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The Cow Shed is a four-bedroom barn conversion in Bishopswood, Somerset. The property includes two ground-floor bedrooms—one double with an en-suite shower room (with grab rails and shower seat) and one twin—plus two upstairs bedrooms: one with a zip-and-link super-king-size bed and one with a king-size sleigh bed. There is a ground-floor shower room and a bathroom with a roll-top bath and walk-in shower. The open-plan living area consists of a kitchen with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker, wine chiller, a dining area seating eight guests and a sitting area with a woodburning stove and Smart TV. Amenities include underfloor heating, WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels. Outside, guests can enjoy a large terraced patio with seating, barbecue, and a private hot tub for up to eight. A lawn and a half-acre field offer additional outdoor space. Private parking is available for three cars. Two well-behaved pets welcome. No smoking. The Cow Shed is 0.2 miles from a pub and surrounded by scenic walking trails, with Honiton 10 miles away and Lyme Regis reachable in 18.3 miles. Sink into the hot tub at The Cow Shed, a stylish base for exploring Somerset. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of 450GBP

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the borders of Somerset and Devon, the tiny village of Bishopswood offers an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful area. Explore the lovely countryside surrounding the village with its pretty meadows and wealth of wildlife, or take some time to walk amongst the nearby Blackdown Hills, a sight not to be missed! Discover the old local tradition of cider making at Perry's Cider Mills working museum, or enjoy some of the many National Trust properties dotted throughout the area, including Montecute House and Barrington Court. Garden lovers will enjoy East Lambrook Manor, Hestercombe House and Forde Abbey gardens, whilst a steam train journey along the West Somerset Railway provides a fun day out for all! Alternatively visit the home of the famous poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge or follow in the footsteps of Lorna Doone on dramatic Exmoor. A great holiday base offering a holiday to remember!