Brook Cottage, Challacombe Challacombe, Devon

Holiday Rental Description

Brook Cottage is located in a terrific setting overlooking the charming village of Challacombe in Exmoor National Park, offering views of striking rural scenery from both the front and back.
Originally constructed as an agricultural dwelling, two bedrooms were more recently combined into one large double aspect room and a sun-room and downstairs cloakroom added to create what today is high quality, double glazed and well insulated holiday accommodation. There is abundant wildlife in the local area including butterflies, birds (such as regular visitors, housemartins, buzzards, and barn owls), and deer, and Challacombe is connected by footpaths and bridleways to the moorland, making it ideal for walking, riding, cycling, and sightseeing enthusiasts.

One large double-aspect first floor bedroom with king-sized four poster double bed, wardrobe, and chest of drawers
Spacious, open-plan ground floor dining/sitting room with wood-burner, plus attached sun-room with garden access
First floor bathroom with shower unit, hand basin, and toilet
Wifi, electricity, and electric heating included in price, plus basket of logs and kindling
Bed linen, duvets, and towels provided. (Please note outdoor/beach towels not provided; please bring own)
Up to two dogs welcome by prior arrangement (supplement of £15 per dog)

Please note, property not suitable for childrenLarge private and enclosed garden with lawn and terrace with table, chairs, and wonderful views over neighbouring fields
Beautifully tranquil rural Exmoor village location offers a delightful post office, licensed village shop serving delicious cream teas, and popular food-serving The Black Venus Inn
Parking for two cars on forecourt at front of property

Facilities
Inside the front door is a small entrance porch ideal for drying coats and muddy boots. The kitchen is to your left as you enter, and the open-plan sitting room and dining area to the right. There is a cloakroom with WC downstairs. French doors lead from the sitting room to the sun-room that makes the most of the chance to sit and enjoy the lovely view over the combe beyond the garden. A sliding door gives access to a patio that is also reached by french doors at the West end and another sliding door from the dining area.

Upstairs is the large double aspect bedroom with lovely views. It has a King-sized four-poster bed and there is ample hanging space in the wardrobes and a chest of drawers. The bathroom is off the upstairs landing, which has a bath with overhead shower, hand basin and loo. Water heating is electric and controlled by a timer switch on the landing. The second bedroom is only used for storage of laundry and cleaning equipment.

The house is double glazed and well insulated. The wood-burner is very efficient at heating the cottage. Logs are provided; the log store is to the right of the front door. Plug in electric heaters are provided for additional heat should you require them. Please bear in mind that on chilly days, the best means of keeping the house cosy is the log burner.

There is a 32" TV with a Firestick giving Internet TV access.

USEFUL INFORMATION:
Moorland Vets, Bratton Fleming 01769 572176
Webbers Taxi & Minibus Service, just down the hill 01598 763467
Challacombe Village Shop & Post office 01598 763229 Bratton Fleming Village Stores 01598 710410
Parracombe Community Stores (and cafe) 01598 763569
N D Joy Autos, Barnstaple. 07778 149699
(Mr Joy lives in Challacombe and can collect cars for emergency repairs)

Nearest Filling Stations are at Barbrook (Lynton) and South Molton.

Location
The historical village of Challacombe is in a rural location in Exmoor National Park, in Devon. It is five miles from the sea as the crow flies. The village is small but boasts a village shop and post office, and a fine local pub that also has a great reputation for its food. Although in the heart of Exmoor, it is within easy reach of Barnstaple, Minehead, Lynton and the market town of South Molton. There are footpaths and bridleways connecting Challacombe to moorland and the surrounding countryside, making it ideal for walking, riding, and sightseeing.