The Barn in Timberscombe

Property Summary
The Barn, Timberscombe (Somerset) has been converted into a delightful one-bedroom holiday cottage for up to 2 guests, and one pet welcome. Historically it was a dairy barn, and many characterful features including wonderful vaulted ceilings and wooden beams, have been retained.

Main Description
The Barn is located in the heart of Timberscombe, a small village in Exmoor National Park and not far from the West Somerset coast also. The pretty stone building offers accommodation all on the ground level with wonderful high ceilings and traditional wooden beams, plus enclosed courtyard.

Sleeps up to 2 guests
One bedroom with King-sized bed
Sitting room and separate well-equipped kitchen
Ground floor shower room
Enclosed gravel courtyard with outside table and chairs
One small or medium sized dog welcome for supplement of £30
Reliable fibre broadband
Heating and electricity included
Towels and bed linen provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

The entrance to the property is via the enclose courtyard area, and the entrance door opens directly into the open-plan dining and living room, with table and chairs, comfortable sofa, arm chair and TV. The bedroom with king-sized bed is at the far end of the living room, and the kitchen and shower room at the other end of the building.

Dogs
Strictly maximum of one well trained, medium sized (e.g. labrador) dog is welcome, but please keep dogs off the furniture and do not leave them unattended at any time. A supplement of £30 is payable for a dog.


Indoor Description
The cottage-style kitchen is fitted with a variety of appliances including an under-counter fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle and toaster. A selection of cookware, saucepans, crockery, cutlery and glassware are also provided.

Heating, electricity and wifi is included. The property benefits from central heating throughout, which can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own towels if you wish to take towels with your on day-trips away from the cottage.

A hairdryer is provided for your convenience.


Outdoor Description
The secure courtyard directly outside The Barn includes a large (6 seater) table and chairs set, which you’re welcome to use. The courtyard also provides shared access with to the owners home (next door) so you may see them (and their friendly labrador, Rowan) coming in and out.

The property is in the village. The village pub, The Lion Inn, is closed until further notice (October 2026), but there are village pubs with restaurants in both Dunster (3 miles) and Wheddon Cross (4 miles).

The owners live next door so will be available to offer advice and answer any questions if required.




Parking
It is possible to park in the courtyard but most guests prefer to park on the street (this is free) for convenience.



Pets Description
Strictly maximum of one well trained, medium sized (e.g. labrador) dog is welcome, but please keep dogs off the furniture and do not leave them unattended at any time. A supplement of £30 is payable for a dog.

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
This has not been completed by the owner.

The region

Timberscombe is a quiet, attractive village set in a wooded valley on the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park, between Dunster and Wheddon Cross.

The village is centred around pretty stone cottages, a 13th-century church, and a community village hall, all surrounded by rolling farmland and ancient woodland. Timberscombe is ideally placed for exploring both the wild open moorland of Exmoor and the dramatic Somerset coastline, with the medieval village of Dunster just two miles away and the coast at Minehead only four miles to the north.

Village Amenities

Timberscombe is a small and peaceful village. There is a village hall hosting occasional community events, and the beautiful Church of St Petrock dates back to the 13th century. The village has no shop -- the nearest convenience stores are in Dunster (2 miles) or Wheddon Cross (3 miles), both a short drive away.

Nearby Shopping

Dunster, just 2 miles away, has a handful of independent shops, galleries, and cafes in its picturesque main street. Wheddon Cross (3 miles) has a small general stores and petrol station. For larger supermarkets and high street shops, Minehead is approximately 4 miles away and has Tesco, Morrisons, and Lidl, along with most everyday services. Taunton (30 miles) offers full town-centre shopping including major retailers.