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EDCOTT HOUSE, EXFORD, EXMOOR - horse riding holidays & dogs are welcome |
EDGCOTT HOUSE
Marc Watts
Edgcott House, Exford, Somerset TA24 7QG
Telephone 01643 831 495
Mobile 07970 417677
email: [email protected]
www.edgcotthouse.co.uk |
South West Tourism ****
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Edgcott House - Enter a different world |
Dating from the 17th century, Edgcott House is a gracious rambling country pile quietly situated just outside Exford. The extensive grounds include a charming secluded garden, paddocks, ancient woodlands and a small lake. Beyond is some of the best hacking in the country
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The spirit of yesterday is very much alive and kicking (or taking a gentle snooze) at Edgcott House, situated in the heart of Exmoor National Park.
Here guests are invited to sit round the blazing fire and toast teacakes on iron forks that have seen better days. Or to laze in the summer sunlight amongst the wild flowers and glorious weeds.
People walk politely round the occasional pile of discarded wellies and head collars. And apologise nicely to our dogs for sitting on their favourite chairs. Guest’s dogs have been known to join them...
Horse Facilities at Edgcott House and Dog-Friendly Facilities at Edgcott House |
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Choose self catering or B&B at Edgcott House |
The Main house
All 7 bedrooms at Edgcott House are country-quiet, cosy, unpretentious and conducive to a good night’s sleep. All are ensuite with good old fashioned-sized bathrooms which have been recently refurbished to very a high standard.
An undoubted feature in the main house is the Long Room (all 50 elegant foot of it). This is where guests can laze around and linger over a leisurely breakfast or supper. And admire the astonishing wall murals.
An equally astonishing feature is the delicious Edgcott Marathon breakfast. For the not so hungry, a scaled down version of this, or several delicious alternatives are available.
Delicious hearty home cooked suppers are also served, freshly prepared using local produce.
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The Edgcott Marathon...
Grilled Bampton Bacon, Pork chipolata sausage,
Fried brown farm eggs, Pigs liver, Lambs kidney, Crispy potato, Grilled tomato, Bury Market Black Pudding, Hogs pudding,
Buttered braised mushrooms with cracked black pepper
and fried onions
And anything else suitable we can fit on the plate |
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Self catering - Cascade Cottage – sleeps 6
Cascade Cottage, so called as a babbling brook runs past the front door, is approach via a wooden footbridge. It has its own small garden, and guests also have use of the surrounding woodlands, lake and the wild flower gardens. It has recently been furnished to the highest standards, taking care to retain its original wobbly charm.
For Xmas, New Year and some winter periods you can also rent the whole of Edgcott House on a self catering basis – sleeps 16
For parties of up 22 people you can rent both Edgcott House and Cascade Cottage as they are bang next door to each other. |
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Horse and Dog Heaven at Edgcott House... |
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Exmoor is 267 square miles of beauty and wilderness, criss-crossed by only the occasional road, home to a few villages and a scattering of hamlets. Making Exmoor unsurpassable hacking and dog walking country.
Swathes of uninterrupted open moorland give way to the hog back cliffs and spectacular seascapes of the north Devon and Somerset coasts. With its rushing river valleys and dense forest glades it is the home of the magnificent red deer and the mealy muzzled Exmoor ponies. Overhead buzzards hover in the air, together with the Kestrel, Sparrow Hawks, and Razor Bills Names such as Alderman’s Barrow, Bats Castle, and Dead Woman’s Lane give hint to the dark age history of the area.
Traditionally Exmoor has always offered exceptional walking, shooting, fishing and riding. If it’s a concentration of culture you’re after, the city of Exeter is a comfortable drive away. |
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Equestrian Facilities at Edgcott House |
Stabling Description:
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Yes |
Three old fashioned stone loose boxes |
| Size of stables: |
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12' x 12' approx |
| Utility boxes (if any) and description |
No |
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| Electricity and water supply: |
Yes |
Electricity and water on site |
| Feed store facilities: |
Yes |
Separate Feed store |
| Tack room facilities: |
Yes |
Tack room in house |
| Common room facilities: |
No |
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| Bedding: |
Yes |
Straw and shavings bedding provided |
| Hay and Haylage |
Yes |
Can be provided at extra cost of £10 per horse per day |
Turn Out Description:
(Fencing, water, pasture etc)
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Yes |
Two permanent, level pasture paddocks |
| Field shelter facilities: |
No |
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| Exercise Area: |
Yes |
Separate coral for each horse |
| Jumping/cross country facilities: |
No |
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| Out riding: |
Yes |
Exmoor offers 267 sq miles of outstanding hacking around moorland, river valleys and wooded combes. Direct access to the moor via a track by Edgcott House.
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| Escorted Rides: |
No |
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| Hunting |
Yes |
With local packs |
| Parking and turning: |
Yes |
Adequate parking and turning for horseboxes and trailers |
| Yard Security: |
Yes |
Owner lives on site |
| Workshops, tuition, courses, activities: |
No |
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| Disabled facilities |
No |
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| Vet and farrier arrangements |
Yes |
Can be arranged locally |
| Other information |
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DIY livery only |
| Prices & Terms |
Yes |
Please contact Edgcott House for current rates and availability |
Canine Facilities at Edgcott House |
| Accommodation / sleeping arrangements |
Dogs are allowed everywhere in the house |
| Feeding facilities |
Please bring your own dog food |
| Equipment provided |
Socks and old slippers to play with |
| Garden / exercise area |
Edgcott has a large informal garden and woodlands. Not fenced in. |
| Care / 'baby sitting' arrangements |
None |
| Number/type of dogs permitted |
All (within reason) well behaved dog/ people friendly dogs are most welcome |
| Local Vets |
White Lodge, Minehead. Bridge St, Dulverton |
| Where to walk your dog locally |
There is a track by the side of the house leading directly to the moor where there are more walks than you can shake a stick at. |
| Any other information |
Please keep your dog under control around livestock especially in the lambing season. |
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Places Of Interest in the Area:
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Tarr Steps, Exmoor countryside, Dulverton, Lynton & Lynmouth, Dunster and the scenic coastline.
Exmoor & Quantock Hills Riding Routes section |
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