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Laurel Cottage

Parracombe, near Combe Martin, Devon
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 range cooker, 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). 

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
  • Range cooker, 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
  • 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 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Catharine 11th January 2026

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We had such a wonderful time at Laurel cottage - the perfect place to start the new year! So cosy and what a lovely village Parracombe is!

Reviewed by Caroline 4th January 2026

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Super location. Great local shop and pub. Lots of lovely walks on the doorstep. Very cosy and comfortable cottage that we all enjoyed over the New Year. Well equipped kitchen which was great to cook in. Tall guest will need to watch their heads!

Reviewed by Laurie 3rd November 2025

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Great location. Well equipped. Plenty of space for 2 families to share.

Reviewed by Rosemary 5th October 2025

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Do not book this cottage, unloading and loading cars is a nightmare for you and locals. Cooking equipment is not as described, and very basic at best, lounge furniture uncomfortable, needs decorating. One bedroom has only a single bed, small bedside cabinet, no radiator, no mirror, cup hook on the back of the bedroom door, only light for the bathrRead moreoom and corridor is in some else's bedroom etc.etc. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 21st September 2025

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Dont bother until maintenance done

Reviewed by Elizabeth 14th September 2025

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This is an older property which has a charm, but we found it wasnt a particularly comfortable space to be in. It was a bit awkward to cook in (I never got on with an Aga having to wait for it to heat up to use) and there is only a hot plate or countertop oven to use. If there were more than 4 of you it would be tough. The house feels and smells dRead moreamp, which could have been worse with the awful week of bad weather but is part of an old property sometimes. Great location for exploring the north Devon coast, and it was easy to find places to eat locally. The local pub was fantastic. Parking was ok at the church, unloading was tricky with cars passing. We probably wouldnt stay here again by choice, it just wasnt our kind house. Hide

Reviewed by Katie 17th August 2025

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Very comfortable cottage on a good location

Reviewed by Philip 11th August 2025

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A very comfortable and spacious house, with plenty of accommodation for 7 guests.House oozes character and is located in a very pretty village. Garden is lovely and with great views

Reviewed by Patricia 8th June 2025

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Laurel Cottage is an oasis and perfect for relaxing. A large, beautifully furnished old house with a lovely garden and conservatoryeverything you need is there. We were especially thrilled with the AGA stove and always looked forward to cooking on it. It was also a real joy to come back in from outside to the warm, cozy kitchen. Excellent supportRead more from Lisa. The village itself also has everything you need. The community-run village shop with a small caf and the pub are both highly recommended. Its also a perfect starting point for many beautiful walks and excursions. We would return at any time. Hide

Reviewed by Carolyn 25th May 2025

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Beautifully located cottage, with views to die for. Overall comfort and cleanliness not brilliant. If you like to properly self-cater as we do, the Aga takes some getting used to. Very tired all over cottage. Decor needs attention and dropping plaster addressed. Beds need replacing. We had glorious weather, which made the week, but better sleep woRead moreuld have been a major bonus. Hide

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

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