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The Hayloft, Oare

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Overview of The Hayloft, Oare

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Oare, Somerset
  • Popular LocationPorlock Weir Harbour18 min drive
  • Popular LocationLynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway21 min drive
  • Popular LocationExmoor National Park28 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Hayloft, Oare

The Hayloft near Malmsmead is a lovely holiday cottage in Oare very near the Somerset and North Devon border, in the very heart of Lorna Doone country. It's surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of rolling heather clad hills and valleys, The Hayloft is holiday offers a tranquil retreat! The Hayloft in Oare near the Somerset / Devon border provides excellent quality accommodation, this charming conversion sits above the stables and is accessed via six external wooden steps and gravel path. The front entrance leads into a spacious utility room with ample space for walking boots and coats. A stylish and comfortable sitting room enjoys wonderful views over Exmoor and has a log burning stove for cosy evenings at any time of year. Fully fitted with cream country style kitchen units complemented by granite work surfaces and limestone flooring, the spacious dining kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Two beautiful double bedrooms each with their own luxurious en-suite bathrooms complete this wonderful holiday home.

Spacious and modern property sleeping up to 4 guests in two double bedrooms
One King-size bed and one double bed, both with en-suite bathrooms
Situated in the heart of Lorna Doone Country, an idyllic location for romantic getaways
Fabulous woodland, moorland and coastal walking directly from the door
Wood-burning stove in the living room for cosy evenings in
Garden with views over the surrounding countryside
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £15 supplement per dog
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Bed linen and towels provided
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am

A lawned garden with far reaching countryside views provides an idyllic spot for relaxing in the sun or enjoying al fresco meals in perfect seclusion. If you can tear yourself away there are miles of country walks to explore, stunning coastal scenery and friendly village pubs to sample.

Please note: The Hayloft is situated in a valley on Exmoor, therefore mobile phone signal cannot be obtained. The owners live next door and you can use their phone on request.

Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2). A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or in the bedrooms, and do not leave them alone in the property at any time.

Please note that this is a no smoking property.

Walking
The Hayloft is situated in the middle of some of England's most beautiful countryside. Ancient woodlands, heather-covered moors, babbling brooks and wonderful sea views are all accessible from the door. There are seven separate circular walks directly from The Hayloft ranging from four to nine miles long, each with their own special qualities. That's an amazing walk every day for seven days.

Changeover days
The Hayloft is available for week breaks; Friday changeover. Short breaks are available at some times of year, please check the calendar for availability. The property will be ready from 3 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready in time for our next guests.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lynton

Located in Lynton, this cottage is in a rural area. Dovery Manor Museum and Dunster Dolls Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at South West Coast Path Section 2 Trailhead and Porlock Weir Harbour. Valley of the Rocks and Greencombe Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Oare, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Valley of the Rocks - 13 min drive
  • Watersmeet House - 17 min drive
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 18 min drive
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 21 min drive
  • Exmoor National Park - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 31 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rockford Inn - 12 min drive
  • Lynmouth Harbour - 10 min drive
  • The Village Inn - 10 min drive
  • Blue Ball Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Oak Rooms. Lynton - 11 min drive

Reviews

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nick Haddock

A perfect location for walking, relaxation, yet close to an unspoilt stretch of coastline. John and
A perfect location for walking, relaxation, yet close to an unspoilt stretch of coastline. John and Catherine were especially kind, wonderful hosts. The accommodation provided everything we could wish for. We will certainly return.
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10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

What a beautiful spot, nestling deep in the valley and so close to such a glorious coastline and the
What a beautiful spot, nestling deep in the valley and so close to such a glorious coastline and the moor! The Hayloft was perfect, spotlessly clean and with every facility one could want. John and Catherine were extremely friendly and welcoming and we had a fantastic week.
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8/10 Good

Chris G.

A Beautiful cottage, well furnished and spotlessly clean. A nice blend of contemporary style and ru
A Beautiful cottage, well furnished and spotlessly clean. A nice blend of contemporary style and rustic charm. We stay in this area frequently on short breaks and found the Hayloft to be one of the best. Chris and Carol from Kings Bromley in East Staffordshire.
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10/10 Excellent

Clive W.

Super cottage above old stables, spotless, comfortable, warm, quiet and ideal for two couples with t
Super cottage above old stables, spotless, comfortable, warm, quiet and ideal for two couples with two cars, even charged the electric car during our stay. The owners could not have done more to make us welcome, cream tea and a quick response to any request. Ace place. Th Hayloft is in a "Dark Skies" location so do go outside on a cloudless night and experience a star filled sky like you may never have seen before. For a special and interesting restaurant, The Vanilla Pod in Lynton is excellent, but small so you must book ahead. Many good walks without needing to drive a long way.
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn A.

Beautifully restored hayloft with gorgeous surroundings. A wonderful warm home to return to each day
Beautifully restored hayloft with gorgeous surroundings. A wonderful warm home to return to each day after a long day of walking. The hosts were so welcoming and friendly and greeted us with a delicious cream tea to start our week's stay. Spectacular location with many areas to explore by walking or by car. We were absolutely thrilled with our week holiday. We loved eating at the Blue Ball Inn. Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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Malmsmead is a hamlet on Exmoor which is approximately 1 mile from The Hayloft. Brendon is our local village, approximately 3 miles west along the valley. The Staghunters Inn is the local pub, offering good home cooked food and a range of local beers.

The village of Porlock is approximately 6 miles from The Hayloft. It is a lovely Exmoor village and has three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, Post Office, chemist, cash machine, petrol station, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms. Lynmouth and Lynton are approx. 6 miles in the opposite direction. They have similar amenities and a good selection of cafes and restaurants. Both are well worth a visit.

Minehead is approximately 10 miles from the property (beyond Porlock). Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco, Lidl and Morrisons are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have longer opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.

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