Title: Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=53926127&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub ## Photo gallery for Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub ![Terrace/patio - Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub (Ilminster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53930000/53926200/53926127/efd4c706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub (Ilminster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53930000/53926200/53926127/9473e63c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub (Ilminster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53930000/53926200/53926127/ee0b3cd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub (Ilminster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53930000/53926200/53926127/dd131801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub (Ilminster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53930000/53926200/53926127/bed905fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Shave Farm cottage, a newly converted barn with modern comforts and countryside views. Unwind in the spacious living area or relax in your own private hot tub, complete with a large garden featuring a trampoline and slide. Enjoy observing milking on this working farm or lend a hand feeding calves. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub Shave Farm cottage is a newly converted barn. It is semi detached to the main farm house which dates back to the late 18th century. The cottage is modern and spacious with a large open plan living area and exposed beams throughout. There are two large en-suite bedrooms going off from the main living area. These both have king-size beds and countryside views. The kitchen is fully equipped with a four ring hob and oven, microwave oven, fridge, dishwasher and a washer/dryer. The cottage has central heating, its own large garden complete with trampoline and slide and its very own private hot tub. Shave farm cottage is the perfect place to unwind and relax and a complementary hamper is included so it starts the minute you arrive. Working Farm: Shave Farm cottage is on a working farm, where we milk around 100 cows. Guests are invited to observe milking or even help feed calves. Private hot tub : Shave farm cottage comes complete with its own private hot tub . ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Contemporary Modern Barn Conversion With Private hot tub ## About the area Located in Ilminster, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Barrington Court and East Lambrook Manor Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cricket St Thomas Golf Course and Bray's Cider & Farm Shop. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Cygnet Health Care Stadium or County Cricket Ground. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Ilminster travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ilminster.dx5597) [View more Vacation homes in Ilminster](https://www.expedia.ca/Ilminster-Private-Vacation-Homes.d5597-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.92576%2C-2.95361&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=unUEkuHFGyZ5VcKR5qv8mYK-TB8=) Ilminster, Somerset ### What's nearby - ![Jurassic Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998143517/df9d8755-7b81-4a85-a556-f42f0cd6c73d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dorset and East Devon Coast 33 min drive \- 31.8 km - ![Cheddar Gorge, United Kingdom. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094237/f87c4240-9ca7-4efd-b38e-11e6c68a63d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cheddar Gorge 53 min drive \- 70.7 km - Donyatt Village Hall 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Lyme Regis Beach 37 min drive \- 33.2 km - University of Exeter 50 min drive \- 60.7 km ### Getting around - Crewkerne Station 21 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) 36 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 4 min drive - The Royal Oak 6 min drive - Costa Coffee 9 min drive - The Cerdic (Wetherspoon) 9 min drive - Costa Coffee 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub? ### What time is check-out at Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub? ### Where is Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Contemporary, modern barn conversion with private hot tub Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen P. Apr 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant stay! This is such a lovely place… very well equipped and just a gorgeous home. The hot tub and outside space is wonderful and the hosts are amazing too. Highly recommended ##### Helen P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy S. May 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Good location. Private and sat in lovely gardens and surroundings with pleasant country views. Spacious accommodation with big rooms, gorgeous flag floor and a very cosy hotel just by the bedroom door, under vine cladded pergola filled with birdsong. Great blackout curtains and friendly hosts. ##### Mandy S. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn D., Charlotte, NC Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful accomdation Beautiful bungalow in a peaceful farm location complete with fantastic hot tub. Well stocked, very clean and loved the welcome gift of chocolates & wine. Highly recommend! James & Kate are lovely hosts. ##### Carolyn D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma W. Oct 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely break We spent a week here in August and have just got round to submitting a review. The cottage was very comfortable and clean and the farm itself was well kept and beautiful. We all loved the hot tub, as well as the opportunity to roast marshmallows at the firepit. Kate and James were really friendly and welcoming. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again or to recommend to others. ##### Emma W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela L. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shave farm What a beautiful accomodation. The hosts were very kind and gave us all sorts of information about the area. The beds were very comfortable and the house was very clean.The garden was lovely and the garden furniture was perfect. The only negative was the noise from the nearby road, but you didn't hear it from inside the house. We would highly recommend the accomodation. ##### Angela L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley Seddon Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shave Farm Cottage Beautiful property and location. Wonderful hosts. Everything we hoped for and more. ##### Lesley Seddon Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol l. Oct 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant Stay We had a lovely stay here for our 6 nights, everything was easy to find and we enjoyed our stay, the field needs its fence tighte ##### Carol l. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cliff R. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Peaceful ...... Relaxing ...... Perfect ##### Cliff R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann W. Mar 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic long weekend Property was fabulous and enjoyed the hot tub. Hosts were friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be looking to go back again ##### Ann W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### L\_ b. Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The owners were so lovely and welcoming, and the children loved seeing the animals on the farm. The hot tub is a bonus, and so nice to look out at the view after a day of exploring. The fire pit was also a big hit for marshmallow roasting! The property was spotless and very comfortable, with everything you could need. It's also in a great location to explore lots of different places in the surrounding areas. The owners were great help in giving local knowledge about where to spend our days. A wonderful place. ##### L\_ b. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie L. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautifully furnished and comfortable with everything you’d need in a ‘home from home’ plus some additions you wouldn’t necessarily expect like a dishwasher and washing machine. Outdoor space and hot tub are both wonderful and great for relaxing at the end of a a busy day. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. Location is great for exploring and there are some great places to eat nearby. Would highly recommend ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4fb1c2e3-5b09-460d-bff5-c582a7b3aa6a-1755531400575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ad894c2e-c767-468c-ac8b-7ee7b3c70ca4-1755531400327.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jackie L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison T. Apr 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Easter Break Lovely stay in the self catering cottage very comfortable a home from home. The hot tube was just what was needed after a few long walks. Location is great can get to most other towns and villages. The owners were lovely and we enjoyed meeting the new baby calves. Would definitely stay again. ##### Alison T. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lynne c. Apr 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Kate and James the Hosts were very friendly and helpful.The accommodation was beautiful inside and of a boutique hotel standard .comfortable beds and each bedroom had ensuite which was great .all the equipment you would need for a self catering property was of a high standard .The private hot tub was definitely an added bonus after a day exploring National Trust properties 4 of which were very close by . The local pub served excellent food as recommended by our hosts in the information booklet provided .We would definitely make another visit in the future . ##### lynne c. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steph o. Jul 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic weekend away We stayed in the self catering cottage for a long weekend in June 21\. Kate greeted us when we arrived and showed us to the cottage, the bottle of wine and box of chocolates was a lovely touch. The cottage is very spacious and spotlessly clean. The grounds were very pretty with the cottage garden flowers in bloom. The kids loved visiting the animals and playing on the play equipment. There was plenty of space around the cottage for them to play safely too. The hot tub was a fantastic addition after a long day out. We will definitely be back! ##### steph o. ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy R. Oct 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Nice break Kitchen is being updated soon, new oven and hob mainly needed and bigger fridge. Plenty of kitchen equipment provided. Bedrooms are roomy and comfortable but chest of drawers would be helpful. Found hot tub temperamental, all jets wouldn't work together but lovely and warm. Hosts extremely helpful. Quite near to A303 so had some road noise. ##### Tracy R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AUGOUR C. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour d'une semaine dans le somerset Après un excellent accueil, nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette très agréable maison. La propriété est calme et bien située pour visiter les lieux touristiques environnants. Nous recommandons vivement cette location. ##### AUGOUR C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martina F. Jul 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Urlaub bei Familie Ladd Traumhaft, wunderschön. Es passt einfach ALLES ##### Martina F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann W. Oct 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely relaxing break with great hosts and property that was really comfortable, home from home. Second time we have been back to property, high standard and really enjoyed hot tub. Area very central and lots of places to visit around. ##### Ann W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer A. Apr 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spacious accommodation The barn conversion was perfect. It was spotless and had everything we needed. The hot tub provided a lovely place to relax at the end of each day. The children thoroughly enioyed using the goal to play football and bouncing on the trampoline. ##### Jennifer A. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo D. Oct 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cannot recommend enough!!! Kate made us feel very welcome, the house was lovely and cosy super clean, with everything we needed. Enjoyed every minute of being there. Hot tub was the cherry on top of the cake ##### Jo D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew M. Jul 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homely stay with a touch of luxury We had a lovely stay and thoroughly enjoyed having the hot tub to relax on at the end of a day exploring the Jurassic coast. The owners are on site and were very helpful. We were very pleased with the accommodation and would highly recommend it! ##### Andrew M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet & Roger G. Sep 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Wonderful week away in beautiful Somerset- wouldn’t hesitate to return or recommend to family and friends! A little gem ##### Janet & Roger G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate H. Sep 29, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property in lovely surroundings Shave Farm is a lovely setting for a relaxing holiday. The Cottage is extremely well appointed and comfortable. The hot tub is an essential for us when we stay in the UK and this one didn’t let us down. It’s huge and really easy to operate. Kate and James were the perfect hosts; available if you need them but otherwise unobtrusive. Thank you for having us! ##### Kate H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. Aug 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! Cannot fault any part of this place at all. Extremely relaxing, quiet, friendly and helpful owners, perfect for travelling around as close to major roads and we all had the best time. Thank you. Would love to come back again one day. ##### Kim C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky T. Aug 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Absolutely amazing weekend, we want to say a massive thanks to Kate and James. The kids loved going on the quad bikes and feeding the calves. Wish we had stayed longer! We will definitely be back! ##### Becky T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020