Property Summary
Kitthaven Barn is a spacious chalet-style bungalow at Bury, near Dulverton, sleeping up to 7 across 4 bedrooms. Set in a half-acre garden with 30m of private Haddeo River frontage, it's a wonderful peaceful base for exploring Exmoor.

Main Description
Kitthaven Barn, Bury, Nr Dulverton, is a spacious four-bedroom country house with private riverside grounds, wonderful Exmoor walks from the door and room for everyone to relax.

Nestled on the edge of the peaceful Exmoor hamlet of Bury, near Dulverton, Kitthaven Barn sits within a generous private plot, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Exmoor National Park. With the river running alongside the grounds, a large enclosed garden and walks leading directly from the house into woodland and up onto the open moor, it is a wonderful base for families, friends and four-legged companions looking to escape into the countryside.

Inside, Kitthaven offers generous and flexible accommodation for up to seven guests across four bedrooms. Three bedrooms are conveniently located on the ground floor, together with the family shower room, making the house particularly suitable for families or guests who prefer level-access accommodation.

The fourth bedroom is upstairs and has its own en-suite bathroom and private balcony overlooking the garden – a lovely spot for a morning coffee or a quiet moment at the end of the day.

A separate living room/sun room opens from one of the ground-floor bedrooms, providing an additional space to relax, read or simply enjoy the views. There is also a useful ground-floor utility room and cloakroom.

Outside, the house really comes into its own. The large, enclosed and gated garden leads down to the private river frontage, with plenty of space for children and dogs to enjoy the outdoors. There is a garden hut/summer house and several areas for outdoor seating, including a riverside seating area with firepit and gas BBQ – perfect for long evenings or cosy gatherings after a day exploring Exmoor.

For walkers, the location is hard to beat. You can step straight from the house onto walks through woodland and towards the open moor, meaning there's no need to get in the car before your Exmoor adventure begins.

After a day outdoors, return to the warmth of the wood burner, relax in the comfortable living spaces and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this special rural setting.

At a glance
Sleeps 7 guests across 4 bedrooms
2 super-king beds, 1 king-size bed and 1 single bed
3 bedrooms on the ground floor
Upstairs bedroom with en-suite bathroom and private balcony overlooking the garden
Large enclosed private garden with river frontage
Garden fully gated and fenced
Walks directly from the house into woodland and onto the Exmoor moorland
Ground-floor bedrooms and bathroom facilities with level access
Oil-fired central heating throughout
Wood burner
Separate living room/sun room
TV with satellite FreeSat
Ultra-fast Starlink satellite Wi-Fi
Garden hut/summer house
Outside seating
Riverside seating area with firepit
Gas BBQ
Private parking for 4+ cars
Children welcome
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £20 per dog
Strictly no smoking
Arrival from 4pm
Departure by 10am



Indoor Description
The kitchen is well equipped for self-catering or a longer stay, with a double electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, air fryer, toaster, kettle and cafetière. There is an under-counter fridge in the kitchen, plus a freestanding SMEG fridge-freezer and another under-counter fridge in the back kitchen/utility area, where the washing machine is also located. A breakfast table is located in the kitchen and the adjoining dining area has a large table with comfortable seating for 7.

There's a TV with satellite FreeSat in the living area, offering a wide range of digital channels and wifi is ultra-fast satellite broadband (via Starlink).

The property is fitted with oil-fired central heating throughout, which will be programmed for you and can be adjusted to suit your preferences. A starter basket of logs will be provided for the wood-burner in the living room, further logs can be purchased locally in Dulverton if required.

Bed linen and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels for use outside or if you want to take them away from the property on day trips.

Outdoor Description
The garden extends to half an acre and is fully enclosed, gated and fenced along its full length, with 30m of private frontage onto the Haddeo River. There's a garden hut, a lovely spot to sit with a book or a drink, plus a firepit and seating both down by the water and closer to the house, making the most of the riverside setting. A gas BBQ is also provided in its own designated area. Dulverton is a short drive away, and walks start right from the door across Exmoor.

Parking
There is ample off-road private parking for 4+ cars
The nearest EV charging points are at Exmoor House Car Park in Dulverton (TA22 9HL), just a couple of miles away. There are 2 InstaVolt rapid chargers.

Pets Description
Dogs are very welcome at Kitthaven Barns. With woodland and moorland walks nearby, it is an ideal base for a dog-friendly Exmoor break. The garden is contained but not completely dog proof (there are always ways to escape) so please do keep an eye on your dog if loose in the garden.

Our one big furniture rule
Dogs are welcome, but they are not permitted on the furniture or beds. Please bring your dog's bed or blanket so they have a comfortable place of their own. There is a very useful utility room/back kitchen which is ideal for wet dogs needing to dry off.


Restricted mobility
There are ground floor bedrooms and shower rooms, with level access throughout, so we consider this property may well suit guests with restricted mobility. Wheelchair access may be possible, depending on your requirements. Please get in touch if you have questions.

Exit in case of emergency
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Christmas / New Year
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The region
Bury is a tiny hamlet tucked into the Haddeo River valley at the foot of Haddon Hill, within Exmoor National Park. Bury is best known for its medieval packhorse bridge and adjoining ford; a four-arched stone bridge that's become something of a local landmark, along with a great network of footpaths and bridleways that lead straight out from the village.

Just a couple of miles away is Dulverton, known as the southern gateway to Exmoor and sitting where the River Barle meets the Exe in a steeply wooded valley. It's a proper working market town with a butcher, greengrocer, delicatessen, alongside a Co-op, post office, pharmacy and stationers, plus a good range of independent shops and art galleries and craft shops throughout the town centre. There's a good choice of places to eat, cosy tea rooms to pubs and restaurants, and the monthly Farmers' Market runs from April to September. History is easy to find too, with a Grade II listed 15th-century church and a Heritage Centre and National Park Information Centre housed together, alongside walking routes straight from town along the riverbank and through Burridge Woods.

Tarr Steps and Wimbleball Lake are both a short drive away too.

Security Deposit Information
A £250 security deposit is required.
A security deposit is required when booking this property. This will be added to the total price of your booking, and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.