Book a cottage break in Parracombe, Devon, England

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Viewed 20 times recently.
Price from £468
Next available 27/03 to 31/03/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

2 bedroom Holiday Cottage

2 bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion close to Dunster in Exmoor National Park, featuring lush country views and access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, a bubbly spa bath and games room

Facilities & Features: Gold Award Winning CottageTVFree WifiGames roomIndoor Hot TubHeated poolTennis court
4 star
1 of 4 listed cottages. See more properties from Duddings Country Cottages
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 23 people.
Price from £1600
Next available 24/03 to 01/04/23
sleeps 1  - 10 guests 1 - 10
5 bedrooms 5
3 bathrooms 3
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

5 bedroom Large Country House

5 bedroom pet-friendly holiday rental with outdoor hot tub and country views near Barnstaple in Devon

Facilities & Features: Digital TVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot Tub

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Viewed 10 times recently.
Price from £495
Next available 06/11 to 18/11/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

2 bedroom Cottage

Pretty 2 bedroom stone-built holiday cottage in Porlock, pet-friendly and set within Exmoor National Park

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

Family-Friendly
Viewed 13 times recently.
Price from £1385
Next available 27/03 to 31/03/23
sleeps 2  - 8 guests 2 - 8
4 bedrooms 4
4 bathrooms 4
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

4 bedroom Cottage

Stylish 4 bedroom holiday cottage set within a Country Club’s grounds with access to excellent on site leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym, just half an hour’s drive from Barnstaple

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot TubSaunaHeated poolTennis court

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Viewed 9 times recently.
Price from £490
Next available 24/03 to 28/04/23
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
no dogs allowed

3 bedroom Country Cottage

Family-friendly 3 bedroom cottage with large garden and excellent location just outside of Exmoor National Park and only around 6 miles from the coast

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

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Price from £1255
Next available 31/03 to 07/07/23
sleeps 4  - 8 guests 4 - 8
4 bedrooms 4
3 bathrooms 3
no dogs allowed

4 bedroom Large Holiday House

Looking to enjoy a relaxing self-catering holiday for up to 8 people in Devon close to Exmoor National Park? If so, a stay at Fairways West Cottage near Chulmleigh where guests enjoy complimentary access to excellent leisure facilities including an indoor heated pool, games room and tennis courts at the local hotel, could be just perfect

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames roomOwn swimming pool (Access to shared hotel pool at nearby Highbullen Hotel Golf and Country Club.)Tennis court

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Viewed 29 times recently.
Price from £587
Next available 22/03 to 07/04/23
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
no dogs allowed

3 bedroom Holiday Bungalow

Stylish 3 bedroom country cottage with countryside and lake views, with fishing lakes on site, relax and unwind in the North Devon countryside, just 15 minutes' drive from Woolacombe beach

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

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Viewed 13 times recently.
Price from £1272
Next available 27/03 to 03/04/23
sleeps 4  - 10 guests 4 - 10
5 bedrooms 5
3 bathrooms 3
no dogs allowed

5 bedroom Holiday Cottage

5 bedroom family-friendly holiday rental with access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a children's play area with a climbing frame, swings, a play fort, and a BBQ hut, close to Barnstaple, sorry no pets

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiIndoor Hot TubHeated poolTennis court
1 of 4 listed cottages. See more properties from Corffe Cottages
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 42 people.
Price from £412
Next available 25/03 to 03/04/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

2 bedroom Barn Conversion

Charming 2 en-suite bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Combe Martin, with private sun terrace and stunning country views

Facilities & Features: Digital TVFree Wifi
1 of 3 listed cottages. See more properties from Nutcombe Farm
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 14 people.
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Viewed 19 times recently.
Price from £509
Next available 27/03 to 31/03/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed

2 bedroom Holiday Cottage

2 bedroom holiday home with superb first floor outdoor balcony area plus access to excellent on site leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a warm bubbly hot tub plus a tennis court and children's play area, set on the Corffe estate, just 4 miles from Barnstaple and only around 10 miles from Westward Ho!'s sandy beach

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiIndoor Hot TubHeated poolTennis court
1 of 4 listed cottages. See more properties from Corffe Cottages
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 42 people.
Family-Friendly
Viewed 17 times recently.
Price from £720
Next available 10/04 to 10/06/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

2 bedroom Waterside Cottage

Charming two bedroom stone-built holiday cottage, part of a historic Watermill, with stream views and a location just a few minutes walk from Hele Bay beach and only a mile from Ilfracombe, this is a great place for a coastal self-catering holiday and is dog-friendly and family-friendly

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
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Viewed 18 times recently.
Price from £415
Next available 22/03 to 07/04/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

1 bedroom Conversion of Former Watermill

Romantic retreat, part of a collection of cottages in the North Devon AONB with excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a tennis court and a children’s play area, just outside of Combe Martin

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiSaunaHeated poolTennis court

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Viewed 15 times recently.
Price from £535
Next available 24/03 to 07/04/23
sleeps 2  - 5 guests 2 - 5
3 bedrooms 3
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

3 bedroom Barn Conversion

Beautifully presented family-friendly 3 bedroom stone-built holiday home, situated just 10 minute's drive from Combe Martin's sandy beach and enjoying access to excellent shared facilities on site which include a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, tennis court and play area for the kids

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiHeated poolTennis court

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Viewed 13 times recently.
Price from £486
Next available 22/03 to 05/05/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed

2 bedroom Barn Conversion

Two bedroom country cottage with access to fishing lakes, good walks and a children’s play area with swings and an adventure playground area, just 7 miles from Barnstaple and 8 miles from lovely sandy Croyde Beach

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

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Viewed 14 times recently.
Price from £540
Next available 30/06 to 06/07/23
sleeps 3  - 6 guests 3 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

3 bedroom Stone-Built Cottage

Pretty 3 bedroom pet-friendly cottage in Porlock, with sea views from the garden and just a mile from the local pebble beach

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

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As a cottage holiday destination, Parracombe in north Devon offers you the best of both worlds. It is located near to the coast within a few miles of Lynton and Lynmouth and it is also inside Exmoor National Park.  Parracombe also has good road links which allow easy access to the large, busy river town of Barnstaple. Although a quiet little village, Parracombe includes a shop, a pub, two churches and a school.   Nestled amongst the greenery of Exmoor National Park, Parracombe could be an excellent choice for a country cottage holiday or rural retreat break.

What Parracombe, Devon offers for Self-Catering Holidays


The village has a good deal of history behind it, dating back to the Bronze Age. There once was a Norman castle in its vicinity, presumably to protect trade and residents, or to collect taxes from bridging over the river Heddon that runs through the village. St. Petrock’s church is a grade I listed building that is no longer operational but is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. Parts of St. Petrocks have their origins in the 13th century, while a new church was erected in Parracombe in the late 19th century.  You can enjoy discovering plenty of historical buildings during a self-catering break in this part of Devon.

To the north of Parracombe the coast provides holidaymakers with a number of excellent beach locations.  Lynmouth, Lee Bay and Sillery Sands are close to Lynton and Lynmouth while further afield are Combe Martin, Croyde and Woolacombe. The cliff railway is a feature of the two Lyn villages. It climbs up 862 feet from Lynmouth at the bottom of the cliffs to Lynton at the top, providing you with stunning views on the way. The cliffs above this stretch of coast are the highest in England and can be best seen by taking the daily boat trip from Lynmouth along Exmoor’s heritage coast. A short walk from Lynmouth along the east Lyn river path brings you to Middleham Gardens. The hamlet with its array of cottages was washed away in the flood of 1952. The gardens were planted as a memorial to all those who perished.

Inland there are miles of Exmoor National Park to explore from your base in Parracombe. You can be as energetic as you wish and go for leisurely walks or drives around the vast, pictorial landscape, or take part in some of numerous activities and sports that are on offer. Other picturesque villages are waiting to be discovered on the moor and the wildlife is ready to put on a show for you.

We trust that you have found our hints and tips on the West Country helpful and may be even inspirational. If you have personal recommendations about this area of Devon that you want to share with us, feel free to get in touch.  From romantic cottages to pet friendly properties and country cottages, we hope you find our collection truly inspirational.

Book a Parracombe cottage and look forward to discovering some of the best of Devon on holiday.