For many, the Blackdown Hills epitomise the English countryside. Set on the Devon/Somerset border, its steep wooded ridges, river valleys, meadows and mires are rich in wildlife and heritage.
Hembury is a Neolithic settlement, Brown Down takes us into the Bronze Age, there’s the Roman villa at Whitestaunton and medieval discoveries to make at Castle Neroche and Dunkeswell Abbey.
Take wildlife walks through Thurlbear Wood and Quants and the rivers Yarty, Culm and Otter, home to beavers…and otters. There are great views from Staple Hill, across the vale of Taunton, and Culmstock Beacon, site of Elizabethan warning beacons.
Dunkeswell Aircraft Heritage Centre brings us to the Second World War, and the 175-foot Wellington Monument, on the edge of the hills, reminds us of the Battle of Waterloo.
Excellent farmhouse B&B on a a 230 acre working farm, set in a secluded valley
Farmhouse set in 45 acres of rolling countryside
17th century farmhouse and converted stables
A charmingly converted old cow byre providing an ideal little retreat for a country holiday
Modern farmhouse on organic farm in heart of Devon
Victorian farmhouse on dairy farm
Spacious and homely house on working farm of 56 acres in attractive countryside
Bossington Hall is a unique luxury Bed & Breakfast in an Edwardian mansion with stunning views of Exmoor and the sea.
A level access apartment, on the ground floor of Bossington Hall, with wonderful views of Exmoor and the sea
Attractive thatched farmhouse in a quiet situation. Convenient to the A30 providing convenient access to Dartmoor and many major towns.