The School House, Countisbury
ID: S185400
- Bedrooms 5
- ・ Sleeps 13
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
Guests consistently praise The School House for its stunning setting, spaciousness, and comfort, ideal for large family gatherings and groups. The property's well-equipped kitchen, large communal spaces, and additional features like a ping pong table and piano contribute to an enjoyable stay. Its location offers beautiful scenery and proximity to local walks and a pub, despite some comments about the steepness of the terrain.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful scenery and tranquillity, with easy access to local walks and a nearby pub. The steep terrain is noted, but it does not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback.
Comfort is a highlight, with guests finding the beds comfy and the house warm and cosy. The large communal space is perfect for socialising, and the property is well-suited for pets and large groups.
Facilities are well-received, with a well-stocked kitchen, BBQ, ping pong table, and piano. The spaciousness and maintenance of the property contribute to a positive experience, although steep stairs are mentioned as a potential issue for those with mobility concerns.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
The School House is a spacious Victorian property in a beautiful spot on Exmoor making it a perfect destination for family and friends (sleeps 11+2) . As the name suggests, this property was once a school for the local villages but it has since been transformed into comfortable accommodation
Accommodation
The School House is well-equipped; kitchen appliances include fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, combination microwave-grill, and oven with hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
The living area includes a television with Sky TV (including Sky Sports), video and DVD player and radio/cassette/CD player. A table tennis table is situated in the living area too, and an upright piano. Wireless broadband is available in the property.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The central heating can be adjusted to suit your preferences and the seasons. The School House has a wood-burner in the sitting room downstairs; a basket of logs and kindling will be provided.
Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.
A cot and high chair is provided for your use. Please note that bed linen is not provided for the cot.
There may be non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.
The School House water is supplied by natural spring.
Nearby points of interest
- Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway
- Exmoor Zoo
- Exmoor National Park
Reviews (19)
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Ann H.
A great space for a mixed age family group as the downstairs bedroom with en suite suited the older members and the other bedrooms worked very well for the others. The big lounge/dining/kitchen area with piano is a very sociable space. We loved sitting around the piano, doing jigsaws and playing gam.... A great space for a mixed age family group as the downstairs bedroom with en suite suited the older members and the other bedrooms worked very well for the others. The big lounge/dining/kitchen area with piano is a very sociable space. We loved sitting around the piano, doing jigsaws and playing games. Scenery is stunning!
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Jodi D.
The house was beautiful and the location perfect. It was clean and tidy and so much space. So warm and cosy for such a big house.
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Christine B.
Our party loved the table tennis table.