Brook Farmhouse

Surely in the English speaking world there must be a B&B to rival Brook Farm house. Indeed somewhere in Britain surely the package on offer would match it. The reality is that I'm not sure anyone has yet found such a place. But be aware.....if you allow Penny, the High Priestess of hospitality to welcome you into her home, you run the risk of being drawn into a world of serenly calming warmth and kindness. A unique experience, a life altering event. We look forward to booking our 5th trip and experiencing once again her Wold renown breakfasts.

Enchanting "chocolate box" home in a beautiful rural valley. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable large room. Amazing breakfast. Wish we'd discovered it when our daughter was at Exeter University - only 20 mins drive away. Recommended.

Quite simply one of the best bed and breakfast locations you'll find. From the birdsong through the bedroom window overlooking a buttercup meadow with pheasants, guinea fowl and horses to blueberries for breakfast after a night in a blissfully restful room, you will lack for nothing, even a packet of specially selected gluten free biscuits for my wife. Penny is a wonderfully helpful and informative host. We enjoyed two perfect nights and would return tomorrow.

We stayed with Penny for three nights. We would like to come back next year, but then one night longer. We enjoyed the hospitality, the beautiful room and the delicious breakfast with homemade delicacies. In addition, Brook Farmhouse is located in a beautiful area! A big 10 from us!

It was lovely to spend time in such a tranquil setting. I was incredibly well looked after, with tea and delicious cake when I arrived and a glass of wine when my meal at the pub didn’t turn out as planned. The guest sitting room was cosy and perfect for relaxing with a book after a day out. Penny’s breakfast was delicious, particularly the home pressed apple juice! I loved the pretty bedroom ( very comfortable bed) and bathroom. Penny and Paul were very friendly and welcoming making it into a special break.

After a lifetime of staying in some of the best hotels in the world, I have no hesitation in stating that the Brook farmhouse breakfast is unrivalled. I'm certainly unaware of anywhere in the UK that can match the standard set by Penny Steadman.

Lovely escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Rarely does a B&B have a bed as large or as comfortable as ours. Very clean. Great breakfast! We enjoyed being able to sit downstairs alone by the fire- so much so we stayed in with sandwiches for dinner! You could describe Brook Farmhouse as self catering minus the cooking facilities. We loved being the only ones at breakfast. Be prepared to drive to tourist spots but not too far. Chagford & Castle Drogo for example. Very close to A30. Definitely would like to return. Suggestion - BramleyProducts in the bathroom?

Great stay at this B & B. Large bedroom, comfy bed, and our own lounge with cosy log fire. Fantastic breakfast with home made apple juice and eggs from the hens. Penny is a marvellous host, and couldn't do more to make us welcome. Will certainly recommend to our friends and family.

Wonderful B&B with a brilliant host. Stunning bedroom with very comfy bed. Great breakfast. All in a beautiful location off the beaten track, and yet within easy reach of several nice pubs and a short drive to Exeter. Oh, and the roaring fire was the icing on the cake!

PERFECT as always. See you next year x

We really recommend this lovely bed and breakfast. Not only is the place very attractive and comfortable but Penny is an excellent host being very accommodating, friendly and her attention to detail is amazing. This place is not to be missed.

What a wonderfully warm welcome we had from Penny and Paul; tea and home made biscuits in front of ta roaring fire in the comfortable private sitting room! The bedroom was spacious and extremely comfortable, fresh flowers and Penny's artistic touches made it very special. Brook House nestles in a beautiful, peaceful valley - perfect for a little getaway!.(the single track lane down to the cottage was a little daunting the first time but easily navigated after we knew what to expect!) We will definitely return to this beautiful part of Devon to relish Penny's hospitality again.

We had a wonderful stay at Brook Farmhouse. The room is beautifully presented and comfortable with every small detail considered. Penny and a Paul are lovely and greet you with warm drinks and cakes on arrival and after long walks. You have use of a cosy sitting room with a fire and breakfast was delicious. We can’t recommend it highly enough!

My friend and I spent 2 nights in this beautiful place. We both thought our rooms extremely comfortable and the breakfasts delicious, served in our own cozy sitting room where we spent one night settled in front of a roaring fire. Penny and Paul could not have been more wonderful and welcoming, helping out when my car broke down and giving me a lift to where I was working locally. This is a fantastic Bed and Breakfast, I highly recommend it.

What a stunning B&B experience- perfect in every way. A fantastic breakfast, amazing bedroom, a warm welcome. We loved it.

Quiet, comfy, cosy. An absolute delight to stay in such a wonderfully appointed old farmhouse. Loved the real cotton napkins tied with gingham ribbon, the fresh flowers, the smell of real wax polish, the beautifully appointed bedroom, the warm wood fire, the breakfast to set one up for the day. Everything about the place is of the highest quality. We hope to go back. Loved it!

We loved it here! The peace and quiet of the countryside and the lovely kind owners - the roaring fire was a treat as was the amazing freshly pressed home made apple juice. Absolute delight!

Have just returned from 3 nights in a very special place. Our own 16th century sitting room with log fire and quaint stairs upto a large and spacious bedroom. Everything delightfully furnished. The owners are a pleasure to meet and strike the perfect balance of being available with advice or leaving you to the privacy of your own appartment. Breakfast is top drawer and there are even two other bedrooms if you have family (sharing the one bathroom). The location is incredibly peaceful and the perfect hideaway. All in all, absolutely brilliant!

We stayed at Brook Farmhouse as a way to break the long journey to Cornwall and we are so glad we did. The house is beautiful, the room is just perfect (the bed is extra comfy) and it is situated in the most picturesque little valley. There is a great pub nearby for a pint and lovely walks around the house. What a find! ps. breakfast with eggs from the chickens out the back was great!!

A generous and great welcome after a long journey .. tea and lemon drizzle cake in the garden on arrival. The bedroom was gorgeous with flowers and every detail thought of .. it is evident that Paul and Penny are true home makers. We loved it - thank you!