Property Summary
Monks Cleeve Bungalow, Exford (Somerset) is a one-bedroom bungalow offering cosy, open-plan accommodation, just a short walk from the village amenities and the village green. This pet-friendly property sleeps up to 2 guests, plus cot available on request.
Main Description
Monks Cleeve Bungalow is a detached property on the outskirts of the village of Exford, the owners live in the detached guest house next door, and there is a stable yard also on the premises.
Sleeps up to 2 guests
King-size bed can be made up as twin on request (please advise when booking)
Cot and/or high chair available on request
Open-plan kitchen-living-dining area with electric 'wood burner'
Separate bathroom with shower over the bath
Off-road parking
Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome for supplement of £25
2 stables available on site for £25 per stable per night
Bed linen and towels provided
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
A pedestrian gate leads from the parking area into the private, enclosed garden with outside table and chairs for two. Patio doors open into to the living area, which has a well equipped open plan kitchen and dining area. Off the living room is bedroom with king-size bed (or twin) and the separate bathroom comprises a bath and shower over, toilet and hand basin.
Well behaved dogs welcome (maximum of 2) for £25. There is a paddock where you may exercise your dogs if you wish, or many paths from the village to explore the wonderful Exmoor countryside.
Secure bicycle storage available.
Indoor Description
The kitchen is comprehensively equipped with a double oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, toaster, kettle, and washing machine, plus kitchen utensils, cookware, crockery and glassware. Tea, coffee and sugar are provided.
The living area has two comfortable sofas and a smart television. Wireless internet is available and a hair dryer is also provided.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The property is heated by oil-fired central heating throughout. Heating will be programmed for you but can be adjusted to suit your preferences if required.
Bed linen, duvet, pillows, and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.
Assorted board games and playing cards are provided.
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome for a supplement of £25 please do not allow your dogs on the furniture.
Secure storage for bicycles available
We also have stabling and turnout if you wish to enjoy riding on beautiful Exmoor.
Please contact Best Of Exmoor for additional pricing. (maximum 2 horses) There is off road parking for your trailer.
Outdoor Description
A small patio table and two chairs are located just outside the patio doors in the enclosed garden area, which has a paved area as well as lawn, and is available solely for guests' use.
The property is detached and set across the drive from the owners home and guest house. There is also a stabling across the yard from the bungalow.
Within walking distance to the village there are two pubs both serving food, the village shop, tea rooms and village green (dog-free area) which is large with a children's play area on the far side. It's a short walk down to the village, less than 5 mins on foot.
Parking
Off road parking is available directly outside the property.
Pets Description
Dogs: Well behaved dogs welcome for £25 supplement, maximum of 2 dogs per booking. Note, £25 is payable whether you are bringing one or two dogs.
The owner may make an exception for 3 small dogs on request, please get in touch to let us know the size/breeds of your dogs and we will find out for you.
Additional (more than 2 dogs) can also be accommodated in a stable on request.
Horses: Stabling and turnout is available on site, the charge is £25 per horse per night, which includes straw for the stable and turnout. There is ample parking for your horsebox.
There is excellent hacking on Exmoor with off-road hacking for miles, however there is a short distance on the road immediately after exiting the property.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
Owner will provide some decorations.
The region
Exford has two pubs that both serve lunch and evening meals, as well as a tea shop and a village shop that stocks essentials, and contains a Post Office counter where you can get cash too. The village green is a dog-free public space in the centre of the village.
Exford is situated pretty much in the centre of Exmoor National Park, offering great access to all that Exmoor has to offer. It is a small rural village based around a traditional village green. Exford and the surrounding area is famous for its beautiful and unspoiled countryside making it ideal for hiking, biking, riding and fishing.
Just 10 minutes from Exford is Alderman's Barrow, just one example of the opportunity explore an incredible Bronze age Landscape, with it’s mysterious stone settings, barrow and hut circle. A footpath runs from Alderman's Barrow to Larkbarrow which is the ruins of an isolated farm that was used for firing practice during World War II. This area is described by Exmoor National Park as being surrounded by miles of open, rolling grass moorland, and one of the best places to experience remoteness and tranquillity on Exmoor.
