Lynton 3.2 miles.

A charming detached barn conversion situated off the beaten track in woodland above the coastal resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth. Enjoying a peaceful location, this cottage provides an idyllic holiday retreat near some dramatic stretches of North Devon coastline, within Exmoor National Park. Furnished comfortably and with slate flooring and a woodburning stove on the ground floor, the cottage gives a real taste of rural living. The spacious sitting room is on the first floor, as are the two double bedrooms, and all these rooms have sloping ceilings and Velux windows. The setting is most appealing, approached along a farm track and surrounded by mature woodland, farm meadows and with its own private enclosed garden, ideal for relaxing after some fabulous walks, some of which can be started from the property. There is a cosy village pub within half an hour's walk downhill and the pretty village of Lynton boasts a wealth of small shops and cafes. The area around Lynton and Lynmouth offers a wealth of experiences amidst magnificent landscapes and majestic seascapes, including horse riding, surfing, canoeing and fishing. A welcoming cottage, an ideal year-round rural escape.

Lynton and its twin Lynmouth are set within the Exmoor National Park in Devon and both offer shops and pubs. Wildlife is in abundance closeby and there are a number of activities including golf, horse riding, walking and surfing available. Attractions in the area include Exmoor Zoo, a cliff railway and the Owl and Halk Centre.

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