4* Exmoor, self catering, holiday cottages.

Self catering, holiday cottages on eastern Exmoor. Dog friendly, secluded, tranquil. Perfect for stargazing and Digital Detox.

Exmoor National Park – PARK PARTNER

West Withy Farm was appointed an Exmoor National Park – PARTNER in June 2015.

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      EXCELLENT  
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   Michael Cooper 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great time at west withy. The quality of the cottage was much higher than we expected and the grounds and small lake are lovely. The skies there really are dark and when the clouds clear the views of the Milky Way and stars are wonderful. It’s beautiful and quiet location just off the moor which was just what we wanted. A great place for a break.
  
 
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   Bryan Edery 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a terrific stay at West Withy Farm Holiday Cottages. We stayed at Sable Cottage. It was a brilliantly appointed 2 bedroom cottage with bathroom and really decent sized lounge and kitchen. We were close by a pond with geese and ducks, which was lovely. Ian lent us his telescope, which meant we could look up at the stars, which was fantastic. Would return again. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   reg gwynne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Lorena and Ian.
The accommodation was splendid; the location ideal; great hosts.

We came to West Withy with Dark Skies and star gazing in mind. However, we did appreciate the weather was likely to be against us and it was 😥.  As an alternative we decided to tour the area. We criss-crossed Exmoor; visited Porlock, Minehead, Watchet.... absolutely brilliant.
All in all we had a thoroughly enjoyable time and there will be more 'dark sky' breaks 👍.
  
 
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   Peter Hibbett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quiet location away from hustle and bussle
  
 
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   Annette Stark 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It has taken us a very long time to review West Withy Farm and particularly Lorena and Ian, due to our moving and house purchasing. We visited the farm back in February for two weeks. Unfortunately we visited during the big storms. However, despite not having any heat or power for 6 days, we were moved to the smaller cottage, along with our dog and cat.  Ian and Lorena were the most fabulous hosts, supplying us with hot water, warmth and delicious food due to lack of supply by the authorities. The site is just beautiful with gardens and lake. The resident dog  "Rufus" is the best ever, he and my bmd Baloo played together wonderfully. We loved our stay, despite the challenges of natural storms and location. Our hosts were just superb and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💕
  
 
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   Hemant Bhardwaj 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a wonderful stay and Ian is a great host. West withy farms have unobstructed views of the sky and we got to see Andromeda (see pictures) amongst other celestial objects, and spent quality time. Cottage was excellent with all amenities one could need and a very reliable wifi connection. Dunster castle, Valley of rocks, Lynmouth, Taunton, Minehead etc are all within an hour’s drive from the farm. Highly recommended and you’ll fall in love with Rufus.
  
 
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   David Stuart 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We (four of us) had a lovely two weeks in Upton Cottage in September 2021. It is homely cottage with everything we needed plus some nice fresh local produce. Ian was very accommodating and even provided a cable so we could charge our electric car. The location is ideal for dark skies, we hired a telescope and, despite some cloudy days got some spectacular views of planets and nebulae. Thoroughly recommended.
  
 
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   Kirsti Bauer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stayed in Stable Cottage for a week in early July with my husband, my sister, and her boyfriend. The cottage was well-equipped and Ian was happy to help with anything else we needed. The farm was a great base from which to explore Exmoor each day, and despite pretty rainy weather we had a great time and even managed to get a night of stargazing at Wimbleball Lake in (amazing!).The accommodation and peaceful location are great value and better than anything we could find on AirBnb for the price.
  
 
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   Susie Pascall 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a gorgeous place to stay. When I was looking for a  dog friendly place to stay I was only thinking of bringing our dog but then Ian said I could bring my horse and cat as well. So being able to ride my horse over Exmoor and bring the cat who hates being separated from me was such a bonus.

The cottage is very well equipped and loved the beautifully kept gardens with the pond at the bottom with geese and ducks and ducklings.

It is a wonderfully quiet location and a great place to stay to explore the local area which is stunning.  I'll be back. Possibly with my horsy friends.
  
 
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   stuart marshall 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely place

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Exmoor’s Character

Exmoor is special – gently rolling moorland, river valleys, dramatic sea cliffs and sea shore. A land of tradition, timelessness, tranquility. Home to wildlife in abundance including wild red deer and Exmoor ponies.

On Exmoor, you will find clean air and Dark Skies. It is a place to find great food, locally produced in garden, field and sea ready for you to taste and enjoy.

With Exmoor’s neighbours, The Quantocks and The Somerset Levels, guests of our dog friendly, self catering holiday cottages have, within 25 miles in either direction, an unequalled variety of landscape, wildlife habitat, rural tradition and opportunity to share good living.

We hope our website on Exmoor and West Withy Farm’s dog friendly, self catering, holiday cottages will help you create the holiday of your dreams.

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Exmoor self catering, holiday cottages at West Withy Farm.

Our cottages are located in beautiful Exmoor countryside between Wimbleball Lake and Clatworthy Reservoir – we are about one mile from each.

Nestling on a 23 acre farm, half a mile from our nearest neighbours but still close to Exmoor towns of Dulverton and Dunster, you will look out from your dog friendly, self-catering holiday cottage on green fields toward Haddon Hill. We are secluded but not remote.

Our cottages were converted from two Exmoor stone barns in the mid 1980’s to create extremely spacious, characterful, dog friendly holiday cottages. West Withy Farm cottages have been welcoming visitors now for 30 years.

Each cottage’s character – huge beams and 50 cm solid stone external walls is now complemented by modern internal facilities. Cottages have integrated kitchens, free standing showers, full central heating, double glazing and private, enclosed, dog friendly gardens. A modern home surrounded by beautiful Exmoor countryside for you on your dream holiday.

In 2012, we welcomed back Terence, who first stayed with his (then) young children at West Withy Farm in the 1980’s. Now 90, Terence was brought back back to West Withy Farm by these same children, together with his grandchildren and his great grandchildren, Evie and Poppy for a family celebration of his milestone birthday.

West Withy Farm on Exmoor is a place to create happy holiday memories which you will wish to develop and relive, year after year, generation after generation.