Old Holcombe Water Farm provides self catering accommodation in 3 luxury cottages (Hillside, South Barn and Linhay) on our 6.5 acre farm in West Somerset. Whilst we aim to meet the needs of all our guests some aspects of our accommodation may be difficult for guests with limited mobility, please don't hesitate to contact if you would like further details about our accommodation and access.  Further access details are below:

Pre Arrival
We encourage guests to make their booking over the internet via our website using a credit or debit card, this is the safest financial method for guests to book.  We however can talk you through the process over the phone.  After a booking is made an instant automated email will be sent and a second personal email will be sent from us making formal confirmation within 48hrs of booking. A map can be found on our website, directions and parking instructions will be sent by email a few days before arrival.  Arrival is highly recommended by car, but guests can arrive by taxi.  We do not have public transport to the village. You can contact us before arrival by telephone: 07799 892 359 / 07841 205 504 or email: hello@oldholcombewaterfarm.co.uk.  Our website www.oldholcombewaterfarm.co.uk provides plenty of in-depth information about our accommodation, location and nearby amenities including a map and weblinks.  Our postcode is TA4 2SL for guests using satellite navigation. We are located just off the B3224 just before Ralieghs Cross.  We are 4.8 miles from the small town of Wiveliscombe and 13 miles from Taunton (the County Town of Somerset) (Journey Times according to Google Maps).

Public Transport
There is no public transport to Old Holcombe Water Farm, we highly recommend guests travel here by car or take a taxi from Taunton or Tiverton train station. There is a regular train service from London Paddington to Taunton, the fastest train takes 1hr 45 minutes.  There are good prices available if you book in advance.  The train line is operated by GWR. National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50. Buses of Somerset operate between Taunton and Wiveliscombe. The nearest airports are Exeter (50 minutes drive) and Bristol (1hr 15 minutes drive). Our postcode is TA4 2SL.

Arrival
Access to Old Holcombe Water Farm is through a gated entrance off the main road, then there is a private driveway to the cottages car parking.  Parking spaces and Old Holcombe Water Farm are clearly signed. Our driveway is surfaced so we ask guests to drive slowly and carefully as there are often dogs and children on the driveway.  The car park for the cottages is at the end of the drive on the right, in front of the large paddock.  There are wheelbarrows to borrow to transport bags to the cottages, however we are happy to help guests with their luggage on our trailer if requested in advance. Check in is from 4.30pm until 9.30pm for all cottages. Check out on the day of departure is by 10am. On arrival, please call on the mobile numbers we have provided in the pre-arrival email. Cars should be left in the car park area which is a short distance from your accommodation.

Hillside cottage
There are no steps into the building. The rest of the building is on one single flat level. There is a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher and fire blanket provided.  Parking is close to the cottage (less than 10 metres). There is WiFi the cottage.

South Barn cottage
There is a small step through the front door. This building is on two floors, the kitchen and dinner is located on the ground floor, the main bedroom is located on the mezzanine with staircase leading up to it. Bedroom two is a twin room on floor level one with staircase leading to it. There is a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher and fire blanket provided.  Parking is close to the cottage (less than 10 metres). There is WiFi the cottage.

Linhay cottage
There are steps into the building to the front door. The rest of the building is on one single flat level. There is a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher and fire blanket provided.  Parking is close to the cottage (less than 10 metres). There is WiFi the cottage.

All of our accommodation is non smoking.

Wiveliscombe (nearest town)
Wiveliscombe is situated at the foot of the Brendon Hills at the gateway to Exmoor. The town is a thriving local centre surrounded by stunning countryside.  ’Wivey’ is home to numerous shops and galleries, many still with their Victorian frontages whilst the pubs stock ales from the town’s two renowned breweries.  Wiveliscombe is a former market and cloth-making town steeped in history.  The 10 Parishes Festival in September is a week long celebration of visual and performing arts that brings surrounding villages together to show their vibrant local talent to visitors.  Wiveliscombe, just a 15-minute drive from Taunton, is a delightful town to visit with plenty of historic buildings to admire and some excellent independent shops. Wiveliscombe has a petrol station, GP, chemist, hardware store, good quality butcher, several pubs and a restaurant.  There is an outdoor swimming pool next to the recreation ground and tennis courts.  The Co Op supermarket is open 7 days a week and has an ATM.  The library has computer access and there is a tourist information office also.  There is a small farmer’s market on Saturday mornings from 9 - 11.45pm.  Petrol is available from Jones Garage in the town centre.

Additional Information
Address: Old Holcombe Water Farm, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset TA4 2SL
Telephone: 07799 892 359 / 07841 205 504
Email: hello@oldholcombewaterfarm.co.uk
Website: www.oldholcombewaterfarm.co.uk
Office hours: 8am - 8pm 7 days a week