EQUINE TOURISM - Friarnside, horse holidays in the Quantock Hills |
FRIARNSIDE, OVER STOWEY, QUANTOCK HILLS, SOMERSET |
FRIARNSIDE
Mrs Rosemary Cripps
Friarnside, Friarn, Over Stowey, nr Bridgwater, Somerset. TA5 1HW
Telephone 01270 625506
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Highly Recommended by Hoseseasons
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17th century detached cottage with stabling and grazing |
Friarnside is situated in a tiny hamlet in the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This charming part-17th century cottage is set in 7 acres of private garden and grounds with on site stabling, and adjacent to 27 miles of forest and moorland paths and bridleways for walking and horse riding. Stunning views from the Quantocks to Exmoor, the Bristol Channel, Wales and the Brecon Beacons and the Taunton Vale.
Within the surrounding area is the Great Wood Forest, home to Quantock Ponies and Red Deer. Nether Stowey (1.5 miles) offers pubs, a restaurant and village stores, Kilve (5 miles) has a pebble beach and cliff walks, and the regional towns of Bridgwater and Taunton are within 10 miles.
Friarnside is ideally situated for enjoying a spectacular country holiday with your horses and/or dogs. A new 36 mile walking route linking the Quantocks with Exmoor, the Coleridge Way, opened in April 2005. The local facilities include village stores, pubs and restaurants. Other attractions include the North Somerset coast, the South West coastal path (from Minehead), the West Somerset Steam Railway, Cheddar Caves, Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury to name but a few.
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Accommodation at Friarnside |
This part-17th century cottage is set in 7 acres of private gardens and grounds, with a seasonal stream (toddlers beware!). It offers accomodation for 6 persons, and is highly recommended by Hoseseasons.
Layout
The living accommodation on the ground floor comprises a comfortable sitting room with wood-burning stove, an elegant dining room, a well equipped kitchen and a cloakroom with wc. On the first floor there is a spacious double bedroom with a balcony and lovely views, a twin-bedded room leading off the main bedroom, a further twin-bedded room and a bathroom with wc and bidet.
Facilities
The kitchen has a Rayburn and breakfast area and is equipped with larder fridge, freezer, electric cooker, automatic washing machine, dishwasher and microwave oven. The sitting room has a wood-burning stove, colour TV and video, and radio/CD player.
Linen (duvets), electricity and oil for central heating and Rayburn are included in the cost. Logs are available at cost (initial supply free).
There is a highchair and stairgate at the cottage, as well as furniture for the terrace.
Parking
There is off-road parking, with plenty of turning room.
Dogs and Horses
Up to two dogs are welcome. There is stabling and grazing (post and rail paddock) for up to 4 horses (extra charge).
Nether Stowey
The nearest village is Nether Stowey, 1.5 miles away. There you will find 3 pubs (2 which do food), a restaurant, cream teas, village shops and a Post Office. |
For more information or to book please contact Rosemary Cripps on 01207 625506 |
Equestrian Facilities at Friarnside |
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Stabling Description:
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Yes |
4 wooden stables built 5 years ago, in enclosed yard. |
Size of stables: |
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12' x 14' (2); 12' x 12' (2) |
Utility boxes (if any) and description |
No |
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Electricity and water supply: |
Yes |
Both in yard. Stables have individual lights. |
Feed store facilities: |
Yes |
Small shed |
Tack room facilities: |
Yes |
Tack room in the cottage for security. Saddle racks etc. |
Common room facilities: |
No |
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Bedding: |
Yes |
Can arrange for local farmer to deliver at cost price. |
Hay and Haylage |
Yes |
Hayor haylage can be provided at cost price(as above). |
Turn Out Description:
(Fencing, water, pasture etc)
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Yes |
3 acre post and rail paddock. An additional paddock is only suitable for sheep. |
Field shelter facilities: |
No |
Lots of trees, otherwise the stables. |
Exercise Area: |
No |
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Jumping/cross country facilities: |
No |
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Out riding: |
Yes |
Direct access to forest tracks; bridleway 30 yds from house. |
Escorted Rides: |
No |
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Hunting |
Yes |
Two local packs: Quantock Staghounds; West Somerset Vale Hunt; |
Parking and turning: |
Yes |
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Yard Security: |
Yes |
Security light. Enclosed fenced yard, gate can be locked. |
Workshops, tuition, courses, activities: |
No |
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Disabled facilities |
No |
Not suitable |
Vet and farrier arrangements |
Yes |
Quantock Vet Centre at Bridgwater (surgery in Nether Stowey); two local blacksmiths |
Other information |
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Prices & Terms |
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£25 per horse per week, plus bedding/hay at cost price |
CONTACT
FRIARNSIDE
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FRIARNSIDE
Rosemary Cripps
Friarnside, Friarn, Over Stowey, nr Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 1HW
Telephone 01270 625506
Mobile 07974 956203
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