Property Summary
Chauffeur's Cottage offers an ideal base for those wishing to explore this wonderful part of the North Devon coastline. Sleeping 2 guests. Accessed by private driveway, the cottage has a private sunny patio with wonderful sea and valley views. Pet friendly with secure shared garden and free parking.
Main Description
This single-storey cottage is one of only three holiday cottages in this large character building situated in the peaceful and idyllic splendour of Exmoor National Park. Offering spectacular sea and valley views, this delightful cottage is tucked into a hillside overlooking the the Heddon Valley, considered one of Exmoor's most beautiful valleys, in the heart of the National Park. Hunters Inn – one of Exmoor’s most famous character Inns is situated in the valley and is a short walk from the cottage.
Sleeps up to 2 guests
One bedroom with King-size bed
Open plan living-dining room with wood-burning stove
Large en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower
Bed linen and towels provided
Superfast wifi, heating and electricity included
Up to 2 dogs welcome for £20 each
Character pub within walking distance
Shared laundry facility
Cot available on request
Saturday changeover for week-long bookings
Short breaks may be available
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
Chauffeur’s cottage has a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, double bedroom and private patio with seating and wonderful views. Outside, there is a secure parking and shared garden for all three cottages.
A covered front patio leads directly into the comfortable living/ dining room with fireplace and wood-burning stove. The kitchen has everything you will need for preparing meals including large integrated fridge freezer, oven, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. An attractive bedroom with a king-size bed and a spacious en-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower completes the accommodation.
A refundable security deposit of £75 is payable when booking this property. This amount will be added to the total price of your booking and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.
Indoor Description
Ground floor: Living/dining room with wood-burning stove, smart TV with Freesat, DVD player and DAB Radio with dock for iPhone. Kitchen with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine. Washing machine, tumble dryer and payphone in shared utility area. Bedroom with king-size bed, DAB radio/alarm and large en-suite bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, WC and basin.
Facilities and services:
Linen and towels provided. Central heating. Wood-burning stove. No smoking. Free Superfast Wi-Fi. Travel cot available. Garden furniture. Shared laundry facility.
Outdoor Description
There's a private patio directly outside the property with seating and wonderful views. There is also a secure shared garden for exclusive use of guests of the 3 cottages (Chauffeur's Cottage and two neighbouring holiday cottages, one sleeps 2 and one sleeps 4).
Chauffeur's Cottage provides a peaceful escape, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the beautiful Exmoor countryside. Enjoy stunning views of the valley and out to sea. Nearby footpaths offer inspiring walks along sea cliffs with breathtaking coastal scenery. The Heddon River winds through a wooded valley to Heddons Mouth beach, all easily accessible from the cottage. Explore famous local beauty spots, including the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, the Doone Valley, Watersmeet, and Porlock Weir. Discover magnificent high cliffs, hidden sand and shingle coves along the dramatic Exmoor coast, with wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde just a short drive away.
Parking
Off-road parking for 1 car in the parking area in front of the cottage.
Electric car charging points are available in the Heddon Valley, at Parracombe Stores and in Lynmouth. Charging from the domestic supply at the cottages is not permitted.
Pets Description
Up to 2 dogs welcome for £20 each. Dogs must not be left alone in the cottage at any time.
Restricted mobility
The property is all on the ground floor, therefore may be suitable for guests with restricted mobility. An Access Statement is available.
Exit in case of emergency
Alarms will sound in the event of a fire. Emergency lighting will switch on in the event of a power cut. Fire resistant doors are fitted on bedrooms and kitchens. Exit doors are fitted with thumb-turn locks, to enable key-less exit from the property.
If you discover a fire within the cottages evacuate the premises and, if it is safe to do so, dial 999 from the utility room. Alert us of the fire by calling 753987 – free.
Fire extinguishers and fire blankets are provided in the kitchen of each cottage and in the laundry room. Use them if it is safe to do so, but always ensure your exit is clear.
Do not put yourself at unnecessary risk. Do not re-enter the cottages to retrieve personal possessions.
Christmas / New Year
For Christmas and New Year bookings we can supply a real tree and decorations if you wish and various additional seasonal items in our welcome pack.
The region
Located in the west of Exmoor National Park, with its deep wooded valleys and stunning coastal cliffs, there are plenty of beautiful walks. There are walks for varying abilities around the Heddon Valley. Walks which can include part of the South West Coast Path, exploring Woody Bay, Lynton, Lynmouth and the Valley of Rocks, or a beautiful short walk along our own Heddon River to the beach at Heddon's Mouth.
Parracombe was once served by a halt on the Lynton-Barnstaple Narrow-Gauge Railway, which opened in 1898 and closed in 1935. In 1979 a group of volunteers decided to restore the railway and today you can board a train at Woody Bay Station close to Parracombe and travel to Killington Lane and back on a two mile round trip behind a narrow gauge steam locomotive.
