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Lynton, Devon

Countisbury Hill Cottage

Exterior stone frontage of Countisbury Hill Cottage, Lynton, Devon
Exterior frontage of Countisbury Hill Cottage, Lynton, Devon | © National Trust / Chris Lacey
Interior sitting room of Countisbury Hill Cottage, Lynton, Devon
The kitchen at Countisbury Hill Cottage, Devon

Countisbury Hill Cottage

An inviting cottage stay for Exmoor explorers and their canine companion.

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Interior sitting room of Countisbury Hill Cottage, Lynton, Devon
The kitchen at Countisbury Hill Cottage, Devon
Exterior stone frontage of Countisbury Hill Cottage, Lynton, Devon
The sitting room at Countisbury Hill Cottage, Devon
The double bedroom at Countisbury Hill Cottage, Devon
The twin bedroom at Countisbury Hill Cottage, Devon
The exterior of Countisbury Hill Cottage, Devon

© National Trust / John Miller

An inviting cottage stay for Exmoor explorers and their canine companion.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
012021
Acorn rating

About Countisbury Hill Cottage

For a country escape close to the coast, Countisbury Hill Cottage can offer just that. It sits in the remote hamlet of Countisbury, next to the coast road leading down to Lynmouth. The traditional stone and slate cottage plays host to a homely two-bedroom nook with low ceilings adding to its charm. There’s room for four people and one dog. The large, enclosed garden provides ample space for pup to stretch his legs without escaping.

You’ll be on the fringes of Exmoor and close to the rugged north Devon coastline. Hikes will take you through its wild uplands and wooded valleys and out towards dramatic rocky cliffs. A good place to start is at Watersmeet. Enjoy a cream tea in its historic tea-garden and old fishing lodge before setting off.

You could loop onto the South West Coast Path for longer walks along the headlands and towards the rugged, Valley of Rocks. For the nearest shops and restaurants, head to the delightful town of Lynton, England’s little Switzerland, with its water-powered cliff railway just a 10 minute drive from the cottage.

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Sitting room with multi-fuel stove, dining room, kitchen.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (1 double with 5' bed, 1 twin), bathroom with shower over bath, separate lavatory.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Electrorad eco heating and convector heating included.

Parking: There is parking directly outside the cottage or in the car port next to the cottage.

WiFi: We are pleased to provide WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon.

Garden: There is a large enclosed garden at the front of the cottage. This is next to the coast road leading down to Lynmouth. 

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.

Logs: Eco logs and fire starter kits can be purchased at the time of booking or whilst at the cottages for use on the fire. Eco logs are sold in packs and cost £9.00. A pack should last all day or two evenings. We also offer a fire starter kit consisting of 30 eco briquettes and 3 firelighters for £9.00 per bag which will provide a base for approximately 3 fires.