Plan a couple’s escape to the coastal edge of Exmoor and its twin villages of Lynmouth and Lynton. Travel between the two on the cliff railway – the highest and the steepest water-powered railway in the world – for an exhilarating ride along 260m of track. You’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the coastline, or for more breathtaking sights head to the nearby Valley of the Rocks (1.5 miles), where the cliffs are some of the highest in Britain. The area is easily explored on foot as both the Tarka Trail and South West Coast Path run through Lynmouth, or you could follow the Lyn River upstream to the National Trust’s Watersmeet House (2 miles). Less than 20 miles to the east, Ilfracombe is the gastronomic centre of North Devon, its eateries offering something to suit every taste and budget. And don’t miss the thought-provoking Damien Hirst statue, ‘Verity’, that stands on the pier at the entrance to the town’s historic harbour.
This second-floor apartment is right by the river at Lynmouth; stand on the balcony, look across the bay and on a clear day you may even see the Welsh coast beyond. Perfect for a couple to spend some quality time together, the open-plan living room is comfortably furnished, its kitchen area featuring all the essentials for a low-maintenance self-catering stay. To the rear of the property, a master bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite shower room will ensure a good sleep and fresh start each day. Begin with breakfast at one of the many nearby cafes or restaurants for the ultimate getaway-from-it-all holiday.
There’s no need for a garden here – a furnished balcony accessed from the living room offers gorgeous views across Lynmouth’s pretty river and Manor Green.