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House |9 bedrooms |Sleeps 20

Exmoor in West Country

from £225 / night

£1570–£2950 / weekBookable online

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3 nights minimum stay

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4.5 out of 5

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

There are two stone holiday cottages and six timber lodges with fully fitted kitchens including fridge freezers, microwaves and some with dishwashers and washing machines; all have colour televisions and DVDs and heating throughout. Disabled access is provided in some Lodges and we allow one dog in some Lodges as well.

Breakfast on your lodge veranda in almost any weather and enjoy the views.

There is a fully equipped laundry room on site, together with a children's play area, putting green and indoor games room with a full size table tennis table, a pool table and table football.

At the heart of one of England’s most beautiful regions, Woodcombe Lodges is ideally placed for the glorious countryside of Exmoor National Park, the Quantock Hills and the North Devon coastline. At the same time, Minehead with its seafront, harbour and wide range shops, pubs, restaurants and local bus services is only 1 ½ miles away.

In a tranquil rural setting on the edge of the National Park, Woodcombe lodges stands with outstanding 180o views from the sea on one side overlooking Minehead and the approaches to Dunster through to the wooded slopes of Exmoor on the other.

Watchet’s harbour, Dunster with it’s castle and medieval Yarn Market, the picturesque villages of Selworthy and Allerford, Porlock and Porlock Weir harbour, and the attractive resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth are all within easy reach.

The area provides endless opportunities for sight seeing, with wonderful scenery wherever one goes and a truly spectacular coastline westward from Porlock and Lynmouth. Local beauty spots include Dunkery Beacon, the Doone Valley, Tarr Steps, Watersmeet and the Valley of the Rocks.

There is also a wide range of local attractions including the West Somerset Railway, whose steam trains run between Minehead, Watchet and Bishop’s Lydeard. This is an ideal area for walkers and there are many opportunities for sea and fly fishing, bird watching, cycling, sailing, riding and other outdoor pursuits as well as beaches for the children. There are also numerous attractive Gardens and Houses open to the public within a convenient distance.

Minehead has a golf course, a Leisure centre offering squash, tennis, badminton and a full gym facility as well as daily organised children's activities during the school holidays. Day entry to Butlins provides further opportunities to entertain the children.

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
There are about three acres of gardens including a putting green and further wonderfull views across the hills and down to the sea.
There is a small putting green, a swing set and a sandpit. outside and a games room with pool table, table tennis and table football.
A laundrette with washer and dryer and ample space for hanging washing. Pay by meter.
A payphone is available on site.

Further details

Short breaks are available between October and April excluding peak periods. Charges are for a three night weekend break commencing on Friday or a four night weekday break commencing on Monday.
Electricity is chargeable against a meter reading on departure between Ocober and May.

A deposit of one third is required on booking with the balance payable six weeks before arrival. The full amount is payable once a reservation is made unless we are able to relet in which case the final payment will be waived.

Conditions

No single sex parties, stag or hen breaks or parties without an adult over 25 present without specific agreement with the owners.

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The West Country / Somerset region

Exmoor is characterised by two main landscape types. The first is the meeting of the rolling expanse of high moorland and the sea. The coastline itself is one of high cliffs, some of them among the highest sea cliffs in England, but this height is sometimes disguised by the cliffs' convex shape, usually referred to as "hog's back". Views are often extensive inland, over the undulating moorland, while seaward in good visibility the coast of Wales may be seen across the Bristol Channel.

In contrast, substantial lengths of the Exmoor coast comprise deep and steep valleys cutting across the high land. These valleys, locally known as "coombes", are typically wooded, often with ancient oak woodland. Frequently this woodland spreads along the adjacent cliff faces, also convex in shape. The nature of the ancient woodland makes for an environment of considerable ecological interest.

Historical Development of the Coast - Exmoor

Because of its height and relative infertility, Exmoor has never been heavily populated. However, from the Bronze Age onwards (4000BC onwards), farming began to be undertaken, resulting in the clearance of the natural forest. This clearance led to the formation of bog and moorland, as found on the highest parts of Exmoor today. On the steepest slopes, however, the ancient oak woodland was retained, managed for charcoal and tan-bark, and these ancient woodlands are found along much of the Exmoor coast.

The Romans reached this coast, using its height to keep a look out over the Bristol Channel. At Martinhoe, west of Lynton, they established a fortlet and look-out post, the remains of which can still be seen, probably one of a chain. Another is known near Countisbury, on the other side of Lynton.

Towns and settlements are rare along this high coast, being found only at Minehead, Porlock, Lynton with its twin Lynmouth and Combe Martin, at the western end. Minehead is of Saxon origin as a settlement, becoming an important port in Elizabethan times and then a fishing centre. Today, like most of the South West's coastal towns, it is most known as a tourist centre, in Minehead's case based on a large holiday village. Its name, incidentally, is derived from the Celtic word for a hill and there are no mines here, and never have been.

Porlock also has Saxon origins and was sacked by the Danes in 918. It later became a prosperous market town with a busy port at Porlock Weir, but is now engaged almost exclusively in tourism.

Lynton is another town of Saxon origin. Its twin at Lynmouth, almost vertically below it, developed much later. This area came to prominence with the Romantic poets Wordsworth, Shelley and Coleridge, who proclaimed the area to be "England's Little Switzerland". Later, in the late 19th century, the publisher George Newnes fell in love with the area and built its famous water-powered cliff railway.

Combe Martin is first referred to in medieval times, becoming important in the 13th century after the discovery of lead and silver in the hills here. It developed along the long narrow valley leading inland from the sea and now claims to be the longest village in England. Remains of medieval strip fields running up the valley sides are still in evidence. The mines are now long gone and, in common with the rest of the coast, Combe Martin's attractions are now principally for tourists.

The Exmoor area

At the heart of one of England’s most beautiful regions, Woodcombe Lodges is ideally placed for the glorious countryside of Exmoor National Park, the Quantock Hills and the North Devon coastline. At the same time, Minehead with its seafront, harbour and wide range shops, pubs, restaurants and local bus services is only 1 ½ miles away.

In a tranquil rural setting on the edge of the National Park, Woodcombe lodges stands with outstanding 180o views from the sea on one side overlooking Minehead and the approaches to Dunster through to the wooded slopes of Exmoor on the other.

Watchet’s harbour, Dunster with it’s castle and medieval Yarn Market, the picturesque villages of Selworthy and Allerford, Porlock and Porlock Weir harbour, and the attractive resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth are all within easy reach.

The area provides endless opportunities for sight seeing, with wonderful scenery wherever one goes and a truly spectacular coastline westward from Porlock and Lynmouth. Local beauty spots include Dunkery Beacon, the Doone Valley, Tarr Steps, Watersmeet and the Valley of the Rocks.

There is also a wide range of local attractions including the West Somerset Railway, whose steam trains run between Minehead, Watchet and Bishop’s Lydeard. This is an ideal area for walkers and there are many opportunities for sea and fly fishing, bird watching, cycling, sailing, riding and other outdoor pursuits as well as beaches for the children. There are also numerous attractive Gardens and Houses open to the public within a convenient distance.

Minehead has a golf course, a Leisure centre offering squash, tennis, badminton and a full gym facility as well as daily organised children's activities during the school holidays. Day entry to Butlins provides further opportunities to entertain the children.

How to get there

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Nearest airport Exeter or Bristol
Nearest rail Taunton then bus to Minehead
Car recomended but not essential as Minehead 20 minute walk or five minutes by taxi

Directions

Approaching Minehead from the east on the A39, go straight ahead at the first roundabout outside the town. At the next (mini) roundabout take the left fork signed Porlock/Lynmouth (A39).

Follow this road round Minehead for 11/2 miles until reaching a major junction with a right turn back towards Minehead centre signed ‘A39 Minehead’. Turn right here, and after about half a mile take the first turning left into Woodcombe Lane.

Follow this road which becomes Bratton Lane, and then narrows to a country lane. The entrance to Woodcombe Lodge is then the third (and last) driveway on the right.

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Reviews

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21 Jan 2013

“Lovely lodge with stunning views.” My partner and I stayed at woodcombe lodges for 3 nights, we were very lucky to have snow, this made the stunning views even better. 20 min walk from minehead town, some lovely shops to visit. 25 min... more Response: It is very rewarding to receive such positive feedback as we make every effort to make our guests stay pleasurable. Do come and see us again and remenber bookings six months ahead receive a 5%... more

26 Aug 2012

“good accomodation in a glorious location” lodge was very good and the surrounding grounds and games room an added bonus -which allowed the children to explore safely. An excellent base for a pleasant walk into Minehead or to explore... more

22 Jun 2012

“Lovely place, off the beaten track but not far from shops and amienities!!” Lovely and clean, with all you need for a comfortable stay! Nice and quiet surroundings with a lovely outlook. Good location for getting out and about - a car is essential. Recommended place to... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 20
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	23 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	1505£ 1505	-	-	3 Nights
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	1895£ 1895	-	-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	1695£ 1695	-	-	3 Nights
	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	2320£ 2320	-	-	1 Week
	9 Jun 12	23 Jun 12	2075£ 2075	-	-	1 Week
	23 Jun 12	21 Jul 12	2260£ 2260	-	-	1 Week
	21 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	2820£ 2820	-	-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	2135£ 2135	-	-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	1585£ 1585	-	-	3 Nights
	20 Oct 12	27 Oct 12	1650£ 1650	-	-	1 Week
	27 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	1505£ 1505	-	-	3 Nights
	22 Dec 12	29 Dec 12	1620£ 1620	-	-	5 Nights
	29 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	1770£ 1770	-	-	5 Nights
	18 Jan 13	9 Feb 13	1420£ 1420	248£ 248	331£ 331	3 Nights
	9 Feb 13	23 Mar 13	1570£ 1570	275£ 275	366£ 366	3 Nights
	23 Mar 13	6 Apr 13	1965£ 1965	-	-	1 Week
	6 Apr 13	25 May 13	1765£ 1765	308£ 308	411£ 411	3 Nights
	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	2290£ 2290	-	-	1 Week
	1 Jun 13	22 Jun 13	2170£ 2170	-	-	1 Week
	22 Jun 13	20 Jul 13	2370£ 2370	-	-	1 Week
	20 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	2950£ 2950	-	-	1 Week
	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	2225£ 2225	-	-	1 Week
	28 Sep 13	19 Oct 13	1715£ 1715	-	-	1 Week
	19 Oct 13	26 Oct 13	1745£ 1745	-	-	1 Week
	26 Oct 13	21 Dec 13	1570£ 1570	275£ 275	366£ 366	3 Nights
	21 Dec 13	28 Dec 13	1690£ 1690	1395£ 1395	1395£ 1395	5 Nights
	28 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	1855£ 1855	1515£ 1515	1515£ 1515	5 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

WE HAVE OTHER PROPERTIES IF YOU CANNOT SEE AVAILABILITY PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE<BR>see www.woodcombelodge.co.uk<BR>Large parties will be asked to provide a security deposit to ensure the accomodation is returned in the same state it was taken on.<BR>Prices will depend which units are taken and can include units from the larger Lodges section We do not accept single sex parties or those without adults over 25 without prior arrangement

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WE HAVE OTHER PROPERTIES IF YOU CANNOT SEE AVAILABILITY PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE