Oare Manor Cottage, Oare

Oare Manor Cottage is a spacious and tranquil property located in one of the most beautiful valleys of the famously picturesque part of Exmoor known as 'Lorna Doone Country'. As such, this unique cottage provides ideal accommodation for groups of up to 8 friends or families, whether they are looking to get out and explore this delightful region or just relax in a luxury setting with an appropriately scenic, peaceful garden.

4 bedrooms (one ground floor ensuite double with shower room and dressing room, one first floor super-king-sized double, one further first floor double, and one first floor twin)
Large ground floor sitting room with huge inglenook fireplace and wood-burner
Well-equipped ground floor kitchen with adjoining utility room
Conservatory dining area with large oak table and comfortable seating for up to 8 guests
Further ground floor breakfast room
First floor bathroom with bath, hand basin, and separate toilet
Wifi (though please note mobile phone signal unavailable), oil-fired central heating plus shower room/conservatory underfloor heating, and electricity included in cost
Bed linen, luxury towels, bathrobes, and welcome pack (containing bread, milk, local biscuits, homemade cake, bottle of house-wine, cider, and local coffee and tea)
Pets welcome (max. 6, supplement of £15)

Please note, property not suitable for those with limited mobility due to stepped access from drivewayLarge garden and patio area with picnic bench, barbecue, and small ornamental fish pond makes for a lovely place to relax and enjoy the sunshine
Perfect base from which to explore Exmoor National Park, whether by car, foot, bicycle, or horseback!
Private gated driveway access with parking area for up to three vehicles
Provision of food items from local chef/supplier "Claire's Kitchen" possible upon request
Close (half a mile) to scenic hamlet of Malmsmead, with the “Lorna Doone Arms” providing food and drink, six miles from the highly attractive coastal towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, and 7 miles from Porlock and its selection of widely lauded restaurants and pubs

Facilities
Wifi is available throughout the property. Please note that it is not possible to obtain mobile phone signal at the cottage or in the valley at all, however guests can use the wifi to make call via apps such as wtsapp or messenger.

Location

Malmsmead is a tiny hamlet deep in the heart of Exmoor, famous as the gateway to the Doone Valley from R.D. Blackmore's novel "Lorna Doone". Beautifully remote and unspoilt.

The hamlet sits on the border of Devon and Somerset, where Badgworthy Water flows beneath a beautiful 17th-century packhorse bridge. The surrounding landscape of wooded river valleys, open moorland, and ancient oak woodland is home to red deer, Exmoor ponies, otters, and kingfishers. The area falls within the Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve, offering exceptional stargazing on clear nights.

The neighbouring hamlet of Oare is best known for its medieval church of St Mary, the setting for the dramatic wedding scene in "Lorna Doone". Oare Church is always open to visitors and is a short walk or drive from Malmsmead.

Malmsmead is a wonderfully remote location. For everyday amenities, the village of Porlock is approximately 7 miles to the east and has grocery shops, a traditional butcher, Post Office, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre, and a range of independent restaurants and tea rooms. Lynton and Lynmouth are approximately 6 miles in the opposite direction and offer similar amenities. For larger supermarkets, Minehead is approximately 12 miles away, where you will find Tesco, Lidl, and Morrisons.