Location

Set in a secluded wooded valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty a very short distance from the Exmoor National Park and close to the spectacular North Devon Coast, it has the appearance of a small private hamlet. There are no other houses within a quarter of a mile.

Coulscott is set in 16 acres, much of it open to guests. It has woodland, streams and three ponds and is home to badgers, foxes, buzzards, owls and much more wildlife. Sheep and cows graze the surrounding steep meadows that shelter it on three sides. Down the valley are lovely views over rolling fields and woods with scarcely a building in sight.

The village of Combe Martin is less than mile away winding down its valley to a pretty sheltered beach. Exmoor, with England’s highest cliffs, its sea coves and many lovely walks is very close and still relatively undiscovered. Its moors are cut by steep wooded combes including the famous Doone Valley. It is littered with prehistoric remains, ancient churches and unspoiled villages.

Directions:
At Junction 27 on the M5 take the A361 towards Tiverton/Barnstaple. At the first roundabout take the 3rd exit onto A361 heading to Barnstaple/Tiverton/Halverton/Sampford Peverell. Go through 2 roundabouts. Just west of South Molton, at the North Aller roundabout, take the A399 towards Combe Martin. After about 14 miles turn right on to Coulsworthy Lane. After about a mile turn left on to Nutcombe Hill. After about 1/2 a mile take a Sharp right in to Coulscott.

If it is icy on the roads we do not advise that you take the route down Nutcombe Hill as springs on the road make it dangerous. Instead continue on the A399 into Combe Martin. As you approach the outskirts of Combe Martin look for a road on the right hand side called "Holdstone Way" Turn right into here and continue along this road for 3/4 mile (it will become narrow and you start to climb steeply) Coulscott will be found on the left hand side.

Once in Coulscott's grounds: