Pipers Stable Fiddington

Pipers Stable is a converted barn next to our house. It's on the edge of the Quantock Hills, down a private lane. That means it's quiet.

It's a one bedroom place for two people. The rating is 4 Star, so it's comfortable and everything works properly. The layout is a bit unusual. The bedroom and bathroom are on the ground floor. You go upstairs to the kitchen and living area. That's where the French doors are, opening onto the patio. There are beams and underfloor heating.

The village pub is about a mile away. They do food. For a shop, you'd drive to Williton, which is a couple of miles.

You're right on the edge of the Quantocks for walking. The Coleridge Way runs through here. For a day out, the coast is close. Watchet and Minehead are about a twenty minute drive. Dunster is worth a visit for the castle and the steam railway station.

If you like gardens and grand houses, there are several National Trust places within half an hour, like Dunster Castle or Cleeve Abbey. Exmoor National Park is about a twenty five minute drive up the road.

As for the facilities in the barn: it has a washing machine, dishwasher, TV, and WiFi. Bedding and towels are included. There's parking right outside. The patio has a table and chairs and a barbecue. It is wheelchair friendly to get in the front door, but the main living space is upstairs, so bear that in mind.

Useful links for planning: Exmoor National Park and National Trust South West.