Large Period House set in Ancient Woodland in Exmoor National Park near Lynmouth | House in Lynton

9.4 (89 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   8 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  14 Guests
Lynton House | Large Period House set in Ancient Woodland in Exmoor National Park near Lynmouth

8 Bedroom House in Lynton

Oaklands is an impressive, 8-bedroom, traditional stone-built detached house sleeping 14 in comfort, situated between the open moor and the spectacular north Devon coast. Located outside the rural hamlet of Rockford with its well-regarded local inn where meals can be enjoyed. Oaklands has magical views across the East Lyn River, which falls dramatically to the sea at the village resort of Lynmouth just 4 miles away. Set in 1.5 acres with moorland garden and woods, which make great exploring, and a cascading stream and disused waterwheel from its early Victorian past, Oaklands is surrounded by one of the few remaining areas of ancient oak woodlands in England and has abundant wildlife (designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Site of Special Scientific Interest).
Renovated to modern standards with contemporary furnishings throughout, but keeping its original character, Oaklands has a large living room with aspect over the river and oak-beamed snug with Inglenook fireplace. A large separate dining room with an Arthurian round table seating up to 14 overlooks the front of the property and the very spacious and well equipped modern kitchen also offers a smaller breakfast/dining area. The eight bedrooms, many with river and valley views, and four bathrooms are laid out over two upper floors. There is also a small study / games room which can be used as an area for the younger members of the party. Oaklands is large and roomy for one family, or provides flexible accommodation for family gatherings or groups of friends and is a wonderful rural retreat no matter what the time of the year. Parking for 4 to 5 cars. Secure barn for bike / kayak / surfboard storage. Table football, board games and Wii games console available. Pets are welcome.
Surrounded by the splendour of Exmoor, Oaklands is at the apex of Exmoor’s footpaths, cycle routes and bridle ways, offering truly inspiring walks and rides along the river, over wooded valleys and towards the sea abound. Many famous beauty spots including Watersmeet, Porlock Weir and the twin coastal resort villages of Lynton and Lynmouth with their famous cliff railway, tourist attractions for all ages and dog-friendly beach are all within short scenic drives. Magnificent high cliffs, and hidden sand and shingle coves can be found all along the dramatic Exmoor coast whilst wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde are within an hour’s drive. Horse riding stables, mountain biking and road cycling, kayaking and angling on the East Lyn and country sports are all close by. Traditional Exmoor pubs and restaurants with fine dining are within easy reach. Adventure centres, golf, surf schools, Exmoor Zoo, a steam light railway and indoor visitor attractions are further afield. Oaklands and Exmoor offers something for everyone all year round.

Large Period House set in Ancient Woodland in Exmoor National Park near Lynmouth is located in Lynton. Large Period House set in Ancient Woodland in Exmoor National Park near Lynmouth provides accommodation, featuring Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This House features Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Large Period House set in Ancient Woodland in Exmoor National Park near Lynmouth has 8 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 14 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lynton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Lynton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Soap
  • 4+ bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Microwave
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Non-smoking inside.
  • Smoking allowed in garden.
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Boat on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Video games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Games
  • Foosball table
  • Books
  • Smart TV
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3229 sq ft (300 sq m)
  • 100% renewable energy
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • On the river
  • In a village
  • Near the sea
  • Desk
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk chair
  • Printer
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Travel crib
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Children's books
  • Stair gate
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: young children need to be supervised outside.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 14;open fires/pits prohibited as national park
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: two well behaved dogs are welcome. pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;non-smoking inside. smoking allowed in garden.

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: open fires/pits prohibited as national park parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Stephen C.
Sep 10, 2025 10:23:06 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great property for a family holiday in a beautiful setting would certainly recommend it.
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