Large Period House set in Ancient Woodland in Exmoor National Park near Lynmouth

We are delighted their large boisterous family party had a "wonderful stay" and they "really enjoyed the area". Oaklands is a historic place in the heart of Exmoor on the edge of a pretty hamlet with a pub, close to the coastal resort village of Lynmouth, and equipped with modern conveniences such as outdoor wi-fi in the garden, EV charging point etc. We are sorry one of the party had a tick bite. Ticks are distributed across all areas of southern England including Exmoor. But this is the first time a guest reported a bite. We do provide guests with the advice from the National Park and a comprehensive first aid kit. Safety of guests is our top priority and a former National Park ranger had advised us on outdoor safety measured. From the garden, the gate in the wall to the disused waterwheel and stream is secured with a latch and bolt. After entering through the gate the waterwheel itself has fencing but we advise guests that children should not enter unaccompanied. We do also provide a secure fenced off play area for younger children in the main garden. After the concern raised by the guest we will review safety, ensure safety measures are in place and make any updates. We had the roof maintained in June as usual before the summer letting season but will check the roof.

Thank you for the comments. Oaklands has a lawn garden. Behind the wall with a latched gate is the stream and disused waterwheel and beyond that Gratton Wood (of "Special Scientific Interest"). Outside the grounds, but still on our land, a public footpath leads up the side of the stream through Gratton Wood to the farm behind and the high moor. Oaklands is at an apex of footpaths also with easier walks down to the National Trust Watersmeet, up to the village of Brendon and across Countisbury Hill towards the coast. The National Park also provides accessible paths a short drive away at Heddon Valley and further afield at Dunster Castle. So we believe Exmoor offers something for everyone.

We are delighted the guest the found Oaklands commodious and in a very beautiful location - we do agree! Oaklands is in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. But there is lots to do for visitors of all ages on Exmoor and in the surrounding popular tourists areas of Devon. There are the close-by resort villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, RHS Rosemoor Garden, Dunster Castle, pretty towns like Porlock and dog-friendly and sandy beaches. For walks on flatish ground there is the National Trust Doone Valley walk from Malmesmead, the reasonable path from Lynton to Valley of Rocks and mobility scooter access to the National Trust Heddon's Mouth. These are a short drive from Oaklands.