Lambscombe Farm Cottages
North Molton 1.5 miles. A group of delightful barn conversions situated around a traditional cobbled courtyard, on the owners' non-working farm, in a peaceful rural location near North Molton in North Devon. Set into the side of a beautiful wooded valley, these cottages near North Molton have a wonderful outlook across pretty meadows and vibrant green rolling hills. Each property is presented to a high standard with a wealth of features such as slate floors, exposed beams and stone fireplaces to provide cosy holiday cottages. The perfect setting for a romantic winter weekend, a special celebration, or a fun-filled summer holiday with family, these North Molton cottages provide a fabulous rural getaway all year round. Each North Molton cottage comes with sociable open plan living areas with woodburners, and many of the bedrooms have luxury en-suite facilities. Guests will also find a shared external games room housed in a barn conversion, with table tennis, table football, a hockey table and pool table. Outside each property is a private garden area, whilst the remainder of the six-acre site offers a fantastic children’s play area, thoughtfully equipped with a trampoline, bouncy castle (weather permitting), swings and slides. Situated on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, these Devon cottages nestle amongst a varied and inspiring landscape popular with outdoor enthusiasts, where you’ll find wonderful walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing and birdwatching, all within easy reach. The heather-clad moors, dramatic coastline, dark night skies and pretty villages make Exmoor one of Britain’s most idyllic hidden treasures! North Molton is just a short drive away offering essentials, whilst South Molton, some 5 miles away, has extensive facilities with a range of traditional shops offering fresh, local produce, a fabulous pannier market held twice a week, a range of gift, home and jewellery shops, along with a host of excellent tea rooms, wine bars, pubs and restaurants. With their stunning location, luxurious accommodation, excellent on-site facilities and the warmest of welcomes, booked together or separately, these North Molton cottages are truly a magical place from which to enjoy your Devon holiday!
The property
This beautiful detached North Molton cottage has a lofty open plan living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted beamed ceilings and a woodburner, creating a room filled with light and a cosy atmosphere on cooler occasions.
The kitchen/diner has slate floors and a large refectory table, and with stylish furnishings throughout, this a splendid place for a special family gathering.
Each of the three double bedrooms have en-suite facilities, with the ground floor bedroom perfect for less mobile guests.
The lawns at the front of the cottage overlook the sweeping river valley, and provide a glorious, sunny spot to prepare holiday plans together on summer afternoons.
A wonderful, spacious property for a holiday to remember.
Note: This property is next to Refs. 916092, 916093, 916096 and 918133, together they sleep 37.
Accommodation
Over three floors. Five bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x second floor twin. Second floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Shared external utility. Shared external games room.
Amenities
- Oil central heating with woodburner
- Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher
- Washing machine and tumble dryer in shared external utility
- TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent Oct-March; at other times of year fuel for stove can be purchased locally
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Ample shared off road parking
- Enclosed lawned garden with furniture and BBQ, plus shared 6-acre site with children’s play area with trampoline, bouncy castle (weather permitting), swings and slides
- Shared external games room with table tennis, pool table, table football and TV with PS2 and games
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 1.5 miles
- Note: One of the double bedrooms and both twins have sloping ceilings
- Note: Property over three floors, with 8 steps from ground floor to first floor level and then a further 8 steps to second floor level.
About the location
NORTH MOLTON
South Molton 5.3 miles; Dulverton 11 miles; Barnstaple 12 miles.
The ancient village of North Molton is an ideal base from which to explore Exmoor and North Devon’s dramatic coast. The village boasts a friendly pub, Post Office and a village shop offering home-grown produce from local farms and delicious home-baked goods, while just a few miles away, the pretty town of South Molton offers a range of shops and a twice weekly market. Being pleasantly close to both coastal and inland beauty spots, this quaint village is sure to suit visitors of all tastes. Within easy reach are forests, moors, rivers and beaches, along with churches and other buildings of historical significance, whilst just a mile or so away is the border of the Exmoor National Park. There is superb walking on the South West Coast Path and the North Devon coastline is varied and interesting. Visit the National Trust's Watersmeet Gorge, Valley of the Rocks and the funicular cliff railway. Up on Exmoor, there are various walks to suit all abilities, as well as pretty places worth visiting including Tarr Steps, Landacre Bridge and the charming little village of Withypool. Further afield, the resorts of Ilfracombe and Combe Martin are well worth a visit, and for some of the best beaches in the country, a day trip to Woolacombe and Saunton are not to be missed.
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