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ID: S185423
70 reviews
Pets welcome
1 Bathroom
WiFi
Open fire
Parking
Linhay Cottage in Withypool receives high praise for its cleanliness, charming and well-equipped nature, and its tranquil, remote location ideal for nature lovers and dog owners. Guests appreciate the friendly village, local wildlife, and the thoughtful touches like an information pack and biscuits, contributing to a homely and comfortable stay.
Guests consistently commend the cottage for its spotless condition, noting it as clean, tidy, and well-maintained. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The cottage's secluded and peaceful setting in the heart of Exmoor is celebrated by guests. Its proximity to local attractions and the ability to start scenic walks right from the doorstep are highly valued, despite its remoteness requiring a car for convenience.
Reviewers find the cottage comfortable, with a cosy wood burner, comfy beds, and a warm atmosphere. The spaciousness for adults, children, and dogs alike adds to the comfort level, making it a relaxing retreat.
The cottage is well-equipped according to guests, with a well-functioning heating system and kitchen amenities. However, some guests experienced difficulties with the heating and a lack of instructions, which suggests room for improvement in providing clear guidance on using the facilities.
Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.
Linhay Cottage is directly off Withypool Common in the heart of Exmoor, it is approached by a private 3/4 mile drive. It’s ideal for those wanting to experience Exmoor and be truly rural. The property offers comfortable accommodation for up to 3 guests (sorry no children under 5 years of age).
Linhay 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.
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