Location
In a magical moorland setting within Exmoor National Park in North Devon.
Barlemoor House The South West
Designed with traditional charm; built for modern life
Barlemoor House is full of happy contradictions. A large manor, cosy as a cottage. A traditional country house, newly built with all mod cons. A moorland hideaway, close to the bustling North Devon coast.
Step behind the formal façade and find your every comfort catered for, with underfloor heating, a Sonos sound system and high-speed broadband. Quality and style flow through to the kitchen, where cooking is a pleasure with the Everhot range and, afterwards, you can let the Miele dishwasher take the strain.
Timeless elegance suffuses the reception rooms. Sit before an open fire, tapestry rugs at your feet, antique dressers behind you and beautiful artworks on the walls. Gather in the drawing room, library or dining room, or chat over the kitchen island with a glass or two of complimentary English wine, produced on the manor’s sister estate in Herefordshire.
Outside, play tennis or croquet on the lawns, where there’s a marquee pitch too and a ha-ha; perfect for drinks parties. Explore the 6,000 acre moorland estate, where red deer roam, and sea eagles, otters and Exmoor ponies make their home. Go fishing, wild swimming and walking and when you return, relax and soak up the spectacular views, over a barbecue.
The nine bedrooms are restful and appealing, with an abundance of four-posters, as well as luxury ensuites and moorland views.
If you have your own helicopter or small, light aircraft, you’ll be delighted to know there’s a helipad and landing strip too.
Selected by Gareth
Learn more about our handpicking process7 NIGHTS, £5,616
from 18 April 2025
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Restrictions
No stag or hen parties
No fireworks
Sorry, no children under 12 years old
Sleeps 18Scroll for a link to the full list of rooms in the property, including details of any available extra beds.
Bedrooms 96 in the main house, 3 in the stables. All en-suite.
Bathrooms 96 in the main house, 3 in the stables.
Dining Capacity 18See House FAQs below for further details.
Open Fire
Wifi
Pet Friendly
Near the Sea
Ground Floor Bedroom
What we think
What to Expect
We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Barlemoor House just perfect. In all of our big houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a family group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.
- Welcome treats on arrival
- Luxury bed linen and bath towels
- Well-equipped kitchen including two range cookers, boiling water tap, dishwashers, fridges, freezer, wine cooler and ice maker
- Dining table that seats up to 18 guests
- Free Wi-Fi (high speed fibre broadband)
- Sonos music system
- Underfloor heating
- 50" TV in the library with Freeview channels and access to all streaming services
- Open fires in the drawing room, library and hallway (one large basket of logs provided; additional logs available for an additional charge)
- Gas BBQ (gas provided)
- Large garden with grass amphitheatre, flat lawn with ha-ha, kitchen garden and arboretum
- Direct access to 6,000 acres of private moorland
- Wild swimming on the estate
- Helipad
House FAQs
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What are the check in and check out times?
Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival and check out is at 10am.
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How many cars can park at the property?
There is ample parking for up to 30 cars.
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Can I arrange a supermarket delivery to the house?
Yes, you can order online with Waitrose or Sainsbury’s for a delivery direct to the house. We usually suggest booking a delivery for after 4pm on the day of arrival.
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Are pets allowed?
Up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed at Barlemoor House at no extra charge. Additional dogs may be allowed by prior agreement, subject to a fee of £50 per dog. Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on soft furnishings.
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Are stag and hen parties allowed?
Sorry, Barlemoor House is not suitable for hen or stag parties. We politely ask that this is respected.
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Are children welcome?
Please note, only children over the age of 12 are allowed at Barlemoor House.
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How many guests can sit at the dining table?
The dining table seats up to 18 guests.
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Can you recommend any local places to eat out?
Yes, we'd recommend the following pubs and restaurants, all within 30 minutes' drive of the property (click on the links below):
The Exmoor Forest Inn, Simonsbath
Woods, Dulverton
Locanda on the Weir, Porlock
The Farmers Arms, Woolsery
The Black Venus Inn, Challacombe
The Pyne Arms, East Down
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Are additional day guests allowed at the property?
Additional day guests can be invited by prior agreement, at a cost of £20 per person, per day. Please note, the maximum capacity must not exceed 30 guests (including those staying at the property) and no children under 12 are allowed at Barlemoor House.
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Are there any staff who live on-site?
Yes, the caretaker and his wife live in the staff flat adjacent to the house. Please note the flat has separate access and does not impact on the house (windows look out in a different direction to the house).
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What is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Umberleigh (19 miles). However, the best stations to use for mainline services are Tiverton Parkway (31 miles) or Taunton (35 miles).
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What is the nearest airport?
The nearest airports are Exeter (52 miles) or Bristol (70 miles). Please note there is a private airstrip on the estate suitable for light aircraft by prior arrangement.
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Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?
Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,000 during your stay at Barlemoor House. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
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How do I book?
You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.
When booking, we ask for a deposit of 33% of the total price, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to your stay (or the full balance when booking within 12 weeks of your stay).
