Welcome to The Old Byres. This lovely barn conversion is in the village of Washford near to Minehead and can sleep sixteen people in eight bedrooms.
Accommodation
Eight bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size double with en-suite bath, shower, double basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size double with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size double with TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor family room with 1 super-king-size double and 1 single, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x single. Ground-floor sauna with shower, basin and WC. Ground-floor bathroom with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area, sofa area and woodburner. Utility. Sitting room with woodburner. Snug with traditional board games. Games room with pool table and electric woodburner Oil central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves and underfloor heating. Electric range oven and hob, double oven, ceramic hob, 2 x microwaves, large fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with Freeview, 2 x DVDs, Xbox, CD/radio, stereo music system, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for stoves inc. in rent, sauna charged via coin meter. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and stairgate. Off road parking for 5 cars. Private patio and lawned garden with furniture and BBQ leading to shared lawned garden opening on to accessible field. Sole use of hot tub and outdoor swimming pool. Three well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: There are outdoor steps and a stream in the grounds and care should be taken. Note: The drive at the property is only large enough to accommodate family-sized cars, up to people carriers. Note: There may be some road noise. Note: The swimming pool will only be heated from Jun-Aug inclusive. Note: The first floor bedrooms have some limited headroom, care to be taken. Note: If the booking is a hen/stag party or similar please make the owner aware prior to arrival.
Location
The Old Byres is a lovely barn conversion situated in the village of Washford around six-miles from Minehead in West Somerset. The property has eight bedrooms set over the ground and first floor; two super-king-size with en-suite bathrooms, two ground-floor super-king-size with en-suite bathrooms, a ground-floor twin with en-suite, a ground-floor family room with a super-king-size and a single, a ground-floor double and finally a single bedroom, altogether sleeping 16 guests. There is a ground-floor sauna and shower room, and a ground-floor bathroom, along with a kitchen/diner with sofa area and woodburning stove, a utility room, a sitting room with a woodburning stove and a snug with traditional board games. Completing the property is the games room with a pool table and electric stove, as well as a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool, enclosed courtyard and lawns, with off-road parking for five cars. The Old Byres is an extremely spacious and beautiful home, making an ideal base for exploring this wondrous part of the country with your family.
Washford is a West Somerset rural village, on the A39 between Minehead and Bridgwater. Located two miles from the pretty coastal port of Watchet, this is an ideal base from which to explore Exmoor National Park and The Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Somerset offers 3 areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Quantock, Mendip and Blackdown Hills. Lose yourself in the glory of nature, take a ride on a steam train, visit a traditional farmers' market or explore your mystical side at Glastonbury.
Reviews of The Old Byres
"So said one of our children. Truth is we didn't need to.Minehead and Dunster Castle are near though. As are the shops.... but by car not walking. Family party of 15 with ages ranging from 4 to 70 and every one of us had fallen in love with the place by the time we left. So much to do ...sauna..hot tub...pool..table tennis (I won !)....adjoining paddock for frisbies, games, running,walking......quiet areas...TV lounges etc etc. Minor niggles...the property is on the busy A39 so walking to the village not for toddlers although opposite the gate is a little used path via fields to the Cider Farm at Torre, Check the O/S map before you attempt this. The property is getting on for 15 years old and some wear and tear is evident but the maintenance and cleaning crew are friendly and responsive. We would go back."
Reviewed by reece h on 09/08/2019
"We had a family gathering here for a long weekend. The communication prior and post visit was excellent. The house was immaculate and contained everything we needed, plenty for a large party of people. Each room and the whole space was well thought out and included finishing touches. The hottub and outside spaces were excellent with ample furniture and we were lucky to be able to spend time outside enjoying them. The views were amazing and it was a lovely walk to the nearest coastal town. An amazing venue definitely contributed to the enjoyment of our weekend."
Reviewed by originalmostin on 11/05/2019
"what a fantastic cottage. nothing to complains about. plenty of room for everyone. kitchen very well equipped. we had snow which was lovely to see on the big open fields. logs fire sauna hot tub all used. welcome hamper was all used up especially the chocolate cake. correspondence between Sarah and us was fantastic nothing was too much trouble she answered all our questions. Go to the Blue Anchor pub short drive away. right on the coast amazing old pub. lots of supermarkets. Minehead was fun too."
Reviewed by christinecaine on 27/03/2018