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Stable Cottage Challacombe

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4.8
out of 5
Devon » Exmoor
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
There are miles of good private walks over the farm with wonderful scenery and these can start right from your front door. Get up on the moors for a truly wild landscape, wildlife and great views. Herds of red deer can frequently be seen grazing on the moor, and for the bird watchers, there are Buzzards, Kite, Snipe and Woodcocks to be spotted. Stable Cottage is located only a short walk from the small village of Challacombe, with it's exceptional and unusually named local inn The Black Venus. There is also a village shop which sells lovely pasties, cream teas and is handy for essentials and local produce. Discover the string of sandy beaches on North Devon's north coast, including Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde.
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About Stable Cottage Challacombe

There are miles of good private walks over the farm with wonderful scenery and these can start right from your front door. Get up on the moors for a truly wild landscape, wildlife and great views.

Herds of red deer can frequently be seen grazing on the moor, and for the bird watchers, there are Buzzards, Kite, Snipe and Woodcocks to be spotted. Stable Cottage is located only a short walk from the small village of Challacombe, with it's exceptional and unusually named local inn The Black Venus.

There is also a village shop which sells lovely pasties, cream teas and is handy for essentials and local produce. Discover the string of sandy beaches on North Devon's north coast, including Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde.

Other attractions include Exmoor Zoo, Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park and Watermouth Castle with it's family friendly attractions. Or visit the pretty sister towns of Lynton and Lynmouth which are often referred to as Little Switzerland with their famous cliff railway.

Tucked away up a private lane lies this lovely detached, stable conversion which is situated on a 1500 acre working farm and is bursting with charm and character. Head up three external steps and enter this delightful property, where you are immediately greeted by the light and airy open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with bi folding doors that open into the enclosed garden.

For those cooler evenings light the cosy wood burner and settle in for a snug evening with a feast, a bottle of wine and a film on the smart TV/DVD. The kitchen, which has an electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee machine and microwave, is a great space for cooking lazy breakfasts or trying out new recipes.

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Situated within North Devon's Exmoor National Park, with breath taking uninterrupted views to the 1500ft Shoulsbarrow Common, the area offering many miles of scenic walks and cycle paths. If you fancy a day at the beach Combe Martin and Woolacombe are a short drive away.
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Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
Situated in the heart of the Exmoor National Park and surrounded by acres of awe inspiring countryside, this property is also a short walk from the small village of Challacombe with the exceptional and unusually named local inn The Black Venus.
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Sleeps 4
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There are some good private walks over the farm with wonderful scenery and these can start right from your front door. Get up on the moors for a truly wild landscape, wildlife and great views.
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Sleeps 14
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Located in the heart of Exmoor National Park and surrounded by acres of the stunning countryside yet just 2.5 miles from the popular village of Parracombe with its charming pub.
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Stable Cottage Challacombe Reviews

Noel
Nice cosy and comfortable cottage in a very good location. Well equipped and garden is fully secure. Owners very helpful. Recommended
Celia
A great location for North Devon coast and country, our hosts were very welcoming.
Andy
Truly wonderful cottage in a beautiful location on a working farm. Hosts Lindsey, Mark and Ben were so welcoming but not intrusive. Fantastic cottage if you have dogs, with 100% secure garden and beautiful walk to the reservoir from your doorstep. Welcome basket was excellent and full of thoughtfully selected and locally sourced products. A wonderfRead moreul relaxing cottage with everything you need for your holiday. Black Venus pub is a must for excellent food.Thx from Andy, Alison, Jasmine & Teo xx Hide
Nigel
Lovely cottage everything you need
Virginia
Lovely, well equipped cottage in a great location. Very generous welcome gift and delightful hosts.
Mark
A hidden gem so peaceful the hole area is so quiet can't fault it the food in the black venus pub around the corner is fantastic everyone is so friendly definitely like to go back
Valerie
Amazing cottage with everything you could need for a home away from home. The owners were really helpful and friendly and even supplied us with a tour around the farm. The welcome pack was a beautiful surprise with lots of lovely goodies. Will definitely be booking again. Thank you.
Rhiannon
We loved our stay at Stable Cottage. It was beautifully done out, felt modern but with real charm. The location is great, the hosts very welcoming, our puppy loved the private garden and we will definitely be back!
Karen
Stable Cottage was perfect, a real home from home. Cosy, clean & all amenities! To find a Welcome basket full of essentials & more was a superb surprise after a long journey. Owners, Lindsey & Mark, extremely friendly & helpful. Very informative. Perfect little getaway, views of the field every morning with the sun shining and cows feeding their caRead morelves - delightful sight! Weather beautiful for our stay, sunny & dry albeit still chilly, but woodburner did great job Hot tub icing on the cake Hide
Carolyn
Cottage was clean and cosy, well equipped and excellent water pressure, shower was excellent. The welcome basket was perhaps the best we have experienced and we have stayed in a fair few cottages ove the years. The garden was a good size with picnic table and a really good barbecue. It was also great to be able to use the adjacent field to let the Read moredog have a good run and play. Owners were really lovely and so helpful and really helped make our holiday. Hide
Louise
We had a long journey and arrived tired what a wonderful surprise to have such a lovely weIcome note and pack of goodies from our hosts it was really appreciated. It was a fabulous place to stay and the bed we slept in was very, very comfortable. A very well appointed kitchen with everything needed for us to cook our meals. Thank you we would love Read moreto visit again. Louise Hide
Nicky
Lovely cottage, friendly new owners and an amazing welcome basket of local produce. Typical British summer weather but the dogs didn't care! Would happily return.
Sarah
We very much enjoyed our stay, very clean and tidy, lots of local great walks from the door, fabulous holiday
margaret
the location is just the best and so is the cottage, the pub called The Black Venus is the best but book before you go
Julie
Lovely cottage, everything is there, clean and cosy especially with log fire on, big enough for us and the dog.
Patricia
It is a nice cottage to stay in and very private with good parking and in a lovely area to explore the whole of Exmoor, which we did.
Janet
We had a fabulous week in this quiet, well equipped and comfortable cottage. It feels light and spacious and its a shame weather stopped us using the lovely garden area. Lovely walks from the door and a great base for exploring the Exmoor area. Black Venus pub in the village serves great food ( recommend booking as it was packed both nights we visiRead moreted). Hide
Graham
Excellent location and lovely cottage to stay in
Kevin
Really nice cottage perfect for small family and a dog. Well kitted out, comfy beds and a nice log burner for a cosy evening. Bonus of enclosed garden and two good size fields to let the dog have some fun time. Nice walks, views and fabulous night skies for star gazers! Easy and good location for exploring. Cute village shop for your odds bits (HomRead moreemade cakes and scotch eggs yum!) plus a Pub as an extra bonus Highly recommended ***** No nuisance calls for a whole week no Virgin signal! Hide
Sarah
Lovely equipped and comfortable cottage, close to the coast and attractions but so nice return to a peaceful and scenic environment after a busy day
Sally
Had a lovely short break at this property. It was great to have the extra paddock for the dog to have a burst before heading out for the day. Bed was very comfortable, lovely and warm, nice to have the logs supplied thank you, and always plenty of hot water. The property had everything we needed while we were there and we would return
Shaun
We had a lovely weekend at the cottage everything was clean and well presented. We would definately go back again.
Kerry
Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location. We got caught in the snow and the lovely friendly locals and farmers helped us out of the farm lane in their 4x4s and called the local shop to stay open longer so we could get supplies. The cottage itself is warm, comfortable and the addition of a few supplies and treats was fantastic. You can really experRead moreience the dark sky here and the sounds of the moors and the farm really is something else. Ill look forward to returning soon! Hide
Revd Susan
Our 4th time to stay at Stable Cottage, we will be back!
Revd Susan
Our 4th time to stay at Stable Cottage, we will be back!
Joanna
A lovely cosy well appointed cottage. Great bed and shower Perfect for dogs with enclosed garden and exercise field next door. Loved our stay. Superb food at the Black Venus.
Caroline
This cottage was perfect for us. We liked the way it was off the beaten track so lovely and peaceful. It was really clean and well equipped. Very comfortable too. The pub close by was excellent too.
Nathalie
This cottage is on a working farm on the edge of Exmoor - well located for walks, good for dark sky astronomy using field next to cottage (when not cloudy!) and not too far from the coast. Comfortable.
Matt
Wonderful property, well kitted out and fab garden and bbq. Great pub nearby and good location for North Devon beaches
Matt
Lovely cottage, clean and as advertised. Great base for exploring North Devon and Exmoor. Handy for the great pub food at The Black Venus within easy walking distance from cottage. Friendly and helpful owners.
Andrea
Very nice quite place to stay. Easy access to Exmoor
Elizabeth
Lovely cottage in a great location for visiting Exmoor. We did some great walks around the area. The local pub (The Black Venus) is very popular so need to book ahead, excellent food. The cottage has everything you need and good storage space too. Its nice to have a bath after a long walk and the shower was excellent too. We would recommend.
Sarah
Wonderful setting, especially if you have a dog. Nice to be able to walk from the house and to the local shop and pub. Garden was lovely. House was also mainly great.
Jamie
Nice comfortable cottage. Spotless on arrival with a fresh cake on the table. Log fire perfect for those chilly evenings. The setting was lovely and peaceful and our little boy loved the garden and being able to see the cows from the banks.
Joyce
Clean, warm, comfortable and well-equipped accommodation. With a young child we appreciated the child safety features: fireguard and safety gate.
Alison
This is a gorgeous place to stay on Exmoor, off the beaten track and beautifully equipped. Absolutely peaceful and yet close to many of the walks such as Dunkery Beacon, Lynmouth and Valley of the Rocks, Porlock Weir, Coombe Martin with Little and Great Hangmen climbs. Coming "home" to a wonderful wood fire, a barbecue with a well-protected garden Read morefor the dog. Hide
James
A wonderful location. Excellent for dogs. The location is perfect for walks both on the moor and the coast. For us it ticked all the boxes!!!
Sarah- Jayne
Really lovely, clean and welcoming cottage. Comfortable and well equipped with the benefit of being 'off the beaten track'. Close to a lovely local shop and pub and only a short drive away from dog-friendly beaches. Fantastic enclosed garden for little ones and dogs to run around in safety. We will return at some point.
Judith
Lovely cottage,, spotless and very well equipped all round. Wood burner had all wood supplied which kept us warm and cosy during Storm Eunice! Beds comfy and good shower.
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Attractions Near Stable Cottage Challacombe

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Stable Cottage Challacombe itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Devon has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Exmoor Zoo - EX31 4SG
about 2 Miles
Exmoor Zoo is described as a "family zoo" on their website and it certainly makes a great day out for families.  There are many exotic and rare animals as well as birds to see which are living in natural surroundings.  Some recent improvements at the zoo include a new 5 metre tower at the cheetahs and raised walkways at the "beast".  There is also a new viewing platform over the sitatunga.  As well as the amazing animals to experience there are regular fun activities such as face painting, daily events and zoo trails.
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - EX34 0NG
about 6 Miles
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park  is a big hit with families and has a wonderful setting within 26 acres of Sub Tropical grounds. During a stroll around the site you will encounter so of the worlds most endangered animals and also take a peek back to prehistoric times when Dinosaurs roamed the earth. The park is home to the worlds only full size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex as well as Lions, Wolves, Sea Lions, Meerkats and many other species, Top attractions include the amazing Sea Lion Shows, Falconry Display and Sea Lion Swims.
North Devon Farm Park - EX32 7ET
about 8 Miles
North Devon Farm Park is a haven for wildlife and has a fantastic location making it the perfect place for a day out during the summertime. As well as gorgeous scenery, picnic areas and plenty of space for children to play the park offers a Play Area, Tea Room serving local produce, a Petting Zoo where little ones will love meeting the affectionate animals and Nature tTails. There is also a Play Area.
The Big Sheep - EX39 5AP
about 18 Miles
This is a really unique attraction in the Devon region with many unique events taking place throughout the year.  The Halloween Festival in October is well planned where you can take pumpkin carving workshops, ride the ghost train and go to witches flying school.  All year round there are some excellent
Milky Way Adventure Park - EX39 5RY
about 25 Miles
The Milky Way Adventure Park is a fun day out for the whole family and has rides and attractions for all ages. There are four major rides including a thrilling roller coaster and an amazing vertical slide for the older kids and grown ups and six fascinating live shows which will entertain the whole family. During your visit you can enjoy bird of prey experiences, find your way out of the maze and feed and cuddle the baby animals.