Description of the holiday cottage

Yenworthy Cottage is a recently (2016) refurbished and re-furnished property that forms part of Yenworthy Farm, spectacularly set on the northern slopes of Exmoor National Park near the coast. Ideal for large groups of families and friends, this ‘Doone Country’ farm (which actually appears in the novel itself) once had its own mill, and the old water wheel is still visible today. It is located just a few hundred yards from the coastline, providing fantastic views of the Bristol Channel and offering direct access to one of the most scenic parts of the South West Coast Path, as well as to a secluded rocky beach via a rugged pathway.

Yenworthy is truly a walker’s paradise, and in addition to the incredible walking opportunities presented by the Coastal Path and found all across Exmoor National Park, 13 miles of footpaths can be explored just on the farm itself. The immediate area even boasts its own historic monument—an old Roman Fort at Old Burrow—and is a haven for wildlife, with four Sites of Special Scientific Interest, rare species of butterflies and trees, large areas of heather moorland, as well as thoroughly impressive cliff geology.

• 3 bedrooms (second floor en-suite king-sized master bedroom with shower, toilet, and hand basin, and two first floor twins)

• Spacious ground floor sitting/dining room with two comfortable sofas, wood-burner, dining table with six chairs, and television/DVD player/CD player/iPod docking station

• Ground floor kitchen with smaller dining table, recently fitted with all-new appliances including fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer , microwave, and oven with hob, plus toaster, kettle, variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses

• First floor family bathroom with bath, toilet, and hand basin

• Large porch with plenty of space for storing boots

• Wi-fi, adjustable biomass system-fuelled central heating, and electricity included in cost, plus basket of logs, kindling, and matches provided

• Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips)

• Up to three dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)

• Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

Best Features

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• Enclosed gravelled courtyard and pretty lawned gardens with outside seating and fabulous views out across farmland to the coast
• Situated almost exactly halfway (approx. 6 miles either side) between the charming villages of Porlock and Lynmouth, both well worth a visit and offering a range of local attractions and amenities, as well as 5 miles from the nearest sandy beach (Lee Abbey)
• Available for week-long bookings as well as short breaks
• Child-friendly accommodation with cot and highchair available
• Non-perishable items like salt, pepper, oil and a few herbs or spices available, plus household sundries such as toilet rolls, washing up liquid, and surface cleaner
• Parking for up to two cars available outside property. (Further space available nearby if needed)

Sleeps: 6

Pets: Yes