Limecombe, Simonsbath

Limecombe, Simonsbath is a unique cottage with an interesting history; it sits at the head of a private valley in a serene, remote location. The property sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 bedrooms, each with a private bath/shower room. Ideal for gatherings of family or friends, and pet-friendly. Limecombe is an idyllic retreat located high on Exmoor, at 1300 feet above sea level, and just a mile from the village of Simonsbath. Hidden from sight in a private combe in the middle of the 6000 acre Exmoor Forest Estate, it's a secluded, peaceful setting amongst the breath-taking scenery and wildlife of Exmoor National Park. The south-facing cottage, sleeps 10 comfortably in 5 bedrooms, all with ensuite facilities. It is surrounded by trees and has breath-taking views in all directions. There is a garden in front of the cottage, perfect for barbecues, outdoor lunches and ball games.

Sleeps up to 10 guests
Four bedrooms on the ground floor
One bedroom on the first floor
All bedrooms can be made up with twin beds, or two can be made up as super-king beds on request (one ground floor and one upstairs)
One bath/shower room per bedroom
Well equipped kitchen with dining area
Cosy sitting room with wood-burner
Dogs welcome (2 max)
Bed linen and towels are provided
Electricity, heating and wifi included
Enclosed garden with picnic tables
Strictly no smoking
Arrive from 3.30 pm
Depart by 10 am

The cottage was originally built in the 19th century to house railway workers working on the Simonsbath to Porlock mineral line, but the railway line was never laid. Subsequently the cottage was used to accommodate shepherds working on the farm estate, and it has since been renovated throughout and transformed into beautiful holiday accommodation. Access to the property is via a private track through the fields which ensures peace and privacy, the nearest neighbour is in the village - a mile away.

The estate the property is a part of is a working hill-farm with a large herd of beef cattle and several thousand sheep. Exmoor is an untamed wilderness of staggering beauty, but easily accessible for family and group holidays.

Please note:
Dogs - please do not allow dogs into the bedrooms or on the furniture.
Access to two of the ground floor twin rooms is via an external door only.
The master bedroom is accessed a steep staircase.
The water supply is from a UV filtered spring
The track leading to the property is a hardcore surface (not tarmacked), which may be bumpy. Livestock may be present in fields on approach to the property and you may be required to open and close a series of 3 or 4 gates, depending on the time of year and whether livestock is in the fields.

Limecombe is a wonderful, rural hide away and is not connected to mains services. There has recently been a mobile service mast upgrade so there is now a mobile signal outside the cottage on the EE network (only) but service indoors remains intermittent. There is a landline available for emergency use only. Due to remoteness BT are challenged with maintaining a good clear line. Wifi (via satellite) is available at the cottage which is usually quite fast (for Exmoor) and enables voice calling and messaging if required.