Beehive Cottage, Culbone

Beehive Cottage was originally built in 1866 as an estate workers' cottage, it sits at the end of a private lane, tucked just below the brow of the hill. The position is wonderfully private with no passing traffic, yet Porlock Weir's medieval harbour is only 1.5 miles away. From the front garden there is nothing between you and the cliffs but dry-stone walls, a few fields and the local Exmoor Horn sheep and Ruby Red Devon cattle. Culbone Woods and the South West Coast Path lie just one field away, with private access, so the cottage is perfectly placed for exploring this stretch of the coast - it's wonderful walking country in every sense. This coastal woodland is at the heart of the project to return white-tailed (sea) eagles to the National Park, so you may be lucky enough to see one soaring above the bay, while after dark Exmoor's status as an International Dark Sky Reserve, makes for night skies that are truly something special. Beehive Cottage makes a perfect base for walking and cycling - or simply a great place to relax and soak up the views.

Sleeps up to 4 guests
2 bedrooms; one double, one twin
All on one level with level access into the cottage
Open-plan kitchen-dining-living room
Wood-burner in the living room (logs and kindling provided free of charge)
Family bathroom (bath with shower over)
TV with satellite/cable and DVD player
Central heating throughout
Heating and electricity included
Bed linen and towels provided
Currently no WiFi (but hopefully soon)
Private enclosed garden with barbecue and off-road parking
Dogs welcome (2 max) - £25 supplement each
Working farm, so livestock is likely to be nearby
Strictly no smoking
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am

There is a gentle slope from the parking area leading directly to the entrance door, and everything is on one level including level access into the cottage. A hallway has space for walking boots and coats before opening into the open-plan kitchen-dining and living room, where two sofas face the wood-burner and there is a dining table for four. The two bedrooms are off the living room - one double, one twin. The family bathroom is located near the entrance, comprising bath with shower over, toilet, hand basin and heated towel rail. The cottage is very comfortable, with central heating plus the wood-burner to keep things cosy whatever the season.