Chauffeur's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path

Sleeps two – Chauffeur’s cottage has a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, double bedroom and private patio with seating and wonderful views. Outside, there is a secure shared garden for all the cottages with a picnic table.

In the heart of the Exmoor National Park this single storey cottage offers a peaceful and idyllic setting less than a mile from the coast and within a 10 minute downhill walk of Hunters Inn – one of Exmoor’s most famous character Inn’s in the picturesque Heddon Valley. This delightful cottage is tucked into an Exmoor hillside overlooking the splendor of the Exmoor National Park with views across the Valley and out to sea.

One of only three cottages approached by a private driveway, Chauffeur’s Cottage offers an ideal base for those wishing to explore this wonderful part of Devon by foot, horse or car. A covered front patio leads directly into the open plan comfortable living/ dining room with fireplace and wood burning stove. The kitchen has everything you will need for preparing meals. An attractive bedroom at the front of the cottage with kingsize bed offers distant sea views along the Heddon Valley and a spacious bathroom with bath and walk-in shower completes the accommodation.

The cottage offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and an opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside including enjoying the wonderful views down the valley and out to sea. Footpaths offering truly inspiring walks along the nearby sea cliffs provide spectacular views of the coastline, while the route of the Heddon river through the wooded valley bottom to Heddons Mouth beach are all on your door step. The local area offers many famous beauty spots such as the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, the Doone Valley, Watersmeet and Porlock Weir. Magnificent high cliffs, and hidden sand and shingle coves can be found all along the dramatic Exmoor coast whilst wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde are a short drive away.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with wood burning stove, TV with Freesat, DVD player and DAB Radio with dock for I-Phone. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and slimline dishwasher. Use of freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and payphone in shared utility area. Bedroom with kingsize bed, DAB radio/alarm and ensuite bathroom with bath, separate walk in shower, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil central heating. Wood burning stove. No smoking. Free Wi-Fi available. 2 pets welcome. Travel cot available. Garden furniture. Shared utility room. Private parking for 1 car. Short breaks available. Arrival time 5pm. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Barnstaple cottage is smoke free.