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The School House, Countisbury

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Microwave, oven, dishwasher, high chair
Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Interior
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Lynton, Devon
  • Popular LocationValley of the Rocks7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatersmeet House12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway17 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)93 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 13
Bathroom 1
    No shower or bath
Bathroom 2
    No shower or bath
Bathroom 3
    No shower or bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The School House, Countisbury

The School House is a spacious Victorian property in a beautiful spot on Exmoor making it a perfect destination for family and friends (sleeps 11+2) . As the name suggests, this property was once a school for the local villages but it has since been transformed into comfortable accommodation Spacious Victorian cottage, formerly a school for local villages
Sleeps 11 (plus 2 extra on sofa-bed if required) plus cot
Five bedrooms - three doubles, one twin and one triple room
Beautiful and secluded spot overlooking the valley beneath
Lovely terrace with seating, barbecue and spectacular views
Well equipped kitchen opening onto the terrace
Large open plan sitting room/dining room with wood-burner
Sky TV including Sky Sports
Cosy 'snug' with additional comfortable seating
Two downstairs bedrooms and three upstairs bedrooms
Off-road parking for several cars
Towels and linen provided
Electricity included
Dogs welcome (max 3) for £20 supplement per dog.
Cats are welcome for £10 supplement per cat.
Exmoor walks from the front door
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

The open-plan living/dining room has a large wood-burner and plenty of comfortable seating, a full-size table tennis table and an upright piano. The kitchen adjoins the living area and leads out onto the delightful terrace with stunning views down the valley and to the moors into the distance. Beyond the dining area is a cosy 'snug' with further comfortable seating (including sofa-bed for two extras if required), this leads through to two downstairs bedrooms - one double with en-suite and one triple bedroom (bunk beds plus single), there is also a downstairs bathroom. Upstairs are three further bedrooms, one four-poster double bedroom, a second double bedroom and a twin room plus bathroom.

The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Lynton

This vacation home is located in Lynton. Watersmeet House and Lyn & Exmoor Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at South West Coast Path Section 2 Trailhead and Porlock Weir Harbour. Valley of the Rocks and Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Valley of the Rocks - 7 min drive
  • Watersmeet House - 12 min drive
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 16 min drive
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 17 min drive
  • Exmoor National Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rockford Inn - 7 min drive
  • Lynmouth Harbour - 4 min drive
  • The Village Inn - 4 min drive
  • Blue Ball Inn - 2 min drive
  • The Oak Rooms. Lynton - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The School House, Countisbury pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exmoor for Christmas
Great family property for a Christmas getaway! Lovely family room. Comfortable bedrooms. Easy walk to local pubs. Great scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family meet up
Absolutely amazing house for a family meet up. Equipped with everything you could ever need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place tucked away
Old friends meeting up, lots of rain during the stay but that gave us a good excuse to stay in and hunker down. It’s quite far from shops/pubs etc but the little extra effort makes the silence well worth it. We’d love to come back. Could have done with one or two more basics like sugar (if you forget anything it’s a planning mission to get supplies, so small things like this can feel tedious), otherwise we couldn’t have asked for more!

10/10 Excellent

Revanth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Nice Remote place , Beautiful views, Clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding family stay
Great place for family; large v well equipped kitchen/ open plan living area. Wonderful views, rural. Great for walking straight from the house, site seeing and for wet days in (well equipped games cupboard). Warm rooms, lovely atmosphere. Had a wonderful week. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Positive Experience
Would definitely recommend for a short trip with friends to the countryside, a lot of entertainment tools were present already and the cottage was bigger than in the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
An awesome stay!
The property had everything we needed for a very relaxing stay. The views are absolutely spectacular and the table tennis table made the weekend for the children.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Very good we all enjoyed our stay despite our age differences(2 to 66)we visited a lot of local attractions and enjoyed them all. The property is isolated which suited us there are no neighbours It is hard to imagine it as a school as it isn’t near anywhere for its pupils to come from but I guess they did!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a family holiday
Great for a family holiday - we had 3 generations staying, with plenty of room for all of us. Wonderful location, very peaceful, but close enough to all required facilities. Good walking from the door - especially down to the pub (although there weren't any rhea eggs to be had!). Thoroughly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Lynton
Structure Type
Private vacation home