Featuring a sauna, The Old Byres is set in Washford. The holiday home is 38 km from Tiverton Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Dunster Castle is 8.2 km away. The spacious holiday home features 8 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 7 bathrooms with a hot tub. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. You can play billiards at this 5-star holiday home, and the area is popular for golfing and cycling. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, relax in the garden, or go fishing. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 64 km from The Old Byres.

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Property highlights

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
Bedroom 4:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 6:
1 double bed
Bedroom 7:
2 single beds
Bedroom 8:
1 double bed
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Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Old Byres is a lovely barn conversion situated in the village of Washford around six-miles from Minehead in West Somerset. The property has eight bedrooms set over the ground and first floor; two super-king-size with en-suite bathrooms, two ground-floor super-king-size with en-suite bathrooms, a ground-floor twin with en-suite, a ground-floor family room with a super-king-size and a single, a ground-floor double and finally a single bedroom, altogether sleeping 16 guests. There is a ground-floor sauna and shower room, and a ground-floor bathroom, along with a kitchen/diner with sofa area and woodburning stove, a utility room, a sitting room with a woodburning stove and a snug with traditional board games. Completing the property is the games room with a pool table and electric stove, as well as a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool, enclosed courtyard and lawns, with off-road parking for five cars. The Old Byres is an extremely spacious and beautiful home, making an ideal base for exploring this wondrous part of the country with your family. Note - Pets other than dogs may also be welcome, please enquire with the office if - If the booking is a hen/stag party or similar please make the owner aware prior to arrival.

Neighbourhood information

Washford is a West Somerset rural village, on the A39 between Minehead and Bridgwater. Located two miles from the pretty coastal port of Watchet, this is an ideal base from which to explore Exmoor National Park and The Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Byres

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Additional bathroom
  • Sauna
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Game console
  • Video games
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
  • Hot tub
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Games room
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Byres takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 09:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Byres accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Old Byres

  • The Old Byres offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • The Old Byres has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 8 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Old Byres can accommodate the following group size:

    • 16 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Old Byres may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, The Old Byres is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Old Byres is from 16:30, and check-out is until 09:30.

  • The Old Byres is 350 yards from the centre of Washford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.