Situated in a tranquil position, well away from public roads, within its own 80 acres of rolling countryside & woodland, this is an ideal hideaway for exploring the splendour of Exmoor, North Devon's coast and historic market towns, Barnstaple & South Molton.
This beautiful Medieval Farmhouse (1520, Henry the 8th's era), still retains many of its original features; oak panelling & beams, fireplaces with bread ovens, uneven floors & low doorways! Yet, offers many of the comforts of modern day life including quality, en-suite bedrooms with free wi-fi internet access. (Five rooms have en-suite facilities and one has a lovely private bathroom)
Other facilities include a tennis court, fitness room with sauna, games room, children's outside play area and farm walk with abundant wildlife, friendly farm animals & panoramic view (use our map and self guided walk notes to explore the farm and Devon Wildlife farm trail, through woodland, pasture and next to the stream & pond).
Delicious, home-cooked breakfasts, freshly prepared from farm and local produce, include home-made bread and jams. After breakfast plan your day with Jackie's wealth of knowledge of the area or using the extensive information room, with maps to borrow, at Huxtable Farm; Walk or cycle parts of the Tarka Trail (passing the farms entrance), Exmoor National Park or the beautiful South West Coast Path. Discover the historic harbours of Clovelly, Lynton & Lynmouth, National Trust property - Arlington Court or visit the wonderful gardens RHS Rosemoor and Marwood Hill.
Sept - June (booked by arrangement) enjoy a memorable home cooked candle-lit dinners of farm grown & local produce served with a complimentary glass of home-made wine. You are also welcome to bring your own wine too! Meals are made from food found around the farm reacting to the changing seasons: 'sloes, elderberries, crab apples, hazelnuts & wild mushrooms in autumn, elderflowers, nettles and wild strawberries in the first days of summer. The large fruit garden provides the fruit for the jams at breakfast and basis of many of the home-made puddings.
Reduced rates for short breaks Sept - April (excluding Bank Holidays) & for children (sharing with two adults). Mastercard & Visa accepted.
A Devon Cream Tea awaits your arrival!
Huxtable Farm Address
West Buckland West Buckland EX32 0SR North Devon and Exmoor NP Phone Number: 01598 760254
Fax Number: 01598 760254
Huxtable Farm Accommodation Details
Rating: 4 Star, Silver Award
Rooms:-
3 Double
, 3 Twin
Room Prices From:-
£72 for Double Room
, £72 for Twin Room
Amenities:- No Smoking, Private Parking, Internet Access, Countryside Views
Other Facilities:- Tennis Court, Sauna, Devon Wildlife Farm Walk
Accommodation Location
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Directions: Situated 2 miles north of the A361, halfway between the villages of West and East Buckland, farm entrance opposite West Buckland School, OS Map Ref 665308
Local Information
Local Area Description:- Huxtable Farm is situated in the countryside, yet is only 2 miles from A361, linking North Devon to the M5. Explore Exmoor and North Devon's dramatic coastline with it's historic harbours of Clovelly, Lynton & Lynmouth or the golden sandy beaches of Woolacombe & Saunton Sands.
Nearby there is; The National Trust property - Arlington Court, wonderful gardens RHS Rosemoor and Marwood Hill, Exmoor Zoo (with the Exmoor Breast!), Coombe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, Lynton Steam Railway and Historic Market towns Barnstaple & South Molton.
Local Attactions:- RHS Rosemoor, Marwood Hill, Arlington Court, The Big Sheep, Exmoor Zoo, Lynton, Lynmouth, Clovelly
Local Pubs and Restuarants:- Stags Head Inn Filleigh, The Bell Inn, Chittlehampton
Local Travel Information:- Nearest Train station 7 miles away at Barnstaple
