This large, spacious, early 1900s detached house stands alone in 40 acres with outstanding views across the wooded valley of the River Barle and Exmoor National Park. Just half a mile from the delightful village of Withypool with its excellent pub, there are fantastic doorstep walks to the village, the high moorland and along the river. Riding here is unsurpassed and Holmbush offers DIY private stabling and grazing (to be arranged with the owner). This is an extremely roomy, no frills family holiday base with lovely views from most of the rooms and is a haven of peace and privacy in this glorious part of Exmoor. Words and pictures cannot do this exceptional location the justice it deserves.

"Wonderful house, perfect view and so very peaceful. Well equipped with a lovely Aga, great to be able to pick up our preordered groceries from the Village store (who were more than helpful). Took us all back to a more uncomplicated time- fabulous!" Withypool, with its friendly pub, village shop and tearoom, is only two miles by car or one mile on foot by following the meandering River Barle. A little farther afield there are many attractions to suit all tastes including the National Trust Dunster Castle, the West Somerset Steam Railway or why not while away a day on a sandy beach at Minehead, Woolacombe or Saunton.

Entrance hall, with access beyond to the garden.

Sitting roomwith open fire and TV/DVD with basic Sky package.

Dining roomwith open fireplace (not in use), octagonal table with 8 rush seated chairs and a further table and chairs.S

Sitting/playroomwith TV/video and some childrens videos and board games.

Downstairscloakroomwith basin and adjoining WC.

Kitchenis divided into main kitchen, pantry, walk-in larder and utility room. The main kitchen is particularly spacious and fitted with original units, an oil-fired Aga range with four ovens, two fridges, dishwasher, electric cooker, microwave, coffee filter machine and a small breakfast table and 4 chairs. Adjoiningwalk-in larderwith slate slabs. Large pantry with sink and washing machine.

Utility roomwith freezer, tumble dryer, large airing cupboard (excellent for drying wet gear), and a pulley clothes dryer.

Stairs to landing to five bedrooms all with wash basins.

Master bedroomhas twin beds, a bay window with good views and lovely antique wash basin (can be used, though cracked).En-suite bathroomwith bath (no WC), oil filled radiator and electric wall fire.

Bedroom 2: twin roomwith 3ft beds.

Bedroom 3: twin roomwith 3ft beds.

Bedroom 4: single roomwith 3ft beds.

Bedroom 5:‘dormitory; bedroomwith 3 beds (ideal for children).

Mainbathroomhas an original roll-top bath with claw feet, shower cubicle, large basin, WC, oil filled radiator and electric wall fire.

Additional bathroomwith bath, basin and WC.

(Due to water pressure, all 3 baths cannot be run at the same time, but there is plenty of hot water).