Riverside Cottage, Malmsmead

The location of the cottage is lovely, particularly if you are a Lorna Doone fan. The sound of the water over the rocks was very soothing. The countryside views are breathtaking. There is a large area at the rear for off road parking. A big plus for us was that our two small dogs were welcome ....

The location of the cottage is lovely, particularly if you are a Lorna Doone fan. The sound of the water over the rocks was very soothing. The countryside views are breathtaking. There is a large area at the rear for off road parking. A big plus for us was that our two small dogs were welcome and there were plenty of walks and paddling in the shallow river for them. The cottage is quite basic but very clean and has comfy beds. There were lovely little touches of a vase of fresh flowers and some home made biscuits. The cafe next door is handy for drinks or food and although you have to share the garden with cafe customers during opening hours that was no problem as we were out usually during the day and when we werent we met some interesting people who had stopped for a cream tea:)

The cottage was lovely, beautiful location and very comfortable and cosy. John (owner) and his ladies were so helpful and friendly and the cooked breakfast in the tea room was amazing!

This cottage is in perhaps the most idyllic spot on Exmoor and is an absolute must for all Lorna Doone fans. Having stayed in many holiday cottages, pubs and self-catering accommodation I have never found another so well provided with all the essentials and much more besides. If that were not enoug....

This cottage is in perhaps the most idyllic spot on Exmoor and is an absolute must for all Lorna Doone fans. Having stayed in many holiday cottages, pubs and self-catering accommodation I have never found another so well provided with all the essentials and much more besides. If that were not enough, there is the Lorna Doone Inn directly next door, not a raucous unruly pub but a nice place for a drink with the beer garden alongside the Badgworthy Water, and the extremely picturesque bridge and ford adding to the scene. The gift shop at Lorna Doone Farm offers what must surely be the best selection of quality gifts and souvenirs in the whole of Exmoor. There is a personal greeting when arriving at the cottage with everything explained together with fresh flowers, a nice touch. The cottage is centrally heated and has a full size cooker, microwave and every mod con.

Beautiful location. Lovely to watch the cows head over the bridge each morning.

Fantastic riverside walks and with the beach only 20 minutes away this was a real treat for our Great Dane! The accommodation was warm and cosy, well equiped in the kitchen, the shower was hot with plenty of hot water. The bedrooms were warm, the linen clean and the beds pretty comfy. The lounge din....

Fantastic riverside walks and with the beach only 20 minutes away this was a real treat for our Great Dane! The accommodation was warm and cosy, well equiped in the kitchen, the shower was hot with plenty of hot water. The bedrooms were warm, the linen clean and the beds pretty comfy. The lounge diner was really comfortable too. The place could do with a lick of paint in place (mainly the bathroom) but location, price and the café next door made this a very enjoyable and great value for money hideaway.