Company info
The Best of Exmoor is a small, independent letting agent based in Porlock Weir. We love Exmoor and take great pleasure in sharing it with our guests. Our aim is to help you find your dream holiday - we have a great selection of holiday cottages on Exmoor, so we can help you to find your perfect break. Having grown the business slowly from scratch, we know all our properties and their owners well - so please get in touch if you have any queries and we will be happy to help.
Property info
Jasper Cottage has external stone steps with handrail lead up to the entrance door, which opens straight into the open-plan living area on the first floor, complete with with wood-burner, dining table and chairs, comfortable seating, and kitchen area. The stairs lead downstairs to both bedrooms on the lower ground floor. Both bedrooms have zip-link beds so can be made up as twin beds or super-king double beds. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite shower room, and the other bathroom has a 'jack and jill' entrance (entrance door from the bedroom and from the corridor area) and comprises both a bath and shower, as well as toilet and hand basin.
Smiddy entrance door opens straight into the open-plan living area with wood-burner, dining table and chairs, comfortable seating, and kitchen area. There is one ground floor bedroom, which has twin beds (or can be made up as a super-king bed on request), and the bathroom is also on the ground floor; it has a 'jack and jill' entrance (entrance door from the bedroom and from the living area). The bathroom comprises a shower and separate bath, toilet and hand basin. The spiral staircase leads up from the living area to the galleried mezzanine level overlooking the living area, with double bed.
Both properties enjoy a private patio and garden as well as a shared children's play area on the farm. Plus Exmoor National Park on the doorstep - this is a great location for exploring the moor!
Dog/s welcome in both cottages (maximum of 2 per cottage) for 20 GBP supplement per dog
Wifi, 20 GBP heating and electricity included (ample for a week long stay) per cottage.
Bed linen and towels provided
Cot, high chair and stair gates available on request
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
Neighborhood info
Hawkridge sits amongst the hills on the southern side of Exmoor National Park, near the border between Somerset and North Devon, looking out over Anstey Common and Molland Moor.
Dulverton is approx 5 miles (15 minutes drive). It is a beautiful town on the banks of the River Barle, known as the southern gateway to Exmoor and it is also home to the head quarters of the Exmoor National Park. Dulverton is well equipped with shops including Post Office, butchers, bakery, fish & chip shop, greengrocer, late-opening supermarket, art gallery, hairdressers, guns and fishing tackle shop. There are also a number of quality boutiques, interesting gift shops plus a handful of lovely restaurants, tea rooms and pubs.
Withypool is also approx 5 miles, where you'll find a village shop, tea rooms and pub serving evening meals.
South Molton is around 12 miles away and is an interesting and lively country town, with a good selection of shops and pubs. Thursdays and Saturdays are market day with a local market in the historic Pannier Market hall, as well as a busy livestock market.
Exmoor provides a great base for walking, cycling, horse riding and exploring. It is also the place for anyone who just wants to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the beautful English countryside. Hawkridge is within easy reach of Tarr Steps, The Chains - a wonderful place for the experienced walker, the Tarka Trail, the North Devon coastal path, Woody Bay and the Valley of the Rocks as well as Lynton and Lynmouth. The beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woollacombe are less than an hour away. There are a number of local National Trust properties nearby including Knightshayes, Dunster Castle and Arlington Court.