Pardlestone Farm

02/11/2024

We still have some availability in our gorgeous cottages at in mid- and late-November. Horses and dogs welcome.

31/10/2024

Stunning ride in the autumn sunshine from this morning. The Quantock Hills in their full glory at the top of Hodder’s/bottom of Stert Combe.

28/10/2024

A BEAUTIFUL PAINTING OF YOUR HORSE OR DOG FOR CHRISTMAS!

I just thought I must mention to our Facebook friends that a local Somerset artist and friend of mine, Jane Keen, has just started taking commissions for her beautiful watercolours of animals. They’d make a perfect Christmas or birthday present for anyone with a special pet/horse/dog/cow as they seem to capture so much of the animal’s expression and character. Please do either contact me through the usual [email protected] or jane on [email protected] if you are interested or have any questions. But don’t hang around if you’re hoping to surprise someone at Christmas! Her prices are very reasonable!

27/10/2024

AUTUMN AND WINTER BREAKS IN THE QUANTOCK HILLS

The Quantock Hills are spectacular in the autumn and winter, and a great place for long walks or rides. And at Pardlestone Farm, we have a few days remaining in our self-catering cottages in November, and plenty of December dates. For those who don’t know the Quantocks, they really are southern England’s best kept secret and one of few remaining UK wildernesses. Heathlands are criss-crossed with grassy tracks – perfect for riding and walking – and deep cut combes feature mossy undergrowth and sparking, fern-banked streams. With autumn colours into the bargain – usually hanging on into November – there is no better place for a short break. Pardlestone Farm is also less than two miles from west Somerst's stunning Jurassic coast (also an SSSI) and within walking distance of an award-winning, dog-friendly pub. Horses and dogs are welcome. Here are a few snaps – all except the first and last taken on two rides and one dog walk this week! Please see our website or message or phone to book www.pardlestonefarm.co.uk

16/10/2024

I’m sure you will all join me in wishing my wonderful Mum (Ann) a very Happy Birthday! 🥳
Another year for you to take on far too much, with never enough time..!
Thankyou for being a constant, smiling, friendly face. We are all lucky to have you.
Freya xx

15/10/2024

Delighted our photo competition winner, Liz Elmont has received her prize this morning. And so lovely to see the message from the author is dedicated to Liz’s adored dog, Yogi. Thank you so much and . And thank you to everyone who entered through our page. There were so many truly wonderful photos.

13/10/2024

Bookings are open for 2025 at and we would love to welcome you. Walk, ride or mountain bike in Somerset’s Quantock Hills and relax in one of our cosy cottages or B&B. Less than two miles from the coast and within walking distance of award-winning pub. Horses and dogs welcome.

11/10/2024

THESE DATES ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE BUT WE HAVE FOUR DAYS LEFT IN NOVEMBER AND MORE FOR WINTER BREAKS

*****FOUR-NIGHT CANCELLATION AT REDUCED PRICE*****
SOMERSET’S QUANTOCK HILLS – HORSES & DOGS WELCOME

We’ve just had a last-minute, four-night cancellation in our gorgeous Pony Barn @ Pardlestone Farm, from Monday, 21 October. The Pony Barn is our beautifully appointed barn conversion, with underfloor heating, exposed beams, limestone floors, superking Hypnos bed with wool mattress (also splits into singles), en suite wetroom, stone resin mini-bath and lots more. Ideal for two, it can sleep four if the sofabed is used, and there’s a second shower room for the additional guests.
The Pony Barn is perfectly located for exploring Somerset’s Quantock Hills, from their grassy gallops to their deep-cut combes, choclate-box villages and sparkling streams – whether on horse-back, mountain bike or on foot. We’re only a half mile walk from an award-winning, dog-friendly pub and less than two miles from the coast. There’s also lots to do and see in the beautiful West Somerset area, from historic castles and pretty harbours to craggy cliff-tops and England’s longest heritage steam railway. Why not let Somerset surprise you!? Dogs and horses are welcome.
The price for the four nights for up to four people has been reduced to £395. Please call 07721 763993, email enquiries@pardlestonefarm or book through www.pardlestonefarm.co.uk

08/10/2024

WE HAVE A WINNER OF OUR PHOTO COMPETITION!

Thank you so much to everyone who submitted a photo for our competition. We’re delighted it attracted so much interest and loved looking at everyone’s dogs! It was very hard to decide on a winner, and we at Pardlestone Farm passed this difficult task on to my sister, both for her complete independence (she doesn’t know any of the entrants!) and because of her role in the wonderful book: Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, written by James Middleton with Frances Hardy.

Here is what Frances said:
In every one of the photos, the character of the dog shone through. What was evident from each of them was how much these animals are loved. Relaxed, cheeky, endearing, gentle, loyal: every mood was captured. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at them and it was almost impossible to pick a winner, but my favourite was Liz Elmont's beautiful Yogi, captured in a stunning setting in the Quantocks. What gave this photo a special poignancy was the fact that Yogi - although no longer alive - is still vividly present in Liz’s memory. This photo is a very special memorial to her adored dog. Congratulations, Liz.

05/10/2024

FINAL CALL FOR DOG PHOTOS
Final call for dog photos for Pardlestone Farm’s competition, which will be judged on Sunday, 6 October. The prize is a signed copy of James Middleton’s heart-warming new book: Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life. Published last week, it is now a Sunday Times Bestseller, thanks to help from many of our participants who have bought the book. See our original post on Pardlestone Farm’s page for more details and please tag a friend with your submission.

01/10/2024

Pumpkin Patch is just around the corner from Pardlestone Farm for anyone staying with us! 🎃🎃🎃🎃

Useful FAQs for our Pumpkin Patch:

🗓️⏰ Opening from weekends from 12th October & daily 26th - 31st October. 10 - 4. No booking required. Free Entry.

💳💷 We accept card or cash.

🎃 Pumpkin prices range from £2 for minis - £15 for giant. A size & price for everyone. If you buy pumpkins, you’ll have access to see the animals & activity barn.

📍The nearest postcode is TA5 1EH. You will see the signposts from here. What3words: swordfish.views.skippers

🥾We are on a working farm, it will be muddy, so please wear wellies. Bring a bag for your boots to avoid a muddy car 🚗

👖Sensible clothing advised - long trousers & long sleeved tops as the pumpkin stalks can be prickly. Little ones may like to have gloves 🧤

🎃 There will be wheelbarrows available to use to carry your pumpkins

🚿🧼 Wash facilities to clean off your pumpkin before you take it home

🐴🐐🐖🐑 The Farm Animals will join us everyday to see you all

🍔🧇☕️ Refreshments available

🖍️🛖 Activity Barn - with messy/sensory play, colouring & more!

🚾 Toilet on site

❌🦮 Regretfully we are unable to have dogs (except assistance dogs) on site due to the animals & nearby livestock

29/09/2024

BOOKINGS ARE OPEN FOR 2025!

We’re delighted to say that we have, at last, opened up bookings at Pardlestone Farm for 2025. Sorry we took so long! They are filling up fast, so please do book early if you’d like to come on particular dates.
We have two self-catering cottages, each of which sleeps up to four, and also offer B&B. Any of our guests are welcome to bring horses, and we have stabling for eight and plenty of turnout. Dogs are welcome in the cottages.
Pardlestone Farm provides immediate access to Somerset’s Quantock Hills, southern England’s least known yet most accessible, unspoilt wilderness. It is also within walking distance of an award-winning, dog-friendly pub, and the spectacular Jurassic coastline at Kilve.
Keen walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers, can walk or ride off-road all day, or call into villages, pubs and cafés along their route. Many come to follow in the footsteps of the romantic poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and his friends, William and Dorothy Wordsworth, who were inspired by the beauty of the Quantocks, and the rugged Somerset coast. The Coleridge Way itself passes just a few hundred yards from Pardlestone Farm and there's lots to see and do across the West Somerset area.
Please call 07721 763993, email enquiries@pardlestonefarm or book through www.pardlestonefarm.co.uk

******* And don’t forget, entries are still open for our dog photo competition on our page! Please do get snapping and post your favourite doggy image! *******

27/09/2024

SEND US YOUR FAVOURITE DOG PHOTO AND IN RETURN…..

We know how much many – almost all – of our guests love their dogs or other animals (usually horses) in their lives. So, we thought we’d offer a prize of the wonderful book, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, by James Middleton. This may sound a bit out-of-character for us at Pardlestone Farm, but we have a personal connection as he wrote it with my sister, Frances, of whom we are naturally very proud! Here she is (on the right) with him at the launch this week. We’re hoping we can push it up the Sunday Times list which means buying it this week! If you love your dogs and care about mental health, we think it’s a ‘must read’. Or it would make a great Christmas present for any doggy friend. It’s already getting rave reviews!
For the best dog photo, (even better if it was taken at Pardlestone Farm!), we’ll send a copy of the book, signed by James. But please tag at least one person you know who loves dogs with your entry. And if you’re the winner and have already bought a copy, we’ll refund you double the price if you prefer!
You can buy the book here:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/meet-ella/james-middleton//9781804192504?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=626889&awc=3787_1725472545_b5cd3553d3b70a7428a1c8110977074b&utm_source=626889&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Preisvergleich

15/09/2024

*********THREE-NIGHT CANCELLATION********
SOMERSET’S QUANTOCK HILLS – HORSES & DOGS WELCOME
We’ve just had a three-night cancellation in our gorgeous Pony Barn, from Monday, 23 September. The Pony Barn is our beautifully appointed barn conversion, with exposed beams, limestone floors, underfloor heating, superking Hypnos bed with wool mattress (also splits into singles), en suite wetroom, stone resin mini-bath and lots more. Ideal for two, it can sleep four if the sofabed is used, and there’s a second shower room for the additional guests.
Part of Pardlestone Farm, the barn is perfectly located in Somerset’s Quantock Hills, with access to endless miles of off-road riding, mountain biking or walking. We are only a half mile walk from an award-winning, dog-friendly pub and less than two miles from the coast. Dogs and horses are welcome.
The price for the three nights for up to four people is £342. Please call 07721 763993, email enquiries@pardlestonefarm or book through www.pardlestonefarm.co.uk

03/09/2024

CANCELLATION ON MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER (four nights)
SELF-CATERING COTTAGE IN SOMERSET’S QUANTOCK HILLS
HORSES & DOGS WELCOME

We have just had a cancellation in Groom’s Cottage, which sleeps up to four people in two double rooms. The cottage has immediate access to hours of off-road riding, walking or mountain biking in Somerset’s Quantock Hills (AONB); it’s just half a mile from an award-winning, dog-friendly pub which serves fabulous food; and the Jurassic coast at Kilve is less than two miles away. And there’s lots more to see and do in the beautiful West Somerset area. Horses and dogs are welcome and the cottage has a direct view of the stables.
This four-night break on 23 September costs £456 for up to four people. If you would like to book, you can do so on our website, www.pardlestonefarm.co.uk or call Ann on 07721 763993 or email [email protected]