Wingate Farm, Countisbury
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Wingate Farm is a newly renovated traditional farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, sleeping up to 8 guests. Located in a secluded and beautiful area of Exmoor on a working farm. The South West Coast Path and the Coleridge Way both pass very nearby; it's well suited for family holidays and for exploring!
Wingate Farm, Countisbury has recently been renovated and refurbished throughout, now offering holiday accommodation for up to 8 guests on this working farm located on a Exmoor hill farm at a high point near the coast, situated between Lynmouth in Devon, and Porlock in Somerset. It is a working farm of 100 acres, running 100 ewes and a herd of Aberdeen Angus beef cattle. Sleeps up to 8 guests in three bedrooms: Bedroom 1- Emperor sized bed with en-suite bathroom with shower, WC and basin Bedroom 2 - Twin bedroom with sharing bathroom with bath, shower over bath, WC and basin Bedroom 3 - Family room, comprising king bed and bunk-beds Well-equipped kitchen with modern facilities and dining table for 8 Living room with a wood-burning stove for those cosy evenings in and 40" flat screen HD TV with Freeview Ground floor toilet with hand basin Central heating fitted throughout the property Enclosed garden with patio, picnic table and BBQ Bed linen and towels are provided Wifi, heating and electricity is included One basket of logs will be provided as a starter pack for the wood-burner Dogs welcome (max 4 per booking) for £25 per dog Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Note, the farm water is supplied by natural spring. This is a no smoking property. Wingate has been a farmstead since the 19th century, it's 180 years old and in a peaceful, relaxing location. The owners live next door and offer you quality, dog-friendly farm accommodation with character in the glorious Exmoor National Park. The farm is situated on 100 acres which runs up to the spectacular South West Coastal Path, which is easy walking distance from the cottage with breath taking views. You can walk to the local pub (The Blue Ball Inn) which is 4 miles along the 'Jagged Path', or onto Lynmouth and Lynton which is another mile further on. Lynmouth has a beautiful harbour and amazing fish and chips. Lynton is the nearest town (10 minute drive West) and Porlock and Minehead (10 and 20 minutes respectively, to the East) both have plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and other amenities. The farm next door has it's own Roman archaeology, the "Old Burrow" c 50 AD was built in the reign of Claudius. The earth works of an army encampment are clearly visible and is walking distance from the cottage, just up across a couple of fields. There nearest sandy beach is at Lee Abbey, a 15 drive minute drive away, and is lovely. The big surfing beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are about 45-60 minutes away. There are many walking routes on the farm and close by. Please feel free to explore wherever you want but please leave gates either open or closed, whichever they were when you came to them. Dogs are welcome but not permitted to get onto the furniture or to go upstairs at all. Dogs are charged at £25 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.
- Kitchen / Kitchenette
- Towels provided,Linen provided
- High chair
- Iron and board
- TV
- Clothes dryer,Washing machine,Dishwasher
- Cooker,Freezer,Microwave,Fridge,Toaster
- Breakfast included
- Fan
- Games room
- Electric vehicle charge point
- Central heating
- Bath
- Wi-Fi available
- Hair dryer
- Log fire
- Kettle
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 cot, 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.
- BBQ
- Parking
- private garden (not enclosed)
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Shared garden
- private garden (enclosed)
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Secure parking
- Detached Property
- Pool (communal)
- Pool (private)
The garden at Wingate Farm is enclosed, and south-facing with a patio, picnic bench, four recliner chairs and BBQ. The cottage is situated on a farm so surrounded by fields, the children can play in. The property is semi-detached and the owners live in the other half of the building, they will leave you to your own devices but will be on hand if you require assistance during your stay. The South West Coast Path is easily accessed via a short walk over a couple of the fields belonging to the farm. There nearest sandy beach is at Lee Abbey, a 15 drive minute drive away, and is lovely. The big surfing beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are about 45-60 minutes away. Lynton is the nearest town (10 minute drive West) and Porlock and Minehead (10 and 20 minutes respectively to the East) have plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and other amenities. There are a number of National Trust properties close by. There are many walking routes on the farm and close by. Please feel free to explore wherever you want but please leave gates either open or closed, whichever they were when you came to them.
Electric vehicle charge point
Pets welcome
4 x Dog(s), £25
Cat(s)
Horses
Restricted mobility
Wheelchair users
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Firm Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that. Show more
The region
+ MoreExmoor 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.
There are two lovely country pubs not far from the cottage, both within walking distance. The Staghunters Inn is in Brendon approx an hours walk, so a lovely daytime hike/outing, but not recommended as suitable at night. There is also The Blue Ball Inn a little further along the A39 road towards Lynmouth. You could walk there also and along the South West Coast path. Both only a 5 minute drive away. There are further pubs and restaurants in Lynmouth, Lynton and Porlock, all are a short 10/15 minute drive from the property.
THE VALLEY OF ROCKS Or Valley of the Rocks, is a dry valley that runs parallel to the coast in north Devon, England, about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) to the west of the village of Lynton. It is a popular tourist destination, noted for its herd of feral goats, and for its landscape and geology. There is a cafe for lunch and afternoon teas. THE LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH CLIFF RAILWAY The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is a water-powered funicular railway joining the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth on the rugged coast of North Devon in southwest England. Lynton and Lynmouth are separated by a high cliff. There are stunning views from the top in Lynton and a cafe. WATERSMEET (National Trust) Watersmeet House is a National Trust property located some 1.8 miles east of Lynmouth, in the English county of Devon. A former fishing lodge, it is today used as an information centre, tea room and shop by the National Trust. Watersmeet is the confluence of the East Lyn river and Hoare Oak water. it is a very beautiful place. It makes a good destination for a walk, either by walking down from The Blue Ball Inn in Countisbury or up from Lynmouth (both makes a good circular walk). It can also be visited be car. The simplest route by car is to go to Lynmouth, then turn up left at the bridge to follow the river up. PORLOCK HILL & COMMON Take a walk on Porlock common and see the wild Exmoor ponies grazing freely. There is a big carpark called (Whitstones) where The Styles van offers hot and cold drinks plus ice creams. There are stunning views over Porlock and Bossington too. HOLNICOTE ESTATE This National Trust estate is situated in 12,000 acres of Exmoor National Park and offers stunning views of varied landscapes including 5 picturesque villages, beautiful moorland, a shingle beach and ancient woodland. Holnicote is a fantastic place for walkers, with over 100 miles of footpaths to explore. Wander round the villages or walk up to Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor at 519m & take in the views north across the Bristol Channel to the south coast of Wales and south across Exmoor towards Dartmoor. TARR STEPS This is a picturesque spot in the River Barle which features a medieaval stone clapper bridge. The main car park is a 5 minute walk from the bridge but there is a disabled car park at the bridge itself. There is a lovely circular walk through the woods which takes about an hour and a tea room with gardens at the beautiful pub. EXMOOR PONY CENTRE The Exmoor Pony Centre, headquarters of The Moorland Mousie Trust, a charity that works tirelessly for the welfare and promotion of the rare breed Exmoor pony. It is about a 45 minute drive over near to Dulverton but a great experience.
Our favourite beach is at Lee Abbey. It is about 20 minutes’ drive from Wingate. You go through Lynton, past the Valley of the Rocks. You could also park in Lynton and take the very scenic coast path if you want to add a walk (about 45 minutes each way). Mainly light shingle but some good sand. It is good for swimming but you may have to negotiate stones depending on tide. The best time to swim on the sandy part of the beach is within two hours of low tide or at full tide on the shingle, when you can jump off the rocks into the water – great fun! Small children can build sand castles and dam the streams and there are rocks to clamber on and rock pools to explore. There is a small charge for the toll road and car park, payable in an honesty box. There are no lifeguards, so be sure to supervise young swimmers. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on this beach between 1st May and 31st October. There is a great tea garden but it is not open on Sundays. A little further west at Woolacombe, Puttsborough, Croyde and Saunton Sands. They are huge, white, sandy beaches which face the Atlantic. They are excellent for surfing, wind surfing and body boarding. The closest is at Woolacombe about a 45 minute’s drive away and so it is probably best as a day trip. Woolacombe can get busy in high season but there are very big car parks and the beach is so big that you can always find a space if you walk along a bit. It is best to ignore the first car park you come to as you enter Woolacombe. Follow the road along to the large car park on the left. On the beach, there are lifeguards and food and drink of all sorts is available. Croyde, Puttsborough and Saunton are less commercial than Woolacombe but they are a little further away along the same coastline. There are beaches in Minehead and Dunster. These are lovely beaches but are somewhat shallow for swimming and when the tide is out, the shore seems miles away so high tide is probably best! The beach at Lynmouth is stony and not really suitable for swimming. Lynmouth does, however, have a lovely harbourside and an English seaside, ice cream, fish and chips are great.
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