EXMOOR COTTAGE HOLIDAYS

Beach and coastal holidays in Exmoor, North Devon

Coastal and beach holidays in North Devon & Somerset at Exmoor Cottage Holidays

Five character stone cottages within the Exmoor National Park

Exmoor Cottage Holidays in Exmoor National Park

Relax and play on the wide sandy beaches of North Devon

Explore the rugged north coast of Devon & Somerset

Visit the many interesting coastal towns and villages of North Devon & Somerset

Beach holidays and coastal holidays in Somerset & North Devon at Exmoor Cottage Holidays

Charming cottages sleeping up to 6
Free Wifi, superfast broadband
Enchanting grounds, children's playground
Within the Exmoor National Park
Award winning pub 300 yards
Friendly shop & Post Office 300 yards
Good base for Exmoor & North Devon
Rugged North Devon coast 10 miles
Woolacombe beaches 15 miles
Barnstaple and Tarka Trail 10 miles
Dogs welcome
Lynton & Lynmouth
Appledore
Braunton Burrows
Ilfracombe
Clovelly
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Beach and coastal holidays are very popular in North Devon and Somerset, which has some of the most spectacular coastline in the UK: with miles of golden sandy beaches; wide estuary views; hidden rocky coves; stunning cliff-top walks; scenic coastal drives, and historic coastal towns and villages. The coastline is extremely varied over just a few miles, with vast differences between those beaches facing west, which tend to be open and sandy, and those facing north, which tend to be hidden and rocky.

Exmoor Cottage Holidays are ideal for your beach and coastal holidays: the five cottages are full of charm and character, and each has a log fire and a private enclosed garden with a picnic table and bird-feeder. The cottages are in the peaceful village of Challacombe, within the Exmoor National Park, and in an excellent central location from which to explore the whole spectacular coastline of Somerset and North Devon.

We offer a charming, quiet and peaceful place to stay for your coastal holidays in North Devon. After a long day at the beach you can unwind away from the hustle and bustle of the resorts. You can wander up Humphrey's Hill, search for wild-life in the charming pond and watch the wild birds outside your cottage (which we feed most days). There is an exclusive playground in the grounds with plenty of seating and lovely views, perfect for family picnics; and the private garden outside your cottage is perfect for al fresco dining and BBQ's.

We are on site most days to help you with any enquiries. We know Exmoor and North Devon well and are happy to point out the best beaches and coastal walks on an OS map (which you may borrow). We can help you light your log fire, and show you how to keep it going; recommend local attractions and services (e.g. taxi, surfing lessons, coasteering, sea-fishing trips, pretty towns and villages, etc.); and usually have some special deals available just for our guests. We also offer (charged extra) towel hire, more logs and kindling, service wash and dry, and cottage cleaning so that you can get the most out of your coastal holiday.

Less than 300 yards from the cottages is a traditional Inn serving award winning home made food, real ales, and good wines; and a local shop which provides groceries, snacks, alcohol, guides, maps and lovely traditional clotted cream teas.

For wide sandy beaches, head to the west coast, at Saunton Sands, Croyde and especially Woolacombe, where the beach is 3 miles long and perfect for surfing. If you want a quiet sandy beach, then head for Crow Point and Braunton Burrows, which has huge sand dunes and is registered as a UNESCO Biosphere.

If you prefer historic resorts, try Ilfracombe, with an ancient harbour, spectacular Iron Age hillfort, and Damien Hirst's controversial statue of Verity; or Instow, a beautiful Victorian seaside town; Appledore, a charming fishing village with narrow streets; Clovelly, a privately owned former fishing village which must be one of the steepest villages in the country; and Lynton and Lynmouth, a Victorian resort and former fishing village linked by a unique water-powered cliff railway.

For hidden rocky coves there are Morthoe; Lee Bay; Hele Bay; Combe Martin; Woody Bay; Heddons Mouth (where there is a lovely coast path and a small Roman fort used to look out for the Silures in Wales); and the Valley of Rocks near Lynton, with a lovely coast path, amazing rock formations and a large community of wild goats. Both Hele Bay and Combe Martin beaches are very interesting when the tide is out and you can explore the many rock pools.

For stunning coastal drives the best roads are those beside the north coast, for example the toll road between Woody Bay and Lynton through the Valley of Rocks; and the road between Lynton and Porlock over the spectacular Countisbury Hill.

If you are looking for a beach holiday or coastal holiday away from the bustle of the resorts then you will not be disappointed when staying at Exmoor Cottage Holidays, which has charming accommodation in beautiful peaceful surroundings; an award-winning pub just a short walk away; and is central to the whole coastline of North Devon and Somerset.