Luxborough
COTTAGES nearby ANCARVA COTTAGE: S208 In the country lanes between Truro and Falmouth, close to the coast-to-coast cycle path, is this semi-detached cottage for 4, with its own ‘secret’ garden by a stream. Close to sailing and good golf, and only 5 miles from sandy beaches and Trelissick Garden, this is an unspoilt, cosy little cottage in a pretty setting.
PERRANWELL
BEACHWALK: K40 Tucked away on a private no through road, just 500 yards by footpath from the magnificent sandy beach at Croyde, is this smart, spacious and beautifully presented, detached seaside home for 10. Big rooms, which are full of light with gleaming, fresh white décor and contemporary furnishings, make this a stylish yet relaxed place to stay.
NEAR GEORGEHAM
BRIDGE FARMHOUSE: J34
THE ROYAL OAK INN MAIN IMAGE Many pubs in the South West serve a good variety of local ales INSET TOP LEFT The Rock Inn at Georgeham INSET BOTTOM LEFT The 15th century Royal Inn at Horsebridge INSET TOP RIGHT The Royal Oak Inn set deep in Exmoor National Park INSET BOTTOM RIGHT Tarr Steps in Exmoor National Park, home to The Royal Oak Inn
Hidden on Exmoor you’ll find this atmospheric, cosy inn with a log fire, plenty of locals, dogs, good food and a selection of local beers. Set in the lovely village of Luxborough, the inn has been part of this picturesque landscape since the 14th century. Inside, the building boasts original flagstone and cobblestone flooring coupled with stone walls and open beams which give the bar wonderful character. The quaint, atmospheric main bar will keep you toasty with a huge inglenook fireplace, while the back bar with its tile, cobblestone and slate flooring is perfect for families to relax in, with a pool table and an assortment of bar games available behind the bar. This is a superb, utterly authentic Somerset pub where the food is simple but excellent, and where those who want just a pint are every bit as welcome as those who wish to eat.
Only half a mile from The Royal Inn in Horsebridge, at the far end of a no through farm lane, stands a very handsome, large, detached, Georgian/ Victorian farmhouse for 8. Recently renovated by craftsmen and refurbished by an artist, this exceptional house is a superb, totally private, tranquil home surrounded by lush, wooded farmland.
NEAR HORSEBRIDGE
EAST THORNEY COTTAGE: F8 Just a mile from Luxborough village with its 14th century pub is this pretty and very private, semi-detached, 18th century cottage for 6. This is a lovely setting on the banks of a stream that runs into the Washford River, a very tranquil place for people seeking peace and relaxation.
NEAR LUXBOROUGH
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