Lynmouth harbour at high tide nestles beneath step-wooded hills.

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The village of Lynmouth is located on the North Devon coast in the Exmoor National Park. It lies at the foot of a deep, wooded valley, where the rivers West Lyn and East Lyn tumble to the sea. Towering cliffs overlook a harbour and a long, pebbly shore. Lynmouth is connected to the neighbouring village of Lynton by a water-powered funicular railway that traverses the almost vertical cliff face between the two villages. Wander into the village from your holiday cottage in Lynmouth, and you will discover a historic centre with rows of old fishermen’s homes and a variety of independent shops. Overlooking the harbour, the Rising Sun is an atmospheric pub with a thatched roof and a reputation for excellent food. 

A large stone-built Exmoor cottage surrounded by trees and open fields.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Yenworthy Cottage is a stone-built Exmoor holiday cottage set on a working farm in Countisbury, near Lynmouth. The pet-friendly cottage promises lovely ocean views, gorgeous gardens, and contemporary comforts and elements such as a wood burner, beams and slate floors.

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A converted stone-built, remote Exmoor schoolhouse with a lawn and large patio.
Sleeps
13
Bedrooms
5

The School House is a large holiday cottage situated on the North Devon coast near Lynmouth. The pet-friendly cottage features a wood burner and other traditional details and boasts a beautiful garden with a running stream and rural views.

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A large Exmoor Farm Cottage overlooks a lawn surrounded by a gated stone wall.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
4

With views of the Bristol Channel, Yenworthy Mill rewards visitors with tradition, walking trails, comfort and style. The pet-friendly cottage sits on a working farm in the Exmoor National Park, just moments from the coast. This large Countisbury cottage in North Devon sleeps ten.

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The River Lyn in Lynmouth flows through the village.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Lorna Doone Cottage is a Lynmouth Holiday Cottage enjoying beautiful views of the East Lyn River from its elevated hillside location in Lynmouth. Split over three floors, the coastal cottage is just moments from the quaint village centre and the beach and offers a lovely balcony, contemporary comfort and a warming log fire for those autumn and winter holidays.

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There are a couple of groceries, art galleries, and gift shops to peruse, and the village’s museum is housed in a graceful stone cottage with exhibits on the area’s maritime and railway history. Self-catering holidays in Lynmouth are popular among walkers, with the renowned South West Coast Path running right through the village, east, toward Porlock, and west, toward Combe Martin and Ilfracombe. Walking at least a small stretch of the path, with spectacular views across the Bristol Channel, is highly recommended toward Wales. The Tarka Trail can also be joined on the doorstep of holiday cottages in Lynmouth, heading south into the green, unspoiled countryside of North Devon. The high, open moors and wooded valleys of the national park are also a paradise for outdoor pursuits, where wild ponies and deer are often spotted. With its fine Victorian architecture and dramatic views of Lynmouth and the surrounding coast, a wander around Lynton is also recommended, as is a visit to the pretty village of Porlock and the rocky beach at Porlock Weir. The sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton are all a short, scenic drive westward.

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