Situated in the heart of Devon, exclusive C16th Middle Coombe Farm & it’s 400 acres of farm & private woodland is fantastically situated for guests to enjoy this fabulous, historic area. This is still a family home and the love and constant sympathetic restoration of the buildings & grounds mean this venue becomes more beautiful each year. Leave the car parked up for the weekend and enjoy the tranquility of your very own country house experience with your family & friends or explore the surrounding areas. Whether you love walking, riding, fishing, cycling, art, history, simply watching birds & nature in their element or just general exploring, this location is fantastic.
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Bampton Charter Fair. ..Music, Crafts, Food, Folklore & Exmoor Ponies. Thursday October 29th 2015
Bampton Charter Fair. Feather in the pony’s cap for Devon County. Amazing family day out…
Bampton Fair existed even before King Henry III granted it a Royal Charter in 1258 and it is always held on the last Thursday of October. It is one of the oldest surviving Charter Fairs in the country.
Middle Coombe Farm, our 400 acre farm & woodland venue, is offering 3 night mini-breaks for a small group of 4-8 guests or for one larger family group of between 12-16 guests from Thursday afternoon 29th October through to Sunday midday. The perfect Autumnal country house experience with 200 acres of private woodland to walk & explore. Middle Coombe Farm even has it’s own large hot tub (open all year long) to relax and bubble all those everyday stresses away.
Bampton, joyously, is just 10minutes drive from Middle Coombe Farm.
Autumn Mischief ! Near Middle Coombe Farm, Devon. October 2015
Brrrrrrr. Autumn is upon us once more and it’s all change for the season at Middle Coombe Farm.
We want to tell you that the red deer in our 220 acres of woodland are rutting, the owls are a-hooting and the colours of the trees and woodlands are magical. Autumn suits Middle Coombe Farm.
There are a myriad of great events & food & drink festivals happening in the surrounding parts (within half an hour of Middle Coombe Farm) which can add an extra dimension to a wonderful weekend break in the mid Devon hills.
Check these fab events out & contact us for availability with your small or large party.
Kate & Euan’s Big Wedding Weekend- 17th-22nd June 2015. Bagpipes, Gods & Mead
Kate & Euan’s Big Middle Coombe Farm Weekend- June 17th-22nd June 2015
On Wednesday 17th June 2015 Kate and Euan arrived at Middle Coombe Farm in Devon buzzing & in love. Their big weekend was to start that Saturday but they wanted to give themselves an evening to be together quietly, to walk in the woodlands, relax, get in our big beautiful outdoor pool & hot tub and have a good night’s sleep before all the excitement & joyous emotions their happy union would evoke from friends & families. The sun shone, the birds sang & all was peaceful at Middle Coombe Farm.
Derek Jarman & Middle Coombe Farm Devon
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.
Come & Revitalise Your Inner Child @Middle Coombe Farm Devon Holiday Let #theplacetobe
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.
Middle Coombe Farm Large Luxury Holiday Let In The Heart of Devon. Get Your Boots On For A Good Time….
Middle Coombe Farm has undergone a transformation. In 2015 we want to be able to share this 400 acre piece of natural paradise with as many people as possible.
We have never been able to offer so much on site. Recently awarded our 4 star accommodation rating by VisitBritain, Middle Coombe is a self catering venue and is available for rent throughout the year. It gives large groups of family & friends a unique experience and holiday in Devon they will always remember. Want to feel like Lord of the Manor for the duration of your stay? When you book Middle Coombe Farm as a holiday let it is yours exclusively. That really makes us stand out from the crowd.
Specialising in weekend breaks that run from Friday afternoon to Monday morning we can also offer 5 night and 7 night stays as requested. We are dog friendly and can also accommodate up to 2 of your little friends (£15 per dog).
Why Middle Coombe Farm Is Such A Fabulous Place To Stay
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.
Organising Your Dream Wedding at Middle Coombe Farm
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.
What makes an eco wedding?
We promote eco-weddings – which are weddings that are as environmentally sustainable as is possible.
Here are some of the ways in which an eco wedding is sustainable as well as some suggestions…