Wingate Farm, Countisbury

Wingate Farm, Countisbury: Devon

Looking for a relaxing holiday in the beautiful Exmoor National Park? Look no further than Wingate Farm in Countisbury. This newly renovated traditional farmhouse offers comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests on a working farm. With 100 acres of land running up to the South West Coastal Path, this is the perfect spot for exploring the stunning countryside.

The farmhouse features three bedrooms, including an Emperor-sized bed with en-suite bathroom, a twin bedroom, and a family room with a king bed and bunk beds. There is also a well-equipped kitchen and a living room with a wood-burning stove and 40" flat screen HD TV. The enclosed garden with patio, picnic table, and BBQ is perfect for al fresco dining, while the property is fully equipped with central heating, bed linen, and towels provided.

The farm is situated between Lynmouth in Devon and Porlock in Somerset and is just a short walk from the local pub, The Blue Ball Inn. Lynmouth is a picturesque harbor town with fantastic fish and chips, while Lynton and Porlock both offer plenty of shops, restaurants, and amenities.

Guests can also explore the farm and the surrounding area on foot, with many walking routes passing nearby. And don't forget to visit the neighboring farm's Roman archaeology site, the "Old Burrow," built in 50 AD.

Wingate Farm is a dog-friendly property, and one basket of logs will be provided as a starter pack for the wood-burner. Arrival is from 4 pm, and departure is by 10 am. So why wait? Book your stay at Wingate Farm today and experience the beauty of Exmoor for yourself!

Facilities
Newly renovated throughout, Wingate Farm has a cosy comfortable sitting room with a wood-burning stove and a 40" flat screen HD TV with Freeview.
The kitchen is well equipped, and includes a free-standing fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave, and electric oven plus hob.
Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, cafetiere, a variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. There is a dining area with seating for up to 8 guests.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 - Large size bedroom with it's own luxurious en-suite shower room, Emperor sized bed and room for a travel cot, if needed.
Bedroom 2 - Twin room (sharing the family bathroom with bedroom 3).
Bedroom 3 - Family bedroom with a king-sized bed plus bunk-beds.

There is a travel cot if required, high chair and stair gates provided in the cottage (please bring your own bedding for the cot).
A hair dryer, iron and ironing board are provided for your convenience.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The cottage has oil-fired central heating which can be adjusted to suit your preferences and the seasons.
A basket of logs and kindling will be provided for the wood-burner in the cooler months.

Wifi is provided by satellite and is on average around 25mb speed, which is good quality for voice and video calling.
Good phone signal (on EE) is available a short distance from the house.

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.

There may be non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets/powder, and surface cleaner will be present in the property. Two toilet rolls will be provided per toilet and hand wash.

Dogs are welcome but not permitted to get onto the furniture or to go upstairs at all. Dogs are charged at £20 per dog per stay, maximum of 4 dogs per booking. Note, this property is situated on a working farm so you will be expected to keep your dogs under control, particularly in the vicinity of livestock.

Location
Exmoor is one of the least visited National Parks so has a low tourist footprint! It straddles coastal North Devon and West Somerset. Nonetheless, it is packed with amazing beaches and amenities.

The nearest amenities are found in Lynmouth and Lynton. Lynton has a variety of amenities, including a range cafes, restaurants and pubs to choose from, there are two mini-supermarkets, a bank, post office, chemist and an excellent Tourist Information Centre. There is also a small cinema, and tennis and bowls facilities. The twin village of Lynmouth sits on the harbour below at the bottom of the hill, and also has a good choice of shops, pubs and restaurants. Lynmouth can be accessed via road, footpath or the famous funicular railway.

Lynton and Lynmouth are very special places to visit, the spectacular coastline and deeply cut river valleys in this unique area provide wonderful opportunities for walking; the South West Coast Path and the Two Moors Way are two examples. The famous Watersmeet is not far away, a beautiful National Trust tea garden and shop situated at the meeting of the East Lyn River and Hoar Oak Water. If this isn't enough, sandy beaches can be found within a delightful scenic drive.

The village of Porlock has three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, Post Office, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms.

The larger towns of Minehead 14 miles, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple are all approximately 20 miles away, here you will find the larger supermarkets, high street banks, etc.