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Laurel Cottage

Parracombe, Devon
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Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Spacious cottage full of period character and charm in a peaceful Exmoor village
  • Benefitting from wonderful original features and lovely country views
  • Traditionally furnished interiors combine with a tranquil mature garden

Property code: OC-LAUREL

This delightful property nestles on the hillside in the picturesque Exmoor village of Parracombe. Laurel Cottage is a spacious character cottage offering some original features and lovely country views and is a very comfortable dog friendly base for couples and families wanting to explore the splendour of Exmoor and the magnificent coastline in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cottage offers accommodation over three floors. Two attractive bedrooms on the first floor each have a kingsize four poster bed and one has a dressing area, en suite and leads onto a single bedroom ideal for a young child. The second floor is accessed by narrow, steep stairs with low headroom and offers a twin and single room with sloping ceilings. On the ground floor there is ample space for relaxation including a cosy living room with woodburner in feature fireplace and a small conservatory where you can enjoy the country views no matter what the season. A country style kitchen offers everything you will need to prepare meals for family and friends, whilst a separate dining room provides a space for formal or informal dining. The mature rear garden is fully enclosed with a sheltered patio ideal for taking those opportunities to enjoy alfresco dining whilst enjoying the delightful views.
The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is only 10 minutes drive to either the picturesque twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth or the popular seaside resort of Combe Martin. However with a character local inn offering food within a short downhill walk you may wish to just enjoy the tranquillity of Devon village life or the many Exmoor walks easily accessible close by. 

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with Smart TV with Freesat and Blueray/DVD and woodburner. Conservatory. Dining room. Kitchen with oil fired Aga, mini cooker with oven, grill and two ring hob, combination microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Utility with washing machine, tumble dryer, WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King four poster with dressing area, en suite bathroom with hand held shower attachment, WC and basin and leading to two additional rooms, one with two cots and one with a single bed(for child only) . Bedroom 2 with King colonial bed. Family bathroom with claw bath and shower over bath,WC and basin. Second floor:(narrow steep stairs with low headroom): Bedroom 3 with Twin beds Bedroom 4 with single. 

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Complimentary basket of logs. Wi-Fi Broadband. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. High chair, 2 cots. Garden furniture. Storage for surfboards and cycles. Nearest Mobile coverage other than EE, is now Blackmore Gate (2 miles) and Lynton (5 miles). Payphone for outgoing and incoming calls. 

Parking is available for a small car in the attached garage (length 13' 8", width 9' 5" - restricted height 5' 6"). Two off road parking spaces available at the local church Church (Christchurch) 250 yards from the property. Additional parking is available at the Village shop but not available over night. 

Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.  Please note that the only provider with coverage at the property is EE, the closest area with coverage is near Lynton (10 mins drive on the A39).

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 king-size, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite with rolltop clawfoot bath, hand-held shower and WC, 1 with shower over the roll-top claw-foot bath and WC
  • Aga cooker, mini cooker with oven, grill and 2-ring hob, combination microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washer/dryer and WC
  • 2 cots, 1 highchair available
  • Wood burner – first basket of logs supplied
  • Smart TV with Freesat and |Blu-ray/DVD
  • Mobile signal: the only provider with coverage at the cottage is EE
  • Payphone for outcoming and incoming calls. 
  • Fully enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and outdoor furniture
  • Private parking for 1 small car in the garage, 2 allocated spaces at Christ Church, less than 250 metres from the cottage. Additional parking at the Village Shop is not available overnight for visitors. 
  • Storage for bikes and surfboards
  • Shop and pub 0.25 miles
  • 3 steps up to bedroom 1 from the landing
  • nearest general mobile coverage, other than EE, is now at Blackmore Gate (2 miles) or Lynton (5 miles)
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tania Robinson

This property is personally managed by Tania.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Olivia 5th January 2025

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Excellent location, cosy cottage very well equipped. Lots of lovely personal touches on arrival and it was decorated for us with Christmas decorations which was really a thoughtful touch.

Reviewed by Andy 30th October 2024

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We all thoroughly enjoyed being at Laurel cottage, the facilities were superb, beds very comfortable and it's in a good location with a great local pub

Reviewed by Ruth 26th September 2024

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Characterful cottage, quirky, great quiet location for a peaceful break. Very comfortable beds and lovely little garden

Reviewed by Nick 4th August 2024

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Reviewed by Bernadette 7th July 2024

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Lovely cottage , comfortable nice garden with lovely views .. not suitable for anyone with mobility problems , no parking beside cottage Otherwise nice location

Reviewed by Clive 27th August 2023

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Very well equipped and comfortable. Lovely garden, welcoming and warm. Huge comfy beds. Some low doorways.

Reviewed by David 21st August 2023

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Reviewed by Mike 13th August 2023

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Reviewed by Elaine 18th July 2023

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Laurel cottage was a lovely place to stay. The view was beautiful. It was very well equipped and was very clean. A nice place to get away from it all.

Reviewed by P 25th June 2023

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Reviewed by Stephany 20th June 2023

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No clothes horse or washing line, plumbing needs attention, needs decorating. Lovely views from garden.

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