Cottages in Exmoor

Regardless if you are a veteran hiker or a rookie one who prefers an effortless trek, Exmoor National Park is an exceptional opportunity to discover nature as its best. Exmoor National Park is made up of stunning open moorland landscapes that stretch for more than 55 kilometres of stunning coastline. Along more than 1000 km of diverse routes and trails, visitors can explore the lush oak forests, ravines, rushing rivers, waterfalls, cliffs and caves that enrich the Exmoor landscape. One of the most popular trails is The South West Coast Path, which begins in Minehead and continues through the Exmoor coastline to Poole. On the other hand, many tourists prefer The Coleridge Way, an 82 km trail that leads to the outskirts of Lynmouth. Others prefer The Two Moors Way, where the tour begins at Ivybridge, located in South Devon, and ends at Lynmouth, on the North Devon coast. As we said, there are many fascinating routes that can be done in this National Park, such as the famous Tarka trail, Macmillan Way West, Celtic Way Exmoor Option; Tarr Steps and River Barle or Selworthy and Selworthy Beacon.

The charming tours, passionate adventures, and holiday breaks for lovers are very famous in Exmoor because of them outstanding ancient woodlands, waterfalls, coastlines and moorlands that surrounds the village ; the calm and serenity; the grandiosity of Exmoor, from Dunkery Beacon to Porlock and Foreland Point; from The Valley of Rocks beyond Lynton to Wimbleball Lake makes this coastline the perfect place for couples. Few things are more romantic than observing the sky under the light of the stars with that special someone; Exmoor National Park is accredited as an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it one of the best places in the world to observe the stars. You can enjoy a splendid evening, prepare a picnic and enjoy an impressive night show full of stars and magnificent constellations of our Milky Way near Wimbleball Lake, Webbers Post or at Dunkery Beacon. On the other hand, in Exmoor there are many idyllic restaurants to have lunch or dinner with your partner, in the middle of lush forests; The Tarr Farm Inn offers a delightful experience for its guests, as they work with fresh local and seasonal ingredients, and have a privileged location: on the banks of the River Barle, next to the steps of the medieval stone bridge Tarr. Love certainly emanates from this charming town!

One of the best ways to explore the hidden corners of the Exmoor coastline is through a kayak trip. During a two-hour walk accompanied by fully qualified expert instructors, you will discover the corners beyond the Hangman Hills, the highest waterfalls in all of Britain, the desert beaches and the hidden caves, which can only be accessed by boat. Without a doubt a paradise that is worth visiting.

Just half a mile from Lynton is the renowned Valley of Rocks destination, famous for its breathtaking views and for hosting a large population of friendly wild goats that have lived on the slope's cliff edges for more than 6,000 years. In fact, the Valley of Rocks is a rock formation created during the Ice Age; so visiting this mystical place will be an unforgettable experience, and if you are lucky, you will be able to observe the herd of wild ponies that graze in the area

Dunster Castle is a must-see for tourists who want to explore Somerset, it is an old fortress surrounded by amazing and impressive terraced gardens, all filled with intricate leafy paths, exotic flora subtropical and an emblematic water mill that has been in operation for hundreds of years. This castle keeps its original wooden doors from the thirteenth century; and today you can stroll through the Yarn Market or visit the ruins that are still preserved from the Iron Age.

Exmoor is full of magical corners that are difficult to access, but don't worry! There are a few ways to get to the depths of this town and not miss a single detail of its incredible open stops. On a safari, aboard a 4x4 Land Rover, you can cross the wooded valleys and mighty rivers to visit historical sites, famous for their scientific value for having a great variety of flora and fauna. Here you can observe a wide variety of natural life native to the area, ranging from red deer and ponies to wild birds and exceptional vegetation.

Devon is the ideal place to do something unique. Just off the coast in North Devon is the historic Landmark Trust Island of Lundy, stretching over three miles long. Serene and unflappable, as it does not allow access to cars, this island is home to many marine species such as dolphins, puffins and grey seals that can be observed from boats, or if you are more adventurous, you can see these playful animals up close, practising snorkelling or diving

The cliff top railway opened in 1890 and is today the tallest and steepest railway in the world. It connects the twin cities of Lynton and Lynmouth, so jaw-dropping views across the city are more than guaranteed. One of the things that makes this vehicle so historically important is that it is the only one in the UK to be fully powered by water and one of only three in the world! Right on the edge of the cliff is also the Cliff Top Café, one of the best places in all of Exmoor to enjoy a delicious snack or lunch.

Exmoor has a perfect combination of scenery, abundant wildlife, and calm rivers and streams conducive to fishing. Along the coast of Exmoor you can fish for salmon, sea bass, whiting, conger eel, trout, rays, freshwater fish, eels or cod and other aquatic animals that inhabit these crystal clear waters. Fishing boats leave from Minehead, Combe Martin, Porlock Weir, Watchet and Ilfracombe.