Challacombe holiday cottage rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, walking and fireplace

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  • Cottage
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • Min stay varies
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  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 16 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Step back in time and relax in front of the lovely inglenook fireplace in this cosy C17 to 18th cottage at Exmoor Cottage Holidays, ideal for couples, families & pets. Inglenook Cottage is in a peaceful village location and is very warm & comfortable with character features, enclosed patio, large children's play area and just five minutes walk from a shop & pub.

Inglenook Cottage (at "Town Tenement Farm") has the special atmosphere of a home that has been lived in for a long time. It is comfortable & warm having recently been renovated (with modern kitchen & bathroom, insulated walls and double-glazing). The large living room has an attractive inglenook fireplace (with bread oven & salt safe) and multi-fuel stove, comfortable seating and Freeview TV. Near the kitchen is a dining area with dining table & chairs.

The separate kitchen is very well equipped with electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, and a stable door leads out to a lovely enclosed patio garden. There is also a small south-facing front garden with a picnic table, ideal for al fresco dining.

There are three bedrooms upstairs, a double, a single and a superking-sized (or twin utilising a ziplink bed). The bright, modern bathroom has a bath, separate shower, handbasin & WC.

No-one can get bored at Inglenook Cottage. If the free WiFi and nearly 100 Freeview TV channels aren't enough there are many books, games & DVD's, and three acres of grounds to explore (with wild-flower meadow, wildlife pond, and large children's play area with two towers, bridge, swing, slide, climbing wall, fireman's pole, etc). Watch the birds in the front garden and the many butterflies in the buddleia, or enjoy a family picnic in the grounds which have lovely views of Exmoor.

A cot and high chair are usually available to hire (£5 each), a fire guard and stair gate are available free of charge, and towel sets available for hire (£5 per set comprising bath towel and hand towel) - all subject to availability - please check well in advance and book early if available.

Pets are very welcome £20 per stay/per pet, payable on arrival. The types and numbers of pets MUST be mentioned in advance, preferably in the Message To Owner section of the Booking Request. Not all pets will be welcome and there are number limits - please check in advance. Hand-soap, cleaning materials and tea towels are provided, and a welcome pack with a few essentials (until you can get to a shop) including a basket of logs & kindling, tea, coffee, sugar, fresh milk, bin bag, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner & matches

Inglenook Cottage is in the quiet and peaceful village of Challacombe and within the Exmoor National Park. Within 300 yards is an excellent pub with award-winning food and real ales, and a handy general shop and Post Office. Challacombe has excellent local walks and is an ideal central location from which to explore Exmoor, the sandy beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde, and the spectacular coastline of North Devon & Somerset.

Inglenook Cottage is one of five holiday cottages (known as "Exmoor Cottage Holidays") converted from a former farm. The cottages form a 'U' shape around a charming courtyard and each has a log burning stove and an enclosed garden. The other four cottages (sleeping 1-6 people) are all available separately, please look under "Challacombe". The owners, John & Melanie Moore, live just next door and like to greet all customers personally. We are usually available most days help you plan your day.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Super King Bed
  • Bedroom 3: Single Bed
  • Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Cot available
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Climbing frame
  • Swing set
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided

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Interaction with guest

The owners of Exmoor Cottage Holidays, John & Melanie, live just next door and welcome each guest personally. We are available most days to help you get the very most from your stay (and to feed the birds!). We have lived in the area since 1997 and can advise the best walks, places to visit, restaurants, local attractions, etc. and show you them on an Ordnance Survey map (which you may borrow). We can help light the fire in your cottage, show you how to keep it going, and we sometimes have some special offers just for our guests.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Please note that all bookings of Inglenook Cottage are subject to Exmoor Cottage Holidays terms and conditions (shown below the availability calendar and in the rental agreement made available on the booking page). Prices given do not include pets (£20 each per stay) or towel hire (£5 for a bath & hand towel).

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About the owner

Melanie And John M.
Average reply time:
1 hour 38 minutes

Calendar updated:
10 Mar 2024

Years listed:
10

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 5. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 12 Aug 2013. Located in Exmoor National Park, it has 43 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £667 to £1292.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 10 Mar 2024.
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Reviews

4.5
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43 reviews
Excellent
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Andreas-Stahl76
Herschweiler-Pettersheim, Germany

A wonderful place with wonderful people to make you feel at home.
Aug 2022

We have been to this lovley and peaceful place four times. Twice in the Gatehouse and twice in the Inglenook Cottage. Melanie and John are the best hosts one could ask for. The whole village is charmi… More 

Reviewed 8 Sep 2022

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Owner's reply:
What a fab review! Thank you Andreas and Kirsten. It has been our pleasure to host you and your family and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Exmoor really is a lovely place, so much to see and do - yet it is still peaceful and beautiful. We are glad that you love it and recommend it. See you again soon, Melanie and John

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David_Barratt
Exeter, United Kingdom

High Quality Holiday Cottages
Jun 2021

We stayed in Inglenook Cottage for 3 nights, I have to say what a delightful stay we had. Ideally placed to explore all of what Exmoor had to offer. and then return to a lovely cottage set around 5 ot… More 

Reviewed 30 Jun 2021

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Owner's reply:
Thank you for your lovely review. We enjoyed chatting with you and are really glad the you enjoyed your stay. The pub up the road, a log burner in the cottage - lovely indeed! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Melanie and John

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403Steph
Devon UK

Comfortable, friendly and good value
Jun 2021

Our hosts Melanie and John were very welcoming, informative and obliging, making sure we had everything we needed. The setting in the small village of Challacombe was peaceful and picturesque. There i… More 

Reviewed 28 Jun 2021

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Owner's reply:
Thank you for your lovely review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our Inglenook Cottage and that you found it to be comfortable and well equipped. A good sleep is very important and we did lots of research to find great mattresses - it is good to get feedback, thank you. The wisteria and lilacs have been particularly great this year, on the whole the gardens have put on a lovely show again. We are very lucky that Challacombe is a quiet village - with the added benefits of the excellent Black Venus Inn and a little local shop... and the rest of Exmoor on the doorstep. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes Melanie and John

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INGLENOOK COTTAGE
May 2021

This is a lovely cottage in Challacombe within walking distance to a small shop & P.O & a friendly pub (Black Venus) which has a beer garden with great views only 10 mins walk. Cottage set in … More 

Reviewed 6 Jun 2021

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Owner's reply:
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad that you had a comfortable stay in Inglenook Cottage - it is possibly over 300yrs old and we felt we should keep as many features as we could! The cottages all have a garden each, with seating - ideal for enjoying a relaxing day in the gardens. Croyde is lovely and just one of many excellent beaches along the north coast. And Porlock is a fascinating little village - as you say, quite an interesting road in though. Having an excellent pub and a little shop within walking distance is a bonus, no need to drive everywhere. We hope to welcome you again. Best wishes Melanie and John

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Gary H
Penarth, United Kingdom

relaxing, peaceful and spotlessly clean cottage.
Jul 2020

challacombe is a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside which has a river passing through it and passes close to the cottages. The local pub (the black venus) is well worth a visit and the loc… More 

Reviewed 15 Sep 2020

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Owner's reply:
Thank you for your review of Inglenook Cottage. We are glad that you were comfortable in the cottage and that you enjoyed your stay. The river through the village is very pretty - a popular photo spot. Having a pub and shop nearby is indeed handy. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes Melanie and John

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Melanie and John (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Melanie and John (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Melanie and John (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Melanie and John the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Melanie and John (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Melanie and John (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Melanie and John (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Melanie and John (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Melanie and John (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Melanie and John (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Melanie and John (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Melanie and John (the owner) a message.

If Melanie and John (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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