Parsonage Farm

29/08/2024

Although it is still August and there is a few flowers in bloom you can feel that autumn is setting in at the parsonage. The hedgerows are becoming abundant with fruits and the Hips and haws are plump, ripe and plentiful. The parsonage is a perfect place to stay to connect with nature and enjoy wild woodland walks. rosehips and hawthorn have long been used for food and medicine and we live in a perfect place to Experience the joys of Foraging. Why not Come and explore the alchemy of wild food and medicine in our quiet and unspoilt countryside, you will feel like you’re walking in the olden days on old paths and drovers tracks. Our local visitor centers in porlock and lynmouth have a great selection of books if this interests you. They are both great places to visit if you’re in the area and the staff at both are always very helpful and supportive. We have Vacancies for late September and onwards if you fancy an autumn break at the parsonage.

23/08/2024

The parsonage farm looks beautiful in any weather but it’s always particularly special in the bright sunshine and today the skies were blue and we hope the sun continues to shine for all the holiday makers visiting exmoor over the August bank hols. Our three holiday lets are all ready to welcome our guests this weekend and this is the View looking down on our accommodation. If you fancy staying in this idyl location and relax amongst rolling hills and lush forests with sea views why not check out our website. Maybe it’s time to look ahead to booking an autumn getaway, we have vacancies for the end of September and October. We would love to welcome you to the otter, parsonage stables or Xanadu shepherds hut. Exmoor really is an autumn wonderland. Wishing you all a great week and safe travels.

16/08/2024

The sun is shining for dunster show and the dogs at the parsonage are ready to try to win some rosettes 🏵️ 🤞good luck wilf, Dill and Fina. What a beautiful sunny day. Don’t forget that the otter stables and the parsonage farm stables are dog friendly and Dunster village is one of the most beautiful villages to explore and is full of lovely shops and cafes.

09/08/2024

After finishing work today I sat beneath the chestnut tree in the shade in the parsonage farms wild garden. Our guests are welcome to explore the parsonage farm trail and even wander up to the moors high above where we have a bench on the open heathland where there is even more to explore. Jeremy and Paivi are always on hand with information. And a warm welcome. There was A beautiful blue sky today with the sea shining in the distance. A perfect day at the parsonage.

02/08/2024

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The Whortleberry has been harvested on Exmoor for centuries and is a popular wild fruit. It makes delicious jams and is tasty in fruit pies. It is also a medicinal plant with many health benefits. The Exmoor whortleberry is also known as the bilberry or wild blueberry, Whortleberry is its West Country name and it comes with a west country pronunciation too. Picking “werts” demands a lot of patience and a sharp eye as they are small and low growing shrubs. Dunkery Beacon, north hill and Porlock Hill are a few areas where you may find them growing and now is a great time to pick them. They are commonly found in heathlands and moorlands and the Parsonage has some private moorland where they grow that our guests can explore and are welcome to pick some. Paivi has been busy with Nathaniel today picking these sweet and juicy fruits and has made a yummy homemade pie, perfect with cream and a Miles west country tea. Picking them is a great experience and they taste much better when picked straight from the bush. There are many tea rooms and local shops near us that sell the local jams and use it for there traditional cream teas. One question remains for the cream tea though!! Jam or cream first??
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Check out our website if you fancy staying in our beautiful corner of exmoor.

https://www.parsonagefarmculbone.com/

27/07/2024

Steve Creech is an amateur photographer and his main passion is wildlife photography, he feels very blessed to have been born and bred in this beautiful part of the west country and exmoor has been his backyard all his life. He loves all the walks and the panoramic scenery our beautiful corner of the world has to offer, and all on our doorstep. Steve loves to share his photos with people and we are very happy to have some of his stag and deer photography on canvases and displayed in our holiday let’s. These are for sale and are priced at £50.00 they are 600x400mm

14/07/2024

The Parsonage farm consists of three self-catering holiday accommodation lets. Two of them have been converted from our old stables and this post highlights our newest addition which is our Xanadu Shepherds hut which is situated in a picturesque and remote location on Exmoor, a hidden gem and a romantic hideaway that overlooks the sea and rests above Culbone valley where you'll be protected from the elements - but at one with the glorious countryside that extends in all directions. The Parsonage plays a pivotal role in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s story and the whole area has a strong connection to The Romanticism era and the Parsonage sits in the heart of it. This landscape inspired Kubla khan, and it is here Coleridge stayed in the isolated farmhouse. We are an ideal holiday destination for those walking the Coleridge way. We are a perfect base for walkers and ideal for stargazers. The whole area is a perfect place to be inspired with whatever your heart desires.The hut has a high quality King-Size bed and a TV which can be viewed in bed and fabulous views from the moment you wake up. It has a wood burner stove and underfloor heating. The hut has a kitchen with dining top and a Shower and WC in the hut itself. Please see our website for all amenities. Guests are welcome to ramble around 90 acres of the farm's land and way beyond. There is outdoor seating with fabulous views of the sea, where you can sometimes see deer grazing. Perfect for barbecues or sitting and reading quietly amongst all the nature and wildlife. The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking. There is Parking at the property. If you fancy a break in our peaceful corner of the world, why not check our availability. We are offering short stays and long breaks. contact direct at [email protected] Jeremy and Paivi have a wealth of local knowledge and are happy to help with advice on places to visit and eateries nearby. We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of heaven. https://www.parsonagefarmculbone.com/

09/07/2024

Come rain or shine woody bay is a perfect place to visit and it’s just on our doorstep. Why not book a break with us and let the parsonage farm be your base to explore this amazing area. A beautiful walk leads you down a zig zag Path that passes through some lovely woodland. You will arrive at Woody bay which is a rocky cove that sits on Exmoors rugged coast, at low tide a large sand, rock and pebble beach is exposed. It is backed by steep wooded cliffs and you can capture stunning sunsets here. There is an amazing waterfall that makes a stunning backdrop and a lime kiln is built into the base of the steep cliffs. The setting is just perfect. Woody bay lies between Crock Point and Wringapeak. It is a popular place for wild swimmers but check tide times before you go. The Bristol Channel has the second highest tidal range in the world. Keep an eye out for the tidal Victorian bathing pool and also the remains of an old pier, this was built in an attempt to turn the area into a tourist destination around a hundred years ago. It is also a popular spot for hikers and once you’ve been you will want to continue the adventure and explore more of this dramatic coastline.

Or if you fancy sitting back and relaxing why not visit woody bay station which is The only steam railway in the UK where passengers can travel in Victorian railway carriages that were designed in the 1890s. It is a A two mile return trip that allows you to sit back and relax and enjoy the rolling countryside and the views of the wild moorland and the rugged coastline which is so picturesque. Here is a link to this legendary narrow-gauge Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.
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30/06/2024

The Porlock Pilgrim’s Trail is a 29 mile route that links nine of Exmoor’s churches and chapels. These paths have been walked and ridden by clergy and parishioners for hundreds of years. The Trail can also be walked in two loops, they are both 15 miles long and both start in Porlock, they can also be done in shorter day walks. The Porlock Pilgrims trail churches are St Dubricious church in Porlock, St Nicholas tin tabernacle Church at Porlock Weir, St Beunos at Culbone, The Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary in Oare, Stoke pero church, The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Luccombe,
The Chapel of St Leonard in Tivington, The church of all saints in Selworthy and Lynch Chapel of ease in Bossington. Please follow this link for a guide if you’re interested. https://www.porlockpilgrim.co.uk/
The parsonage farm is a perfect base for anyone interested in this walk as it’s close to All these places and Jeremy Payne your host at the parsonage was highly involved in the pilgrims trail.

20/06/2024

Hope you’ve all been enjoying the weather the last couple of weeks, there has been some stunning sunsets and the moon has looked amazing. These photos were taken by creech over the last fortnight.
exmoor is known for its dark skies and is where the moor meets the sea, perfect for all lovers of the night sky, the ocean and hiking. we are lucky to have all this on our doorstep. The doors of our holidays accommodation open up to veiws like these. So much to explore this summer if you need a getaway in the country.

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14/06/2024

The Parsonage farm consists of three self-catering holiday accommodation lets.
Two of them have been converted from our old stables and our newest addition is our Xanadu Shepherds hut. This post highlights The Parsonage farm Stables which is a former hayloft of the farm's stable building that offers charming accommodation with a Chinese twist and has many quirky original features. It is a two bed cottage apartment that sleeps 4 (1 double and 1 twin). Cot and high chair are available on request. There is a large sitting room with a log burner. A kitchen/diner. The Bathroom has a shower. There is a private garden with seating outside with fabulous views of the sea, perfect for barbecues or sitting and reading quietly amongst all the nature and wildlife. There is Parking at the property and pets are very welcome at the parsonage farm. Please see our website for all amenities. If you fancy a break in our peaceful corner of the world, why not check our availability.

https://www.parsonagefarmculbone.com/

We are offering short stays and long breaks. contact direct at [email protected]

The Exmoor coaster bus can be caught at the top of our road and is a great way to enjoy the countryside and just sit back and relax. Jeremy and Paivi have a wealth of local knowledge and are happy to help with advice on places to visit and eateries nearby. We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of heaven.

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06/06/2024

The lush beech hedge that creates a beautiful tunnel of green this time of year. Such a stunning drive awaits our guests Along the porlock to lynmouth road. This is just before the culbone inn before you turn of down the winding lanes to the Parsonage farm.

02/06/2024

There are so many beautiful walks near us for our guests to enjoy. One of which follows a beautiful path from Hawkcombe head on the moors, which starts just around the corner from us. The woods
are a national Nature Reserve and is one of England’s most special ancient woodlands that has so much to enjoy. The walk takes you the nearby village of Porlock which is a favourite with tourists. In season you can also enjoy an exhilarating journey back up the hill on the open top exmoor coaster.

25/05/2024

Exmoor is home to some beautiful bridges in many styles, shapes and sizes. I enjoy visiting and photographing bridges of any kind and am somewhat of a bridge enthusiast. There is even a word for bridge lovers like me ‘pontist’. If you’re a fellow pontist the parsonage is a great base to explore some of these and to discover more.

18/05/2024

Exmoor is known for inspiring the imagination and the pathways near us weave through many stories and are full of folklore. One of which is the lesser known Sisters fountain that is Situated just a couple of miles from the parsonage farm and can be accessed from county gate on the Somerset Devon border. Many people miss this lovely spring and well head when walking the coast path from Porlock to Lynton. The spring is in the middle of nowhere and is very isolated so it’s not surprising its often missed. If you’re walking the coast path keep an eye out for it or just enjoy an adventure to this mystical place surrounded in history. It is a hidden sanctuary deep in the wooded slopes along Exmoor’s famous coastline and has a remarkable legend attached to it, according to folklore, Joseph of Arimathea landed on the beach below with his nephew Jesus on their voyage to Glastonbury. The pair were thirsty after the steep climb, so Joseph struck his staff on the ground and water gushed forth. Sisters fountain has connections to Cornwall and Glastonbury. It is a very steep climb down to the spring but well worth a visit. It is an even steeper descent if you fancy visiting Glenthorne beach far below. Glenthorne Beach Is formed of mainly rocks and pebbles and a few small caves, it was once part of a country estate and is set at the bottom of high wooded cliffs, there is a small waterfall, a ruined boathouse, an ice house and two old lime kilns. You can just get a glimpse of the enchanting Glenthorne House which is set back in the Dramatic cliffside, it was built in the1830’s and is rich in literary heritage. We feel blessed living here and are lucky that we have so many places of interest on our doorstep for our guests to enjoy and the parsonage is a perfect base to explore these. It was in a remote farmhouse a little east of Sisters’ Fountain that Samuel Taylor Coleridge fell into an opium-induced reverie when he composed Kubla Khan. Why not get lost in the romance of Exmoor and You can decide for yourself whose footsteps you are walking in.
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09/05/2024

The holiday lets are all ready for our guests, Fresh flowers, local whortleberry jams and eggs from our parsonage chickens, i seen the chicken’s playing with their toys this morning in this glorious sunshine.

03/05/2024

The Parsonage farm consists of 3 self-catering holiday accommodation lets, two of them have been converted from our old stables and our newest addition is our Xanadu Shepherds hut. Although the facilities are a little more contemporary the farm is almost 1,000 years old and is steeped in history. We are situated in a picturesque and remote location on Exmoor, a hidden gem and a romantic hideaway just off the fabulously scenic A39 coast road between Porlock and Lynmouth near the Somerset and Devon Border. If you wish to avoid the Renowned Porlock hill there is an alternative and equally as beautiful drive up the Worthy toll road. The Parsonage is a captivating place to stay and is a perfect retreat from busy daily life. The Parsonage lays at the end of an old country lane, that winds through some stunning landscape, the views you encounter are breathtaking and every corner has so much to admire, rolling fields and the shimmering sea follow you on your route and you will know you have reached the Parsonage when you see the famous pink chimneys at the end of the drover’s track where you will receive a warm welcome from your hosts Jeremy and Paivi and Wilf and Dill the extremely chatty schnauzers. The Parsonage rests amongst almost 100 acres of private moorland and lies beneath the plantation of Paynes wood and stent hill on the top of Culbone Hill and we are just a small walk away from the tiny and charming hamlet of Culbone where St Buenos church sits in the magical valley. Our holiday lets are surrounded by so many wonderful walks with so much to explore, a perfect base for walkers and ideal for stargazers. The whole area is a perfect place to be inspired with whatever your heart desires. An ideal holiday for those walking the Southwest coast path and the Coleridge way. The Parsonage plays a pivotal role in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s story, it is reputed he was staying here when he wrote Kubla Khan and was inspired by our landscape, the whole area has a strong connection to The Romanticism era and the Parsonage sits in the heart of it. There are many other literary connections close by. We are near Doone country which was made famous by RD Blackmore in his tale of Lorna Doone. If you fancy a break in our peaceful corner of the world, why not check our availability. This post highlights our first property, The Parsonage Otter Stables which is a cozy converted stables in a lovely hayloft floor apartment with many original features. There are two bedrooms, a double and a single and an option of another single put-up bed. Cot and high chair available on request. There is an open plan sitting room with a kitchen. The Bathroom has a bath and shower. There is seating outside and you also have a small private garden, perfect for barbecues or sitting and reading quietly amongst all the nature and wildlife. There is Parking at the property and pets are very welcome in the Otter. please see our website for all amenities. https://www.parsonagefarmculbone.com/ The Exmoor coaster bus can be caught at the top of our road and is a great way to enjoy the countryside and just sit back and relax. Jeremy and Paivi have a wealth of local knowledge and are happy to help with advice on places to visit and eateries nearby. We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of heaven. We are offering short stays and long breaks and you can book via https://www.airbnb.com/slink/if1QhXBg or contact direct at [email protected]

26/04/2024

We have so many sights to enjoy, it doesn’t matter what the weather is on exmoor it never fails to fill your soul. These veiws are all just a short drive for our guests. Across the moors, via alderman’s barrow and the lesser driven route to windsford hills past larkbarrow. A round trip across windsford hills and back. So many places to get out and explore by foot, or to have a picnic, or to soak up these stunning veiws we are blessed with. Why not book a stay with us at the parsonage farm so you can see for yourself. Check out our website for more information. https://www.parsonagefarmculbone.com/

19/04/2024

We really do live in the bay of rainbows 🌈
This veiw always takes our breath away, and it’s made even more perfect when a rainbow lands in the sea just in front of your eyes. Holiday makers wake up with this all on their doorstep when staying at the parsonage farm. Why not have a look at our holiday let’s https://www.parsonagefarmculbone.com/

18/04/2024

12/04/2024

A lovely sunny afternoon in the parsonage garden. Nathaniel is having a tidy up in the leikkimökki. This cute little Wendy house is available to our guests and is situated right next to the otter stables and parsonage farm stable’s. We have spaces available over the may bank holiday, check out our holiday let’s on our website
https://www.parsonagefarmculbone.com/
Let’s hope for more lovely weather. Whilst the children play you can sit back and relax in this remote and peaceful part of the countryside amongst rolling hills and over looking the sea.

06/04/2024

The Parsonage Otter Stables and The Parsonage Farm Stables in the spring sunshine, both are dog friendly and here are dill and wilf the parsonage farm schnauzer’s who love lying in the sun and welcoming our guests.

28/03/2024

Can’t believe these were taken only last week, sat in the spring sunshine outside the Xanadu shepherds hut with bright blue skies. what a difference a week makes with all the wintery photos that are being shared today. Luckily the Xanadu shepherds hut is equipped with a log burner and under floor heating, perfect for toastie toes. A perfect place to unwind whatever the weather, welcoming the guests with fresh eggs, daffodils and local jam.

28/03/2024

28/03/2024

If you like walking, there a few better places to come :-)