Property Summary
The Barn at Rainsbury House, is a spacious countryside retreat for up to 13 guests; the beautifully converted barns are actually two interlinked properties - perfect place for families and groups to relax, reconnect and explore the best of Exmoor and the surrounding area, each with their own space.
Main Description
The Barn at Rainsbury House is a stone built barn conversion, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary on the inside, giving it a modern feel that is cosy and inviting; it is centrally heated throughout. Set within 16 acres of rolling hills and private woodland right beside Wimbleball Lake, it comfortably sleeps up to 13 guests across two interlinked wings. This layout offers plenty of space and flexibility, with two well-equipped kitchens, multiple living areas, and seven bedrooms in total. Two cots, high chairs, booster seats, plus stair gates, are available to make family holidays easier. There is also a detached games room which is fully heated, with table tennis, darts, table football, plus numerous toys for younger children.
One 'half' of the property has four bedrooms and three bathrooms (sleeps 8) and a large family kitchen with breakfast table, and a spacious living area with seating and a solid oak dining table seating thirteen. There is a wood burner and barn doors open out into the private, fully enclosed, garden.
The ground floor consists of:
Steps up to a galleried entrance hall with wooden floor
Large bedroom with king-sized zip lock bed (offering flexibility to create a twin bedroom on request)
Double bedroom with en-suite comprising bath with shower over, heated towel rail
Large twin bedroom
Large shower room with walk-in shower, WC, basin, under floor heating, heated towel rail
Drying Room/Boot Room
The first floor consists of:
Carpeted stairs leading to a 'bridge' landing that looks down to the hall below.
There's a stair gate at the entrance to the kitchen/dining room.
Master bedroom with Velux window, double bed, spacious en-suite comprising bath, walk-in shower, toilet, under floor heating, heated towel rail
Spacious well-equipped contemporary family kitchen-dining room with breakfast table ceramic hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge-freezer
Utility room containing washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and door to west-facing patio area and private garden
Separate WC
Magnificent sitting room with wood burning stove, views in every direction, flat screen Smart TV
The other 'half' is a single-storey barn conversion, sleeping up to 5 guests in one double, one twin room, and a single bedroom. There is a second, smaller, garden area, ideal for letting the dogs out.
This wing consists of:
Ground level entrance to a tiled hall
Single bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath with shower-over, toilet, basin
Steps up to open-plan sitting room, kitchen and dining area with Smart TV
The well-equipped kitchen/dining room has ceramic hob, electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer.
Master bedroom with double bed
Shower room with WC and basis, has a large cupboard housing a washing machine
Boot room/drying room
The two wings are connected by an internal door, so you can move between the two with ease or close it if you wish.
Free WiFi is available in the property.
The entire property is centrally heated via an eco-friendly wood pellet biomass boiler, and there's a log burner in the main sitting room for extra cosiness (logs included). Each bedroom has a hairdryer.
Outside the main house, there's a large private garden with outdoor seating and a barbecue (charcoal supplied to get you going), with a smaller outside area accessible via the boot room (suitable for letting dogs out during the evening). Both are enclosed.
There is a dedicated path from the main garden to the large securely fenced dog walking field.
Sheep and lambs often graze in the surrounding fields - usually a real hit with younger guests.
Wander straight from the door into peaceful fields, along wooded trails, and beside the lake. Keep your eyes peeled for deer, badgers, otters and an abundance of birdlife, this is a haven for nature lovers.
Indoor Description
Included for all bookings:
All beds made up on arrival with duvets
Fluffy bath and hand towel per person provided, but no beach towels.
Electricity, water and central heating.
Logs and kindling for log burning stove.
Firelighters & matches.
Games, selection of books and magazines.
Free WiFi.
Tassimo Coffee Machine (takes T-discs which we do not supply but which are widely available).
Dish cloths, sponges, scourers, oven gloves.
Cling film and foil.
Washing machines with washing machine tabs and conditioner.
Tumble dryer.
Tea towels.
Recycling bins.
Loo rolls.
Cots (no bedding provided), high chairs and booster seats.
Stair gates.
Hair dryer in each room, iron and ironing board.
Vacuum cleaner and various other cleaning items.
Starter pack of:
Dishwasher tablets.
Washing up liquid.
Selection of cleaning products.
Selection of toiletries in each bathroom.
Bin liners for all bins
Outdoor Description
The Barn at Rainsbury House has a large private, enclosed garden with outside table and chairs plus a smaller outside area at the rear of the boot room. The wider land around the property is 16 private acres including picturesque woodland which adjoins nearby Wimbleball Lake. The Haddeo River runs through one of the privately owned fields and into the lake. There is direct access from the land to the paths through the wooded hills that bound the 'Upton Arm' of Wimbleball Lake. Guests are free to roam the land and the woods around the lake. Deer thrive in the woodland and can be seen daily around the lake; they are frequent visitors in the fields and gardens too. The landscape around the property is breathtaking and is a haven for walkers and cyclists as well as for artists and photographers.
For cyclists, there is a dry storage area and a convenient bike-wash area with hose facilities. And, for cyclists and walkers we have a drying/boot room in which to dry out your kit.
The owners live in the farmhouse nearby.
Parking
There is ample parking on the drive beside the property.
Pets Description
2 well-behaved dogs welcome.
There is a dedicated path from the main garden to a large securely fenced dog walking field.
Restricted mobility
Due to the nature of the accommodation being an old barn conversion, we are unable to state that this is property is suitable for those with restricted mobility or who require the use of a wheelchair.
Exit in case of emergency
A Fire Exit Plan will be available upon arrival.
Christmas / New Year
A decorated Christmas Tree will be provided for Christmas and New Year if required. We are happy to provide more decorations on request. Please feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
The region
Sitting on the edge of Exmoor National Park, Upton is a great base for exploring the Brendon Hills, the Quantocks and Exmoor National Park. The property is not far from the Somerset/Devon border and the county town of Taunton is just 19 miles.
Exmoor is situated in South West Britain, specifically across West Somerset and North Devon. Once a royal forest, the National Park covers 267 square miles of amazing landscapes, including moorland, woodland, valleys and farmland which has been shaped by nature and people over thousands of years. Often referred to as England's best kept secret, Exmoor is a wonderful holiday destination for anyone looking for a holiday in the great outdoors! There's so much to see and do, from short walks to long expeditions across the moors or horse riding, taking in a safari or sight-seeing at your own pace around the 'picture postcard' villages and hamlets.
