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Ilfracombe, Devon

West Challacombe Cottage

The exterior of The Challacombe Cottages, Ilfracombe, Devon
The exterior of The Challacombe Cottages, Ilfracombe | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The Sitting Room at West Challacombe Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon
The kitchen at West Challacombe Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon

West Challacombe Cottage

A countryside cottage with sweeping vistas and a country rustic interior.

The Sitting Room at West Challacombe Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon
The kitchen at West Challacombe Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon
The exterior of The Challacombe Cottages, Ilfracombe, Devon
The largest double bedroom at West Challacombe Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon
The outdoor seating at West Challacombe Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon
The Exterior of West Challacombe Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon
The view from the coastal path near West Challacombe, Devon

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A countryside cottage with sweeping vistas and a country rustic interior.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
012025
Acorn rating

About West Challacombe Cottage

Look out over sweeping vistas of rolling hills and coastal heathland from the windows of this two-bedroom. It sits in a dreamy location high on Holdstone Down, so nothing will come between you and those stunning views.

Step inside the white-washed cottage to reveal a bright and airy space that hints rustic charm with its log-burner, dark wood flooring and panelled walls. You’ll be able to breakfast alfresco on the front lawn, which is shared with neighbouring West Challacombe Manor, which can be booked together, before setting off for the day ahead. 

The shops and restaurants of Combe Martin are just a 20 minute walk from the cottage. As you’ll be on the fringes of Exmoor, you could loop onto the South West Coast Path for its rugged coastline or delve further into its hilly moorlands. 
 

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, kitchen/dining room.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (1 double with a king size bed, 1 twin), shower room with lavatory.

More information

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

Parking: There is parking available at the side of the cottage by the front of the gate.

There is a large barn attached to the building where bicycles/surfboards may be stored.

Garden: There is a large garden at the front of the cottage shared with West Challacombe Manor.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Heating: The cottage is heated by air source heat pump central heating.

Accessibility: To reach this lovely cottage, access is via a single-track, rough lane with high hedgerows and limited passing opportunities.

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

Fly fishing: From 1st March to 30th September,a complimentary day ticket for salmon and/or trout fishing on the East Lyn is available for guests, this can be collected at Watersmeet, open from 8am until 5pm, for more information call 01598 763556

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.