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Malmsmead, Exmoor

Heron View

The exterior of Heron View and the surrounding buildings, Devon
The exterior of Heron View and the surrounding buildings, Devon | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting and dining room at Heron View, Devon
The area surrounding Heron View, Devon

Heron View

A three-bedroom apartment in a pretty village on Exmoor, with a shallow river on the doorstep.

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The sitting and dining room at Heron View, Devon
The area surrounding Heron View, Devon
The exterior of Heron View and the surrounding buildings, Devon
The boot room at Heron View, Devon
The sitting and dining room at Heron View, Devon
The sitting and dining room at Heron View, Devon
The kitchen at Heron View, Devon
The kitchen at Heron View, Devon
The double bedroom at Heron View, Devon
One of the single bedrooms at Heron View, Devon
One of the single bedrooms at Heron View, Devon
The bathroom at Heron View, Devon
Heron View and the neighbouring buttery, Devon
The exterior of Heron View and the surrounding buildings, Devon
The area surrounding Heron View, Devon
The area surrounding Heron View, Devon
The area surrounding Heron View, Devon

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A three-bedroom apartment in a pretty village on Exmoor, with a shallow river on the doorstep.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
012055
Acorn rating

About Heron View

Heron View is a cosy riverside apartment in Malmsmead in the heart of North Devon, surrounded by rolling hills and countryside. This is a great place for a peaceful night’s sleep after an active day of rambling, in an area popular with walkers. The Oare and Badgworthy waters meet here, with a scenic bridge and ford just a stone’s throw from the cottage, and a café close by.

On the ground floor there’s a handy boot room, and stairs leading up to the living room, kitchen, family bathroom, and one king size and two single bedrooms. A grassy outdoor area with seating adjacent to the cottage is shared with The Buttery Café.

Fans of R. D. Blackmore will be interested to know that the nearby Doone Valley inspired him for his well-known novel, Lorna Doone. Take a self-led tour of the novel and journey through places such as the medieval village at Hoccombe Combe and the water slide at Lank Combe.

The nearest shingle beach is at Lynmouth just over two miles away. A little further afield, Lynton and Porlock are seven miles away with pubs, restaurants and shops. 

You can book other holiday cottages in the village. Kingfisher View (sleeps six) has an interconnecting door with Heron View, which can be unlocked if the cottages are booked together. Riverside Cottage (sleeps four) is also nearby.

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, not available
  • EV charging, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, not available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

First-floor apartment. Internal staircase to apartment. Small step in the hallway. River nearby that is not enclosed. See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of Heron View. 

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Spacious boot room (some room for bikes) and stairs to the first floor.

First floor layout

Sitting room, kitchen, one king-size bedroom, two single bedrooms and a bathroom with shower over bath.

More information

Please note: This apartment has an interconnecting door with Kingfisher Apartment (sleeps six). We can provide the keys for this door on request if both cottages are booked together.

The apartment is above a shop and The Buttery Café is next door. 

Garden: There is a grassy outdoor area with seating that is shared by guests of Riverside Cottage, Kingfisher View and Heron View, and the visitors to The Buttery Café.

There is a river that runs next to the garden. This is not enclosed so please be aware if you have children in your party.

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

Parking: Parking is available in the small car park across the lane.

Electric vehicle charging point is available in the public car park behind the building. There is a QR code on the charging station, where payment can be arranged to Monta Web Map.

Heating: Air source heating included.

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

Book together...

The exterior of Kingfisher View, Devon

Kingfisher View, Devon 

A first-floor riverside apartment with interconnecting door to Heron View, which can be unlocked on request. Sleeps six, dog friendly.

The open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room at Riverside Cottage, Devon

Riverside Cottage, Devon 

A cosy cottage near Heron View. Sleeps four, dog friendly.

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