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West Twitchen Ball Farm
Address - West Twitchen Ball Farm, EX36 3, South Molton, Exmoor

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Country farmhouse bed and breakfast accommodation on a working Exmoor farm. Sleeps up to 5. Double and twin rooms en-suite. Children and well behaved pets welcome. Stabling available. Lovely setting and views. Open all year round.

A stunningly positioned 270 acre working farm in the Exmoor National Park with outstanding southerly views over the Devon countryside. The farmhouse has just been refurbished with love and care retaining some of the original features but including the comforts of the 21st century. Our family farm is surrounded by some of the finest Exmoor countryside where walking, riding, fishing, shooting and exploring can become a pleasure to enjoy.

This can be arranged prior to your visit if required.The Doone Valley, Lynton and Lynmouth, the market towns of Barnstaple and South Molton,the picturesque North Devon coastline and sandy beaches are close by. There are many excellent local pubs nearby for a quiet drink or a meal.The above photographs show the glass fronted fireplace between the drawing room and dining room. This unusual feature adds a warm welcome after your day exploring Exmoor.We offer double and twin rooms with central heating, TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms. These rooms have stunning views. There is also a single room available for an extra member of the family or friend.

Just 2 of the views from the farmhouse of the Devon countryside. The period farmhouse dates back to Roman times and the word 'Ball' is the Roman for 'Round Hill'. The old race course ground used for chariot races is still on the farm. We are on the old Roman road to North Molton Hill and were the first settlement on the S.W. side of ExmoorNational Park. We have approx. 25-40 deer permanently living on the farmThere is a hide on the farm for you to watch the deer, badgers and other wildlife.Foxes, buzzards, owls, woodcock, snipe, badgers, butterfly are all abundant on the farm and the 30 acre ancient oak woodland.

Moorland trout can be seen in the fast flowing stream with its picturesque waterfalls.Some of these pictures were taken by Johnny Kingdom a local wildlife photographer. You may have seen his wildlife programmes on television or his videos for sale. He will take guests on a 'wildlife safari' to see the red deer of Exmoor. One of the fast flowing streams Bluebells in the woods Stabling is available for guests' horses in our modern American style barn or we can arrange hirelings. We have easy access to Molland Moor, North Molton Hill and the 400 miles of bridleways on Exmoor and are close to The Two Moors Way.

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