Company information
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.
Property information
The Tower in Simonsbath is a traditional stone building that has recently been renovated to a high standard, incorporating all modern conveniences to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The owners have worked hard to ensure the charm and character of this quirky property has been retained across all three levels.
Sleeps up to 2 guests
Modern kitchen with breakfast bar on the ground floor
Comfortable sitting room on the first floor
One bedroom with a king sized bed on the top floor
Shower room comprising shower, toilet and hand basin on the ground floor
Outside garden furniture
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Bed linen and towels provided
Sorry, no guests under 18 years of age
Sorry, no dogs.
Strictly non-smoking
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
The Tower accommodation is designed for two with a blend of functionality and comfort, laid out over three levels. Entrance to the property via external steps with metal handrail into the living area. Stairs lead downstairs to the well-equipped kitchen, with breakfast bar and there is an external door here into the garden also. The shower room is also on this level. From the living area, paddle stairs lead up to the top level, where the bedroom is located.
The Tower is one of two detached barn conversions in the centre of Simonsbath, set back from the road within a pretty walled garden, each with their own separate outside areas.
There can be limited mobile phone signal in parts of Exmoor, due to the rural nature of the area and the beautiful moorlands, hills, valleys and woodlands. Mobile phone signal in Simonsbath can be patchy (depending on your provider) but free wifi is included with the accommodation price, and you can use wifi calling for keeping in touch with home if you need to.
Neighbourhood information
Exmoor National Park spreads across both West Somerset and North Devon. Often referred to as England's best kept secret, Exmoor is a wonderful holiday destination for anyone looking for a holiday in the great outdoors! There's so much to see and do, from short walks to long expeditions across the moors, wooded valleys or coastal paths. As well as horse riding, taking in a safari or sight-seeing at your own pace around the 'picture postcard' villages and hamlets.
There are plenty of interesting places to visit during your stay including Tarr Steps near Winsford, the popular country towns of Dulverton and South Molton, West Somerset Steam Railway, National Trust properties including Dunster Castle, Arlington Court, Knightshayes and many more. The surfing beaches of North Devon are easily reached and the South West Coastal Path and Coleridge Way.
The Tower is ideally situated to take advantage of all country pursuits a step from the door, in addition the coast to the north is within easy reach and provides a wealth of water sports such as sailing and surfing.
Nearby is the historic market town of Dulverton, the southern gateway to Exmoor. There are lots to explore including antiques and galleries, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Also worth a visit is Lynton and Lynmouth, the Victorians named these two villages ‘Little Switzerland’, they are situated at the mouth of the River Lyn. From Lynmouth you can access Lynton (the higher of the two villages) either via a Victorian water-powered cliff railway, a foot path, or in the car via the road. You will find traditional fisherman’s cottages, shops and cafes. Along the coast nearby you will find the magnificent rugged setting of the Valley of the Rocks.