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Brook Cottage, rear garden
Brook Cottage, Challacombe
Rear decking area with seating
Kitchen at Brook Cottage
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Bickfont Hill above Challacombe
Nearby Challacombe Post Office and Stores
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Brook Cottage, Challacombe

Challacombe
Excellent
42 reviews
  • 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. There are no reviews for Brook Cottage in 2022. Sadly, no bookings could be made because extensive building work to the sun room and patio was delayed right through the summer as a result of the Covid epidemic.

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Details 

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 Firestick
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 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, such as pheasants, buzzards and barn owls.  The field behind Brook Cottage is farmland and you will see sheep or horses, or even cattle grazing outside the gate. Please do not feed the horses. There are roe deer in the woods surrounding the field, so if you are very lucky your may see one or two. If you want to see red deer, you need to go up on the moors.  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.

Sleeping arrangements

Appliances and amenities

  • Kitchen / Kitchenette
  • Towels provided,Linen provided
  • High chair
  • Iron and board
  • TV
  • Clothes dryer,Washing machine,Dishwasher
  • Cooker,Freezer,Microwave,Fridge,Toaster
  • Breakfast included
  • Fan
  • Games room
  • Electric vehicle charge point
  • Central heating
  • Bath
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Hair dryer
  • Log fire
  • Kettle
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 cloakroom with WC downstairs. French doors lead from the sitting room to the sun-room that makes the most of the chance to sit and enjoy the lovely view over the combe beyond the garden. A sliding door gives access to a patio that is also reached by french doors at the West end and another sliding door from the dining area.

Upstairs is the large double aspect bedroom with lovely 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, which has a bath with overhead shower, hand basin and loo. Water heating is electric and controlled by a timer switch on the landing. The second bedroom 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. Plug in electric heaters are provided 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.

There is a 32" TV with a Firestick giving Internet TV access.

USEFUL INFORMATION:
Moorland Vets, Bratton Fleming                                      01769 572176                                    
Webbers Taxi & Minibus Service, just down the hill      01598 763467
Challacombe Village Shop & Post office                          01598 763229                                       Bratton Fleming Village Stores                                          01598 710410 
Parracombe Community Stores (and cafe)                     01598 763569
N D Joy Autos, Barnstaple.                                                 07778 149699
(Mr Joy lives in Challacombe and can collect cars for emergency repairs)
                                                 
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
  • Detached Property
  • Pool (communal)
  • Pool (private)
Outside the sliding door from the dining area there is a small terrace with table and chairs that opens to the patio fronting the sun room. Two loungers are provided. A couple of steps go down at each end to the garden which is well enclosed by fencing. There are lovely views over the neighbouring fields across the combe.

Please ensure that dogs do not escape from the garden as horses are kept in the fields at the end and sheep are frequently grazed there. It is possible that cattle, both cows and a bull or bullocks may be grazed occasionally as well. Please note that the fields are connected and what seems to be an empty field beyond the gate may suddenly be busy with a flock of sheep.

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

Challacombe, though a tiny village, boasts a delightful little village shop and Post Office that stocks the essentials and also serves delicious cream teas. Home-cooked frozen takeaway meals are also available. 

South Molton is a charming market town eleven miles away that has a Sainsburys supermarket and the famous Pannier market on Thursdays and Saturdays. Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda deliver to the area and all have outlets in Barnstaple.

The Black Venus Inn is very popular with locals and is known far and wide for its very good kitchen. You are advised to check for bookings as it sometimes fills up.

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.

Electric vehicle charge point

Pets

Pets welcome

3 x Dog(s), £15

Cat(s)

Horses

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 before you leave.

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

Not suitable

Wheelchair users

Not suitable

Children

Not suitable for children

Cot

Highchair

Health & safety

Home safety features
Exterior lighting,Smoke detector,Carbon-monoxide detector,Fire extinguisher
Exit in case of emergency
font door or back doors. Fire extinguisher inside front inner door. Please note: The two smoke alarms are very sensitive and may be set off by as little as burnt toast. To turn off the alarm the one at the head of the stairs must be pressed as they are linked.

Christmas / New Year

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

Cancellation Policy

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  • 60 days
  • 30 days
  • 14 days
  • 7 days
  • 1 days
Free cancellation
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The region

The historical village of Challacombe is in a rural location in Exmoor National Park, in Devon. It is five miles from the sea as the crow flies. The village is small but boasts a village shop and post office, and a fine local pub that also has a great reputation for its food. Alt...
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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 may be available 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. 

Parracombe Village Community Shop and Cafe. 

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 - 15 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  are plenty 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.

Challacombe is only five miles from the Bristol Channel as the crow flies. The nearby moors give views of that channel and the Welsh coast and mountains and the sea as far as Hartland Point and Lundy Island. Amazing Woolacombe Sands are only half an hour away, and there are many fascinating inlets, beaches and rocky cliffs in easy reach.



Exmoor is ideal for walking.  You can walk up to the moor from the village. Take the route up and past Withycombe Farm to Challacombe Common and Chapman Barrows to see the many Barrows, the Challacombe longstone and the fabulous views. Another ancient bridlepath leads from the Packhorse Bridge to Moles Chamber and beyond. Another good walk not far away is to Pinkery Pond.

A walk from Malmsmead through the Lorna Doone Valley, now owned by the National Trust, is a must. Call at the Lorna Doone shop.

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.

Reviews


Overall experience9.0
Cleanliness8.6
Location9.1
Value for money9.3

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