The School House, Countisbury

The School House is a spacious Victorian property located in beautiful Exmoor that makes for an ideal destination for larger groups of family and friends. Set close to the stunning coastal villages of Lynmouth and Lynton in a beautiful and secluded spot overlooking a valley, this former village school has been transformed into supremely comfortable accommodation that offers magnificent walks from the front door.

5 bedrooms (one ground floor double ensuite, one ground floor triple with bunk beds plus single, one first floor four-poster double, a further first floor double, and a first floor twin)
Open-plan ground floor living/dining area with large wood-burner, plenty of comfortable seating, full-size table tennis table, upright piano, television with Sky (including Sky Sports), and video/DVD/radio/cassette/CD player
Cosy ground floor snug with further comfortable seating including sofa-bed for two extras if required
Ground floor kitchen well equipped with fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, combination microwave-grill, and oven with hob, plus toaster, kettle, variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
One ground floor and one first floor bathroom
Wi-fi, adjustable central heating, and electricity included in cost, plus basket of logs and kindling
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips)
Up to three dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Delightful terrace with outdoor seating, barbecue, and spectacular valley views, and sloping gardens complete with stream that lead down into valley below and beyond to the village of Brendon with its local pub, The Staghunters Inn
Grazing for horses and private river fishing possible by prior arrangement
Water supplied by natural spring
Child-friendly accommodation with cot and highchair available
Non-perishable items like salt, pepper, oil and a few herbs or spices available, plus household sundries such as toilet rolls, washing up liquid, and surface cleaner
Ample off-road parking for up to 5 cars available directly outside property

Facilities
The School House is well-equipped; kitchen appliances include fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, combination microwave-grill, and oven with hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.

The living area includes a television with Sky TV (including Sky Sports), video and DVD player and radio/cassette/CD player. A table tennis table is situated in the living area too, and an upright piano. Wireless broadband is available in the property.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The central heating can be adjusted to suit your preferences and the seasons. The School House has a wood-burner in the sitting room downstairs; a basket of logs and kindling will be provided.

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 cot and high chair is provided for your use. Please note that bed linen is not provided for the cot.

There may be non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.

The School House water is supplied by natural spring.

Location

Countisbury is a tiny hamlet perched high on the Exmoor coast above Lynmouth, roughly two miles east along the A39. It has a 13th-century coaching inn, a historic church, and some of the most dramatic coastal views in Devon.

The hamlet sits at the top of the famous Countisbury Hill, where the road descends steeply into Lynmouth with gradients reaching 25%. This stretch of the A39 is one of the most spectacular drives in the country, with views across the Bristol Channel to Wales on clear days. The name Countisbury derives from a Saxon word meaning 'camp on the headland', referring to the Iron Age hill fort at Wind Hill nearby.

For everyday amenities, the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth are your nearest ports of call, just two miles away. Lynton sits on the cliff top and has a good range of shops, cafes, restaurants, a small supermarket, post office, chemist, and the Lyn and Exmoor Museum. The harbour village of Lynmouth sits below at sea level, connected by the famous water-powered cliff railway. Both villages have a welcoming selection of pubs, tea rooms, and independent shops.

The larger towns of Barnstaple (approximately 20 miles) and Minehead (approximately 20 miles) offer supermarkets, high street banks, and a wider range of services.