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West Down Country House

South Molton, Devon (Ref. 1198884)

Helpful Holidays rating

  • 18 Guests

  • 8 Bedrooms

  • 6 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Sauna
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Three-storey
  • Eight bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x family room with king-size and bunk with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x family room with king-size and single with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x second-floor twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x second-floor single
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Bathroom with bath
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Conservatory
  • Second-floor snug
  • Biomass heating
  • Range oven, electric oven, 2 x gas hob, fridge/freezer, coffee maker, 2 x dishwasher, 2 x washing machine, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Multi-level garden with patio, furniture, pizza oven, barbecue, hot tub, cold plunge bath, and wood-fired sauna
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Owner will accept a second pt at a supplement payable directly to owner
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 2.3 miles

The property

West Down Country House is a spacious retreat located in South Molton, Devon, featuring ample off-road parking, countryside views, and a multi-level garden with a hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge bath, making it a strong choice for large groups seeking a shared escape.

Arranged over three storeys, the property provides a balance of communal and quieter spaces.

The sitting room, with its woodburning stove, forms a hub for gathering, while the conservatory offers a light-filled area to sit and take in the surrounding scenery.

The kitchen and dining spaces allow for group meals with ease, creating natural points in the day to come together.

The bedrooms are spread across the floors and include a variety of layouts, from doubles to family rooms, alongside several en-suite facilities.

Additional bathrooms and a cloakroom support the flow of larger groups, while the second-floor snug introduces a separate, more tucked-away space within the home.

The outdoor areas enhance the experience, with a multi-level garden that invites you to spend time outside throughout your stay.

The pizza oven and barbecue lend themselves to outdoor dining, while the hot tub, cold plunge bath, and wood-fired sauna offer options for unwinding at your own pace.

The traditional market town of South Molton is home to its historic Pannier Market, held every Thursday and Saturday, where you can browse local produce, crafts and independent stalls.

Exmoor National Park is within reach, offering Tarr Steps, Dunkery Beacon, and expansive walking routes.

Barnstaple brings historic shopping areas and museums, while Dulverton offers riverside scenery and access to Exmoor’s landscapes.

Combining scale, features, and location, West Down Country House offers a well-rounded Devon retreat.

Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1198884, 1199353, 1152730, and 1199355, together sleeping up to 34 guests.

West Down Retreats

West Down Retreats are a collection of inviting properties resting near South Molton, Devon, offering a wonderful base for a countryside escape, whether you’re travelling as a couple, a small group, or a larger gathering. Set within a scenic rural location, each property enjoys its own character while sharing access to the surrounding Devon landscape, with open views, fresh air, and a sense of space that encourages a slower pace. The four lodges – Hedgehogs Lodge, Owls Nest Lodge, Squirrel Lodge, and Robins Nest Lodge – are thoughtfully designed single-storey retreats, ideal for couples seeking time away together. Each features an open-plan living space centred around a woodburning stove, creating an inviting focal point for evenings indoors, while well-equipped kitchens and dining areas make it easy to settle into a self-catered break. Outside, decking areas provide a place to sit back and take in the views, whether it's from a toasty hot tub or a bubbling jacuzzi bath. From watching horses graze in the nearby field to enjoying time beneath open skies, these lodges are perfectly suited to relaxed getaways. For larger groups, West Down Country House offers a spacious alternative set across three storeys, with generous living areas designed for spending time together. The sociable layout includes multiple places to gather, from the sitting room with woodburning stove to the conservatory overlooking the surrounding countryside, while the multi-level garden invites outdoor dining and shared experiences with a hot tub, cold plunge bath, sauna, and cooking facilities to enjoy. The nearby town of South Molton provides a charming starting point for your stay, with its pannier market, independent shops, and local character, while the wider area opens up opportunities for exploration. Venture into Exmoor National Park for walks across open moorland, visits to Tarr Steps, and views from Dunkery Beacon, or head to Barnstaple to discover Butcher’s Row, the historic Pannier Market, and the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon. Dulverton offers a gateway to the park, with riverside walks along the Barle and access to the Exmoor National Park Centre. Whether you are planning a quiet break for two or bringing everyone together for a shared countryside stay, West Down Retreats offers flexibility, character, and a memorable base in Devon. For smaller groups, this owner has another group of three properties sleeping six that can be found just 5 miles away: West Down Shepherd's Huts.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £400.

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About the location

SOUTH MOLTON

Combe Martin 19 miles; Ilfracombe 24 miles; Woolacombe 25 miles.

The attractive market town of South Molton is known as The Gateway to Exmoor and is ideally placed in North Devon, boasting a range of shops, amenities, and a twice-weekly market. Being pleasantly situated not far from both coastal and inland beauty spots it will suit visitors of all tastes. In close proximity are forests, moors, rivers, and coasts, with churches and other buildings of historical significance. Residents find the quiet charm of the area attractive and visitors soon experience the sense of civic pride held by the locals. There is superb walking on the South West Coast Path and the North Devon beaches are varied and interesting. Visit the National Trust's Watersmeet Gorge, Valley of the Rocks, and the funicular cliff railway. Up on Exmoor, there are various walks to suit all abilities, as well as highlights such as Tarr Steps, Landacre Bridg,e and the village of Withypool. Further afield, the resorts of Ilfracombe and Combe Martin are well worth a visit, and for some of the best beaches in the country, visit Woolacombe and Saunton and Croyde.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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