Property Summary
Gamekeeper's Cottage offers an ideal base for those wishing to explore this wonderful part of the North Devon coastline. Sleeping upto 4 guests. Accessed by private driveway, the cottage has a private sunny patio with wonderful sea and valley views. Pet friendly with secure shared garden and parking
Main Description
This two-storey cottage is one of only three holiday cottages in this large character building situated in the peaceful and idyllic splendour of Exmoor National Park. Offering spectacular sea and valley views, this delightful cottage is tucked into a hillside overlooking the the Heddon Valley, considered one of Exmoor's most beautiful valleys, in the heart of the National Park. Hunters Inn – one of Exmoor's most famous character Inns is situated in the valley and is a short walk from the cottage.
Sleeps up to 4 guests
One ground floor bedroom with king-size bed and single bed
First-floor bedroom with twin beds, accessed via a spiral staircase. PLEASE NOTE: All occupants of the upstairs bedroom must be capable of using an escape window and ladder to exit the property in the event of fire: no unaccompanied children are permitted to sleep in this room.
Large private decked veranda with sea views
Ground floor kitchen, and open plan living-dining room
Family bathroom with bath and separate shower
Bed linen and towels provided
Superfast wifi, heating and electricity included
Up to 2 dogs welcome for £20 each
Shared laundry facility
Cot available on request
Friday or Monday changeover for week-long bookings
Short breaks available
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
Gamekeeper's Cottage has a kitchen, bathroom, large ground-floor double bedroom, sitting room and first-floor bedroom with twin beds, accessed via a spiral staircase. There is a large first floor balcony and a patio with seating and both with wonderful views. Outside, there is a secure shared garden for all three cottages.
A covered front patio leads directly into the open plan comfortable living/dining room with an electric wood burner effect fire set in a feature fireplace. The well-equipped kitchen has all you will need for preparing meals. A very spacious bedroom at the rear offers flexible sleeping with a kingsize and single bed and a large bathroom with bath and walk-in shower completes the ground floor facilities. The first floor is accessed by a narrow and steep, spiral staircase (low headroom). At the front a glazed door leads to a large veranda that offers amazing views along the valley and toward the sea. At the rear is a twin-bedded room (occupants of this room must be capable of using an escape window and ladder in the event of fire: no unaccompanied children are permitted to sleep in this room).
A refundable security deposit of £75 is payable when booking this property. This amount will be added to the total price of your booking and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.
Indoor Description
Ground floor:
Living/dining room with Smart TV with Freesat, DVD player and DAB Radio with dock for iPhone. Kitchen with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. Bedroom 1 with King and Single beds and DAB radio/alarm. Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, WC and basin.
Spiral staircase to First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with twin beds (guests occupying this room must be capable of using an emergency escape window and ladder in case of fire: no unaccompanied children are permitted to sleep in this room) and DAB radio/alarm.
Facilities and Services:
Linen and towels. Oil CH. No smoking. Free Superfast Wi-Fi.
Utility room containing washing machine and dryer - shared with the other two holiday cottages.
Outdoor Description
There's a private patio directly outside the property with seating and wonderful views and a covered balcony on the first floor. There is also a secure shared garden for exclusive use of guests of the 3 cottages (Gamekeeper's Cottage and two neighbouring holiday cottages, each sleeping 2).
Gamekeepeer's Cottage provides a peaceful escape, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the beautiful Exmoor countryside. Enjoy stunning views of the valley and out to sea. Nearby footpaths offer inspiring walks along sea cliffs with breathtaking coastal scenery. The Heddon River winds through a wooded valley to Heddons Mouth beach, all easily accessible from the cottage. Explore famous local beauty spots, including the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, the Doone Valley, Watersmeet, and Porlock Weir. Discover magnificent high cliffs, hidden sand and shingle coves along the dramatic Exmoor coast, with wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde just a short drive away.
Parking
Off-road parking for 2 cars in the parking area in front of the cottage.
Electric car charging points are available in the Heddon Valley, at Parracombe Stores and in Lynmouth. Charging from the domestic supply at the cottages is not permitted.
Pets Description
Up to 2 dogs welcome for £20 each. Dogs must not be left alone in the cottage at any time.
Restricted mobility
Most of the accommodation is on the ground floor, therefore may be suitable for guests with restricted mobility. Just the twin bedroom and upstairs terrace are accessed via the spiral staircase. An Access Statement is available.
Exit in case of emergency
Alarms will sound in the event of a fire. Emergency lighting will switch on in the event of a power cut. Fire resistant doors are fitted on bedrooms and kitchens. Exit doors are fitted with thumb-turn locks, to enable key-less exit from the property.
If you discover a fire within the cottages evacuate the premises and, if it is safe to do so, dial 999 from the utility room. Alert us of the fire by calling 753987 – free.
Fire extinguishers and fire blankets are provided in the kitchen of each cottage and in the laundry room. Use them if it is safe to do so, but always ensure your exit is clear.
Do not put yourself at unnecessary risk. Do not re-enter the cottages to retrieve personal possessions.
Christmas / New Year
For Christmas and New Year bookings we can supply a real tree and decorations if you wish and various additional seasonal items in our welcome pack.
The region
Located in the west of Exmoor National Park, with its deep wooded valleys and stunning coastal cliffs, there are plenty of beautiful walks. There are walks for varying abilities around the Heddon Valley. Walks which can include part of the South West Coast Path, exploring Woody Bay, Lynton, Lynmouth and the Valley of Rocks, or a beautiful short walk along our own Heddon River to the beach at Heddon's Mouth.
Parracombe was once served by a halt on the Lynton-Barnstaple Narrow-Gauge Railway, which opened in 1898 and closed in 1935. In 1979 a group of volunteers decided to restore the railway and today you can board a train at Woody Bay Station close to Parracombe and travel to Killington Lane and back on a two mile round trip behind a narrow gauge steam locomotive.
