West Challacombe Manor

Stay in a place of historic significance in this 15th-century small Manor. Each room unveils remarkable historic features but the pièce de resistance is the oak hammerbeam ceiling in the Great Hall that dates from 1485. You’ll find other intriguing rooms such as a scullery and a dairy, all carefully restored to retain its special character.

Outside there is a walled patio for al fresco eating and a cobbled courtyard, leading you through an old barn door to the sloping, wild garden. Here you’ll have uninterrupted views of the surrounding hills, and the gate at the top of the garden opens into the orchard with its ancient trees. At the right time of the year, feel free to pick the apples. There’s also a large front garden where you can watch the wildlife and enjoy the views. This is shared with West Challacombe Cottage (sleeps four) making these two cottages perfect for larger families too.

Join the South West Coast Path metres from your door and climb up the steep ascent to Little Hangman or take a more leisurely stroll around Combe Martin, once famous for its silver mines, just a 20 minute walk away. Delve further into the hilly moorlands of the Exmoor National Park with its rugged coastline taking in the lush Heddon Valley and the seaside town of Lynmouth, or head in the opposite direction to the award winning surfing beach at Woolacombe.

Layout

Ground floor: Hall. Sitting room with wood-burning stove. Dining room. Kitchen. Utility room with toilet. Twin bedroom. The old dairy.

First floor: Large sitting room with historic ceiling. Double bedroom with 5' bed. Single bedroom. Nursery/dressing room. Bathroom with slipper bath and separate shower cubicle.

Outside space

Wild, sloping garden to the side of the Manor, with a gate into the old orchard. There is also a sloping garden to the front of the Manor, with garden furniture and views across rolling countryside, which is shared with West Challacombe Cottage. Outside the entrance door is a small, enclosed patio with table and chairs.

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?

Heating: Air source central heating included. 

Access and parking: Access is via a single-track, rough lane with high hedgerows and limited passing opportunities. Parking is available for two cars on the grassed area just opposite the large oak gates leading into the courtyard. After parking enter the oak gates to the cobbled courtyard and take care in frosty or wet weather or poor lighting conditions as the yard is uneven and steep.

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

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.

Please note: West Challacombe Manor is a significant historic building and farm of great beauty which may contain some risks for unsupervised children. In respect to the fabric of this building and to ensure the historic integrity remains unaffected, stair gates have not been provided for the two staircases.

Bats: Please be aware that there may be a bat colony present at the property and bats are a protected species. Should you need any assistance regarding bats during your stay, please contact our Contact Centre.

Please note: There is a National Trust bothy in the fields near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage. The bothy's parking space is next to the holiday cottages, and there is also a toilet in one of the outbuildings near the cottages, which is for bothy guests to use.

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