Yenworthy Mill is an extremely spacious, recently converted barn property that forms part of Yenworthy Farm, spectacularly set on the northern slopes of Exmoor National Park. Ideal for large groups of families and friends, this 'Doone Country' farm (which actually appears in the novel itself) once had its own mill, and the old water wheel is still visible today. It is located near the coast, providing fantastic views of the Bristol Channel and offering direct access to one of the most scenic parts of the South West Coast Path, as well as to a secluded rocky beach via a rugged pathway.
Yenworthy is truly a walker's paradise, and in addition to the incredible walking opportunities presented by the Coastal Path and found all across Exmoor National Park, 13 miles of footpaths can be explored just on the farm itself. The immediate area even boasts its own historic monument—an old Roman Fort at Old Burrow - and is a haven for wildlife, with four Sites of Special Scientific Interest, rare species of butterflies and trees, large areas of heather moorland, as well as thoroughly impressive cliff geology.
4 bedrooms ( one ground floor double en-suite, one ground floor twin, one first floor twin, and one large first floor double with additional set of bunk beds plus cot)
Very large open-plan dining and sitting room, with dining area containing table and seating for up to 10, and double-height sitting area containing two comfortable sofas and wood-burning fire
Further gallery sitting room with three more sofas and television/DVD player/CD player/iPod docking station
Newly fitted kitchen well equipped with large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, microwave, and oven with hob, plus toaster, kettle, variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
First floor family bathroom and further ground floor toilet
Wi-fi, adjustable biomass system-fuelled central heating, and electricity included in cost, plus basket of logs, kindling, and matches provided
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips)
Up to four dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Patio and pretty raised garden area with outside seating and barbecue, plus Bristol Channel views
Situated almost exactly halfway (approx. 6 miles either side) between the charming villages of Porlock and Lynmouth, both well worth a visit and offering a range of local attractions and amenities, as well as 5 miles from the nearest sandy beach (Lee Abbey)
Available for week-long bookings as well as short breaks
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
Parking for up to three cars available outside property
FacilitiesThe kitchen appliances include a large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, microwave, and oven with hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
The living room has a television (with Freeview), Blu-ray/DVD player and CD player/iPod docking station. Wireless broadband is available throughout the property at no extra cost.
A cot and high chair are 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. Please note that bed linen is not provided for the cot.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of the accommodation. Yenworthy Mill benefits from central heating fuelled by a biomass system, which keeps the property lovely and warm in the cooler months. The temperature can be adjusted to suit your preferences if required. There is also a wood-burner in the sitting room downstairs; a basket of logs, some kindling and matches will be provided.
There may be non-perishable items like a salt, pepper, oil 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 per toilet.
LocationCountisbury 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.
