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Windwhistle FarmWindwhistle Farm, the home of the Coleridge Way Cottages is 36.5 acres of Exmoor heaven. Located on the top of the Brendon Hills at the eastern end of Exmoor National Park. We are over 1,000 feet above sea level and south facing so when the sun shines it is magnificent, when the rain comes we are quite often within the cloud.
The view from the cottages down Leigh barton can change in minutes when the weather turns. Watch the fingers of mist clinging to the tops the trees near the Mineral line incline of see the fantastic colours of the Quantock Hills in the distance to the east. Never a dull moment. Being called WindWhistle farm is a very strong clue in the name. It can howl up here but then sitting in the superbly insulated cottages with the wood burner going makes watching the weather a new experience. We have a livery yard with stables for 8 horses and an indoor riding arena. Being at the mid point on the Coleridge Bridle Way means that we get regular visitors to the yard for a little rest & relaxation. Emma will happily accommodate your horse in the yard for an overnight stay, a few days, or even a DIY livery (if there is room). Alice our enthusiastic freelance BHS qualified instructor teaches all ages and abilities. The tack room and feed room have hot and cold water and this where the washing machines and tumble dryers are for use by the cottages. There is also a fully functioning toilet, however the tack room and feed room and still under construction.
Some of our Very Free Range chickens, ducks and now geese In the yard we also have 13 chickens, 2 geese and 4 ducks. Eggs are regularly available under our own brand of "Very Free Range". However, chickens are temperamental animals and so there is no regular supply. Ask Emma if you fancy a few eggs when you stay.
The two geese and cockerel just before Christmas 2009. Being over 36 acres we need to keep the grass down and although the horses manicure the paddocks in front of the cottages, the larger fields, known as Coldharbour, Avalon and Seven-Acre normally have sheep in them supplied by the Bishops family at Lower Court Farm in Treborough. The hedge rows are very lush at Windwhistle and to complement the beech bushes we have loads of Sloe trees. Hence the annual Sloe Gin Championships, normally held just before Christmas.
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quality fittings,great interior
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stove!. M & J,
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