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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

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

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Groups of up to 14 can stay across three cottages in Malmsmead.

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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Things to see and do in the Lorna Doone Valley...

Looking across a ford surround by trees with an old stone bridge on the left hand side
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Lorna Doone Valley 

Mystical valley and peaceful walks in countryside made famous by RD Blackmore

Lynton, Devon

Fully open today
Man on a mountain bike in the woods
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Things to do in Lorna Doone Valley 

Discover this hidden valley in Exmoor, made famous by R.D. Blackmore in his novel Lorna Doone and home to a wide variety of wildlife such as red deer and Exmoor ponies.

A stone bridge and ford surrounded by grassy hills and trees at Malsmead in the Lorna Doone Valley, Devon
Trail
Trail

Lorna Doone Valley short river walk 

Devon

A tranquil stroll along Badgworthy Water through the picturesque Lorna Doone Valley to the memorial to the author of Lorna Doone R.D.Blackmore.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)
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Trail

Cloud Farm Campsite to Foreland Point walk 

Devon

This circular trail begins with a stroll along the East Lyn River, before taking in breathtaking views at Foreland Point and County Gate.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 11 (km: 17.6)

Exploring the area...

A view of the house at Watersmeet and surrounding gardens with river visible
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Watersmeet 

Dramatic river gorge and ancient woodland in stunning surroundings

Lynmouth, Devon

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A view of the southern end of Lundy Island taken from the approaching ferry in the Bristol Channel, Devon
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Lundy 

Unspoilt island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery

Devon

A view of the south front of Arlington Court from the garden, Devon
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Place

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 

Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in a picturesque garden

near Barnstaple, Devon

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A view across Mortehoe with a stone wall in the foreground, Devon
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Mortehoe 

Gateway to a wild, remote coast with a rich history of wrecking and smuggling. Amazing walking, wildlife and sunbathing seals.

Mortehoe, Devon

View across the beach at Baggy Point, Devon
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Place

Baggy Point 

The impressive headland at Croyde with crashing waves and dramatic cliffs

Croyde, Devon

Fully open today
Exterior view of Dunster Castle and Garden in Somerset
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Dunster Castle and Watermill 

An ancient castle and comfortable country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens

Minehead, Somerset

Fully open today
Visitors walking in the Heddon Valley
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Place

Heddon Valley 

Towering cliffs, coves and a wooded valley within Exmoor National Park

Barnstaple, Devon

Fully open today
Sweeping view of Bossington and Porlock
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Place

Bossington 

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

Somerset

Partially open today