not only do you have Exmoor stretching out before you with its magnificent views, wildlife and cosy pubs, the town is also the starting point of the Southwest National Trail, the longest distance countryside trail we have. It's also the terminus for West Somerset Railway, the longest heritage railway in Britain.
Exmoor is situated in South West Britain, specifically across West Somerset and North Devon. Often referred to as England's best kept secret, Exmoor is a wonderful holiday destination for anyone looking for a holiday in the great outdoors! There's so much to see and do, from short walks to long expeditions across the moors or horse riding, taking in a safari or sight-seeing at your own pace around the 'picture postcard' villages and hamlets.
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