Oare Water Cottage, Malmsmead

Holiday Rental Description

Oare Water Cottage is a detached bungalow in a secluded Malmsmead location, set in the outstandingly beautiful part of Exmoor National Park known as Lorna Doone Country, made famous by the RD Blackmore novel. With delightful views and fantastic Exmoor walks directly outside the doorstep, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more idyllic location in England!

2 bedrooms (one double and one twin)
Living-dining area with comfortable seating, wood-burner, television/DVD player, oak table and chairs, and French door leading to patio/garden
Two bathrooms, one with jacuzzi bath and the other with shower
Kitchen well equipped with fridge, freezer, microwave, electric oven with ceramic hob, dishwasher, and washing machine, plus toaster, kettle, variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
Bed linen, duvets, and towels provided. (Please note outdoor/beach towels not provided; please bring own)
Wifi, electricity, and oil-fired central heating included in price, plus basket of logs
Up to two dogs welcome by prior arrangement (supplement of £15 per dog)
Large private and enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture, and views over fields towards Oare Water, running through the valley
Conservatory/boot room with garden views acts as an excellent sun trap
Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and biscuits provided, plus household sundries such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, and toilet rolls
Ample off-road parking directly outside property on driveway

Facilities
The kitchen is well-equipped and fitted with fridge, freezer, microwave, electric oven with ceramic hob, dishwasher and washing machine. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television with DVD player is provided in the living room and wifi is available in the property.
Please note, Malmsmead is situated in a valley on Exmoor and therefore mobile phone signal cannot be obtained, however Oare Water Cottage has a landline for incoming and emergencies calls.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Oare Water Cottage has central heating and radiators are fitted throughout the property. There is a wood-burner in the living room however this not available for guests' to use, sorry.

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.

A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.

Location
Malmsmead is a hamlet on Exmoor. There is The Buttery tea room down beside the river just beyond the packhorse bridge which is open from April to October. For meals or a pint beyond Malmsmead, there are two choices within 5-10 minutes in the car; The Staghunters Inn in Brendon and The Rockford Inn.

Malmsmead is approximately 7 miles from both Lynton and Porlock. 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. Lynton is a small town in the opposite direction and boasts similar amenities, both well worth a visit. Lynton and Lynmouth also has a good selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Minehead is approximately 12 miles from the cottage (beyond Porlock). Here you will find larger supermarkets and petrol stations, cash machines, plus a range of other shops, eateries and takeaways throughout the town.