Dashel Cottage, Countisbury

Dashel Cottage, Countisbury is a newly converted former stable with 3 en-suite bedrooms. It is located in a secluded area of Exmoor on an organic farm on the Devon/Somerset border. The South West Coast Path and the Coleridge Way both run through the farm as well as a myriad of other paths to explore Dashel Cottage, Countisbury is located on an Exmoor hill farm at a high point near the coast. It is a working organic farm of 1200 acres, running 1000 ewes and a herd of pedigree beef cattle.

Sleeps up to 6 guests
Three bedrooms all with en-suite shower rooms
Two king-sized beds and one twin bedroom
Large open-plan living area with dining table for 6
Well-equipped kitchen with modern facilities
Wood-burning stove for that extra cosy feeling
Central heating throughout
Newly converted to a very high standard throughout
South-facing garden with patio and table and chairs
Bed linen and towels are provided
Wifi, heating and electricity is included
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

The farm has two large areas of moorland, designated as SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest), extensive semi-ancient woodland, and modern tree plantations. It even has its own beach (but it's rocky and not suitable for swimming) with cliffs designated as a geological site of Special Scientific Interest due to lovely exposures of Devonian rocks (350m years old) with interesting folded strata.

The farm also has it's our own Roman archaeology, the "Old Burrow" c 50 AD was built in the reign of Claudius. The earth works of an army encampment are clearly visible.

There nearest sandy beach is at Lee Abbey, a 15 drive minute drive away, and is lovely. The big surfing beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are about 45-60 minutes away by car.

Lynton is the nearest town (10 minute drive West) and Porlock and Minehead (10 and 20 minutes respectively to the East) have plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and other amenities.

There are many walking routes on the farm and close by. Please feel free to explore wherever you want, but please leave gates either open or closed, whichever they were when you came to them.