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Narracott Down

South Molton, Devon (Ref. 1126499)

4.9

UK Lodge Breaks rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Electric car charging
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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14 Customer Review(s)

  • Dee

    “This property is ideal for people looking to enjoy wildlife, and the tranquility of nature.”

    An ideal location for exploring North Devon. Beware the entrance is a long narrow track with grass growing in the middle, maybe not the best for winter bad weather and a torch definitely required Although “dog friendly “ perhaps not the most dog friendly with no secure outside area for sitting with them. The stair gate is just a little “fire guard type” to just lean at the foot of the stair.

    An ideal location for exploring North Devon. Beware the entrance is a long narrow track with grass growing in the middle, maybe not the best for winter bad weather and a torch definitely required Although “dog friendly “ perhaps not the most dog friendly with no secure outside area for sitting with them. The stair gate is just a little “fire guard type” to just lean at the foot of the stair.

    - Dee, November 2024

    Thank you for your feedback. We listen to and value all comments. This is our reflection: We are very surprised and sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your stay as shown in the low score of 75/100. We were under the impression from speaking with you that you had actually enjoyed the holiday. Yes, we like to think ourselves as fairly remote with our nearest neighbour and public road over half a mile away, so there is a long entrance to get to the holiday let, but you are the first to comment on any wariness. Recently, the postman complimented me on the entrance road, free of potholes, and how much he enjoyed visiting our property. All other visitors and deliveries have had no issue, but if we do receive other such comments, I will review again. The road is not narrow as we have to maintain it for emergency service access at all times. The grass growing in the middle is about one inch tall in places. We welcome two well behaved dogs (for free), and have had great feedback from all other guests, especially the one-acre field, with bench, dedicated to dogs running free. As you brought 3 dogs, maybe this was too much for the property? The property is for people, and 2 dogs are welcome, but we don’t want to have dogs take over and convert the patio into a dog run or implement fixed gates inside which detract from the stunning architectural beauty. We clearly state there is no enclosed garden for dogs, but instead 31 private acres to explore. The stair gate if positioned halfway up the stairs is very effective with medium sized dogs. We appreciate the nature, wilderness and unpolluted dark skies may not be everybody’s cup of tea. Property Owner

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size (zip/link can be twin on request)
  • Ground-floor bathroom with P-shaped bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed
  • Air source heat pump
  • Underfloor heating
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • TV and fast connection WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • Private driveway parking for 4 cars
  • EV charging available
  • Non-enclosed front garden with patio and furniture
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome (internal dog gate available)
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2.2 miles, pub 2.1 miles
  • Private fishing available
  • Note: Lakes and fast flowing water in the grounds, parents of young children please take care
  • Note: Dogs permitted but to be kept on a lead for ground nesting birds and deer habiting on site
  • Note: EV charger available at additional cost by arrangement with the owner

The property

This modern 2 bedroom detached property sits within the homeowner’s private grounds, ideal for a family or group of friends who wish to experience a rural retreat in a sustainable and eco friendly property.

Spend your day exploring this small private estate with an abundance of wildlife, ideal for those interested in conservation, and native planting.

The 30 acre grounds are a haven for a wide variety of native flora and fauna with a stream running through the length of the valley feeding 9 pond lakes of varying sizes.

The pond lakes are stocked with coarse fish, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Perch, Tench and some carp, and fishing is available at a reasonable charge per day based on catch and release and the sports playing picnic field to the front of the property is an excellent space to let your four legged companion burn off some energy. There are many paths providing beautiful valley and woodland walks (over 2 miles), and also views of the local countryside.

There is a good variety of wildlife including roe and red deer, foxes, badgers, polecats, otters, bats, kingfishers, barn and tawny owls, buzzards and kestrels (over 50 species of bird have been identified by previous owners).

There are also a good variety of butterflies, bees, beetles and other insects in the pasture kept as wildflower meadow and an opportunity to reconnect with nature. Benches are scattered through the grounds, for rest and contemplation. Narracott Down was built in 2024 and has been sensitively designed, with natural and local materials, respecting the unspoilt nature of the site.

The open plan kitchen dining and living room benefits from natural lighting from all sides, as well as the doors onto the covered veranda, creating a great social space to enjoy whatever the weather.

As night falls choose from the ground floor kingsize bedroom (which can be arranged as 2 2ft 6 single beds on request) positioned next to the family bathroom, or the first floor master bedroom with it's super king bed (which can be arranged as 2 3ft single beds on request) and ensuite shower room.

In addition there is a sofabed in the open plan living room. Within easy reach is the market town of South Molton the 'gateway' to Exmoor National Park which has a wide range of amenities including shops, pubs restaurants. South Molton attractions include the Pannier market (twice weekly), Quince Honey Farm, Castle Hill Gardens, Exmoor Zoological Park, Lynton and Barnstaple railway, South Molton museum and nearby golf courses.

Exmoor national Park is situated to the north, and is renowned for its undulating moorland and pastures, dissected by rivers and streams running down through deep wooded coombes to the spectacular and world renowned north Devon coastline (Valley of the Rocks, Lynton and Lynmouth, Ilfracombe) featuring the wonderful beaches at Woolacombe, Saunton Sands and Crow Point.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

SOUTH MOLTON

Combe Martin 19 miles; Ilfracombe 24 miles; Woolacombe 25 miles.

The attractive market town of South Molton is known as The Gateway to Exmoor and is ideally placed in North Devon, boasting a range of shops, amenities and a twice weekly market. Being pleasantly situated not far from both coastal and inland beauty spots it will suit visitors of all tastes. In close proximity are forests, moors, rivers and coast, with churches and other buildings of historical significance. Residents find the quiet charm of the area attractive and visitors soon experience the sense of civic pride held by the locals. There is superb walking on the South West Coast Path and the North Devon beaches are varied and interesting. Visit the National Trust's Watersmeet Gorge, Valley of the Rocks and the funicular cliff railway. Up on Exmoor, there are various walks to suit all abilities, as well as highlights such as Tarr Steps, Landacre Bridge and the village of Withypool. Further afield, the resorts of Ilfracombe and Combe Martin are well worth a visit, and for some of the best beaches in the country, visit Woolacombe and Saunton and Croyde

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas