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Lorna Doone Cottage, Lynmouth

Lynmouth

Excellent
32 reviews

4
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2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
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Lorna Doone Cottage, Lynmouth (Devon) sits in an elevated position, enjoying wonderful views overlooking the East Lyn river and out to the sea. The village of Lynmouth is within easy walking distance. The cottage sleeps up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms, and is split over 3 levels.

Property Type:

Cottage

Single beds:

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Parking:

Check in:

4:00pm

Check out:

9:30am

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Lorna Doone Cottage, Lynmouth is a detached property approached via a footpath up from the roadside to it's elevated position overlooking the lovely village of Lynmouth. The accommodation is laid out over three floors, comprised of a kitchen/diner on the ground floor, dual aspect lounge on the first floor with access to the balcony, a shower room and beautiful picture window on the mezzanine floor and a double bedroom with river and sea views and a twin bedroom and bathroom on the second floor. Sleeps up to 4 guests Two bedrooms; one double bed and one twin One bathroom with bath and shower over and one shower room Wood-burner in the living room Beautiful views over the East Lyn river South West Coastal Path, the Coleridge Way and the Two Moors Way (footpaths) all pass nearby Situated in an elevated position with restaurants, pubs and shops within easy walking distance First floor balcony with outside seating to enjoy the view Parking permit provided for car park (100 metres from the property) Towels and bed linen provided Wifi, electricity and heating included Travel cot available Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 9.30 am Sorry, no pets and strictly no smoking. The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 9.30 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests. Lynmouth is a beautiful seaside village twinned with Lynton, it's neighbour perched high on the hill above. The two are connected by road, footpath and the unusual funicular railway. The cottage is within walking distance of all the village gift shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as its harbour area and pebbled beach. There is a children's play park, tennis court and putting green. From the cottage, there is some great walking including the riverside walk along the wooded valley to Watersmeet, up to Lynton and the famous Valley of Rocks and beyond and also onto the famous South West Coast Path. The area is a rambler's paradise, with good walking across Exmoor just a short drive away. There are sandy beaches at Ilfracombe and pretty Devon villages to visit, as well as a number of tourist attractions.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 double bed

Bedroom 2

2 single beds

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

Shallow steps to the entrance door. The ground floor comprises the kitchen with dining area. The kitchen is well-equipped with electric cooker and hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge-freezer. A variety of cookware, crockery, cutlery and glassware is provided. Steep stairs lead up to the first floor where the living room is located, complete with wood-burner for cosy evenings in (initial supply of logs will be provided in the cooler months). The TV has Freeview, NowTv with a film option and there is also a DVD player and CD/iPod dock. Wi-fi is also available (fibre internet, speed is around 60 Mbps). The balcony off the living area is a delight, a wonderful spot for relaxing and soaking up the view. Outside seating is provided. There is a shower room with toilet and hand basin on the mezzanine level. Upstairs again to the second floor is where the two bedrooms are located, one double bed and one twin. There is also a bathroom with shower over the bath plus toilet and hand basin. A hair dryer is provided for your convenience. A travel cot is available on request. Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Lorna Doone Cottage is fitted with central heating throughout which can be adjusted to suit your preferences. A basket of logs will be provided for you in the cooler months for the wood-burner, further logs can easily be purchased locally. Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips. A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits/cake are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.

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)

The property is approached off Watersmeet Road via a pedestrian gate and a footpath with shallow steps leads to the entrance door. It is possible to pull up outside the cottage to unload/load your belongings from your car. On the first floor there is an external door from the living area to a covered balcony area with outside seating, which is a delightful spot to relax and enjoy the view! Lynmouth is an easy walk down the road, with a variety of restaurants, tea rooms and pubs. Lynton is reached using the town’s famous cliff railway or the footpath, where there's more shops and eateries.

Parking

A parking permit for one car is provided in the cottage; you will need to complete your car registration number and dates in order to validate the permit (note, we do not need to be provided with your car registration details in advance, you just complete the permit yourself upon arrival). The nearest car park is the Upper Lyndale Carpark approx. 100 metres from the cottage gate, although the permit is also valid for a number of other carparks in Lynmouth and Lynton.

Electric vehicle charge point

Pets

Pets not allowed

Dog(s)

Cat(s)

Horses

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

Not suitable

Wheelchair users

Not suitable

Children

Suitable for children

Cot

Highchair

Children should be supervised when leaving the property as the gate leads onto the road.

Health & safety

Christmas / New Year

Some Christmas decorations are available for guests and from the beginning of December, Christmas goodies are provided in place of the usual cake or biscuits; the cottage is closed over Christmas and the New Year.

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Cancellation Policy

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60 days
30 days
14 days
7 days
1 days

Free cancellation

50% refund Non-refundable

Firm Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that. Show more

The region

Lynmouth is a very special place to visit; the spectacular coastline and deeply cut river valleys in this unique area provide wonderful opportunities for walking; the South West Coast Path, the Two Moors Way and the Coleridge Way are good examples. The famous Watersmeet House is ...

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There are a number of cafes, restaurants and pubs in Lynmouth itself. In Lynton, there are cafes, restaurants, pizzarias, pubs, local food shops and a delicatessen. Larger supermarkets can be found at Minehead, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple. Out and about, there are plenty of pubs nearby serving good food, such as The Blue Ball at Countisbury, The Rockford Inn at Rockford, The Stag Hunters' Inn at Brendon, Hunters' Inn near Heddons Mouth, The Tarr Inn at Tarr Steps and the Black Venus, Challacombe. There are also plenty of cafes in the local area, serving local food and wonderful afternoon teas.

The area is very good for walking and cycling and Lynmouth is known for its good surf. The pebble beach is great for rock pooling and crabbing. There are sandy beaches a little further afield, including the award winning beaches at Ilfracombe. There are a number of horse riding stables, tennis courts and swimming pools nearby. Pretty Exmoor villages are well worth exploring. Clovelly is an unspoilt fishing village used as the location in a number of films and television programmes. The Doone Valley is home to the famous Robber's Bridge and St Mary's Church at Oare, made famous by RD Blackmore's novel "Lorna Doone". Allerford, Bossington, Porlock and Porlock Weir, are pretty villages with lovely places to pause for refreshment, close to the salt marshes with its abundant birdlife. Wimbleball Lake offers sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, walking and bird watching. There are a number of gardens to visit and while away the day such as RHS Rosemoor, Greencombe Gardens, Marwood Hill Gardens and Hartland Abbey. Children will love the variety of attractions, including The Big Sheep, the Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, Exmoor Zoological Gardens and The Milky Way. And don't forget the steam trains running from Woody Bay Station, for big kids as well!

Walk books and maps are available at Lorna Doone Cottage detailing many of the local walks, ranging from a couple of miles to day-long hikes. There are stunning coastal, river valley and moorland routes from the doorstep, or just a short drive away. There is a pebble beach at Lynmouth; there are sandy beaches at Ilfracombe and further along the coast.

Airport

Bristol of Exeter

ferry port

Portsmouth or Plymouth

Train station

Barnstaple or Taunton

Car required

car recommended

More tips on how to get there

Full arrival information will be sent after the booking is paid for in full.

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Guest

Question: Hello can you tell me if the parking is really close by and how many steps up it is into the property?

Answer-1: It is a short walk up a slope from the nearest car park to the cottage. It is possible to park briefly just past the cottage for unloading cases etc There are roughly half a dozen shallow steps, and then another 4 or so normal stone steps up to the cottage. The customer will see from the photos that the cottage is built into the hillside and the accommodation is set over three floors. There are reasonably steep stairs from the kitchen up to the first floor landing where the lounge is, further stairs up to the mezzanine floor where the shower room (with toilet) is, then a further flight of stairs up to the top floor where the bedrooms and bathroom are located. We have many guests, from older couples and families with young children, who love the cottage, but unfortunately, it isn't really suitable for anyone with mobility issues.

Bala

Diane Andrews

Question: Best place to eat gluten free in Lynmouth?

Answer-1: There are several options for gluten free dining in Lynmouth. The Pavilion Dining Room on the Esplanade has GF options for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. There are two main pasty shops which both have GF pasties. The NT at Watersmeet has GF options, and I have personally had lovely GF meals at The Ancient Mariner and The Blue Ball, Countisbury. (Owner)

Natalie

Michael Windess

Question: Can I park by the side of the cottage. My mobility is limited.

Answer-1: You can park close to the cottage but only to offload luggage etc. I’m afraid Lorna Doone Cottage is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility. The cottage is on a steep road, there are steps up to the porch and the cottage is set over three floors.

Bala

Sam

Question: What is the Wifi like, is there a strong signal?

Answer-1: The cottage has fibre internet and the WiFi speed is around 60 Mbps.

Sarah

Carolyn

Question: I see there is a permit included but presumably that doesn’t guarantee a space?

Answer-1: The parking permit doesn't guarantee a space. The benefit of the permit is that it can be used for a number of different car parks in the area. We had one comment that a guest had had difficulty parking when they returned to the cottage mid afternoon due to the number of day trippers. Most of our guests either leave their car in the car park or go out for the day, so it isn't usually an issue. There is time limited parking (2 hours) at the end of Watersmeet Road so spaces do become free, but you have to remember to move your car. There is free parking on Tors Road, across the bridge, but the whole area may be busier this summer due to the number of people holidaying in the UK.

Sarah

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Overall experience9.7

Cleanliness9.7

Location9.8

Value for money9.2

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Lorna Doone Cottage, Lynmouth

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Sorry, No pets

Restricted mobility

Wheelchair users

The region

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Airport

ferry port

Train station

Car required

More tips on how to get there

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Natalie

Michael Windess

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Sarah

Carolyn

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4
Guests

2
Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

Sorry,
No pets