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
FacilitiesInside 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.
LocationChallacombe is a remote, unspoilt village high on the northern slopes of Exmoor, surrounded by open moorland, deep combes, and some of the most peaceful countryside in Devon.
Set at over 300 metres above sea level, this tiny hamlet feels truly away from it all. Stone cottages cluster around a quiet lane, with the village pub -- The Black Venus Inn -- at the centre of local life. The 13th-century Church of the Holy Trinity stands nearby, a calm and beautiful spot with views across the surrounding hills.
Village Amenities
Challacombe is a small, traditional Exmoor settlement with no village shop. The Black Venus Inn serves food and drink and is the social heart of the community. For groceries and everyday supplies, the nearest options are the shop at Blackmoor Gate (approximately 4 miles) or the town of South Molton (approximately 10 miles), which has supermarkets, independent shops, a chemist, and a post office.
Nearby Shopping
Barnstaple is the nearest large town, approximately 15 miles to the northwest, with a full range of supermarkets, high street shops, and services. South Molton, a handsome market town on the southern edge of Exmoor, offers a good selection of independent retailers and a popular weekly pannier market. For those heading towards the Somerset side of Exmoor, Dulverton and Minehead provide further shopping options.
