The School House, Countisbury

The School House is a spacious Victorian property located in beautiful Exmoor that makes for an ideal destination for larger groups of family and friends. Set close to the stunning coastal villages of Lynmouth and Lynton in a beautiful and secluded spot overlooking a valley, this former village school has been transformed into supremely comfortable accommodation that offers magnificent walks from the front door.

5 bedrooms (one ground floor double ensuite, one ground floor triple with bunk beds plus single, one first floor four-poster double, a further first floor double, and a first floor twin)
Open-plan ground floor living/dining area with large wood-burner, plenty of comfortable seating, full-size table tennis table, upright piano, television with Sky (including Sky Sports), and video/DVD/radio/cassette/CD player
Cosy ground floor snug with further comfortable seating including sofa-bed for two extras if required
Ground floor kitchen well equipped with fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, combination microwave-grill, and oven with hob, plus toaster, kettle, variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
One ground floor and one first floor bathroom
Wi-fi, adjustable central heating, and electricity included in cost, plus basket of logs and kindling
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips)
Up to three dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Delightful terrace with outdoor seating, barbecue, and spectacular valley views, and sloping gardens complete with stream that lead down into valley below and beyond to the village of Brendon with its local pub, The Staghunters Inn
Grazing for horses and private river fishing possible by prior arrangement
Water supplied by natural spring
Child-friendly accommodation with cot and highchair available
Non-perishable items like salt, pepper, oil and a few herbs or spices available, plus household sundries such as toilet rolls, washing up liquid, and surface cleaner
Ample off-road parking for up to 5 cars available directly outside property

Facilities
The School House is well-equipped; kitchen appliances include fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, combination microwave-grill, and oven with hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.

The living area includes a television with Sky TV (including Sky Sports), video and DVD player and radio/cassette/CD player. A table tennis table is situated in the living area too, and an upright piano. Wireless broadband is available in the property.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The central heating can be adjusted to suit your preferences and the seasons. The School House has a wood-burner in the sitting room downstairs; a basket of logs and kindling will be provided.

Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.
A cot and high chair is provided for your use. Please note that bed linen is not provided for the cot.

There may be non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.

The School House water is supplied by natural spring.

Location
The nearest amenities are found in Lynmouth and Lynton. Lynton has a variety of amenities . There are a range cafes, restaurants and pubs to choose from, there are two mini-supermarkets, a bank, post office, chemist and an excellent Tourist Information Centre. There is also a small cinema, and tennis and bowls facilities. The twin village of Lynmouth sits on the harbour below at the bottom of the hill, and also has a good choice of shops, pubs and restaurants. Lynmouth can be accessed via road, footpath or the famous funicular railway.

Lynton and Lynmouth are very special places to visit, the spectacular coastline and deeply cut river valleys in this unique area provide wonderful opportunities for walking; the South West Coast Path and the Two Moors Way are two examples. The famous Watersmeet is not far away, a beautiful National Trust tea garden and shop situated at the meeting of the East Lyn River and Hoar Oak Water. If this isn't enough, sandy beaches can be found within a delightful scenic drive.

The village of Porlock has three pubs, two grocery shops, a traditional local butcher, Post Office, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre and a range of independent restaurants, shops and tea rooms.
The larger towns of Minehead, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple are all approximately 20 miles away, here you will find the larger supermarkets, high street banks, etc.