Harthanger View Cottage offers self-catering accommodation for up to 4 guests in a recent barn conversion, situated on a working farm within Exmoor National Park. The cottage’s location in the pretty village of Luxborough finds it nestled in an idyllic valley between the famous Exmoor coast and countryside and the scenic Brendon Hills.
2 bedrooms (one ground floor king-sized ensuite double with bath and separate walk-in shower, and one mezzanine level ensuite twin with toilet and bath)
Well-equipped kitchen with electric cooker, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, and washer/dryer
Towels and bed linen provided
Superfast broadband wifi provided
Pets welcome (max. 1, supplement of £25)
Please note that this cottage is not suitable for small children, due to its mezzanine area Open-plan kitchen and sitting room, with spiral staircase leading up to mezzanine area
Living area contains TV with DVD player and a wood burning stove with basket of logs provided free of charge
Newly completed patio with picnic table
Oil-fired central heating throughout the cottage
Suitable for guests with restricted mobility due to step-free access via back door
Parking provided for 2 cars
LocationLuxborough is a peaceful hamlet in the Brendon Hills of Exmoor National Park, about 6 miles south of Dunster. Three tiny settlements -- Churchtown, Kingsbridge, and Pooltown -- nestle in a wooded valley at 600 feet.
This is a deeply rural corner of Exmoor where farming and forestry have replaced the iron mining that once sustained the community. The ancient Church of St Mary in Churchtown dates back to the 13th century, with a medieval stone cross in its churchyard that is a scheduled ancient monument. Many of the cottages in the area are thatched, and the pace of life is wonderfully unhurried.
The Washford River rises near Luxborough and flows through the valley, giving the hamlet of Pooltown its name from the many pools along its course. The surrounding woodland is rich with wildlife -- red deer, buzzards, and woodland birds are regularly spotted.
Luxborough has no shops or general stores. The nearest everyday amenities are in Dunster (6 miles north), which has a good range of independent shops, a post office, butcher, and galleries. The market town of Watchet (7 miles northeast) and Minehead (9 miles north) offer supermarkets, pharmacies, and a wider range of services.
