There is a singular connection between Middle Coombe Farm and the acclaimed artist, Derek Jarman. Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman.

In his book The Last Of England, Jarman writes about Coombe:

“My great-grandparents had done that. Left their farm in Middle Coombe, Uplowman, Devon, to go to New Zealand. I have an extraordinary picture of them taken in the 1850’s. I decided on The Last Of England.”

This connection started to reveal itself when a Mr David Jarman, who knew he was related to Derek Jarman, came to see us 2 years ago. He was visiting from his home in New Zealand and had been researching his family history. He discovered they originally came from Middle Coombe, Devon and wanted to see his ancestral home. Fascinated, he turned up and knocked on our door.

When you are searching for a short break to escape it all, it is hard to find a Holiday let with both the perfect environment for rest & relaxation and plenty to do within half-an-hour of the venue to satisfy any cultural or activity drive you may have.

Holiday Lets come in all shapes & sizes but for most of us it all comes down to three things. Can I find somewhere big & beautiful enough for all my family & friends to get together? what facilities does the venue have? & what is there to do locally?

Middle Coombe Farm is superbly positioned to offer it all. The thatched farmhouse dates from 1537 and is constantly & lovingly restored and improved to provide very special 4 star accommodation in one of the most diverse parts of Devon. The exclusive rustic estate covers 400 acres with over 200 acres of woodland to explore. We have an outdoor hot tub which is open all year & a stunning large solar heated outdoor swimming pool set in estate gardens. We have huge numbers of activities accessible within half-an-hour drive and we are a stunning venue with an amazing amount to offer our guests.

Being at Middle Coombe Farm and immersed in the 400 acre estate is a magical experience.

For over eleven years, Tim and Angela Malyon have opened up their family home, gardens and sustainable woodlands to guests for holiday lets, weddings weekends, group retreats and now life celebrations, throughout the year, The Devon School of Yoga also runs its residential training weekends here in the thatched cider barn.

The historic buildings have a character of their own and with gentle restoration and exacting standards we are thrilled to have been awarded 4 stars for our accommodation by Enjoy England. This is a real celebration for us, and a wonderful validation of our work here.

I was very fortunate to get married here in September 2005 before Middle Coombe Farm was officially a venue. Tim and Angela Malyon were acquaintances but not yet firm friends and when we very cheekily asked if we might have a hundred or so people to the event at their family home, they said ‘yes’. The kindness and excitement extended towards my future husband and myself was unparalleled and a few years later, still smitten with the place, I joined the team and have become part of fabric of Middle Coombe Farm.

This passion for sharing their incredible home and their beliefs is infectious and completely genuine. Middle Coombe Farm has been hosting weddings for over seven years now. We are fortunate to be surrounded by 400 acres of sustainably farm and woodland incorporating a stunning thatched cider barn and a woodlands ceremonial site. This is a venue that facilitates your wedding. We are chosen by couples seeking to create something really unique and different for their union.