Higher Langridge Farm - Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast near Dulverton the southern gateway to Exmoor. A family run working farm on the Devon/Somerset border.
Our 17th century farmhouse is secluded in peaceful, quiet countryside and enjoys spectacular views over our own peaceful valley. Just 2 miles off the A396 at Exebridge and a short drive from Dulverton a small friendly Exmoor town with an interesting selection of gift shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants. The surrounding landscape is home to many wild animals including red deer, roe deer, badgers, foxes, buzzards, kestrels, to name but a few. |
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Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
The 17th century stonebuilt farmhouse has many of the original features preserved, the extra thick stone walls keep the farmhouse warm in winter and cool in summer and inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove gives the large sitting room a nice ambiance in the autumn and winter months. There are original wooden beams and antique pine and elm doors throughout the farmhouse.
There is plenty of off road parking in the old farmyard.
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Guests lounge has comfy chairs and sofas and a tv with dvd player, books, magazines, dvds and tourist literature for your information or simply relax by our cosy inglenook fireplace with woodburner.
A small fridge is available for guests.
We are a non-smoking farmhouse and we ask that all guests refrain from smoking.
The dining room has separate tables. |
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Highway - Double
A double bedded room with ensuite shower room. Furnished with country style pine furniture. Tea/coffee making facilities, clock radio and hairdryer. Southerly aspect – views of meadows and woodland.
£30.00 per person per night
Nineacres - Double/Twin
As the name suggests a large double bedded room with ensuite shower room.
Also furnished with country style pine furniture. Can be let as a twin room.
Tea/coffee making facilities,clock radio and hairdryer. Southerly aspect – views
of meadows and woodland.
£32.50 per person per night
1 child sharing £20, 2 children sharing £15 each |
Meadow view - Single
A generous sized single room with a double bed and antique Victorian dressing table. Tea/coffee making facilities, clock radio and hairdryer. Also enjoys views of meadows and woodland.
£37.50 per person per night.
Prices and our terms
| B&B £30 - £38
per person per night
Weekly bookings deduct 10%
- Reductions for children sharing the family room with 2 adults - prices as follows:
1 child sharing child £20,
2 children sharing £15 each
- A single supplement of £10-£15 per night will be payable for singles staying in the Highway or Nineacres room.
- A supplement of £10 per room is payable
for 1 night bookings on Friday and Saturday nights
- Full
amount required for one night stays due at time
of booking.
All prices include breakfast.
- A deposit £20 per room for the first night and £10 for each subsequent night is payable at the time of booking - cheques made payable to G. M. Summers. Major credit/debit cards accepted.
- Guests are requested to arrive between 4 and 6pm, a phone call is appreciated for late evening arrivals.
Rooms to be vacated by 10.30 am on day of departure.
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Tarr Steps, Winsford
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See the ancient clapper bridge over the river Barle dating from 1000BC between Dulverton and Withypool 4 miles from Winsford, some of the stones weigh 5 tons and were said to have been placed there by the devil to win a bet. Take a woodland walk beside the River Barle and enjoy some refreshment at the riverside inn. |
Wimbleball Lake Visit this scenic lake lying within Exmoor National Park surrounded by woodland and meadows. South West Lakes Trust offer a variety of activities at this lake including watersports, fishing and walking.
For more information visit www.swlakestrust.org.uk
Knightshayes Court, Bolham, Tiverton
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A Victorian country house with richly decorated interiors and garden with outstanding plant collection and rare shrubs.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Dunster Castle and Water Mill, Dunster nr Minehead
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An ancient fairytale castle with impressive 17th century interiors and sub-tropical gardens in a dramatic hilltop location with sweeping views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wessex for more information
Spend some time exploring Dunster a beautiful medieval village situated in wonderful scenery on the northern edge of Exmoor National Park. Every year it attracts visitors who come to view the castle and admire the ancient buildings, visit the shops, buy refreshments and simply enjoy the village with its narrow streets and cobbled pavements. |
West Somerset Railway
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Take a trip on the steam trains of the West Somerset Railway and enjoy 20 miles of glorious Somerset scenery from Bishops Lydeard near Taunton to Minehead on the Bristol Channel coast passing through stations lovingly restored and maintained by volunteers. For more information visit: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton
Originally built in 1814 to transport limestone and coal to link Tiverton with Taunton and the River Tone the Grand Western Canal was a working waterway from its construction until 1924. The restored section of the Grand Western Canal, running from Tiverton to Lowdwells, is situated amid beautiful Devon countryside and provides an ideal habitat for many plants and animals, kingfishers are a regular sight feeding along the canal and otters are making a comeback to the area. A horsedrawn barge accompanied by friendly collies departs from the Wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton through the country park.
Devon Badger Watch
Watch these shy mysterious creatures at close range and gain an insight into the life of badgers and how wildlife and landscape has been affected by interaction with farming practices over time.
Booking advisable 01398 351596
Website : www.devonbadgerwatch.co.uk
Fishing
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Exe Valley Fishery located in the village of Exebridge on the Devon and Somerset border has fishing for all ages throughout the year and farm shop.
Fishing at Wimbleball Lake enquiries: Angling and Watersports Centre 01398 371460
Exmoor Fishing enquiries:Patrick Veale Chairman of the Dulverton Angling Association 01398 323409
(We are happy to accommodate your catch of the day in the freezer!) |
Horseriding
Riding stables in the area cater for all ages and abilities riding over moorland on hourly or daily treks. Booking advisable.
West Anstey Farm Stables 01398 341354
Walking
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Exmoor has over 692 sq.km of moorland, woodland, coastal cliffs, hidden valleys and farmed landscape with over 1000 km of rights of way on Exmoor criss-crossing the National Park.
A variety of walks start at Dulverton enabling you to explore the surrounding woodland. You can also take the “Wednesdays are for Walking” bus (service 44) from Dulverton to Tarr Steps and other popular locations in the area (summer only).
For up to date walks and events information visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk |
Cycling
The quiet country lanes are excellent for cycling whether you choose to ride the West Country or Exe Valley Ways or just bring your cycle to tour the Sustrans routes along the lanes and moorland.
Exmoor Wildlife Safaris
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A spacious Land Rover takes leisurely trails of discovery using seldom frequented tracks and ancient byways inaccessible by car searching out the elusive red deer and famous Exmoor ponies in their natural environment. Your driver describes the many aspects of the countryside while pointing out fauna and flora along the way. There are stops to look at things of interest and plenty of opportunities for photography. A typical tour lasts about three hours and is suitable for all age groups.
Booking advisable 01643 851386 |
North Devon Coast
The nearest beaches on the North Devon coast are at Saunton Sands -
5 miles of golden sands, Croyde Bay with Blue Flag status and Instow, all can be reached in approximately an hour by car.
Shopping
The larger towns of Minehead, Barnstaple, Taunton and city of Exeter are all within 25 miles.
Contact Us
What better way to experience your Exmoor holiday than to “enjoy the comfort and hospitality of staying overnight with local people of the land and a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day”.
Your hosts Mike and Gill Summers
info@langridgefarm.co.uk Tel. +44(0)1398 323999
Higher Langridge Farm,
Exebridge,
Dulverton,
Somerset,
TA22 9RR
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| Directions: Leave M5 jct 27 A361 to outskirts of Tiverton. At roundabout take last exit for Exmoor, Dulverton, Bampton A396. Continue to Exebridge (signed Dulverton) approx. 10 miles. Turn left at roundhouse past the Anchor Inn over bridge 200 yds take left immediately after end of speed limit signs onto minor road signposted Oldways End, South Molton. After 2 miles farm lane (Higher Langridge) on left.
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