Bashfords Farmhouse

West Bagborough, Somerset
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1823 432015
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£105
per night

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and love to cook – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

Bedroom

2 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

£105 per night

The Experience

There’s a warm, happy feeling to this 17th-century farmhouse in the Quantock Hills, where a pretty garden rambles up the hill and country walks lead from the house.

The Ritchies love doing B&B and will greet you with afternoon tea and cake by the inglenook fireplace in the comfy guest sitting room. They’re always happy to go the extra mile with packed lunches for days out or early breakfasts. Stay in for dinner, served around a massive pine table in the dining room.

Ask your hosts about local walks – the Macmillan Way runs by – or you can cycle; drive to Exmoor in half an hour. Steam rail enthusiasts will love that the West Somerset Railway is a ten-minute drive, or you can simply stay put and relax.

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We think you'll love

  • The warm welcome from owners for whom nothing seems to be too much trouble
  • Comfortable accommodation in colourful old rooms with art-covered walls
  • A quiet corner of Somerset with wonderful nature-filled walks from the doorstep
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You should know

  • Some bathrooms are not en suite but all are private
  • The owners have a friendly old collie

Essentials

  • Swimming pool
  • EV charger
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
£105
Surcharges
Singles £70.
2 Twin/doubles
£105

Information

Booking information

Check in
Flexible - please just let owners know.
Check out
10.30am
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Dinner £27.50. Supper £22.50. Pub 75 yds.

Reviews

Where to begin? A home from home, thanks to Jane and Charlie's unstinting hospitality. Charming, spacious bedroom, and sitting room entirely for guest use, in lovely old farmhouse surrounded by Jane's beautiful roses. And then there was the food -- ample, tasty breakfasts and excellent dinners. I didn't want to leave!

Wendy, Dunedin, New Zealand

We had the most wonderfully relaxing stay with Jane and Charlie in their beautiful home. After a long drive from the ferry, we were very happy to enjoy the most delicious dinner cooked for us by Charlie, followed by a great nights sleep in the most comfortable bed. Breakfast the following morning was equally delicious, with the best of local produce. Jane compiled a folder of places for us to visit during our stay in Cornwall and it was so helpful! We cannot recommend Bashfords Farm highly enough and look forward to returning.

Mary, Kilkenny, Ireland

I stayed at Bashfords Farmhouse for one night in August 2023. It was excellent! Charlie and Jane are great hosts. They are friendly and helpful, and the food they made was delicious! The house itself is also a pleasure to be in. The beds were comfortable and the rooms had a lot of little extras to make them more enjoyable to stay in. I was there with family, and we made use of the comfortable and large living room before and after dinner. This was really a great experience, and I can't recommend it enough! 10/10

Luke, Oxford/Toronto

Charlie and Jane, are very welcoming. This is a delightful, historic farmhouse set in beautiful countryside. Jane’s cooking is excellent. Both shared their local knowledge generously. A truly lovely stay.

Patricia, London

Quintessentially English, peaceful, very clean, lovely food and all delivered with the warmest of welcomes. Our 2 night stay simply couldn't have gone better. Thank you so much.

John, Guildford

My wife and I plus two friends spent five nights at Bashfords Farmhouse. Charlie and Jane were the perfect hosts, welcoming , friendly and happy to advise on all sorts of places of interest to visit in the area. The breakfasts were great and they also prepared dinner for us all on two nights. The food was excellent. The bedrooms and the personal sitting room were were comfortable , clean and warm, and certainly more than adequate. You needed a car in the area, but there were many lovely walks in the surrounding countryside of the Quantock Hills. The whole visit I can highly recommend.

John, Henfield

This is a special santuary. we had three nights here Charlie and Jane spoil you from the moment you step into their charming home. My second visit here and cant wait to go again. Everything you need to give your spirit time to catch up with you in this busy world Lovely area to explore Thank you Charlie and Jane

Caroline, Stow on the Wold

Charlie & Jane are superb hosts who made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was great , especially Charlie's bread, the best home made bread we have ever tasted! We appreciated tea on arrival and were offered it the following days too, whereas some places just give it to you on arrival. We had a very good meal in the pub a minutes walk up the road. What really makes this but there are also other good eateries a few miles away . Good walking on the Quantocks & interesting houses & beautiful gardens fairly close by. But what makes this place special is the charming hosts. Thank you very much!

Nicola, Godolphin Cross

We had the most enjoyable stay on our way to Cornwall so much so that we asked if we might stay again on our return. Everything we could have wished for and more was provided by the wonderful owners. Our room was lovely and the bed extremely comfortable. We ate dinner and breakfast on both our stays and were delighted by the quality of the ingredients and skill with which they were prepared and presented. Charles and Jane were extremely helpful and it was a huge pleasure to meet them. A really great start and end to our west country holiday.

Bob, London

This is our 12th stay at bashfords. Charlie and Jane are welcoming, friendly and considerate regarding the needs of travellers and tourists. The house is a haven where you can relax and enjoy down time. Jane cooks the best scrambled eggs I have ever tasted.

Gary

The warm welcome you receive at Bashfords is second to none. Jane and Charlie made us feel very welcome, with a pot of tea and shortbread on arrival. The evening meal was delicious and abundant! The attention to detail at this b & b is exceptional and would recommend to anyone who wants a 'get away from it all' experience. The B & B is nestled right in the centre of an area of outstanding natural beauty and the walking is fabulous right from the doorstep. In a nutshell, perfect everything!

Deb

Fantastic B&B! Made to feel welcome from the get go, lovely comfortable & homely rooms full of character, and a fantastic breakfast to complete the stay. Wish I could have stayed longer!

Ann

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Location

The neighbourhood

The house is in the small village of West Bagborough. Walks into the Quantock Hills, Britain's first AONB, start from the house - discover oak woodlands, open heath and rugged coastline in this 12-mile by four-mile ridge between Taunton, Bridgwater and Minehead. You can also cycle along fairly quiet roads. There are plenty of decent country pubs around or drive into Taunton, 20 minutes away, for a wider choice of restaurants.

Local points of interest from Charles & Jane Ritchie

  • Stunning walks on the Quantock Hills are only a few steps away
  • 10 minutes from the West Somerset Steam Railway - enjoy a trip back in time through fabulous countryside
  • The wilds of Exmoor are a short drive away
  • National Trust properties and historic houses within easy reach
  • A good range of pubs and restaurants in the area

Introducing

Charles & Jane Ritchie

Charlie and Jane Ritchie moved to West Bagborough from London in 1992 and spent the first year renovating the farmhouse into the lovely place it is today. Ever since then, they've been merrily looking after their guests. They love cooking, from delicious breakfasts to evening dinners on request.