Blagroves Farm Stables, Taunton

Blagroves Farm Stables is a stunning barn conversion on a 300-acre working dairy farm in Somerset. Just 7 miles west of Taunton, this 17th century farmhouse sits in a peaceful valley between the Quantock and Blackdown Hills. Both areas are officially Outstanding Natural Beauty - which means the views are pretty spectacular. The owners have kept original features like exposed beams while adding modern comforts.

The countryside here is proper British postcard material. Rolling hills, winding lanes and green fields as far as you can see. Fancy a round of golf? Oake Manor Golf Club is just a mile away. Train enthusiasts will love the West Somerset Steam Railway only 4.5 miles from your door. You can even reach lovely seaside towns like Sidmouth and Minehead in under an hour's drive. Perfect for those days when you think "sod the countryside, I want an ice cream by the sea."

The accommodation sleeps 4 guests across 2 bedrooms. The first has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed (can be twins) with an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom has twin beds with its own en-suite bathroom. Both rooms have TVs - no fighting over what to watch! The lounge features a large inglenook fireplace with woodburner and Smart TV loaded with Sky, Netflix, Amazon and Disney+.

Visit Wellington (5 miles), Taunton Racecourse (9.5 miles) or explore several National Trust properties nearby. The West Somerset Steam Railway (4.5 miles, 10-minute drive) offers nostalgic journeys through beautiful countryside. Oake Manor Golf Club (1 mile, 3-minute drive) welcomes visitors for a challenging round. Hestercombe Gardens (7 miles, 15-minute drive) features stunning landscaped gardens spanning three centuries of garden design.

After exploring, soak in your private hot tub at Blagroves Farm Stables. The enclosed courtyard is perfect for evening BBQs and the woodburner makes winter evenings extra cosy. Dogs are welcome too - up to two can join your holiday!