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The School House, Countisbury

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A picnic table set on a stone patio with a scenic view of green fields and a stone wall.
A stone building with a green roof, a stone patio, and a grassy lawn.
A living room with a large window, a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, a piano, and a dining area set for a meal.
A stone bench overlooking a valley with fields and a stone wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Exmoor National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Lynton, Devon
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley of the Rocks
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Lynton

Lynton is home to this holiday home. Watersmeet House and Lyn & Exmoor Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Porlock Weir Harbour and Exmoor Adventures. Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway and Lynton & Barnstaple Railway are also worth visiting.
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Lynton, Devon

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Valley of the Rocks - 26 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 50 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 56 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glasshouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ancient Mariner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Barque - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The School House, Countisbury pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The School House, Countisbury?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The School House, Countisbury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The School House, Countisbury?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The School House, Countisbury located?

Situated in Lynton, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Watersmeet House, Glen Lyn Gorge and South West Coast Path Section 2 Trailhead. Blacklands Beach and Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved the setting and the beds were all so comfy.

We loved the setting and the beds were all so comfy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It is an Amazing place, fantastic accommodation and the views are spectacular, Love to come in the S

It is an Amazing place, fantastic accommodation and the views are spectacular, Love to come in the Summer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An excellent holiday home for our family to stay in. Hope to come back soon.

An excellent holiday home for our family to stay in. Hope to come back soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The location was outstanding and the property was very spacious, perfect for a large party like ours

The location was outstanding and the property was very spacious, perfect for a large party like ours. Plenty of walks nearby with picturesque views, overall great place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic house in a stunning location, there is plenty of good walks nearby and the children loved

Fantastic house in a stunning location, there is plenty of good walks nearby and the children loved the table tennis table.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Really beautiful setting. Very well equipped, would love to return!

Really beautiful setting. Very well equipped, would love to return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful place to stay in a beautiful location. There was so much space and it was really well eq

A beautiful place to stay in a beautiful location. There was so much space and it was really well equipped. Lots of places to explore locally. One of the best places we have stayed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Nice Remote place , Beautiful views, Clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The house is really big and spacious and very good for pets!

The house is really big and spacious and very good for pets!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property for a big group stay. Everything was clean and as expected, with a well kitted o

Excellent property for a big group stay. Everything was clean and as expected, with a well kitted out kitchen. Table tennis in the living room was a bonus!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We travelled as 3 families, 5 adults and 5 children. Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen, comfy b

We travelled as 3 families, 5 adults and 5 children. Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and a great social area. Really good base for exploring Devon .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th anniversary celebration.

A lovely spacious property with something for everyone, including the 3 dogs! Bathrooms and kitchen far better than shown in photos.Lots of lovely outdoor space with wonderful views.We had a truly great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Third time visiting this charming old Schoolhouse. Wonderful setting, plenty of space and remote en

Third time visiting this charming old Schoolhouse. Wonderful setting, plenty of space and remote enough to guarantee a peaceful break whilst having amenities in easy reach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved the property lots of room to spread out for a large family. Stunning scenery and walks from

We loved the property lots of room to spread out for a large family. Stunning scenery and walks from the cottage. Fantastic range of kitchen equipment
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The location was ideal for walking through the beautiful valley down to Lynmouth. The views from th

The location was ideal for walking through the beautiful valley down to Lynmouth. The views from the property are stunning, it really is an added bonus to see and hear all the wildlife especially the stags!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exmoor for Christmas

Great family property for a Christmas getaway! Lovely family room. Comfortable bedrooms. Easy walk to local pubs. Great scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An amazing location and old school house! lots of room and lovely and warm with plenty of fire wood

An amazing location and old school house! lots of room and lovely and warm with plenty of fire wood!! we loved it!’
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location in quiet surroundings with walks from the doorstep. We enjoyed the large living s

Excellent location in quiet surroundings with walks from the doorstep. We enjoyed the large living space for games, music and ping pong. Would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house, beautiful location. Well stocked kitchen and bbq. Excellent all round, I’d be happy t

Great house, beautiful location. Well stocked kitchen and bbq. Excellent all round, I’d be happy to stay again for sure. Also surprisingly warm for such a big space.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything was very good, from the helpfulness of the booking team and promptness and the quality of

Everything was very good, from the helpfulness of the booking team and promptness and the quality of the accommodation in terms of how it was equipped and the space available and it was warm too. Amazing views
From a partner site

8/10 Good

It was a fab house in a great location. The social area was superb and the kitchen was very well eq

It was a fab house in a great location. The social area was superb and the kitchen was very well equipped. Although the weather was not great having a lovely big, warm social area for us and the dogs made the holiday
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful weekend in The School House - beautiful views, great walks and lots of games, tab

We had a wonderful weekend in The School House - beautiful views, great walks and lots of games, table tennis and meals together.We hope to return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family meet up

Absolutely amazing house for a family meet up. Equipped with everything you could ever need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location for. Group Of 10 ladies walking the stunning Exmoor trails. Self catering worked

Perfect location for. Group Of 10 ladies walking the stunning Exmoor trails. Self catering worked perfectly here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is a brilliant holiday option - for small or large groups (really fair discount for small group

This is a brilliant holiday option - for small or large groups (really fair discount for small group number). Location and views absolutely lovely. Warm, comfortable, well equipped and just really welcoming and…fun. Felt really at home. Will be back but with more friends!
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