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The School House, Countisbury

Holiday home in Lynton with balcony and fireplace

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Perched on Exmoor, The School House offers a peaceful retreat with a spacious living area, wood-burner and Sky TV. Unwind on the lovely terrace with seating and barbecue or explore the beautiful valley beneath. With off-road parking for several cars and well-equipped kitchen facilities including fridge-freezer, washing machine-dryer combo & more.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The School House, Countisbury

Holiday home in Lynton with balcony and fireplace
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a washing machine, 3 bathrooms and a balcony.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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The School House Countisbury
The School House, Countisbury Lynton
The School House, Countisbury Private vacation home
The School House, Countisbury Private vacation home Lynton
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About the area

Lynton is home to this holiday home. Watersmeet House and Lyn & Exmoor Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway and Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. Greencombe Gardens and Exmoor Adventures are also worth visiting. Visit our Lynton travel guide
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Lynton, Devon

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park showing wild flowers
    Exmoor National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
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    Ilfracombe Harbour
    36 min drive - 40.9 km
  • View towards Putsborough Sands from Woolacombe Warren Devon England UK Europe, Shutterstock ID 684147217, Purchase Order: SP-1506 Go Guides, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Faa Praharnpap, Other: Hco
    Woolacombe Beach
    44 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Colourful beach huts in this beautiful beach in North Devon
    Saunton Sands
    48 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway
    5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Glasshouse
    5 min drive
  • The Coffee Mill
    4 min drive
  • The Ancient Mariner
    4 min drive
  • The Rising Sun Hotel
    4 min drive
  • The Esplanade Fish & Chips
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The School House, Countisbury pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The School House, Countisbury?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The School House, Countisbury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The School House, Countisbury?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The School House, Countisbury located?

Situated in Lynton, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Watersmeet House, Glen Lyn Gorge and South West Coast Path Section 2 Trailhead. Blacklands Beach and Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The School House, Countisbury Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exmoor for Christmas

Great family property for a Christmas getaway! Lovely family room. Comfortable bedrooms. Easy walk to local pubs. Great scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family meet up

Absolutely amazing house for a family meet up. Equipped with everything you could ever need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Birthday celebrations for 3 busy families and 2 dogs Cottage perfect location for walks had to drive to the beaches though ! Unfortunately the Stags pub wasn't open for lunches during our stay Ping Pong table was a hit !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

We loved the setting and the beds were all so comfy.

We loved the setting and the beds were all so comfy.

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th anniversary celebration.

A lovely spacious property with something for everyone, including the 3 dogs! Bathrooms and kitchen far better than shown in photos.Lots of lovely outdoor space with wonderful views.We had a truly great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

It is an Amazing place, fantastic accommodation and the views are spectacular, Love to come in the S

It is an Amazing place, fantastic accommodation and the views are spectacular, Love to come in the Summer.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

An excellent holiday home for our family to stay in. Hope to come back soon.

An excellent holiday home for our family to stay in. Hope to come back soon.
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8/10 Good

Raja S.

The location was outstanding and the property was very spacious, perfect for a large party like ours

The location was outstanding and the property was very spacious, perfect for a large party like ours. Plenty of walks nearby with picturesque views, overall great place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

PHILIP B.

Fantastic house in a stunning location, there is plenty of good walks nearby and the children loved

Fantastic house in a stunning location, there is plenty of good walks nearby and the children loved the table tennis table.
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10/10 Excellent

carey a.

Really beautiful setting. Very well equipped, would love to return!

Really beautiful setting. Very well equipped, would love to return!
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10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

A beautiful place to stay in a beautiful location. There was so much space and it was really well eq

A beautiful place to stay in a beautiful location. There was so much space and it was really well equipped. Lots of places to explore locally. One of the best places we have stayed.

10/10 Excellent

Revanth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Nice Remote place , Beautiful views, Clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

The house is really big and spacious and very good for pets!

The house is really big and spacious and very good for pets!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Excellent property for a big group stay. Everything was clean and as expected, with a well kitted o

Excellent property for a big group stay. Everything was clean and as expected, with a well kitted out kitchen. Table tennis in the living room was a bonus!

10/10 Excellent

Trina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

Absolutely perfect stay this weekend. Was perfect for our mums 60th Birthday! The pictures do not do the property justice! It’s huge and spacious. I could stand and look out at the hills for hours (and we did). We would love to come back and stay again! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

We travelled as 3 families, 5 adults and 5 children. Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen, comfy b

We travelled as 3 families, 5 adults and 5 children. Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and a great social area. Really good base for exploring Devon .
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10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Third time visiting this charming old Schoolhouse. Wonderful setting, plenty of space and remote en

Third time visiting this charming old Schoolhouse. Wonderful setting, plenty of space and remote enough to guarantee a peaceful break whilst having amenities in easy reach.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

We loved the property lots of room to spread out for a large family. Stunning scenery and walks from

We loved the property lots of room to spread out for a large family. Stunning scenery and walks from the cottage. Fantastic range of kitchen equipment
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10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

The location was ideal for walking through the beautiful valley down to Lynmouth. The views from th

The location was ideal for walking through the beautiful valley down to Lynmouth. The views from the property are stunning, it really is an added bonus to see and hear all the wildlife especially the stags!!
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10/10 Excellent

Katy L.

An amazing location and old school house! lots of room and lovely and warm with plenty of fire wood

An amazing location and old school house! lots of room and lovely and warm with plenty of fire wood!! we loved it!’
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Excellent location in quiet surroundings with walks from the doorstep. We enjoyed the large living s

Excellent location in quiet surroundings with walks from the doorstep. We enjoyed the large living space for games, music and ping pong. Would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Rupert R.

Great house, beautiful location. Well stocked kitchen and bbq. Excellent all round, I’d be happy t

Great house, beautiful location. Well stocked kitchen and bbq. Excellent all round, I’d be happy to stay again for sure. Also surprisingly warm for such a big space.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Everything was very good, from the helpfulness of the booking team and promptness and the quality of

Everything was very good, from the helpfulness of the booking team and promptness and the quality of the accommodation in terms of how it was equipped and the space available and it was warm too. Amazing views
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8/10 Good

Jane o.

It was a fab house in a great location. The social area was superb and the kitchen was very well eq

It was a fab house in a great location. The social area was superb and the kitchen was very well equipped. Although the weather was not great having a lovely big, warm social area for us and the dogs made the holiday
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10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

We had a wonderful weekend in The School House - beautiful views, great walks and lots of games, tab

We had a wonderful weekend in The School House - beautiful views, great walks and lots of games, table tennis and meals together.We hope to return soon.