The House
Step into the boot room, off to the side is a utility room, straight ahead is the enormous open plan kitchen/dining room. And what a room! There’s a built-in pantry, a walk-in fridge, and a big central island that ensures whoever’s doing the cooking won’t miss out on the fun. The dining area has a long dining table, handcrafted from local oak, a bespoke copper bar, and full hight doors that open wide to the terrace.
Continue round to the hallway where off to the left is the living room, light and airy with French doors, leather sofas and chairs, and window seats. Next to it, the snug has a bright and colourful corner sofa and a big TV, a cosy spot for movie nights. Interiors at Duxhams are a lovely blend of modern, mid-century and Art Deco, blending seamlessly with the original features of the house.
On the first floor are Bedrooms 1-6; Bedroom 1 has a free-standing copper bath, an ensuite shower room, vaulted ceiling and views over the Barle Valley. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have access to a glass fronted balcony, and their own shower rooms across the landing. Bedrooms 4, 5 and 6 all have ensuite shower rooms.
On the second floor Bedroom 7 has an ensuite bathroom, and Bedroom 8 has an ensuite shower room. It’s great for a family, with a choice of a double bed only, or a double and 3 singles.
Outside the terrace wraps around 3 sides of the house, with steps down to wide lawns at the front. Round to the side there’s a huge terrace with a 12 seater hot tub, a timber framed shower/changing room, and an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and pizza oven. Stay out there till the stars come out and owls start hooting; turn in for a restful nights’ sleep, wake up to birdsong. These are dream days indeed, one big fat slice of luxury togetherness.
Local Area
From the doorstep at Duxhams you can wander the footpaths through picturesque countryside, or stroll into Dulverton, the gateway to Exmoor National Park. Browse the traditional shops, go to The Bridge Inn down by the river for a pub lunch or book for dinner at Tongdam Thai Restaurant.
Exmoor is beautiful, so go and explore. Cross the ancient clapper bridge Tarr Steps, make a summit bid on Dunkery Beacon, the highest point in the park with breathtaking panoramic views. Bimble along the river at Watersmeet, see the pretty thatched cottages at Selworthy Green, look out for red deer and wild ponies grazing on the heather topped moors. Discover the timeless charm of the villages, feel the pace of life slow down, take the time to stop and stare at the beautiful vistas that open up before you at every turn.
Take a family trip to Exmoor Zoo, visit the spooky dungeons at Dunster Castle, head over to the Somerset coast for days on the sands at Blue Anchor or Minehead, spend an afternoon at the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton; hire rowing boats, ride one of the few horse-drawn barges left in the country, have a drink onboard Duck’s Ditty Floating Café Bar.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, memories are being made, yours to keep.