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Gracious Ford Farm

Bampton (5mls W), Exmoor
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Large restored farmhouse, sleeping 10 guests in comfort
  • Tranquil secluded location with access to 240 acres of countryside and woodland
  • Games room with table tennis and table football
  • Extensive garden with badminton nets, BBQ and delightful suntrap patio
Property code: GRACI

This property enjoys a secluded and peaceful location within an attractive wooded valley, making it perfect for those who want to enjoy a break away from the stresses of daily life. There are plentiful enjoyable country walks available directly from the front door of the property, whilst Exmoor National Park is within easy access, offering a range of walks and cycle paths for all abilities. The traditional market town of Bampton is just five miles from the property and offers a range of shops, pubs, and popular restaurants. For those who like to explore bigger towns, Exeter, and Tiverton are both within easy reach, as is the Somerset seaside resort of Minehead with its large sandy beach and heritage railway terminal.  Don't for your four legged friend, walk the marvellous Two Moors Way, this long distance walking path offers great scenery and fantastic walking opportunities

This spacious property sleeps 10 guests in a wonderfully secluded farmhouse, which is approached via a long, wooded drive. On entering the property, guests will find plenty of space to relax after their journey, with the choice of two separate lounge areas: the first of these being a spacious room with two seating areas. To one end of the room, the original inglenook fireplace with warming woodburner, creates a focal point around which comfortable seating is gathered, whilst at the other end of the room, there is sofa seating, and a Freeview TV. The second lounge is a smaller cosy room, located in the annexe of the house, and offers a second freeview TV and another woodburner. A dining room, with large table seating ten, provides the perfect place for sharing family meals and holding celebrations, and gives access through to the property’s kitchen. In this large room, there is a second, smaller, dining table, ideal for informal meals, or a quiet cup of tea in the morning, as well as all the equipment that guests will need to prepare their favourite dishes, including a double oven, 5 ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. A separate utility room houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. The sun room, which overlooks the patio, has been set up as a fun games room with a table tennis table and table football, a great place for teenagers to escape to. One bedroom, with a TV, is a double room, and is also located on the ground floor, adjacent to which, guests will find a wet room with large walk-in shower and WC. Stairs from the dining room, bring guests to the first floor accommodation where there are four further bedrooms. The first of these is an attractive double room, which benefits from an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC. A second double room with washbasin WC. The remaining two bedrooms are both comfortable twin rooms. All of the bedrooms have their own TV, allowing guests to enjoy a late night film, or relax in the morning whilst catching up with the news, or perhaps enjoy the children’s TV channels. There is also a family shower room with WC and a convenient separate WC.

Outside, a patio with garden furniture and a BBQ, overlooks the large lawns, which provide the perfect space for relaxing and playing games. Beyond the garden, guests have access to 240 acres of countryside surrounding the property.

  • 5 bedrooms - 3 doubles, and 2 twins
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC, 1 ground floor wet room with shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom to master bedroom, with shower over bath and WC
  • Double oven, 5 ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer
  • Freeview TV  in both lounges and the bedrooms
  • 2 woodburners
  • 3 dogs welcome more by prior arrangement - please note dogs are not permitted upstairs
  • Traditional built in brick surrounded BBQ
  • 2 kennels available
  • Off road parking
  • Pub 1.5 miles, shop 5 miles, beach 40 minutes’ drive
  • Please note - There is NOT an EV Charger at this property
  • To truly unwind during your stay, relaxation massages are available on site. For more information on how to book a treatment, please contact your host prior to your stay.
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Louise 26th March 2024

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We had a fantastic stay, age range was 80-4 and everyone had a great time. The house is a home from home with so many small touches. The location was perfect easy to get to but also remote at the same time.

Reviewed by Chris 29th December 2023

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Absolutely prefect for the dogs loads of good walks and the lovely warm comfortable Farm house with loads of space, Will be looking to go back in the summer.

Reviewed by Jane 22nd December 2023

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Gracious Ford Farm was perfect for our family get together at Christmas. It was warm, comfortable, spacious, extremely well equipped and the Christmas tree and decorations were delightful.

Reviewed by Anthony 1st December 2023

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Eight family members stayed at Gracious Farm for my Sixtieth. We were travelling from all over the country so it was a good location. All I can say is we had a phenomenal time. Communication before and during our stay was excellent and the property is very cosy, comfortable and has more than enough room for us. We had a brilliant time and will bookRead more again. Hide

Reviewed by Gregory 6th October 2023

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Our fifth stay at Gracious Ford Farm and it suits our needs perfectly. A very comfortable, highly equipped and peaceful property with acres of farmland for our dogs to enjoy (and especially the stream!). Owners are very welcoming and ever helpful.

Reviewed by Sue 29th September 2023

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A well-equipped comfortable house. Good walking from the door for the dog.

Reviewed by Jeremy 22nd September 2023

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Our group very much enjoyed our week at Gracious Ford Farm. The house is beautifully and well equipped and the kitchen and many bathrooms are very well fitted and laid out. We enjoy singing and found that the games room has excellent acoustics. The surrounding countryside is quiet, attractive and a wildlife haven, and most nights we heard the owls Read morehooting. A rural idyll! Hide

Reviewed by Selina 15th September 2023

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Beautiful house, comfortable and well equipped. We had pretty lousy weather for our stay so couldn't make good use of the patios and garden. The surrounding area is stunning and very peaceful.

Reviewed by Tim 30th June 2023

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'Cottage' or 'very large house' was great! We had the space we wanted and the facilities were top notch. Games room was used extensively :-)

Reviewed by David 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Freya 19th May 2023

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We have just had a fantastic week at this house, the best we have ever stayed in. We loved the walks the peace and quiet, as did our dog. The house was equipped with everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. We highly recommend, and look forward to our next visit.

Reviewed by Tim 14th April 2023

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Our third stay at Gracious Ford Farm, it's our top choice for a quiet, relaxing break. Has everything we need and more. Great garden and from the doorstep walks, perfect for our Spaniel.

Reviewed by Rowena 31st March 2023

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This was a stunning and peaceful location with lovely and fun walks and streams. The owl and dark skies were an added bonus. The accommodation was so well equipped, roomy, light and comfortable. Especially recommended for families, with the games room, separate lounge and safe and secure outside area. Great to have so many bathrooms and toilets as Read morewe were a full house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, on site and in the surrounding countryside. Thank you from all of us Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 24th March 2023

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We had such a wonderful time at Gracious Ford Farm, the house itself was fantastic and felt very homely. We all thought it was a lovely touch to have been given some fizz, chocolates and milk when we arrived. The owners are wonderful and four of our group enjoyed a massage from one of the owners Wendy. We would all highly recommend this cottage

Reviewed by Nicky 23rd December 2022

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We have just returned from a Christmas stay at this wonderful home. As a family of 9 we have stayed at over 20 different homes over the past 15 or so years and Gracious Ford Farm was by far one of the best. On arrival we were blown away by the cleanliness. Everyone commented on the comfort of the beds, and the home was so well equipped, we found weRead more wanted for nothing. An absolute gem and a credit to the owners. We would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Anne 16th December 2022

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Reviewed by Sandra 9th December 2022

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A spacious and well equipped holiday home. All bedrooms are of a good size. Quiet and secluded location. Good leisure facilities both inside and out. We experienced a very cold weekend with 2in of snow but were warm and snug with the 2 log burning stoves. We would love to return to Gracious in the summer.

Reviewed by Ellen 22nd October 2022

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The property was ideal for the 7 of us great to have plenty of room for everyone, and the outside space was amazing it really is a beautiful property, would certainly recommend it to others

Reviewed by Nigel 14th October 2022

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the house was very well equipped and comfortable. There was plenty of space for everyone to sit and we loved the games room! Situated in a very quiet area with plenty of walks nearby. It was lovely to use the wood burner in the evenings. We would be happy to return and recommend to friends.

Reviewed by Claire 7th October 2022

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We loved this holiday perfect for our Mom's 80th birthday all the family aged 11-81 and two dogs all had fun. Very secluded which may not suit all but great for us. Central location with family members from the Midlands and Cornwall. The owners were close at hand and gave us support and advice. Hope to return. Claire

Reviewed by Gregory 16th September 2022

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Our second stay, and again first class. Such peace and quiet, a wonderfully equipped property, and the farm to explore at our leisure; our dogs had a fine time too! Owners Wendy and Peter offer a very warm welcome and excellent suggestions for eating out etc. "Gracious" is just about perfect for those seeking a tranquil stay in an area where the weRead morelcome is warm everywhere and the skies dark for astronomers, and is centred on a farm that offers expansive (and fenced) land for dogs to explore. Hide

Reviewed by Tim 26th August 2022

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Wonderful stay with four generations aged from 2 to 82 and 4 dogs. Garden in the summer sun was fantastic with games, BBQ and so much space for the children to explore. House is very well equipped with everything you could need and has so many rooms even if fully occupied theres ample space to spread out and do your own thing. One of the best holidRead moreay lets ever visited and would gladly return. Hide

Reviewed by Jacqui 29th July 2022

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Gracious Ford Farm has everything you require, and is amazingly equipped. Beautiful location with loads of space inside & out.

Reviewed by Kellie 16th July 2022

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Beautiful setting, with absolutely everything you could possibly need. Thank you for providing us with the perfect setting to make lots of lovely memories

Reviewed by David 11th June 2022

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Exceptional property,isolated and quiet location.caters for all ages,games room and outside area,country walks.All facilities in house available.Ideal for large families or groups.A thoroughly high standard holiday accommodation. We hope to return next year.

Reviewed by Susan 28th May 2022

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Wonderful property with everything you could possibly need. Was outstandingly clean and so very homely. Bar far the best accommodation we have stayed in a very long time.

Reviewed by Liz 23rd April 2022

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We had the great holiday, the cottage was amazing, it had everything we needed. There were 9 adults and 1 dog in our party, the layout of the cottage meant we had room to either all be together but also room to chill if you wanted some quiet time. There were excellent walks straight from the cottage with no need to drive. We had lovely weather so aRead morelso made use of the garden to play games and eat, all in all a perfect break thank you Hide

Reviewed by Michael 16th April 2022

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We had a fantastic time. Couldnt recommend this accommodation more. 7 adults, 3 kids and 4 dogs with room to spare. Thank you.

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