The Piggery, Dulverton

Property Summary
The Piggery at Stockham Farm, near Dulverton (Somerset) is a detached converted stone barn situated in the hills just 1.4 miles from the country town of Dulverton, in the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Sleeping up to 6 guests and dog-friendly, this lovely cottage also has stabling available on-site

Main Description
The Piggery at Stockham Farm, Dulverton (Somerset) has been recently refurbished to an extremely high standard and now offers luxury holiday accommodation for up to 6 guests. Initially, the building served as a barn, made from traditional stone, and housed many animals, including but not exclusively pigs! The property was first converted into a living accommodation over 30 years ago and the recent renovation has maintained as many of the original features as possible, including oak beams and quirky elements in every room.

Sleeps up to 6 guests in three bedrooms
Two king-size double beds and one twin bedroom
Two bathrooms (one with walk-in shower and one bath with hand-held shower attachment)
Stunning views from the upstairs bedroom and from the terrace beside the cottage
Underfloor heating throughout the downstairs
Sitting-dining room with efficient gas-fired 'wood-burner'
Patio with outside seating directly beside the cottage
Dogs welcome (3 max) for supplement of £30 per dog
Heating, electricity and wifi included
Bed linen and towels are provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

Well-behaved dogs welcome (maximum of 2) for a £30 supplement per dog. Sorry, no puppies (aged less than 12 months). Please do not allow your dogs in the bedrooms, on the furniture or leave them unattended.

We also welcome horses to stay with their owners at Stockham Farm. We are experienced equestrians ourselves and the farm has British Horse Society 'Horses Welcome' accreditation. The riding out from Stockham is fabulous, with no need to use roads to reach moorland, fields, riverside tracks, woodland etc. Horses are charged at £20 per horse/pony per night either on DIY livery in beautiful stone stables or on turnout in fenced paddocks. Hay and straw included in the price.

Indoor Description
The entrance to The Piggery opens into a hallway, turn to the right into the sitting-dining room, with comfy sofas and a scrubbed pine table and chairs, there's a gas 'wood burning' stove, a smart TV and books and games to enjoy too. From the hallway, a few steps lead into the kitchen which is fully fitted with a dishwasher, washing machine, fan assisted oven, ceramic hob and microwave. It is roomy enough for a window seat and a chair to sit and chat while someone else does the cooking! A few more steps lead to the lower-level bedrooms, one twin bedroom and one double, which has a king-size bed. Adjacent to the bedrooms is a shower room comprising a walk-in shower, toilet and hand basin.

On the first floor there is the third bedroom (king-size double bed) and bathroom comprising a bath, with hand-held shower attachment, toilet and hand basin. The view from the upstairs bedroom is truly jaw-dropping over fields, woodland and across the Exe Valley.

Bed linen and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels and dog towels (if appropriate).

A welcome pack of homemade scones, Cornish clotted cream, locally made jam, a jug of milk and a vase of flowers will be provided. You will find a small quantity of tea, coffee, sugar, olive oil etc. in the kitchen to get you started.

Heating and electricity are included in the price of the accommodation. The ground floor has underfloor heating, plus radiators upstairs.

The Piggery has really good wifi that extends throughout the cottage and outside too! 4G reception is also good, as is mobile reception for EE and Three.

Well behaved dogs welcome (maximum of 2, but please enquire if you would like to bring more) for £30 supplement per dog. Sorry, no puppies (aged less than 12 months). Please do not allow your dogs in the bedrooms, on the furniture or leave them unattended.

We also welcome horses to stay with their owners at Stockham Farm. We are experienced equestrians ourselves and the farm has British Horse Society 'Horses Welcome' accreditation. The riding out from Stockham is fabulous, with no need to use roads to reach moorland, fields, riverside tracks, woodland etc. Horses are charged at £20 per horse/pony per night either on DIY livery in beautiful stone stables or on turnout in fenced paddocks. Hay and straw included in the price.

Outdoor Description
Directly outside the cottage is a fenced patio area with outside furniture and a barbecue. The patio overlooks the pond next to the cottage and is fenced, with views across the farm lawn and paddocks to the surrounding rolling hills of Exmoor. We do not guarantee that the patio area is entirely enclosed/dog-proof - it has traditional Exmoor banks on three sides, with beech hedges and wild flowers, with the cottage wall on the fourth side. There is also an outside tap, handy for washing off dogs or muddy boots after a walk.

The adjacent Piggery pond is fenced and has a grassy area beside from which to enjoy watching the resident mallards and occasional glimpse of the kingfisher.

In addition to the areas above, guests are also welcome to explore the farm's 35 acres, where you will find horses, sheep and abundant wildlife, including rare Red Deer which come right up to the large farm pond to drink on summer evenings.

The Piggery is approx 50 metres from the farmhouse where the owners live, and another holiday cottage, The Victorian Wing at Stockham Farm, which sleeps up to 4 guests. These properties have separate access and outside areas.

Equestrian facilities
Just across the garden is stabling for up to 7 horses, should you wish to bring your horse on holiday with you on a DIY basis. Horses are charged at £20 per horse, per night to include use of stable, turnout, straw bedding and hay. You will find bridle paths almost directly from the farm leading you right up onto the moor with barely any roadwork needed.

There is an endless variety of fabulous walks that can commence right from the door, including a trek to the iconic Tarr Steps and back, or a circular walk across the fields with panoramic views and through pretty woodland down into the small market town of Dulverton. All the local pubs welcome dogs and their owners!

Parking
There's ample parking for 3 cars right beside the cottage.
There is a dedicated 13 amp metered electrical vehicle charge point at The Piggery. Guests will need to bring their own EV adaptors. Usage is recorded and the amount spent paid directly to the owners upon departure.

Pets Description
Well-behaved dogs welcome (maximum of 2, but do enquire if you would like to bring more) for £30 supplement per dog. Sorry, no puppies (aged less than 12 months). Please clean up after your dogs and do not leave them unattended.

Horses are charged at £20 per horse, per night, including the use of stable, turnout, straw bedding and hay.

We also welcome cats on holiday at The Piggery at Stockham Farm (bring your own scratching posts if you think they are likely to scratch the furniture). Please also be aware that we have four Jack Russells who are not used to cats. They're very well behaved, kind and friendly - but they are terriers!

Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.

Exit in case of emergency
Our exterior lighting is activated on a PIR system and does not remain on permanently. This is because Exmoor National Park is a Dark Sky Reserve and light pollution is not welcomed.

Christmas / New Year
Guests booking to stay in either of our cottages at Christmas will find them traditionally dressed with a door wreath and Christmas tree with fairy lights.

The region

Dulverton is a picturesque market town known as the 'southern gateway to Exmoor National Park', nestled between the rivers Barle and Exe in the heart of the Somerset countryside.

This charming town offers an excellent range of independent shops, a late-opening supermarket, butcher, greengrocer, post office, chemist, and a cash machine. For dining, you'll find award-winning restaurants, traditional pubs, cosy tea rooms, and a fish and chip shop — all making the most of wonderful local produce.

Exmoor House, the headquarters of the Exmoor National Park Authority, is based in Dulverton and features exhibitions and a gallery. The Guildhall Heritage and Arts Centre is well worth a visit, with free admission and fascinating exhibitions on local history including a working model of the original Dulverton railway station.

The stunning Tarr Steps — an ancient clapper bridge and one of the most iconic landmarks on Exmoor — is just five miles to the northwest. With miles of riverside walks along the Barle and Exe, woodland trails, and easy access to the open moor, Dulverton is the perfect base for exploring everything Exmoor has to offer.