The Piggery

Why you'll love staying here

The Piggery is a beautifully converted traditional stone barn set on a working farm near the charming town of Dulverton, in the heart of Exmoor National Park. Once home to a variety of farm animals - not just pigs - the barn has been thoughtfully restored, retaining original features such as exposed oak beams and stone walls that celebrate its heritage.

Guests are welcomed with a generous hamper including a bottle of sparkling wine and a classic cream tea with freshly baked scones, locally made jam, and Cornish clotted cream, the perfect way to begin your stay.

Decorated throughout in Farrow & Ball shades, with Clark & Clark fabrics dressing the windows, the cottage combines rustic character with refined comfort, while underfloor heating ensures it remains warm and cosy all year round. On entering, you’ll find a spacious hallway with ample room for coats and boots, where three little pigs watch over the pegs, a playful nod to the barn’s past.

The kitchen has stylish sage-green Shaker cabinetry, butcher’s block worktops, a traditional Butler’s sink, and a full range of modern appliances to make home cooking effortless. There’s also a charming window seat overlooking the garden and an additional chair, ideal for keeping the cook company.

Next door, the spacious living room has a scrubbed pine farmhouse-style dining table large enough for leisurely breakfasts and relaxed suppers, sharing stories from the day’s adventures. The sitting area offers generous leather sofas and soft furnishings arranged around a gas wood-burner-effect stove. A selection of books and games has been thoughtfully provided, making it a wonderful space to unwind, whether enjoying family time or settling down to binge a box set. At Christmas, the room is dressed with a tree and twinkling lights, adding a magical touch to a festive farm stay.

A few steps down lead to two ground-floor bedrooms, both designed in soothing tones to encourage a restful night’s sleep. Beds are dressed in crisp white Egyptian cotton linen, with cosy blankets for cooler evenings. The twin room benefits from patio doors opening outside, filling the space with natural morning light. A sleek shower room completes this level.

Upstairs, the third bedroom has a beautiful wrought-iron bedstead, antique furniture and far-reaching views across fields, woodland and the Exe Valley. Adjacent is a lovely bathroom with a skylight, a peaceful spot for a long, relaxing soak.

Outside, a pretty, secluded courtyard garden is bordered by banks and hedges and enjoys spectacular views. It has outdoor dining furniture with a parasol, a bench, a barbecue, and pots brimming with flowers and herbs, while a lawned area beside the pond has two sun loungers, perfect for lazy afternoons. Look out for the charming stone pig in the garden that offers another affectionate tribute to The Piggery’s heritage.

Guests are also welcome to explore the farm, where you’ll find horses, Exmoor Horn sheep, and abundant wildlife, including red deer that wander to the pond for a drink on summer evenings.

The farm holds accreditation from the British Horse Society, and stables near to the cottage with fenced paddocks, along with space for trailer parking, mean guests are welcome to bring their own horse on holiday. Numerous bridleways lead directly from the farm along woodland tracks, open fields, moorland, and riverside paths. The owners are also happy to accompany guests on rides and share some of their favourite routes across Exmoor.

Dulverton, known as the ‘southern gateway to Exmoor’, is just a short walk away and offers an excellent range of amenities, including independent shops, a late-opening supermarket, butcher, greengrocer, post office, chemist, and cash machine. There is also a wide choice of places to eat, from award-winning restaurants and traditional pubs to tea rooms and a classic fish and chip shop.