Mill Barn, Bish Mill is a beautifully converted barn perfectly positioned on the edge of Exmoor National Park, offering spacious accommodation for families or groups of friends. The large country kitchen features sleek modern units, an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge / freezer, and dishwasher, plus a generous dining table seating six. Adjacent to the kitchen, an extra cosy area with sofa and TV provides a quiet retreat, while the contemporary living room welcomes you with plentiful comfortable seating arranged around a warming wood burner and Smart TV.
Step outside to discover an expansive enclosed garden, where a spacious lawn invites games and relaxation, whilst the patio area offers the perfect spot for alfresco dining with table and chairs provided. Three bedrooms provide comfortable sleeping arrangements: a ground-floor king-size room accessed via two gentle steps, plus upstairs a further king-size room and a flexible twin room. The gorgeous family bathroom upstairs features a luxurious double-ended bath and walk-in shower, whilst downstairs a practical utility room incorporates a shower room with WC. Private parking for four cars completes this excellent rural retreat.
Picture crisp Exmoor mornings with coffee on the patio, watching mist lift from surrounding fields. Spend days exploring moorland paths and riverside walks right from your door, then return to fire up the barbecue whilst children play freely in the secure garden. As evening settles, gather around the crackling wood burner, recounting the day's adventures, perhaps spotting deer grazing in distant fields as twilight falls across this peaceful corner of North Devon.
Mill Barn, Bish Mill places you perfectly to explore Exmoor and the North Devon coast. Quince Honey Farm in South Molton (7 km) combines a fascinating working honey farm with farm shop and soft play area, making it an ideal family day out where you can learn about beekeeping and sample delicious local honey. Exmoor Distillery in Dulverton (18 km) showcases award-winning craft spirits, offering tours revealing traditional distilling methods and tastings of premium gin made with locally sourced botanicals. Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway (25 km) provides a wonderfully nostalgic journey, this historic water-powered funicular offering spectacular coastal views as it connects two charming Victorian villages perched dramatically on the clifftops. Westward Waves Surf School at Westward Ho! (31 km) welcomes beginners and improvers alike, with friendly experienced instructors ensuring memorable lessons on one of North Devon's finest surfing beaches.
Venture further to discover more of Devon's treasures. Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park near Manaton (45 km) enchants visitors with its picturesque cascading waterfall, meandering woodland trails through ancient oak forest, and interactive activities perfect for families exploring this beautiful natural haven. Powderham Castle in Powderham (47 km) presents six centuries of history within its elegant rooms, set amid stunning formal gardens and a deer park where fallow deer have roamed freely for generations. Exeter Cathedral (52 km) stands as a magnificent example of Gothic architecture, its soaring vaulted ceiling, medieval astronomical clock, and stunning stained glass windows creating an awe-inspiring experience for visitors of all ages.
The ancient market town of Barnstable is 22 kilometres away, where the historic Pannier Market has traded since medieval times. It offers everything from local produce to crafts, antiques and collectables beneath its distinctive glass roof. Meanwhile, Woolacombe lies 47 kilometres from the barn. This much loved family resort consistently topping Britain's best beaches lists with its golden sands backed by dramatic dunes. It offers excellent surf conditions, and there are year-round dog-friendly sections making it perfect for seaside days whatever the season.
