ENCHANTING GARDENS

Timeless wildlife gardens at Exmoor Cottage Holidays, Challacombe

 

 

 

Sketch Map of Grounds
 

The delightful grounds are what first attracted us to Exmoor Cottage Holidays. We were enchanted by the atmosphere here and knew that it was the kind of place where we would like to stay for our UK holidays. The three acre grounds lie in a sheltered valley within the Exmoor National Park and are a haven for wildlife and wild flowers. The grounds are varied and interesting to explore, with several small wildflower meadows enclosed by mature trees; a charming wildlife pond with a small island; a Delve, where stone was quarried for the Farmhouse years ago; a vegetable plot with seasonal fruit and vegetables and a lovely circular walk up and around Humphrey's Hill, with excellent views of the surrounding countryside.

 

 

One of the delightful paths to Humphrey's Hill

 

The wildflower meadow in the summer

  We welcome children and encourage them (at parental discretion) to explore Humphrey's Hill and the Delve, build dens and play hide and seek in the long grass. They may sample the fruits and vegetables (when in season) and find dragonflies, newts and miniature frogs beside the pond and are most excited when they find something unusual like a lizard or slow worm. There are lots of wild birds in the grounds, we regularly see swallows, robins, blackbirds, blue tits, chaffinches, and lots of sparrows. Sometimes you see a woodpecker, and various birds of prey, and mallards and moorhens occasionally visit the pond to nest.  

 

A stunning display of buttercups in the spring

> Three acres of wildlife gardens

> Tranquil and timeless atmosphere

> Peaceful sheltered position

> Pretty wild flower meadows

> Wildlife pond with island

> Fruit and vegetable garden

> Delightful walk around Humphrey's Hill

> Plenty of places to explore & build dens

> Excellent countryside views

> Some unusual trees and wild flowers

> Frogs, newts, toads, lizards.....

 

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