Wingate Farm, Countisbury

Wingate Farm is a newly renovated traditional farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, sleeping up to 8 guests. Located in a secluded and beautiful area of Exmoor on a working farm. The South West Coast Path and the Coleridge Way both pass very nearby; it's well suited for family holidays and for exploring! Wingate Farm, Countisbury has recently been renovated and refurbished throughout, now offering holiday accommodation for up to 8 guests on this working farm located on a Exmoor hill farm at a high point near the coast, situated between Lynmouth in Devon, and Porlock in Somerset. It is a working farm of 100 acres, running 100 ewes and a herd of Aberdeen Angus beef cattle.

Sleeps up to 8 guests in three bedrooms:
Bedroom 1- Emperor sized bed with en-suite bathroom with shower, WC and basin
Bedroom 2 - Twin bedroom with sharing bathroom with bath, shower over bath, WC and basin
Bedroom 3 - Family room, comprising king bed and bunk-beds
Well-equipped kitchen with modern facilities and dining table for 8
Living room with a wood-burning stove for those cosy evenings in and 40" flat screen HD TV with Freeview
Ground floor toilet with hand basin
Central heating fitted throughout the property
Enclosed garden with patio, picnic table and BBQ
Bed linen and towels are provided
Wifi, heating and electricity is included
One basket of logs will be provided as a starter pack for the wood-burner
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

Note, the farm water is supplied by natural spring.
This is a no smoking property.

Wingate has been a farmstead since the 19th century, it's 180 years old and in a peaceful, relaxing location. The owners live next door and offer you quality, dog-friendly farm accommodation with character in the glorious Exmoor National Park. The farm is situated on 100 acres which runs up to the spectacular South West Coastal Path, which is easy walking distance from the cottage with breath taking views.

You can walk to the local pub (The Blue Ball Inn) which is 4 miles along the 'Jagged Path', or onto Lynmouth and Lynton which is another mile further on.
Lynmouth has a beautiful harbour and amazing fish and chips.

Lynton is the nearest town (10 minute drive West) and Porlock and Minehead (10 and 20 minutes respectively, to the East) both have plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and other amenities.

The farm next door has it's own Roman archaeology, the "Old Burrow" c 50 AD was built in the reign of Claudius. The earth works of an army encampment are clearly visible and is walking distance from the cottage, just up across a couple of fields.

There nearest sandy beach is at Lee Abbey, a 15 drive minute drive away, and is lovely. The big surfing beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are about 45-60 minutes away.

There are many walking routes on the farm and close by. Please feel free to explore wherever you want but please leave gates either open or closed, whichever they were when you came to them.