Hunters Lodge, Lynton, EX35 6PS

Description About the property A superb detached four-bedroom period residence, set in an idyllic Exmoor village and enjoying an outstanding position overlooking the East Lyn River.

Believed to date back to the early 1900s and originally built as a guest house, the property offers spacious and well-proportioned accommodation with a wealth of character.

Extremely well presented throughout, Hunters Lodge has been comprehensively modernised and can best be described as a "new house within an old shell, " seamlessly blending period charm with contemporary comfort.

Set within beautifully landscaped gardens with a wraparound terrace, mature borders and lawned areas, the property also benefits from a double garage, gated entrance and gravelled parking, all within a truly picturesque riverside setting.

Key Features Detached 4-bedroom period home Superb position overlooking the East Lyn River Believed to date back to early 1900s, built as a guest house Spacious, well-proportioned accommodation Lovingly modernised by current owners Landscaped gardens with terrace, lawn, and mature borders Double garage, gated entrance, gravelled parking & garden store Idyllic Exmoor retreat with outstanding views For layout and approximate room measurement, please see the enclosed floor plan and link to Virtual Tour.

The area The property enjoys a delightful position within the pretty village of Brendon, nestled in the scenic East Lyn Valley on the northern edge of Exmoor National Park.

Surrounded by unspoilt countryside, Brendon offers a thriving community with its parish church, village hall, and a calendar of local activities.

The well-known Staghunters Inn lies just a short walk from the property, while the Rockford Inn can be found a little further along the valley at nearby Rockford.

Set on the Somerset/Devon border between Lynton and Porlock, Brendon is ideally placed to enjoy the dramatic landscapes of Exmoor and the stunning North Devon/Somerset coastline.

Despite its peaceful rural setting, Hunters Lodge forms an excellent base for a wide variety of pursuits including walking, riding, hunting, fishing, and shooting, as well as water sports at nearby Lynmouth, Porlock Weir, and Minehead.

Lynton is approximately 5 miles away and offers local amenities, including a good selection of restaurants, bars, cafés, gym, hairdressers, shops, small supermarkets, a library, a primary school, and places of worship, along with a regular bus service.

Lynton is twinned with the coastal village of Lynmouth, set on the banks of the River Lyn overlooking the sea and reached by a cliffside railway.

The South West Coast Path passes directly through Lynton & Lynmouth and is England's longest waymarked long-distance footpath and a National Trail.

It stretches for 630 miles (1,014 km), running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset.

More extensive shopping facilities and amenities are available at the larger town of Ilfracombe (about half an hour) and the regional centre of Barnstaple (about 45 minutes).

The world-renowned surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Putsborough, Saunton (also with Championship golf course) and Croyde are also about 45 minutes by car.

The North Devon link road (A361) is about a 40-minute drive and eventually joins the M5 motorway network at Junction 27, where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours.

The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter. There are excellent state and private schools within the area.

The Valley of Rocks is within level walking distance (passing the extraordinary location of the cricket ground), offering access to many miles of coastal walks and stunning unspoilt countryside, which the surrounding Exmoor National Park has to offer.

A trip to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor's highest point has incredible views and a picnic at Landacre Bridge or visit to Withypool tea rooms would be well worth the journey. Worth the journey.

Services & outgoings The property is served by mains water, drainage, electricity, x10 solar panels, oil fired central heating. North Devon Council - Band F (2026/27-Approx.

£3,932.55 per annum) EPC - E Rating Tenure Freehold Directions From our office in Lynton, proceed down into Lynmouth and continue up Countisbury Hill (A39), passing the Blue Ball Inn at the top.

Continue along this road for approximately one mile, then take the right-hand turning signposted Brendon. The property will be found on the left-hand side, just after The Staghunters Inn public house.

What 3 Words Location - ///visions.stylists.crumple Virtual tour Property Reference #RSE0529 Council Tax Band: E (North Devon Council) Tenure: Freehold