Property Summary
Luccombe Cottage is a self-contained two bedroom holiday cottage nestled at the foot of Dunkery, in the rural National Trust village of Luccombe. Just 2 miles from the sea, Luccombe Cottage is well suited to couples looking for a peaceful getaway
Main Description
Luccombe Cottage near Minehead has two bedrooms and is situated in the heart of Exmoor National Park, on the edge of the village of Luccombe - a beautiful National Trust village, that was also mentioned in the Domesday Book - it doesn't get much more picturesque than here!
The cottage was converted from an outbuilding that was once the coach house for the Manor next door. It's now two holiday cottages, Horner Cottage (next door) sleeps 2, and Luccombe Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests.
The front door opens into the modern, well-equipped kitchen. The spacious sitting room with dining table also has a door out to the patio area. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, one with king-size bed and one double. The bathroom is also upstairs and comprises a bath with shower over, toilet and hand basin.
The property is light, airy, well equipped and very comfortable with its own cottage garden and off street parking. Ideal for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers or anyone looking to relocate to the area. There is space for securely storing bicycles in the shed outside too.
Horner Cottage is accessed by passing through Luccombe Cottage's outside area over gravel, but the two areas are divided by a fence and are both enclosed.
The Manor House (where the owners live, and is next to the cottages) was the original Rectory for the 14th century village church next door.
Please note that there are no food or drink items in the welcome pack, including no salt/pepper/oil/tea/coffee/sugar.
Sorry, no dogs
Indoor Description
The kitchen is very well-equipped and includes a wide range of cooking utensils, pots and pans as well as crockery/cutlery/glassware.
Bed linen and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take them on day trips.
Heating and electricity is included. The cottage benefits from central heating throughout plus a 'electric wood-burner' in the sitting room.
Wifi is available at no extra cost.
Please note, the water supply comes from a local natural spring.
As with much of Exmoor, mobile phone reception in the cottage is very poor. However, if you turn ‘WiFi Calling’ on on your mobile you will be able to make/receive calls/texts over the cottage WiFi - you can often find this tab under Settings and then Phone, or alternatively contact your service provider and ask them to activate it.
Outdoor Description
Luccombe Cottage has a gravelled courtyard patio area directly beside the cottage which is enclosed and has a picnic bench.
Please note that access to the adjoining cottage is through this gravelled courtyard passing in front of all the rooms of Luccombe cottage. The windows of the sitting room and bedroom of the adjoining cottage overlook Luccombe Cottage courtyard.
Parking
There is parking for one car on the drive, just a short walk from the front door.
Please note that the parking area, route to the cottage front door and cottage courtyard are all gravel.
Pets Description
Sorry, no pets. This property used to accept dogs, but after some bad experiences the owner regrets that pets are no longer welcome for new bookings.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
Please exit via the main front door and assemble in the guest parking area.
Christmas / New Year
Please note that we don't provide any decorations for Christmas bookings - so please bring your own if you want to add festive cheer!
There are usually Christmas services either at Luccombe Church or at Selworthy Church just across the valley.
The region
West Luccombe is a peaceful hamlet in the Horner Valley on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate, at the foot of Dunkery Beacon -- Exmoor's highest point at 519 metres. This is one of the quietest corners of Exmoor National Park.
The hamlet sits within a working 300-acre National Trust farm and is surrounded by some of the finest walking country in the South West. Horner Woods National Nature Reserve, one of the largest ancient oak woodlands in Britain, begins just minutes from the door. The picturesque thatched village of Luccombe, mentioned in the Domesday Book and recently voted one of England's prettiest villages, is a short stroll away.
West Luccombe is a wonderfully quiet base with no pub, shop, or through-traffic. The nearest amenities are in Porlock, approximately one mile away, which has three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre, and a range of independent restaurants, shops, and tea rooms. Most shops keep hours of 9am to 5pm, often extending during the summer season.
Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 6 miles away, with larger supermarkets (Tesco and Morrisons on the outskirts), petrol stations, high street banks, and a range of shops. Burrowhayes Farm, approximately 200 metres down the road, has a small camping shop useful for forgotten items and offers escorted horse riding in the Horner Valley and on the open moorland.
