Payhembury, Devon · Cosy № 01

The Payhembury Farmhouse
House.

A barn conversion on a working farm in the heart of Devon, with a woodburner in the lounge, an enclosed garden with hill views, and the village pub a short walk down country lanes.

8 guests 2 dogs 4 bedrooms Woodburner Firepit
Sleeps
8
Dogs
2
Bedrooms
4
Woodburner
Yes
Village pub
Short walk
Setting
Working farm
Property details

A barn conversion in the heart of Devon.

Four bedrooms, a woodburner, and a private enclosed garden with hill views.

The Payhembury Farmhouse is a high-quality barn conversion set in a quiet courtyard on a working beef and sheep farm in the heart of Devon. It sleeps eight in four bedrooms with three bathrooms, has a woodburner in the lounge, and a private enclosed garden with views over the rolling hills. The village of Payhembury, with its pub and community shop, is a short walk away via country lanes.

The farm hosts the village cricket club — pitch for hire and a bar and BBQ on match nights. There is a shingle beach by the river for picnicking and a firepit for evenings. The Jurassic Coast — Beer, Branscombe, Sidmouth — is around twenty-five minutes by car for those who want a beach day. Otherwise it is rural quiet, country lanes, and the kind of slow that takes a few days to sink into.

Interior +

A private path and three steps lead up to the main entrance. The spacious hallway has a separate WC and utility room with washer-dryer. From here, the bright open-plan lounge-diner opens out — a woodburner anchoring the lounge area, and a stylish kitchen along one side with luxury appliances including a range cooker, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. The accommodation is arranged to make the most of the views over the rolling hills.

A flight of stairs leads down to the bedrooms. A king-size bedroom with en-suite shower, a further king-size with en-suite wet room, a king-size zip-and-link convertible to twin, and a further twin room. A shared family bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower and WC completes the floor.

Exterior +

From the kitchen or hallway on the upper floor, an external flight of steps leads down to a generous private enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture, BBQ, and views straight out across the hills. It is the kind of garden that earns its keep — meals alfresco in the evening, and a safe space for dogs to be.

To the rear of the property is a communal courtyard and children's play area shared with one other holiday cottage. Off-road parking for four cars in the adjacent area.

A few more moments

A closer look at The Payhembury Farmhouse.

The lounge with woodburner at The Payhembury Farmhouse, Payhembury Devon
The private enclosed garden with hill views at The Payhembury Farmhouse
The well-equipped kitchen at The Payhembury Farmhouse
The barn conversion exterior at The Payhembury Farmhouse
What to know before you arrive

A short guide to Payhembury and the surrounding hills.

Payhembury sits in the rolling country between Honiton and Cullompton — deep Devon countryside, the kind that stays empty even in August. The village has a pub (the Six Bells) serving food, and a community shop that doubles as a meeting place. Walk down through the country lanes to get there.

The farm itself is the experience as much as the cottage — a working beef and sheep operation, with a shingle beach by the river for picnicking, a firepit, and the village cricket pitch. Match nights have a bar and a BBQ. If you want to feel slightly woven into a place rather than passing through it, this works.

For wider exploring, the Jurassic Coast is twenty-five minutes by car. Beer is the closest beach — a fishing village with a working shingle beach, freshly caught local fish for sale, and the South West Coast Path leading west to Branscombe and Sidmouth. Honiton is six miles for antique shops and the kind of small independent coffee shops worth seeking out.

RHS Garden Rosemoor and the Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth are both within reasonable driving distance for a day out.

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Frequently asked

Common questions.

Is The Payhembury Farmhouse dog-friendly? +

Yes. Two dogs are welcome. The garden is private and enclosed, with a patio area and views over the rolling Devon hills.

How far is The Payhembury Farmhouse from the beach? +

Beer beach on the Jurassic Coast is around twenty-five minutes by car. Branscombe and Sidmouth are similar distances.

Does The Payhembury Farmhouse have a woodburner? +

Yes — a woodburner in the lounge area. The kind you light on day one and keep going for three.

Are there walks from the door at The Payhembury Farmhouse? +

Yes — country lanes lead directly to Payhembury village, which has a pub and a community shop. The farm itself has paths down to a shingle river beach for picnicking.

How many bedrooms does The Payhembury Farmhouse have? +

Four bedrooms sleeping eight. Two king-size bedrooms with en-suites, a king-size zip-and-link, and a twin room. A separate family bathroom with freestanding bath.

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