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Smythen Farm Holiday Cottages, North Devon

Smythen Farm is set at the top of the Sterridge Valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty a very short distance from the Exmoor National Park, close to the spectacular North Devon Coast, set in a 18 acres of manicured gardens and paddocks with stunning views across the undulating North Devon Coast.

Smythen Farm has a full-sized undercover pool open mid March – end of October and, as of 2012 the new indoor pool will have hopefully been built complete with leisure facilities and cinema room.

There is a large children’s play area including a large tree house, swings and a trampoline. Smythen Farm is set in 18 acres, all is open to guests and is also home to our three ponies, two donkeys, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and guinea pigs. It has woodlands, is home to badgers, foxes, buzzards, owls and much more wildlife. Sheep and cows graze the surrounding meadows. Down the valley are lovely views over the rolling fields, woods and the beautiful picturesque North Devon coast.

Berrynabor and Combe Martin

The village of Berrynabor is less than two miles away with a village shop, post office, pub slightly further afield is the village of Combe Martin this has all the shops pubs and other facilities you are likely to need, and also numerous supermarket that will deliver. Combe Martin has a rich history and has been famous for its silver mines and strawberry fields. It has an ancient yearly ritual, “the hunting of the Earl of Rone” and a lively annual Carnival.
This annual custom, unique to the village of Combe Martin, takes place over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May.

Exmoor

Exmoor National Park is a beautiful open wild rugged 267square miles of moorland.  Reputed to have England’s highest cliffs, splended coves, the moors are cut by steep wooded combes including the famous rolling hills of the Doone Valley. Exmoor is also littered with prehistoric remains, ancient churches and unspoiled villages.

Ideal for an invigorating walk, or a stroll,  a horse ride or a cycle ride  and through wooded valleys or across the moor, or enjoying one of the famous local cream tea in one of Exmoor’s beautiful villages is more your thing, Exmoor National Park has something for everyone.  

Beeches and Coves

Smythen Farm is ideally located close to some of the UK’s award winning sandy beaches. Trendy surfing Croyde and three mile-long Woolacombe beaches are close by.  Saunton Sands bordered by its vast nature reserve whether it is for the shallow waters ideal for youngsters to bath and run in and out of the water or surfing and water sports such as canoeing, sailing or for the fantastic beach walks is also within 20 minutes drive. The beautiful coves and beaches such as Sand Cove, Hele Bay and the Tunnel Beaches at Ilfracombe are all with -in 10 minutes drive.

Attractions

North Devon has plenty of commercial attractions when you tire of nature, the closest being Watermouth Castle (thoroughly recommended) and the Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. There are excellent riding stables nearby. Golf courses for all abilities, boat trips, sailing, fishing, surfing, theatres, cinemas, restaurants, markets, craft centres and just about anything you could imagine can be enjoyed locally.

Come to Smythen Farm North Devon holiday cottages and relax.

Smythen Farm has been under new ownership since early 2010, with recent refurbishment of the cottages and a new leisure complex planned early 2012. We feel Smythen offers great value with the personal, friendly touch. 

 

Dogs over 2 years old are more than welcome in all of our cottages, with ample room for exercising across our 18 acres of land.

 

The Cottages

The cottages have been fully referbished to a high standard for the 2011 season, making your stay at Smythen Farm even more enjoyable.

Honey Pot Sleeps 3

Honey Pot is a beautiful compact cottage, fully equiped, ideal for couples plus small child and is dog freindly.

 
Forest View Sleeps 6

A large, spacious, popular, cottage that sleeps 6 / 7 ideal for large family or large group, large spacious kitchen and living area. Dog friendly.

 
Sea View Sleeps 5

Superb family holiday cottage, with stunning view across the North Devon coast. Just been fully referbished.

 
Primrose Lane Sleeps 2 (4 with Z-Beds)

A compact cottage just referbished with a double bedroom and a Sofa bed. Can sleep up to 4

 
Meadow Sweet Sleeps 8

The largest cottage well sort after for a large family or 2 families sharing. Beautiful views across the Sterridge Valley.

 
Sunalways Sleeps 5

An excellent spacious family cottage sleeping 5, with beautiful views of the Sterridge valley. The vaulted ceilings give a large bright spacious living area.