The village of Luxborough lies in the Brendon Hills, in Exmoor National Park. It is located in the county of Somerset, six miles north of Brendon. The parish includes the tiny hamlets of Churchtown, Pooltown and Kingsbridge. More than a century ago, iron ore was mined in Luxborough, taken to Watchet and shipped across the Bristol Channel to Newport. Various industrial remains can be seen in and around the village, including the railway station. Today, Luxborough is a peaceful, rural community. There are no shops, and the area remains largely untouched by tourism, making self-catering holidays in Luxborough perfect for visitors who want to explore the windswept moors, wooded combes, and rocky coast of Exmoor.
A pet-friendly farm cottage nestled in an idyllic valley between the Brendon Hills and the Exmoor coast, Harthanger View Cottage near the rural village of Luxborough, Somerset, was recently converted from a barn into a charming retreat with spiral staircase, cosy sitting room, and en-suite master.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
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Situated on a working sheep farm and featuring comfortable upside-down accommodation, The Granary near the rural village of Luxborough, Somerset, makes a peaceful retreat amidst the Exmoor countryside, child-friendly barn conversion with charming beams, exposed stone wall, and solid oak floors.
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- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
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A perfect rural getaway set amidst a working sheep farm within Exmoor National Park, Mill Cottage on the outskirts of Luxborough, Somerset, offers comfortable upside-down accommodation for up to six guests, a child-friendly cottage with spacious living area, wood burning stove, and enclosed garden.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 3
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Westcott Cross Cottage is a sophisticated, detached rural cottage in Luxborough, Somerset with fabulous gardens and stunning views as well as traditional features such as a wood burner, stone fireplace, exposed beams and stone walls. Walks leave from the door and pets have ample space to play.
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- Bedrooms 4
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Towns nearby
Luxborough
- Allerford
- Bath
- Blue Anchor
- Bridgwater
- Brompton Regis
- Chard
- Cheddar
- Compton Bishop
- Cutcombe
- Dulverton
- Dunster
- Exford
- Frome
- Glastonbury
- Halse
- Henstridge
- Huish Champflower
- Ilminster
- Kilve
- Lympsham
- Martock
- Minehead
- Monksilver
- Nether Stowey
- Nunney
- Oare
- Old Cleeve
- Porlock
- Porlock Weir
- Roadwater
- Shepton Mallet
- Simonsbath
- Somerton
- South Petherton
- Taunton
- Washford
- Watchet
- Waterrow
- Wedmore
- Wellington
- Wells
- West Bagborough
- Wheddon Cross
- Williton
- Wincanton
- Winsford
- Withypool
- Wiveliscombe
- Wootton Courtenay
The village is little more than a meeting of narrow country roads, lined with high hedgerows and dotted with historic stone homes, many of which are thatched and date back to the 18th century. The area is scattered with farms, and much of the countryside around the village is thickly wooded. There are two pretty churches, St Mary’s, which dates back to Norman times, and the Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Washford River passes nearby, flowing through the Kingsbridge Valley. A stroll away from your holiday cottage in Luxborough, The Royal Oak is a 14th century pub with open fires, wooden beams, and a lovely courtyard for the summer months. The pub serves a variety of local ales, and excellent food prepared with the finest local ingredients.
On the doorstep of holiday cottages in Luxborough, many footpaths ascend into the surrounding hills, providing walkers with far-reaching views of the region. Passing right through the village, Coleridge Way is a 51-mile footpath from Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills to Lynmouth, on Exmoor’s rugged coast. Luxborough is also on the Samaritans Way South West, which runs through beautiful and varied countryside for more than 100 miles.
