Ormrods is a very comfortable three bedroom detached house, recently refurbished to a high standard, with a idyllic balcony and beautiful large (one acre) gardens. Situated in an elevated position in a tranquil part of Withypool village, the property maximizes its far-reaching views of Exmoor, over the bordering River Barle, via an inverted room layout featuring first floor reception and living/sitting room areas.
3 bedrooms (two ground floor ensuite doubles and one first floor double)
First floor kitchen-dining area well equipped with Rayburn cooker plus electric hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, and dishwasher
Spacious first floor sitting room with excellent countryside views and wood burner; logs provided with further supplies stored in log-shed
First floor shower room with toilet and hand basin
First floor utility room with washing machine and Belfast sink
Bed linen provided (please note towels, tea towels, and bath mats not provided)
Wifi, central heating, and electricity included
Pets welcome (max. 2, supplement of £15 per dog)
Please note that this property is not suitable for children under 5 years of age due to steep terraced gardens and bordering riverSouth-facing private gardens approximately an acre in size, with lawns plus two stone walls and an in-built stone seat recently installed to allow elevated views over the village, garden, river, and towards the moor. The foot of the garden that borders the River Barle has been designated a site of special scientific interest and thus is left to its natural habitat, in which rare wild orchids flourish. Benches enable guests to sit and watch out for fish in the river’s lovely clear waters, and two sheds contain logs for the wood- burner, garden tools, and a barbecue
Lovely first floor terrace with table and chairs, connected directly to living room and entrance area, makes for the perfect venue for watching moorland ponies and wildlife from your binoculars or enjoying Exmoor’s European award-winning night sky
Very dog-friendly property with underfloor-heated utility room where dogs can enjoy warmth filtering through to their beds, plus large gardens containing kennels and separate runs in the garden
Oak flooring in kitchen, dining room, and reception room
Broadband internet, Sky TV, and DVD player provided
Private parking for up to 4 cars in bay beside road next to property
FacilitiesThe kitchen is fully fitted with a Rayburn (further instructions about how to adjust the temperature is provided in the cottage) plus electric hob, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher. There is a washing machine and Belfast sink in the utility room.
The flooring in the kitchen, dining room and reception room is oak. There is underfloor heating in the utility room to help dry off walking boots and clothes and for the comfort of any 4-legged guests.
Broadband, SKY and a DVD player are available.
Leading directly from both the dining room and the reception room is the terrace where there is a table and chairs for those long summer evenings.
There is a wood-burner in the living room; logs are provided and further supplies can be found in the log-shed in the garden.
NOTE: Towels, tea towels and bath mats are NOT provided, please bring your own.
Bed linen is provided.
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.
