The Orangery, Lynton Cottage welcomes you into a light-filled open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, where a high apex ceiling and large Victorian skylight create a wonderfully airy atmosphere. The well-equipped kitchen features a range-style cooker, integrated dishwasher, and fridge / freezer, while the adjacent dining table seats your party comfortably. Leather furnishings in the main living space evoke period grandeur, complemented by a wall-mounted Smart TV and DAB radio. A cosy side room offers a quiet retreat, whilst steps lead down to an additional lounge with flexible day bed sleeping and space to relax or work.
Heading outside, a private pebbled patio backed by trees provides a peaceful spot to take in sea views, whilst the balcony off the master bedroom offers bistro-style seating perfect for morning coffee. Two gorgeous bedrooms guarantee restful nights: the master features a beautiful carved wooden king-size bed, private balcony with magnificent sea views, and en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, while the second bedroom offers a flexible zip-and-link super-king (or twin on request) with lovely sea views. A separate modern shower room completes the accommodation, and private parking for one car adds welcome convenience.
Picture waking to sweeping coastal panoramas, breakfast taken on your private balcony as seabirds wheel overhead. Spend sun-drenched days exploring Exmoor's dramatic coastline, wandering between harbour and clifftop villages, then return to your elegant Victorian retreat. As twilight settles over the Bristol Channel, pour a glass of wine and watch the lighthouse beam sweep across darkening waters from your peaceful patio sanctuary.
The Orangery, Lynton Cottage sits at the coastal edge of Exmoor National Park, perfectly placed to explore this stunning corner of North Devon. The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway (200 metres) is a historic water-powered cliff railway offering spectacular coastal views and a unique transportation experience connecting these two picturesque villages, gliding up and down 260 metres of track. Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park in Combe Martin, 18 kilometres away, delights families with live animal exhibits, life-sized dinosaur models, and engaging attractions set within beautiful grounds. Ilfracombe Aquarium in Ilfracombe (20 km) takes you on a fascinating journey from Exmoor stream source to sea at North Devon's much-loved aquarium, showcasing diverse marine life. The Exmoor Distillery in Dulverton, a 30-kilometre drive, is an award-winning independent distillery crafting premium gin and spirits with traditional methods and locally sourced botanicals, offering tours and tastings.
Venture further to discover more of Devon's family attractions. The Milky Way Adventure Park in Clovelly (47 km) offers indoor and outdoor rides, entertaining shows, and extensive play areas featuring Blast Quest and the North Devon Bird of Prey Centre. Diggerland in Willand, 51 kilometres away, provides the unique thrill of riding, driving and operating real diggers, dumpers and other full-size construction machinery. The Bear Trail in Westcott (54 km) challenges adventurous families with a muddy assault course requiring three hours, old clothes and plenty of enthusiasm.
The river port town of Barnstable lies 23 kilometres from your door, where the ancient pannier market has traded for centuries amid charming streets and independent shops. The historic harbour town of Bideford is a 47 kilometre drive from the cottage. Packed with independent shops and great eateries along its picturesque quayside, it offers a perfect blend of maritime heritage and contemporary coastal living.
