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The Old Rectory provides Self Catering Accommodation in a picturesque and peaceful spot overlooking the river Barle in Withypool in the heart of the Exmoor National Park.
Withypool has a good pub, a general store and Post Office, tearoom and Church. The Self Catering accommodation adjoins the Old Rectory with superb moorland views set in a two-acre garden with large lawn/barbecue and seating area.
Sleeping up to 4 people, The Old Rectory is a single storey
building and is perfectly located as a base to explore
Exmoor National Park and the adjoining area. Whether for
walking, mountain biking, horse riding or just relaxing
in this beautiful area and watching the wildlife from the
accommodation.
Exmoor Ponies
Withypool
The Old Rectory is a five-minute walk to the Royal Oak
Inn serving good food and local beers, the village shop
and Post Office also supplies newspapers and most requirements.
There
is also a little tearoom serving coffee, lunches and afternoon
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The Garden at The Old Rectory
Accommodation
Sleeps 4 ( 1 double, 1 twin)
Modern kitchen, fully equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and plenty of work surface.
Large lounge/diner with superb views over Exmoor countryside has TV and DVD player, electric log effect wood burner, comfortable furnishings and local guidebooks etc.
Both bedrooms are cosy and comfortable and have wash hand basins.
The bathroom with bath and electric shower, bed linen is provided, but towels if needed will be £5. per person.
Plenty of parking space.
Prices from £150.00 - £500.00 per week. |
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The Old Rectory |
Large Lounge / Diner |
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View from the Garden |
Double Bedroom |
Exmoor and things to do
The Old Rectory provides excellent self-catering accommodation in a lovely position overlooking the village of Withypool right in the heart of the Exmoor National Park in Somerset.
There are many footpaths from Withypool, walkers are spoilt for choice, among them is a beautiful walk through woodland and fields beside the river barle to Tarr Steps, Tarr Steps is a famous clapper bridge spanning the river.
Also another picturesque walk to Landacre bridge this walk runs beside the river and across open moorland. There are many more walks located nearby. It is a perfect way to see the beautiful Exmoor countryside. The Two Moors way passes through the village, also the Coleridge Way can be reached within a short time. |
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The Tarr Steps |
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Cricket in Winsford
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There are many pretty villages within Exmoor National Park, Exford approx, 3miles, Exford has two pubs serving food, shops and village green with play area. Winsford approx, 4miles Winsford is a very pretty little village well known for the thatched houses and recently rethatched Royal Oak Inn, Winsford has a garage, shop, and Bridge Cottage Tea Rooms and Tea garden serving all homemade food. Winsford is also well known for the many bridges dotted throughout the village.
Dulverton approx. 7miles, Dulverton is a small town situated on the river Barle with a lovely selection of shops, antique shops, pubs, wine bar and cafes. Also South Molton approx. 12 miles a small market town with various markets held in the pannier market. South Molton has the Quince honey farm open to the public. |
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The Royal Oak at Winsford |
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A lovely drive over the moors to Porlock and Porlock Weir possibly catching a glimpse of some red deer and Exmoor ponies, Porlock is a very pretty little village with interesting shops and lovely tearoom, Porlock Weir is a little fishing port and harbour on the North coast. Further along the coast are the lovely villages of Lynton and Lynmouth also known as Little Switzerland.
If you would like a trip to a beach the North coast (Woolacombe and Coombe Martin) and South Coast (Exmouth) are about one hours drive.
Selworthy Church |
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Porlock Weir
Attractions
Exmoor Pony Centre
Local country shows, throughout the year
West Somerset Steam Railway
Dunster Castle
Many National Trust properties nearby.
Quince honey farm, South Molton. |
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Prices and Availability Contact
Rosie Strickland
Greystones
Winsford
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 7JQ
Email: stay@theoldrectoryexmoor.co.uk
Tel: 01643851384
To obtain booking form click here»
Directions:
In the centre of Withypool is the Royal Oak Inn; there is a minor road, that runs behind the inn. Take this road, 100metres you will see The Old Rectory sign on your left. Up the drive. |
Exmoor Coastline |
Exmoor Pony
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Tariff for 2009
| 2nd January to 3rd April |
£250.00 |
| 3rd April to 17th April |
£350.00 |
| 17th. April to 22nd May |
£280.00 |
| 22nd May to 29th. May |
£380.00 |
| 29th. May to 17th July |
£350.00 |
| 17th July to 28th August |
£450.00 |
| 28th August to 2nd October |
£350.00 |
| 2nd October to 16th October |
£280.00 |
| 16th October to 30th October |
£350.00 |
| 30th October to 18th December |
£250.00 |
| 18th December to 8th January |
£500.00 |
Open all year -
Non smoking
Terms and Conditions
Prices are per week and lets Friday to Friday
Short breaks are welcome
Please do not arrive before 3p.m.
To leave by 10.00a.m. on day of departure.
Children welcome
One well behaved dog is welcome - £15 per week
(by arrangement only)
O.F.C.H. and electricity are included in the price |
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