Potterdown Farm, TA24
Potterdown Farm is a working farm set deep within a steep-sided valley in the heart of Exmoor National Park. Wild, secluded and incredibly atmospheric, the landscape feels like a ready-made film set. The approach itself is stunning, crossing a small bridge and descending into the combe where the 16th-century Somerset longhouse sits nestled at the valley floor, with the River Exe running through the bottom of the farm.
The Grade II listed longhouse features flagstone floors, large fireplaces, exposed oak beams, latch doors and low ceilings, retaining its historic character throughout. The old stone farmyard sits beside the house, while a more modern working yard and barns lie approximately 100 yards beyond, offering additional practical space.
The land is a mosaic of scrub, grazing pasture, ancient woodland and temperate rainforest, rising steeply to far-reaching hilltop views. Narrow footpaths and tracks weave through woodland down to the river, while traditional earth and stone banks lined with beech, willow and hazel frame the fields. Wildlife is abundant, from red deer and otters to birdsong and spring bluebells. At the top of the farm sits an Iron Age fort, adding historical gravitasse to this already dramatic setting.
- Working farm with 300+ acres in the Exmoor valley with far-reaching views from hilltops and steep rolling terrain
- Ancient woodland, temperate rainforest and wildflower meadows
- 16th-century Grade II listed Somerset longhouse available for interiors
- Old stone farmyard with bridleway access and a modern working yard nearby
- Cinematic bridge approach into a secluded combe
- River frontage along the River Exe
- Iron Age hill fort at the top of the farm
- Sheep and cattle
Facilities at the location
The farmhouse can be used as a crew base, with kitchen facilities and toilets, plus an external loo for muddy boots. The modern yard provides parking for larger vehicles, while fields and tracks may also be used. A large layby at the top of the farm offers additional parking options. Self-catering facilities are available on site. The farmhouse can sleep up to 10 guests (three doubles and two twins). There is also a village two miles away, which offers two hotels with restaurants, a village shop and tea room, along with holiday cottages in the surrounding area.
Getting to Potterdown Farm
The nearest mainline stations are Taunton, Tiverton Parkway and Barnstaple, with bus connections toward Exford; taxi transfer is recommended. By road, travel time is approximately four hours from London and around two hours from Bristol.
