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Foreland Bothy

Lynton, Devon
The exterior of Foreland Bothy, Lynton, Devon
The view from Foreland Bothy, Lynton, Devon
The exterior of Foreland Bothy, Lynton, Devon
The exterior of Foreland Bothy, Lynton, Devon
The exterior of Foreland Bothy, Lynton, Devon
The interior of Foreland Bothy, Lynton, Devon
The interior of Foreland Bothy, Lynton, Devon
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At-a-glance details

  • Guests 4
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Preferred changeover day Flexible
  • Minimum stay 3 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 2
  • Reference GSW007
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About Foreland Bothy

This Devonshire bothy offers ‘camping within walls’ accommodation on the coast.

Small, basic and a fun alternative to camping, Foreland Bothy offers a beautiful place from which to explore the South West Coast Path. Leave all your gadgets at home and opt for a simpler pace of life in this rustic retreat. 

Soak up incredible sea views on the short mile stroll along the footpath to the local pub. On the way home, make the most of the areas spectacular dark skies – some of the darkest in Europe – and spend the evening stargazing. 

With the sea so close, the opportunities for watersports or simply enjoying time on the beach are endless. A little further afield, Lynton is a great destination if you’re missing ordinary life. If you’ve had enough of cooking on a camping stove, the town has a number of cafés and restaurants where you can enjoy a hearty meal.

Why book with us?

  • Unrivalled locations
  • Free entry to our places
  • Award-winning customer service
  • Help us care for nature, beauty and history

Our Covid promise

  • Postpone or refund with no admin fee
  • Enhanced cleaning regime
  • Discover more about our Covid promise

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair not available
  • Microwave not available
  • Fridge not available
  • Freezer not available
  • Dishwasher not available
  • Washing machine not available
  • Tumble dryer not available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television not available
  • DVD not available
  • WiFi* not available
  • Open fire / wood burner not available
  • Garden not available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    One double (4'6") raised platform, one single platform and one single raised platform that visitors can put their own mats or air beds on. There is storage space under the platforms and there are hooks on the back of the main door. There is also a sink and a cold water tap.

    External access to a compost toilet. 

Notes for guests

Heating: No heating is provided. 

Bedding/linen: No linen is provided.  

Please note: There is no electricity or lighting in the bothy.

Parking: There are 2 car parking spaces at the top of the lane on the main A39, approx 1 mile from the bunkhouse.  

Garden: There is no garden, there is a space to sit outside the bothy however it does not belong to the bothy.

Hazards: This is an area with minimal light pollution so the nights will be very dark, we recommend bringing along a torch particulary to access the outside compost toilet.

Dog owners should be aware that there is no enclosed garden at the bothy.

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The river and footbridge at Watersmeet, Devon

Watersmeet

Dramatic river gorge and ancient woodland in stunning surroundings
A ford in the Lorna Doone Valley

Lorna Doone Valley

Mystical valley and peaceful walks in countryside made famous by RD Blackmore
The sun shines over the ocean in the Heddon Valley

Heddon Valley

Towering cliffs, coves and a wooded valley within Exmoor National Park
Sweeping view of Bossington and Porlock, Somerset

Bossington

A peaceful coastal hamlet on the edge of the Holnicote Estate, with distinctive thatched cottages.
Holnicote Estate on Exmoor

Horner Wood

One of the largest and most beautiful ancient oak woods in Britain, a National Nature Reserve nestled on the Holnicote Estate.
Heather

Webber's Post

A fine lookout on the Holnicote Estate with views over Horner Wood and the wild expanse of moorland stretching up to Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor.

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Foreland Bothy

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About the Acorn rating

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To help find the best cottage for you, we have created our own quality rating system for our holiday cottages called the Acorn rating. Ranging from 1-5 Acorns, the rating gives you an indication of a property’s facilities, fixtures and fittings, with five being the highest quality level. The Acorn rating is not connected to any other industry rating system that may be used for holiday cottages and is only to be used as a guide that covers location, style of interior and the facilities you may be looking for. We do not set our cottage pricing based on the Acorn rating we have given a cottage as all our cottages are of an individual nature. Therefore, we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice. In addition, some of our cottages are curated to be sympathetic to their time period. This means that they might not have all of the aspects of modern living, but impress in so many other ways.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose and clean. Running water and a toilet are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities – details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied with a few exceptions, which are again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. In general, a 1 Acorn cottage does not have WiFi.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high number of guests to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 Acorn cottages have WiFi and the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied in all 2-5 Acorn cottages.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage.

4 Acorn: these cottages have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally the ratio of bathrooms to guests is likely to be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers instead of showers over baths.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. This is the highest offer available. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage or is set within an extraordinary location or building. The furniture is of a high standard, and has real comfort for modern living.

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