Linhay Cottage is a secluded cottage situated in an amazing landscape in the heart of Exmoor National Park. Approached by a private half-mile long driveway directly off Withypool Common, the property has recently been renovated throughout to offer comfortable rural holiday accommodation with modern conveniences.The cottage is located next to a working farm and makes a truly ideal base for anyone looking to get away from it all and explore Exmoor’s stunning countryside, with plenty of fantastic walking opportunities beginning directly from the doorstep.
2 bedrooms (one king-sized double and one single, both with built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers, and views overlooking fields and valley below)
Open-plan sitting and dining area with table, two comfy sofas, prominent wood-burning stove, and television / DVD player
L-shaped fitted handmade kitchen well equipped with fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and ceramic hob, and microwave, plus toaster, kettle, cookware, comprehensive variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
Bathroom comprising bath / shower over, toilet, and hand basin
Porch area for drying muddy boots
Pets welcome (max. 2, supplement of £15 per dog)
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips)
Wi-fi, oil central heating, and electricity included in cost, plus basket of logs, kindling and matches provided
Please note, not suitable for children under 5Large stable yard with outside furniture enables guests to fully enjoy the sheltered sunny location
Woodland walk beginning just down lane from property leads to footpath between Withypool and Landacre Bridge
Available for week-long bookings as well as short breaks
Tea, coffee, and sugar provided, with other non-perishable items like salt, pepper, and oil, and household sundries such as toilet rolls, washing-up liquid, and tea towels available
Ample parking for two or three vehicles beside property or on concrete yard
FacilitiesLinhay Cottage has a fitted, handmade kitchen with integrated fridge and dishwasher, electric oven with ceramic hob and microwave. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, bean to cup coffee machine and bean grinder, cookware, a comprehensive variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television (with Freeview) and DVD player is provided in the living room (the aerial signal is not great at Linhay and some channels are not obtainable).
Linhay Cottage includes wifi for guests' use. Please note that the cottage is in a rural situation, the wifi speed is unlikely to be as fast as urban areas. The package the owner has for wifi is BT Fibre 1 which BT says includes average speeds of 50Mb via a BT Smart Hub. BT phone line for incoming calls and free uk landline calls (limited to under 1 hour).
A hair dryer is provided for your convenience.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Linhay Cottage has oil central heating which works on a 24 hour thermostat. There is also a wood-burning stove in the living area and enough logs and kindling will be provided for your first nights stay (in the winter months Nov - Feb). Further logs etc can be purchased locally.
One medium sized towel per person is provided. Bed linen, duvets and blankets provided for your convenience. Please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you away from the property.
Limited tea, coffee and sugar will be provided. There may also be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and oil available.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets/powder will be present in the property, and one to two toilet rolls will be provided.
Please note, as with many rural properties the water at Linhay Cottage comes from a private reservoir, it is treated for consumption before being supplied to the cottage. The cottage has its own septic tank, so only human waste and toilet paper should be flushed away.
LocationWithypool is a small moorland village in the heart of Exmoor National Park, set in a beautiful valley where the River Barle flows beneath a handsome six-arched medieval bridge.
The village has been a popular destination for countryside lovers for well over a century. The author R.D. Blackmore, who wrote Lorna Doone, stayed here, as did General Eisenhower, who used the area for D-Day training in the 1940s. At the centre of village life is The Royal Oak Inn, a welcoming 18th-century pub serving real ales, local ciders, and hearty food. The village also has a charming tea room and a small shop and post office selling everyday essentials, local honey, handmade soaps, and art.
Withypool sits at a natural crossroads in central Exmoor, making it an excellent base for exploring the moor in all directions. The River Barle is one of the finest rivers on Exmoor, and the walks along its banks -- south to the ancient Tarr Steps or north to the medieval Landacre Bridge -- are among the most beautiful in the National Park.
The nearest small town is Dulverton (approximately 7 miles), known as the southern gateway to Exmoor, where you will find a mini-supermarket, butcher, post office, chemist, cash machine, and a good selection of independent shops and restaurants. Minehead (approximately 12 miles) has larger supermarkets, petrol stations, and high street facilities.
