Property Summary
Fox Cottage, Lynmouth, is a 1700s character cottage overlooking the East Lyn River, sleeping up to 4 in a double and an attic twin. Wooden beams and a cushioned window seat give it real charm, with the harbour, coastline, shops, pubs and cliff railway all close by.

Main Description
Fox Cottage is a terraced cottage on the Exmoor coast, arranged over three floors with views towards the East Lyn River. Now offering comfortable holiday accommodation with modern finishes, it keeps its charm and some original features, and is well suited to couples or a family of up to four.

Sleeps up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
First floor double bedroom with river views
Second floor twin attic bedroom with sloping ceilings
First floor shower room
Open-plan living area with kitchen and wood burner-effect electric fire
WiFi, heating and electricity included
One small or medium sized dog welcome, for supplement of £30
Strictly no smoking
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

Fox Cottage is a cosy and compact holiday property in the heart of Lynmouth. The entrance to this homely property is at the rear of the building; a stable door opens straight into the open-plan kitchen and living area with wooden beams, a wood burner-effect electric fire and cushioned window seat looking out towards the river. The turning stairs to the first floor lead up to the double bedroom and shower room, note there is a step down and then a step up between the bedroom and the shower room. From the first floor landing steep and turning stairs lead up to the twin attic bedroom. Please note, the twin bedroom may not suit young children or anyone unsteady on their feet due to the stairs and sloping ceiling - also there is no door on this bedroom as the stairs open directly into the room, a stair gate is fitted.

Indoor Description
The kitchen is part of the open-plan ground floor and has an electric oven and hob, microwave, an under-counter fridge and a separate small freestanding freezer.

The living area has a wood burner-effect electric fire, comfortable 3-seater sofa and plus a comfy chair as well as the cushioned window seat overlooking the river. Sky broadband with tv and Netflix and a selection of books and games available.

For dining, there’s a drop-leaf gateleg table with folding chairs stored inside the table, keeping the space clear when you’re not eating

The shower room is on the first floor, it has a walk-in shower, toilet and hand basin.

Electricity, central heating and wifi are all included in the accommodation price. The heating will be programmed for you but can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring beach towels with you, if you wish to take them away from the property on day trips.

Outdoor Description
Fox Cottage has no garden or outside space of its own. The East Lyn River runs close by, and can be seen from the living area and the double bedroom. The coast is an easy stroll - less than half a mile away.

Lynmouth's harbour, shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants are close by, and the water-powered cliff railway links the village with Lynton at the top of the hill. The Valley of Rocks is a mile west of Lynton, with coast, river and moorland walks in every direction. The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway is a short drive away, and the sandy beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde are both within 25 miles.

Parking
There is no allocated parking at the property, but there is a public (pay and display) car park a minute or two on foot from the property (approx 90 metres). It's called Upper Lyndale Car Park. It costs approx £10 per day, or you can purchase a weekly pass (for all the car parks in the local area) - you can buy these from Lynton Town Hall, or from the Putting Green kiosk on Lynmouth Foreshore, or through Lynton Tourist Information Centre.
No on-site charging facilities but public rapid EV chargers are available in Upper Lyndale car park on Watersmeet Road.

Pets Description
One well-behaved small to medium sized dog is welcome for a supplement of £30 (sorry, no large dogs due to the space inside the property). Please note, dogs are not allowed on any furniture or upstairs at all. If you wish to allow your dog upstairs or on the furniture, this is not the cottage for you.

Restricted mobility
The stairs are steep and turning, and there is a step down and then up from the bedroom to the shower room on the first floor. We suggest this property is not suitable for anyone unsteady on their feet.

Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.

Christmas / New Year
This has not been completed by the owner.

The region
Lynmouth is a sheltered harbour village on the dramatic North Devon coast, where the East and West Lyn rivers meet the sea within Exmoor National Park. Often called 'Little Switzerland'. Shelley, Coleridge, and Wordsworth all found inspiration in these steep wooded valleys. Today the village is the meeting point of four long-distance trails: the South West Coast Path, the Two Moors Way, the Coleridge Way, and the Tarka Trail. The famous Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a Victorian water-powered funicular opened in 1890, connects the harbour to the cliff-top town of Lynton 500 feet above. Lynmouth has a good selection of pubs, restaurants, and cafes within walking distance of the harbour. Lynton, reached by the cliff railway, road, or footpath, adds a small cinema, independent shops, galleries, tennis, and bowls. The larger towns of Barnstaple and Minehead are approximately 19 and 17 miles away respectively, offering supermarkets, high street banks, and wider services. Exmoor is an International Dark Sky Reserve, making Lynmouth an exceptional base for stargazing on clear nights.