Property Summary
Oare Manor Cottage is a unique property in one of the most beautiful valley's known as 'Lorna Doone Country'. The property sleeps up to 6 guests in 4 bedrooms and the offers luxury holiday accommodation for family groups or friends looking for something special in a peaceful and tranquil location.
Main Description
Oare Manor Cottage is a spacious cottage with a large garden for you to enjoy. It's approached via a private drive and opens up to a parking area in front of the cottage. Downstairs there is is a large sitting room, with huge inglenook fireplace with wood-burner. The breakfast room leads into the kitchen, which is well equipped and has an adjoining utility. The main dining area is in the conservatory, the large oak table can comfortably seat 6 guests. There is one downstairs bedroom suite which has a double bedroom, dressing room and a shower room comprising, toilet hand basin and shower unit.
Upstairs, there are three further bedrooms, one super-king-sized bed, one double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The upstairs bathroom has a bath and hand basin, and a separate toilet.
Bed linen, luxury towels and bathrobes are provided. Heating and electricity are included. The cottage is fitted with oil-fired central heating throughout. Plus underfloor heating in the shower room and conservatory.
A welcome basket will also be provided to get you started with some essentials, including bread, milk, local biscuits, home-made cake, a bottle of house-wine, cider, local coffee and tea from Miles' of Porlock. Further food/meals items from local chef "Claire's Kitchen" can also be arranged for your stay.
Well behaved dogs welcome for £30 each, maximum of 3 dogs per booking.
Additional cleaning can be offered during your stay but must be booked separately and well in advance.
Indoor Description
Wifi is available throughout the property. Please note that it is not possible to obtain mobile phone signal at the cottage or in the valley at all, however guests can use the wifi to make call via apps such as wtsapp or messenger.
Outdoor Description
Oare Manor Cottage is approached via it's own private drive, which is gated from the road. The large garden surrounds the property and the patio area to the side is complete with a picnic bench - a lovely spot relax and enjoy the afternoon sun! There is also a small ornamental fish pond at the end of the patio area, the sides are raised but please note that children must be supervised at all times.
Parking
There is parking for 3 cars on the drive outside the cottage. Steps lead up to the front door from the drive.
Pets Description
Well behaved dogs welcome for £30 each, maximum of 3 dogs per booking. More than 3 dogs may be permitted on request, please contact us with the size/breed of your dogs and we can check this for you. The owner will make a decision on a case-by-case basis.
Restricted mobility
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Exit in case of emergency
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Christmas / New Year
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The region
Malmsmead is a tiny hamlet deep in the heart of Exmoor, famous as the gateway to the Doone Valley from R.D. Blackmore's novel "Lorna Doone". Beautifully remote and unspoilt.
The hamlet sits on the border of Devon and Somerset, where Badgworthy Water flows beneath a beautiful 17th-century packhorse bridge. The surrounding landscape of wooded river valleys, open moorland, and ancient oak woodland is home to red deer, Exmoor ponies, otters, and kingfishers. The area falls within the Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve, offering exceptional stargazing on clear nights.
The neighbouring hamlet of Oare is best known for its medieval church of St Mary, the setting for the dramatic wedding scene in "Lorna Doone". Oare Church is always open to visitors and is a short walk or drive from Malmsmead.
Malmsmead is a wonderfully remote location. For everyday amenities, the village of Porlock is approximately 7 miles to the east and has grocery shops, a traditional butcher, Post Office, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre, and a range of independent restaurants and tea rooms. Lynton and Lynmouth are approximately 6 miles in the opposite direction and offer similar amenities. For larger supermarkets, Minehead is approximately 12 miles away, where you will find Tesco, Lidl, and Morrisons.
