The Best of Exmoor is a small, independent letting agent based in Porlock Weir. We love Exmoor and take great pleasure in sharing it with our guests. Our aim is to help you find your dream holiday - we have a great selection of holiday cottages on Exmoor, so we can help you to find your perfect break. Having grown the business slowly from scratch, we know all our properties and their owners well - so please get in touch if you have any queries and we will be happy to help

Limecombe is an idyllic retreat , hidden from sight in a private combe in the middle of the 6000 acre Exmoor Forest Estate, it's a secluded, peaceful setting amongst the breath-taking scenery and wildlife of Exmoor National Park. The south-facing cottage, sleeps 10 comfortably in 5 bedrooms, all with ensuite facilities. It is surrounded by trees and has breath-taking views in all directions. There is a garden in front of the cottage. Four bedrooms on the ground floor. One bedroom on the first floor. All bedrooms can be made up as twin beds, or two can be made up as super-king beds on request (one ground floor and one upstairs). One shower room per bedroom. Well equipped kitchen with dining area. Cosy sitting room with wood-burner. Dogs welcome (2 max). Bed linen and towels are provided. Electricity, heating and wifi included. Enclosed garden with picnic tables. Strictly no smoking. Arrive from 3.30 pm. Depart by 10 am. Access to the property is via a private track through the fields which ensures peace and privacy, the nearest neighbour is in the village - a mile away. Exmoor is an untamed wilderness of staggering beauty, but easily accessible for family and group holidays....

The estate the property is located on sits within Exmoor National Park and has a fascinating history. The name 'forest' derives from its use as a royal chase in the ownership of the crown. In 1818, the estate was bought by John Knight who intended to cultivate the estate for farming. He built a 29 mile wall to enclose the estate and began an enormous programme of agriculture and civil engineering to seek to turn the land from moorland to farmland, and to drain it. This was continued by his son, Frederic, who built the church at Simonsbath. Information about the history of the estate is available in the cottage. The River Exe rises on the estate and the beautiful River Barle flows through the middle of it. Fishing is available on the Barle for guests. Walkers will love Limecombe: from Pinkery Pond, to Landacre Bridge, the Doone Valley, Exe Head (with its views to Wales on a sunny day), the Fortescue Monument, Cornham Ford and Cow Castle, there are so many beautiful walks of varying intensity. Guides to the walks and maps are available free of charge to guests at Limecombe. The coast at Lynton is only 8 miles away, an easy drive across Brendon Common. Beautiful sandy beaches at...