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Ilfracombe, Devon

West Challacombe Cottage

The exterior of West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
West Challacombe Cottage, Devon | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
An aerial view of Wild Pear Beach, near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon

West Challacombe Cottage

A countryside cottage with sweeping vistas and a country rustic interior.

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The sitting room at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
An aerial view of Wild Pear Beach, near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
The exterior of West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
An aerial view of West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, including the grassy courtyard which takes you to the main entrance of the manor, Devon
The entrance hall at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The sitting room at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The open-plan kitchen and dining room at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The kitchen at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The double bedroom at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The shower room at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The shower room at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The twin bedroom at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The first-floor hallway at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The barn with space to store bicycles and surfboards at West Challacombe Cottage, Devon
The garden with outdoor dining furniture at West Challacombe Cottage. The garden is shared with West Challacombe Manor, Devon
An aerial view of West Challacombe Manor on the right and neighbouring West Challacombe Cottage on the left, Devon
West Challacombe Manor and West Challacombe Cottage next door, with their shared garden in front, Devon
One of the Hangman Hills, overlooking the coast near West West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
A sign for footpaths near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
One of the Hangman Hills, on the coast near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
The coastal cliffs near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
Combe Martin Bay, near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
The rocky, tree-lined coast at Combe Martin, near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
Looking across the bay to the beach at Combe Martin village, near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
Hele Bay, a sand and shingle cover near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon
The rolling fields and woods in the countryside surrounding West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon

© National Trust/Mike Henton

A countryside cottage with sweeping vistas and a country rustic interior.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
012025
Acorn rating

About West Challacombe Cottage

Look out over sweeping vistas of rolling hills and coastal heathland from the windows of this two-bedroom. It sits in a dreamy location high on Holdstone Down, so nothing will come between you and those stunning views.

Step inside the white-washed cottage to reveal a bright and airy space that hints rustic charm with its log-burner, dark wood flooring and panelled walls. You’ll be able to breakfast alfresco on the front lawn, which is shared with neighbouring West Challacombe Manor (sleeps five), which can be booked together, before setting off for the day ahead. 

The shops and restaurants of Combe Martin are just a 20 minute walk from the cottage. As you’ll be on the fringes of Exmoor, you could loop onto the South West Coast Path for its rugged coastline or delve further into its hilly moorlands. 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Find information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Sitting room with multi-fuel stove, kitchen/dining room.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (1 double with a king size bed, 1 twin), shower room with lavatory.

More information

Access and parking: Access is via a single-track, rough lane with high hedgerows and limited passing opportunities. There is parking available at the side of the cottage by the front of the gate.

There is a large barn attached to the building where bicycles/surfboards may be stored.

Garden: There is a large garden at the front of the cottage, which is shared with West Challacombe Manor.

WiFi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.

Heating: The cottage is heated by air source heat pump central heating.

Logs: Eco logs and fire starter kits can be purchased at the time of booking or whilst at the cottages for use on the fire. Eco logs are sold in packs and cost £9.00. A pack should last all day or two evenings. We also offer a fire starter kit consisting of 30 eco briquettes and 3 firelighters for £9.00 per bag which will provide a base for approximately 3 fires.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.

Book together...

The great hall with original oak hammer beam ceiling at West Challacombe Manor, Devon

West Challacombe Manor, Devon 

A historic manor house next to West Challacombe Cottage, with lots of original features for you to discover. Sleeps five.

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