West Challacombe Manor

West Exmoor, Devon

Stay in a place of historic significance in this 15th-century small Manor. Each room unveils remarkable historic features but the pièce de resistance is the oak hammer beam ceiling in the Great Hall that dates from 1485. You’ll find three charming bedrooms and other intriguing rooms such as a scullery and a dairy, all carefully restored to retain its special character.

Outside there is a walled patio for al fresco eating and a cobbled courtyard leading you through an old barn door to the sloping, wild garden. Here you’ll have uninterrupted views of the surrounding hills. At the top of the garden, open the gate into the orchard with its ancient trees. At the right time of the year, feel free to pick the apples.  There’s a front garden too where you can watch the wildlife and  soak up the views. This large, front garden is shared with West Challacombe Cottage making these two cottages perfect for larger families too.

Join the South West Coast Path metres from your door and climb up the steep ascent to Little Hangman or take a more leisurely stroll around Combe Martin once famous for its silver mines, just a 20 minute walk. Delve further into the hilly moorlands of the Exmoor National Park with its rugged coastline taking in the lush Heddon Valley and the seaside town of Lynmouth, or head in the opposite direction to the award winning surfing beach at Woolacombe.