A three-bedroom apartment in a pretty village on Exmoor, with a shallow river on the doorstep.
© National Trust / Mike Henton
A three-bedroom apartment in a pretty village on Exmoor, with a shallow river on the doorstep.
Heron View is a cosy, riverside cottage 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 seasonal National Trust buttery (tea-room) 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.
To holiday with family or friends, you can book neighbouring Kingfisher View which has an interlocking door.
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.
Not accessible. We are waiting for an accessibility guide and photos for this property, They will be available shortly. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Spacious boot room (some room for bikes) and stairs to the first floor.
Sitting room, kitchen, one king-size bedroom, two single bedrooms and a bathroom with shower over bath.
Multi-cottage booking: This apartment can be booked together with Riverside Cottage located next door and which sleeps an additional four guests or Kingfisher Apartment which sleeps six.
Heating: Air source heating included.
Garden: There is no garden, however, guests are welcome to use the grassed area and outdoor seating at The Buttery.
There is a river that runs next to the apartment. 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.
National Trust tea rooms and shop: The apartment is next door to the National Trust tea room (The Buttery) and above the shop. These are open in the summer months.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.