Cleve Farm - Your pace, your space
Come for the countryside, stay for the feeling
The Byre and The Stables, two uniquely styled cottages in a quiet corner of Somerset's Blackdown Hills
Your Stay
Time to Unwind
A little corner of the countryside, made for slowing down. There is a certain magic to Cleve Farm.
Tucked away in the rolling landscape of the Blackdown Hills, the cottages sit quietly within the farm, surrounded by open skies, green fields, beautiful walks and the gentle rhythm of the countryside.
Days seem to unfold a little differently here. Mornings arrive softly, afternoons linger, and evenings settle into a peaceful stillness as the light fades across the hills.
The coast and heritage of Somerset, Devon and Dorset are within easy reach. Yet it is the feeling of returning to the farm at the end of your day that stays with you — the warmth of the cottage, the quiet around you, and that rare sense of having truly escaped.
Nothing hurried, nothing complicated. Just beautiful surroundings, a little space to breathe, and time to relax.
Sleeps two
The Byre
Our newest cottage, converted in 2024 with the same attention to detail that has made our first cottage (The Stables) such a success. The Byre brings a slightly more contemporary feel to Cleve Farm, while keeping the same peace, privacy and views across the Blackdowns.
- One king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Private garden and outstanding countryside views
- Underfloor heating and free wifi throughout
- Can be booked alongside The Stables for larger groups
Sleeps two
The Stables
Converted from a set of stables in parts dating back a couple of centuries, The Stables pairs old stone and high beamed ceilings with the comfort of modern facilities — underfloor heating throughout, a well-equipped kitchen, and a king-size bed beneath the original stable roofline.
- One king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Private, enclosed garden with fire pit
- Underfloor heating and free wifi throughout
- Bronze winner, Bristol Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2022/23
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A closer look
Remote, but never far from anywhere.
Cleve Farm sits 1.8 miles from the nearest village, Churchinford, and around 10 miles from Taunton, Wellington and Honiton — a 20-minute drive from M5 Junction 25, or 12 minutes from the A303. It's a genuinely quiet base, and a well-placed one for exploring Somerset, Dorset and Devon.
To do nearby
Countryside walks straight from the farm, tennis in Hemyock, cycling and riding around the Blackdown Hills, and day trips to Exeter and the Devon and Dorset coasts.
Where to eat
Village pubs in Bishopswood, Churchinford, Clayhidon, Culmstock and Dunkeswell, wider choice in Taunton and Wellington, and local produce from the village shops in Churchinford and Hemyock. Most supermarkets and organic delivery services will bring groceries to the farm.
Our Story
A dream come true
Our story began at Exeter University, where two cultures merged. In the years that followed came marriage, two wonderful children, and grandchildren — while, quietly in our hearts, a dream took shape: To find a home in the countryside.
In 2009, that dream brought us to Cleve Farm.
Tucked away along a quiet lane in the Blackdown Hills of Somerset, surrounded by woodland and rolling fields, we felt something quite unexpected — a sense of belonging, and a deep love for the beauty of this place.
There is a gentle rhythm to life here — the changing light of dawn filtering through the trees, the sounds of nature all around, and the quiet stillness of dusk. A place to pause, breathe, and savour the simple beauty of country life.
After so many years of loving this very special place, we are delighted to share it with you — our little corner of Somerset, and the home of our dreams.