Linhay Cottage, Withypool

Linhay Cottage, Withypool: Somerset

Linhay Cottage is a secluded cottage situated in an amazing landscape in the heart of Exmoor National Park. Approached by a private half-mile long driveway directly off Withypool Common, the property has recently been renovated throughout to offer comfortable rural holiday accommodation with modern conveniences.The cottage is located next to a working farm and makes a truly ideal base for anyone looking to get away from it all and explore Exmoor’s stunning countryside, with plenty of fantastic walking opportunities beginning directly from the doorstep.

2 bedrooms (one king-sized double and one single, both with built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers, and views overlooking fields and valley below)
Open-plan sitting and dining area with table, two comfy sofas, prominent wood-burning stove, and television / DVD player
L-shaped fitted handmade kitchen well equipped with fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and ceramic hob, and microwave, plus toaster, kettle, cookware, comprehensive variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
Bathroom comprising bath / shower over, toilet, and hand basin
Porch area for drying muddy boots
Pets welcome (max. 2, supplement of £15 per dog)
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips)
Wi-fi, oil central heating, and electricity included in cost, plus basket of logs, kindling and matches provided

Please note, not suitable for children under 5Large stable yard with outside furniture enables guests to fully enjoy the sheltered sunny location
Woodland walk beginning just down lane from property leads to footpath between Withypool and Landacre Bridge
Available for week-long bookings as well as short breaks
Tea, coffee, and sugar provided, with other non-perishable items like salt, pepper, and oil, and household sundries such as toilet rolls, washing-up liquid, and tea towels available
Ample parking for two or three vehicles beside property or on concrete yard

Facilities
Linhay Cottage has a fitted, handmade kitchen with integrated fridge and dishwasher, electric oven with ceramic hob and microwave. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, bean to cup coffee machine and bean grinder, cookware, a comprehensive variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.

A television (with Freeview) and DVD player is provided in the living room (the aerial signal is not great at Linhay and some channels are not obtainable).

Linhay Cottage includes wifi for guests' use. Please note that the cottage is in a rural situation, the wifi speed is unlikely to be as fast as urban areas. The package the owner has for wifi is BT Fibre 1 which BT says includes average speeds of 50Mb via a BT Smart Hub. BT phone line for incoming calls and free uk landline calls (limited to under 1 hour).

A hair dryer is provided for your convenience.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Linhay Cottage has oil central heating which works on a 24 hour thermostat. There is also a wood-burning stove in the living area and enough logs and kindling will be provided for your first nights stay (in the winter months Nov - Feb). Further logs etc can be purchased locally.

One medium sized towel per person is provided. Bed linen, duvets and blankets provided for your convenience. Please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you away from the property.

Limited tea, coffee and sugar will be provided. There may also be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and oil available.

Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets/powder will be present in the property, and one to two toilet rolls will be provided.

Please note, as with many rural properties the water at Linhay Cottage comes from a private reservoir, it is treated for consumption before being supplied to the cottage. The cottage has its own septic tank, so only human waste and toilet paper should be flushed away.

Location
Withypool is a small village in a truly beautiful setting within Exmoor National Park. The village is in the Barle Valley with the River Barle running through, the Two Moors Way also passes through the village, a well-marked walking route linking the south Devon and North Devon coasts. To the southwest of the village lie Withypool Common and Withypool Hill. It is believed that the area around Withypool has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, a stone circle can still be seen on top of Withypool Hill.

The village pub is called the Royal Oak Inn and has seen its share of history since its construction in the late 17th century. It is believed that R. D. Blackmore wrote part of the 'Lorna Doone' novel in this bar, and artist Alfred Munnings had a studio in the loft. In the 1930s, the inn was owned by Gwladys and Maxwell Knight, a spy-ring leader and radio broadcaster upon whom Ian Fleming based the character of James Bond's boss, M.

Just two miles upstream from Withypool is the delightful Landacre Bridge, a late medieval five-arch stone bridge, a great place for paddling and picnicing in good weather.