Gardener’s Cottage, Martinhoe
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Gardener's Cottage offers an ideal base for those wishing to explore this wonderful part of the North Devon coastline. Sleeping 2 guests. Accessed by private driveway, the cottage has a private sunny patio with wonderful sea and valley views. Pet friendly with secure shared garden and free parking.
This single-storey cottage is one of only three holiday cottages in this large character building situated in the peaceful and idyllic splendour of Exmoor National Park. Offering spectacular sea and valley views, this delightful cottage is tucked into a hillside overlooking the the Heddon Valley, considered one of Exmoor's most beautiful valleys, in the heart of the National Park. Hunters Inn – one of Exmoor’s most famous character Inns is situated in the valley and is a short walk from the cottage. Sleeps up to 2 guests One bedroom with King-size or twin bed Open plan living-dining room with wood-burning stove Large en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower Bed linen and towels provided Superfast wifi, heating and electricity included Up to 2 dogs welcome for £20 each Character pub within walking distance Shared laundry facility Cot available on request Saturday changeover for week-long bookings Short breaks may be available Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Gardener's Cottage has a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, double bedroom and private patio with seating and wonderful views. Outside, there is a secure parking and shared garden for all three cottages. A covered front patio leads directly into the comfortable living/ dining room with fireplace and wood-burning stove. The kitchen has everything you will need for preparing meals including large integrated fridge freezer, oven, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. An attractive bedroom with a king-size bed and a spacious en-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower completes the accommodation. A refundable security deposit of £75 is payable when booking this property. This amount will be added to the total price of your booking and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.
- 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
Ground floor: Living/dining room with wood-burning stove, smart TV with Freesat, DVD player and DAB Radio with dock for iPhone. Kitchen with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine. Washing machine, tumble dryer and payphone in shared utility area. Bedroom with king-size bed, DAB radio/alarm and large en-suite bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, WC and basin. Facilities and services: Linen and towels provided. Central heating. Wood-burning stove. No smoking. Free Superfast Wi-Fi. Travel cot available. Garden furniture. Shared laundry facility.
- 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)
There's a private patio directly outside the property with seating and wonderful views. There is also a secure shared garden for exclusive use of guests of the 3 cottages (Gardener's Cottage and two neighbouring holiday cottages, one sleeps 2 and one sleeps 4). Gardener's Cottage provides a peaceful escape, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the beautiful Exmoor countryside. Enjoy stunning views of the valley and out to sea. Nearby footpaths offer inspiring walks along sea cliffs with breathtaking coastal scenery. The Heddon River winds through a wooded valley to Heddons Mouth beach, all easily accessible from the cottage. Explore famous local beauty spots, including the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, the Doone Valley, Watersmeet, and Porlock Weir. Discover magnificent high cliffs, hidden sand and shingle coves along the dramatic Exmoor coast, with wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde just a short drive away.
Electric vehicle charge point
Pets welcome
2 x Dog(s), £20 per stay
Cat(s)
Horses
Restricted mobility
Wheelchair users
Exterior lighting,Smoke detector,Carbon-monoxide detector,Fire extinguisher,First-aid kit
Alarms will sound in the event of a fire. Emergency lighting will switch on in the event of a power cut. Fire resistant doors are fitted on bedrooms and kitchens. Exit doors are fitted with thumb-turn locks, to enable key-less exit from the property. If you discover a fire within the cottages evacuate the premises and, if it is safe to do so, dial 999 from the utility room. Alert us of the fire by calling 753987 – free. Fire extinguishers and fire blankets are provided in the kitchen of each cottage and in the laundry room. Use them if it is safe to do so, but always ensure your exit is clear. Do not put yourself at unnecessary risk. Do not re-enter the cottages to retrieve personal possessions.
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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
+ MoreLocated in the west of Exmoor National Park, with its deep wooded valleys and stunning coastal cliffs, there are plenty of beautiful walks. There are walks for varying abilities around the Heddon Valley. Walks which can include part of the South West Coast Path, exploring Woody B...ay, Lynton, Lynmouth and the Valley of Rocks, or a beautiful short walk along our own Heddon River to the beach at Heddon's Mouth. Parracombe was once served by a halt on the Lynton-Barnstaple Narrow-Gauge Railway, which opened in 1898 and closed in 1935. In 1979 a group of volunteers decided to restore the railway and today you can board a train at Woody Bay Station close to Parracombe and travel to Killington Lane and back on a two mile round trip behind a narrow gauge steam locomotive.
EATING OUT & TAKEAWAY Suggestions for eating out/takeaway (*booking advised). Heddon Valley & Parracombe Hunters Inn, Heddon Valley EX31 4PY (pub/restaurant) 01598 763230 Fox & Goose, Parracombe EX31 4PE (pub/restaurant) 01598 763239* Caffyns Farm Barn, Caffyns EX35 6JW (farm shop/café) 01598 753967 Lynton & Lynmouth The Blue Ball, Countisbury EX35 6NE (pub/restaurant) 01598 741263* The Oak Room, Lynton EX35 6HW (restaurant) 01598 753838* The Old Bank, Lynton EX35 6HY (restaurant) 01598 751487* Cottage Inn, Lynbridge EX35 6NR (Thai restaurant) 07977 609426* Rising Sun, Lynmouth EX35 6EG (pub/restaurant) 01598 753223* Ancient Mariner, Lynmouth EX35 6EL (pub/restaurant) 01598 752238* Charlie Friday’s, Lynton EX35 6AA (café) 07544 123324 The Pavilion, Lynmouth EX35 6EQ (café) 01598 753484 Other recommendations Staghunters Inn, Brendon EX35 6PS (pub/restaurant) 01598 741222* Rockford Inn, Rockford EX35 6PT (pub/restaurant) 01598 741214* Black Venus, Challacombe EX31 4TT (pub/restaurant) 01598 763251* Bottom Ship, Porlock Weir TA24 8PB (pub/restaurant) 01643 862274* Pyne Arms, East Down EX31 4LX (pub/restaurant) 01271 850055* Kings Arms, Georgeham EX33 1JJ (pub/restaurant) 01271 890240* Takeaway Food Fish and chip shops are available in Lynmouth, as are pasty shops. Authentic curries are available from The Spicey Mare in Lynton check Facebook for menus and opening times. Pop-up eateries appear around the area during the season. Recent recommendations include: curries at Barricane Beach Cafe, Woolacombe; and pizzas at The Stores in Croyde. Check online for operating times. Do tell us about any personal ‘finds’ you think should be included.
LOCAL INFORMATION & PLACES TO SEE Houses and Gardens There are wonderful gardens nearby at Marwood Hill Gardens near Ilfracombe www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk Castle Hill Gardens near Barnstaple www.castlehilldevon.co.uk and the famous RHS Rosemoor Gardens, near Torrington www.rhs.org.uk The National Trust’s Arlington Court houses the National Carriage Collection. Dunster Castle is also a National Trust property www.nationaltrust.org.uk Hartland Abbey is a privately owned house and garden www.hartlandabbey.com A little further afield is Hestercombe House and Gardens near Taunton www.hestercombe.com Towns & Villages The towns of Barnstaple and Ilfracombe are about 40 minutes drive. Barnstaple has the famous Butchers Row and Pannier Market, the North Devon Museum and some beautiful Alms Houses, as well as town centre shopping. Ilfracombe has a picturesque and historic harbour featuring the famous Damien Hurst statue, Verity. Boat trips are available including to Lundy Island. There is a theatre, local shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants. You will undoubtedly visit our own villages of Lynton and Lynmouth during your stay for their shops, craft centre, cinema, museums, water-powered cliff railway, cafes, restaurants and walks. Other villages well worth visiting are Porlock, Porlock Weir, Bossington, Selworthy, Dunster and the wonderful Clovelly www.clovelly.co.uk Heritage Railways There are two steam railways in the area. The closest being at Woody Bay Station. This is part of the narrow gauge railway that used to run from Barnstaple to Lynton. It is currently a short run of track, but there are active plans to extend it www.lynton-rail.co.uk The steam railway at Minehead is the longest heritage railway in the UK. This runs to Bishops Lydeard and has several gala events during the year with guest locomotives www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk Horseriding Horseriding on Exmoor is available at Brendon Manor Stables www.brendonmanor.com Pony trekking is also available nearby at Caffyns Farm www.exmorcoastholidays.co.uk Bike Hire You can hire bikes and ride along the Tarka Trail from Barnstaple railway station following the river towards Braunton or on the old train track to Bideford via Instow www.tarkabikes.co.uk Open Top Bus (Exmoor Coaster) Hop on board and get ready for an adventure on one of the most spectacular open-top bus rides, combining the wild beauty of the Exmoor National Park and the seaside harbours of Lynmouth and Ilfracombe.
Walks We are surrounded by some of the most beautiful and spectacular cliff and moorland paths in the UK. The South West Coast Path is accessible at Hunters Inn. Information on local walks and a Landranger OS map of the area are all provided in the information box in the cottage. If you find walking difficult, the National Trust has ‘Tramper’ buggies that you can hire to take you to Heddons Mouth or on the coach path to Woody Bay (book in advance 01598 763556). Beaches Woolacombe, Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay are probably the best known and are all lovely sandy beaches popular with surfers too. Please note that some do have restrictions on access for dogs during the summer months. There are also rocky coves, the closest being our own Heddon's Mouth. After following the river down the valley, it opens up into a lovely beach of large boulders and rocks. Woody Bay can be good for a swim on a calm afternoon at high tide.
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