Brook Cottage, Challacombe
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Bickfont Hill above Challacombe
Outside the Black Venus
Challacombe Post Office and Stores
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Brook Cottage, Challacombe

Challacombe
  • 2
    Guests
  • 1
    Bedrooms
  • 1
    Bathrooms
  • pets
    welcome
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Brook Cottage occupies a superb position just above the delightful village of Challacombe in Exmoor National Park, with beautiful countryside views from both the front and back. The cottage sleeps up to 2 guests in one bedroom which has a king-sized, four poster bed.

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Brook Cottage in Challacombe was originally built as an agricultural dwelling. Some years ago two bedrooms were made into one spacious double aspect room.  In addition, a sun-room and a downstairs cloakroom were added and comprehensive insulation installed. The wood burning stove was recently replaced.

Sleeps 2 guests in one double bedroom with a King-sized, four poster bed
Spacious sitting room with dining area
Wood-burner in the sitting room
Upstairs bathroom. Bath with overhead shower, plus downstairs cloakroom with WC
Sun-room attached to the sitting room
Enclosed garden to the rear of the property with lovely countryside views
Parking for two cars on the forecourt at the front
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £15 supplement per dog
WiFi and electricity included
Logs for the stove are provided free of charge
32" TV with Freesat
Bed linen and towels provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

The historical village of Challacombe is in a rural location in Exmoor Park,  but within easy reach of Barnstaple, Lynton and the market town of South Molton. There are footpaths and bridleways from Challacombe up to the moor and the surrounding countryside, making it ideal for walking, riding, cycling and sightseeing.
There is an abundance of wildlife in the area, with butterflies, birds, (including our regular visitors, housemartins) and many other species, such as buzzards and barn owls. And if you are very, very lucky, you may see an inquisitive deer coming up to the gate! On clear nights, the sky is spectacular.

Please note, mobile phone signal in the cottage is not reliable.
It is possible to get reception if you stop at a lay-by on the way to the A399 (just over a mile from the cottage) so we recommend using the internet provided for making WiFi calls.

Appliances and amenities

  • Hair dryer
  • Log fire
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Central heating
  • Kettle
  • Games room
  • Fan
  • Microwave,Cooker,Toaster,Freezer,Fridge
  • Clothes dryer,Dishwasher,Washing machine
  • DVD player,TV
  • Iron,Ironing board
  • High chair
  • Towels provided,Linen provided
Inside the front door is a small entrance porch ideal for drying coats and muddy boots. The kitchen is to your left as you enter, and the open-plan sitting room and dining area to the right. There is a small terrace with garden furniture off the dining area. A sun-room is accessed from the sitting room; it is a lovely spot to sit and relax and has a sliding glazed door to the garden. There are also glazed doors from the dining area to the terrace and garden. There is a cloakroom with WC downstairs. 

Upstairs is the large double aspect bedroom with countryside views. It has a King-sized four-poster bed and there is ample hanging space in the wardrobes and a chest of drawers. The bathroom is off the upstairs landing, comprising a bath with overhead shower, hand basin and toilet. Water heating is electric and controlled by a timer switch on the landing. There is a second bedroom that is only used for storage of laundry and cleaning equipment.

The house is double glazed and well insulated. The wood-burner is very efficient at heating the cottage. Logs are provided, the log store is to the right of the front door. There are also plug in electric heaters for additional heat should you require them. Please bear in mind that on chilly days, the best means of keeping the house cosy is the log burner. Radiators provide background heat.

There is a 32" TV with DVD player connected to Freesat.

USEFUL INFORMATION:
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Nearest Filling Stations are at Barbrook (Lynton) and South Molton.

Outside the Property

  • BBQ
  • Parking
  • private garden (not enclosed)
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Shared garden
  • private garden (enclosed)
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Secure parking
  • Detatched Property
There is a terrace with table and chairs outside the door from the dining area and a couple of steps down to the lawn beyond, which is enclosed by fencing. There are wonderful views from the garden over the neighbouring fields and down into the combe.

There is livestock in the nearby fields so please ensure that dogs do not escape. Cows are particularly protective of their calves and there is also a bull in the field at times. Please note that the fields are connected and what seems to be an empty field beyond the gate may suddenly be busy with cattle coming up from the combe. 

There is a hose point at the front of the cottage for rinsing boots and muddy dogs.

Life on the moor can still be very far removed from the comforts of supermarkets and shopping malls, but Challacombe, though a tiny village, boasts a delightful  licensed Village Shop and Post Office that also serves delicious cream teas. A home-cooked takeaway service (bookable in advance) is also available on Tuesday evenings. Whilst the tiny shop stocks the essentials it is worth noting that Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda deliver to the area. The Black Venus Inn is very popular with locals and serves very good meals.

Parking

There is parking for two cars on the forecourt to the front of the property. We recommend reversing in, to make pulling out easier.

Dogs

pets welcome

2 x dog(s) available (£15.00)

Well-behaved dogs welcome. Doggy blankets and throws can be found in the sunroom. Please dispose of dog waste in the bin provided in the garden and make sure you check the garden for dog poo before you leave.

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

not suitable

Wheelchair users

not suitable

Children

not suitable for children

Cot

Cot and Highchair

Health & safety

Are enhanced cleaning measures being implemented at this property? (eg, covid-19 suitable surface cleaning etc)
Not yet completed by the owner
Are enhanced guest safety practices currently being implented at this property? (eg, social distancing where appropriate)
Not yet completed by the owner

Christmas / New Year

For the time being Brook Cottage is not available in the depths of winter.

The region

The historical village of Challacombe is in a rural location in Exmoor Park,  but within easy reach of Barnstaple, Lynton and the market town of South Molton. There are footpaths and bridleways connecting Challacombe to moorland and the surrounding countryside, making it ideal fo...
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Challacombe is home to The Black Venus Inn (five minutes walk), a popular gastro pub on Exmoor. The Old Station Inn at Blackmoor Gate and The Fox and Goose at Parracombe are also recommended, as well as the White Horse Inn at Exford. The village Post Office serves excellent cream teas in its secluded garden and also offers a home cooked takeaway meal every Tuesday evening (bookable in advance).  
Nearby:

Eat at the Black Venus - just down the road. Not to be missed.

Sample the Challacombe Shop and Post Office cream teas. Highly recommended.  Home made takeaway on Tuesday evenings, available frozen on other days.

Visit the charming Lynton and Barnstaple Steam Railway and tearooms at Woody Bay (on A39)

Lynton and Lynmouth and the Cliff Railway. 

Exmoor Zoo - (off A399 - approximately 10 mins drive) - Interesting selection of species.

Pinkery Pond up on the Chains (off B3358 10 mins drive ) -  Easy walk to reservoir. Stunning views.

Find the ancient packhorse bridge in the village and follow the bridleway to the moors.

Visit Arlington Court, National Trust mansion, gardens and Carriage collection. (off A399 )

Visit Wistlandpound Reservoir (off A399 - 10 mins drive) -  Stunning views - mostly level walk with gentle slopes.  Birdwatching possible.

Valley of Rocks, home of the Exmoor wild goats. Spectacular rock formations and coastal footpath. 

Riding and country sports . There  is a selection of riding establishments in Exmoor, catering for all abilities .

South Molton - unspoilt market town. Selection of independently owned shops. Indoor Pannier market on Thursday and Saturday mornings, Cashpoint outside. Sainsburys Supermarket with Cashpoint. Also the livestock market on Thursdays. 

Quince Honey Farm in South Molton - working hives. Tearoom and giftshop.

The Somerset and Dorset Steam Railway at Minehead.




Exmoor is ideal for walking.  You can walk up to the moor from the village.  Follow bridlepath from the Packhorse Bridge to Moles Chamber and beyond.

A walk from Malmsmead through the Lorna Doone Valley is a must. Stop for refreshments at Cloud Farm  or Lorna Doone Farm Shop and Restaurant. 

Landacre Bridge.  Beauty spot and nearby walks.

Challacombe Post Office sells Ordinance Survey maps with full details of footpaths and bridleways  in the area. 

Beaches and coastal paths all along Devon's North Coast. Lynmouth, Combe Martin and Ilfracombe for example. And a few miles to the West, famed Woollacombe Sands

Recommended transport links

Airport

Exeter 90.00 Km

ferry port

Plymouth 136.00 Km

Train station

Barnstaple 18.00 Km

Car required

car necessary

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Full arrival information will be sent once the booking has been paid for in full.

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Reviews


Overall experience8.9
Cleanliness8.4
Location8.9
Value for money9.3

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