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West Exmoor, Devon

West Challacombe Manor

West Challacombe Manor and West Challacombe Cottage next door, with their shared garden in front, Devon
West Challacombe Manor on the right and West Challacombe Cottage on the left, Devon | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The great hall with original oak hammer beam ceiling at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
One of the Hangman Hills, overlooking the coast near West West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon

West Challacombe Manor

A historic manor house with original features from the 15th century.

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The great hall with original oak hammer beam ceiling at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
One of the Hangman Hills, overlooking the coast near West West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
West Challacombe Manor and West Challacombe Cottage next door, with their shared garden in front, Devon
An aerial view of West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, including the grassy courtyard which takes you to the main entrance of the manor, Devon
The main door, with bench seating next to it, in the dining room at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The dining room and main entrance at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The kitchen at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The ground-floor sitting room, with inglenook and woodburner, at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The great hall with original oak hammer beam ceiling at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The vaulted, oak hammer beam ceiling in the great hall at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The original oak door leading into the hallway at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The ground-floor twin bedroom at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The fireplace in the twin bedroom at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
One of the staircases in West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The double bedroom at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The double bedroom, with views over rolling countryside, at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The double bedroom's dressing room with wardrobe at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The single bedroom at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The bathroom with roll-top bath and freestanding shower at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The cloakroom with door to the terrace at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The view of the front garden through the historic door and porch from the hallway at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The front garden at West Challacombe Manor, which is shared with West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The front garden with outdoor dining furniture at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The entrance to the courtyard that leads to West Challacombe Manor's main entrance, Devon
The terrace and main entrance at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The terrace with outdoor dining furniture and main door to West Challacombe Manor, Devon
An aerial view of West Challacombe Manor on the right and neighbouring West Challacombe Cottage on the left, Devon
One of the Hangman Hills, on the coast near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
The coastal cliffs near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
The rocky coast at Hele Bay, near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
The rocky, tree-lined coast at Combe Martin, near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
Combe Martin bay and beach, near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
A sign for footpaths near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
The rolling fields and woods in the countryside surrounding West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
An aerial view of Wild Pear Beach, near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon

© National Trust/Mike Henton

A historic manor house with original features from the 15th century.

At a glance

Guests
5
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
012027
Acorn rating

About West Challacombe Manor

Stay in a place of historic significance in this 15th-century small Manor. Each room unveils remarkable historic features but the pièce de resistance is the oak hammerbeam ceiling in the Great Hall that dates from 1485. You’ll find three charming bedrooms and other intriguing rooms such as a scullery and a dairy, all carefully restored to retain its special character.

Outside there is a walled patio for al fresco eating and a cobbled courtyard leading you through an old barn door to the sloping, wild garden. Here you’ll have uninterrupted views of the surrounding hills. At the top of the garden, open the gate into the orchard with its ancient trees. At the right time of the year, feel free to pick the apples.  There’s a front garden too where you can watch the wildlife and enjoy the views. This large, front garden is shared with West Challacombe Cottage making these two cottages perfect for larger families too.

Join the South West Coast Path metres from your door and climb up the steep ascent to Little Hangman or take a more leisurely stroll around Combe Martin once famous for its silver mines, just a 20 minute walk. Delve further into the hilly moorlands of the Exmoor National Park with its rugged coastline taking in the lush Heddon Valley and the seaside town of Lynmouth, or head in the opposite direction to the award winning surfing beach at Woolacombe.

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Find information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

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Layout

Ground floor layout

Hall, twin bedroom, sitting room with wood-burning stove, dining room, kitchen, dairy, utility room with lavatory.

First floor layout

Large sitting room with historic ceiling, two bedrooms (1 double with 5' bed , 1 single), nursery/dressing room, bathroom with slipper bath and separate shower cubicle.

More information

Heating: Air source central heating included. 

Access and parking: Access is via a single-track, rough lane with high hedgerows and limited passing opportunities. Parking is available for two cars on the grassed area just opposite the large oak gates leading into the courtyard. After parking enter the oak gates to the cobbled courtyard and take care in frosty or wet weather or poor lighting conditions as the yard is uneven and steep.

WiFi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon

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.

Please note: West Challacombe Manor is a significant historic building and farm of great beauty which may contain some risks for unsupervised children. In respect to the fabric of this building and to ensure the historic integrity remains unaffected, stair gates have not been provided for the two staircases.

Garden: There is a wild sloping garden to the side of The Manor with a gate at the top to venture into the old orchard.  There is also a shared, sloping garden to the front of The Manor which is open with West Challacombe Cottage with fabulous views and ample garden furniture. Outside the entrance door is a small, enclosed patio with table and chairs.

Bats: Please be aware that there may be a bat colony present at the property and bats are a protected species. Should you need any assistance regarding bats during your stay, please contact our Contact Centre.

Original features at West Challacombe Manor...

This 15th-century Manor has many historic features to discover.

The original oak door with carved figures at West Challacombe Manor, Devon
The original oak door at West Challacombe Manor, Devon | © National Trust/Mike Henton

...at the original entrance to the Manor.

The original oak door with carved figures.

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The sitting room at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon

West Challacombe Cottage, Devon 

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