Gamekeeper's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path

Sleeps four – Gamekeeper’s cottage has a kitchen, bathroom, large ground floor double bedroom, sitting room and first floor bedroom with twin beds (accessed via spiral staircase). There is a large balcony and a patio with seating and both with wonderful views. Outside, there is a secure shared garden for all the cottages with a picnic table.

In the heart of the Exmoor National Park this delightful cottage offers a peaceful and idyllic setting less than a mile from the coast and within a short downhill walk of Hunters Inn – one of Exmoor’s most famous character Inn’s located in the picturesque Heddon Valley and offers immaculate gardens and an opportunity to enjoy good food.

One of only three attractive cottages approached by a private driveway amid the green splendour of Exmoor and close to the dramatic coastline in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Gamekeeper’s Cottage offers spacious and attractive accommodation with main facilities on the ground floor. A covered front patio leads directly into the open plan comfortable living/dining room with electric fire in 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 and at the rear is a twin bedded room.

The cottage offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and an opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside including enjoying the wonderful views down the valley. Footpaths offering truly inspiring walks along the river, over wooded valleys and towards Heddons Mouth and Woody Bay are all on your door step. The local area offers many famous beauty spots such as the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, the Doone Valley, Watersmeet and Porlock Weir. Magnificent high cliffs, and hidden sand and shingle coves can be found all along the dramatic Exmoor coast whilst wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde are within an hours drive.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with TV with Freesat, DVD player and DAB Radio with dock for I-Phone. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and slimline dishwasher. Shared use of freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and payphone in shared utility area. Bedroom 1 with King and Single and DAB radio/alarm. Bathroom with bath, separate walk in shower, WC and basin. Spiral staircase to First Floor: Bedroom 2 with twin beds and DAB radio/alarm. Large private decked veranda.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. No smoking. Free Wi-Fi available. 2 pets welcome. Garden furniture. Shared utility room. Private parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. Arrival time 5pm Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday until end of 2021 and then Monday or Friday from January 2022. Please contact owners about short breaks (min 3 nights) in 2022