Detached character cottage sleeping 8 + cot
In superb coastal setting within short walk of beach.
Exceptionally desirable location offering peace, privacy and outstanding coastal views. Private lane approach and just 200 yards on coastal footpath from the unspoilt rock, sand and shingle cove which is steeped in history of smugglers. Delightful scenery all around including waterfall, limekiln, rockpools and wooded hillsides. Less than 5 miles from the Post Office stores, character village inn serving excellent meals at Parracombe and all the amenities of Lynton & Lynmouth. In superb walking, fishing and riding country yet within a scenic 40 minute drive of Barnstaple and choice of wide, sandy surfing beaches. Originally two adjoining dwellings for limekiln workers, the cottage has now been in the same family's ownership and used by the family and for holiday letting for a good many years.
Accommodation is comfortably furnished and well equipped throughout whilst retaining some older style furnishings, unique character features and benefits from newly fitted radiator central heating to provide controllable all year round warmth. Superb views can be enjoyed from all rooms. Five bedrooms (accessed by steep staircases with some low thresholds) - spacious double with washbasin and staircase down to door to front patio, further double bedded, twin bedded leading to single bedded, and ground floor single with rugs on slate tiled flooring (3 steps up from living room). Bathroom/wc with elec shower. Further bathroom/wc with hand shower attachment on half landing with washing machine and tumble dryer. Separate wc with washbasin on first floor. Cosy and comfortably furnished, character living room with low (6'6") ceiling,TV, DVD, open fire in stone fireplace and window seat. Separate dining room with dining table, oak furnishings, low ceiling and woodburner in brick fireplace. Fully fitted kitchen with elec fan oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Good sized, mature gardens surround the cottage including a small lawn, stone patios, attractive borders and garden furniture. Wooded hillsides to the side and rear provide a delightful environment often featuring bluebells and magnificent rhododendrons. Ample parking for up to three cars.
All fuel costs (except logs) inclusive * Wifi Broadband * First basket of logs provided free of charge (further supplies available locally) * Bed linen and towels inclusive * No pets * Telephone * Highchair * Purified spring water supply * No smoking *
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!