# Exmoor Bunkbarn, Bridgetown, Exmoor, Somerset

Affordable bunkbarn sleeping 25 for D of E and educational trips with access to outdoor activities and Wimbleball Lake

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 3 - 25
- 3 bedrooms
- Dining for 25

## Images

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- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/FB_IMG_1568638276069.jpg (caption: Going rock climbing on the beautiful North Somerset Coast; alt: Going rock climbing on the beautiful North Somerset Coast)
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## Floor Plans

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## About The Property

Exmoor Bunkbarn is a comfortable, well equipped self catering base for groups exploring the Exmoor National Park. It is conveniently located close to the footpath network and the open moorland, ideal for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.

Only 10 mins drive from Wimbleball Lake, one of the largest inland water bodies in the south west, which offers numerous water based activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing and sailing as well as a high ropes course and climbing walls. The lake also offers a 1000m and 2000m rowing course, perfect for winter rowing camps and training.

The bunkbarn facilities include the following:

– 3 bunkrooms – sleeping 14, 8 and 3 people – max 25 ( For extra leaders – one bed holiday cottage within walking distance – ask for details)

– Comfortable mattresses provided, guests need to bring sleeping bags and pillows

– In summer months additional camping available by arrangement, for up to 60 children (you can accommodate teachers/leaders in the bunkbarn while the children camp in the field)

– Well equipped kitchen/dining area where all 25 can sit together, large electric cooker/oven, fridges

– Central heating and hot water provided by our biomass boiler – included in the price

– Large, very warm drying room with dehumidifier

– WiFi (password given to leaders)

– Outside – large barrel BBQ and seating area plus a small field for games and a fire pit with log seating for campfire nights and enjoying the Dark Skies of Exmoor National Park. Logs supplied free of charge. BYO marshmallows

– Large area for parking

Our local outside caterers offer to come and cook hearty hot meals and provide packed lunches as well – helping to ease time constraints on busy teachers and leaders.

Evening activities can be arranged on site by arrangement with local outdoor activity providers such as Exmoor Adventures.

## Additional Features

- Leader Rooms
- Risk Assessments

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** Sorry no dogs (except registered assistance dogs).
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair access to Room 1 and the disabled bathroom next door and access to the kitchen/dining area.
- **WiFi:** Free WiFi throughout the barn. Mobile signal can be patchy in this area.
- **Kitchen:** Large electric oven with 5 hobs and grill, wood burning stove with small oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
- **Dining Room:** 2 large extendable tables with plenty of seating for 25 in open plan kitchen/dining area.
- **Sitting Room:** The kitchen diner has plenty of seating for a large group.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** No TV available.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Wood burning cooker/stove in kitchen/dining area. A supply of free logs.
- **Bedrooms:** Room 1 - sleeps 14 on bunkbeds; Room 2 - sleeps 8 on bunkbeds; Room 3 - sleeps 3 on single beds.
- **Linen:** Only a mattress is provided so please bring all bedding/sleeping bags, pillows and towels with you.
- **Bathrooms:** Female bathroom - 2 WCs and 2 showers. Male bathroom - 2 WCs and 2 showers. Disabled bathroom - WC and shower. Total of 5 WCs and 5 showers.
- **Outdoor:** Large barrel barbecue with seating, plus use of a small field and camp fire pit with logs supplied - enjoy Exmoor National Parks "Dark Skies".
- **Parking:** Plenty of parking on site.
- **Smoking:** No smoking in the barn.

## Rental Rates

Please contact the owner for pricing.

## Booking Information

- Minimum of 2 nights
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- A refundable deposit of £400 is taken at the time of booking the whole barn. This is repaid at the end of your stay on leaving the bunkbarn clean, tidy and undamaged.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for available dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/exmoor-bunkbarn-bridgetown-exmoor-devon/youth#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Week Farm, Bridgetown, Somerset, TA22 9JP, GB

Latitude: 51.09002141525

Longitude: -3.5507392349182

### About The Area

1 mile east of Bridgetown, 10 mins drive from Dulverton.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Dulverton 10 mins drive. Co-op, butcher, grocer, pharmacy, doctor and dentist and fuel station (except Sat pm and Sunday). Wheddon Cross Fuel Station open every day 15 mins drive away.
- **Shop:** Dulverton.
- **Food and Drink:** Please book in advance for large groups - Badgers Holt in Bridgetown, The Royal Oak in Winsford.
- **Airport:** Bristol 1.5 hrs drive away, Exeter 1.5 hrs drive away.
- **Train:** Tiverton Parkway 35 mins drive away.
- **Bus:** Bridgetown.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Julia Everard
- Phone: +44 (0)1643 851 410
- Email: juliaeverard6@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.exmoorbunkbarn.co.uk
