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The accommodation at Highfield House includes cosy, tastefully decorated rooms that maintain the property's historic charm while incorporating modern amenities. Guests can look forward to a peaceful night's sleep and a delicious homemade breakfast each morning, prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The hosts at Highfield House are known for their warm hospitality and personalised service, ensuring each guest feels at home during their stay.
Located in Parracombe, Highfield House serves as an excellent base for exploring the Exmoor National Park. The park provides a plethora of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, horse riding, and wildlife spotting. Nearby attractions include the historic Arlington Court and the scenic North Devon coastline. The charming village of Parracombe itself offers a variety of local shops and traditional pubs. With its blend of comfort, warm hospitality, and proximity to local attractions, Highfield House offers an idyllic base for a memorable stay in Exmoor.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 773 feet / 235.6 metres above sea level
Woody Bay Beach
Near Lynton - a shingle pebble and rocky composition 2.8 miles away. As the name suggests , the beach is backed by woodland on a steep slope, the beach is accessed via a winding path
Heddon's Mouth Beach
Near Lynton - a shingle and rocky composition 3.1 miles away. A beach accessed via a path alongside the river Heddon which runs trough a small steep sided valley then flows out to a small bay. Unuseally there is a restored lime kiln which overlooks the beach.
Wringcliff Beach
Near Lynton - a sandy and shingle composition 3.9 miles away. Access it limited to path accross the fields then a steep zig zag path. Close to the valley of the rocks.
Wringcliff Beach
Near Lynton - a sandy and shingle composition 3.9 miles away. Set in a small bay a little west of Lynton on the edge of the Exmoor National Park. The area is known for its cliffs and rugged coastline and the beach is accessed via a steep path
Lynmouth Beach
Near Lynmouth - a shingle composition 4.9 miles away. A shingle beach by Lynmouth in a dramatic setting below the high wooded cliffs, all lying with the Exmoor National Park. The beach is dived in two with the River Lyn running though the town over the beach out to sea. The beach is popular with anglers and there are rock pools for the little ones (and mums/dads) to explore.
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Pets Allowed
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Outside Seating
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Pets Allowed
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Outside Seating
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Eaglescott Airfield Great Torrington Devon
EX37 9LH
18.1 miles Swansea Airport
Pennard Swansea
SA2 7JU
29.6 miles
Motorways
M4 Junction 37 Porthcawl
24.7 miles M4 Junction 38
Port Talbot
27.0 miles M4 Junction 39
Port Talbot
27.7 miles
Railway Stations
Barnstaple station code = BNP
EX31 2BP
10.0 miles Chapelton (Devon)
station code = CPN
EX37 9DZ
12.8 miles
Ferry Ports
Hotels near Highfield House Bed and breakfast Parracombe
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Woods Bay -
EX31 4RA
SS 68241 46398
= thuds.songbird.dent Hotels nearby.
1.6m / 2.6km - 23 minutes walk
EX31 4RA
SS 68241 46398
= thuds.songbird.dent Hotels nearby.
Glen Lyn Gorge -
EX35 6BT
SS 71880 49514
= witty.wiping.postcard Hotels nearby.
EX35 6BT
SS 71880 49514
= witty.wiping.postcard Hotels nearby.
A Deep wooded gorge with rivers and a pool and hydroelectric centre.
4.5m / 7.2km
Exmoor Zoo -
EX31 4SG
SS 65492 40553
= plump.lowest.bottled Hotels nearby. 40 minutes walk
EX31 4SG
SS 65492 40553
= plump.lowest.bottled Hotels nearby.
Located on the edge of Exmoor, with a range of animals, and several feed and talk sessions throughout the day. A great day out for all the family.
2.7m / 4.3km -
Lyn and Exmoor Museum -
EX35 6AQ
SS 72021 49373
= takeovers.coached.mediate Hotels nearby.
EX35 6AQ
SS 72021 49373
= takeovers.coached.mediate Hotels nearby.
A museum of local history including agricultural, Maritime history the Devon railways, and archaeology.
4.5m / 7.2km
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park -
EX34 0NG
SS 60039 45511
= disco.curl.feelers Hotels nearby. 59 minutes walk
EX34 0NG
SS 60039 45511
= disco.curl.feelers Hotels nearby.
With both animals and Dinosaur related exhibits, plus Animal experience sessions where you feed the animal yourself including sea lions, Lions, and more ( extra charge)
3.9m / 6.3km -
Lynton Cinema -
EX35 6HN
SS 72011 49436
= glad.potato.slopes Hotels nearby.
EX35 6HN
SS 72011 49436
= glad.potato.slopes Hotels nearby.
This has to be one of the prettiest cinemas in the country , small but it fits in well with the charm of Lynton.
4.6m / 7.4km
Valley Of The Rocks -
EX35 6JH
SS 70486 49703
= wired.maple.code Hotels nearby.
EX35 6JH
SS 70486 49703
= wired.maple.code Hotels nearby.
An unusual natural u shaped valley and rock formations with stunning views, feral goats and cafe nearby. A relaxing place to walk and enjoy the scenery
4m / 6.4km -
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway -
EX35 6EQ
SS 72162 49657
= skinning.scowls.chop Hotels nearby.
EX35 6EQ
SS 72162 49657
= skinning.scowls.chop Hotels nearby.
The highest and steepest cliff railway in the world powered by water. Joining Lynmouth and Lynton a with an 862ft of steep track, this is an award winning tourist attraction.
4.7m / 7.6km
Arlington Court -
EX31 4LP
SS 61447 40421
= leaves.scariest.napped Hotels nearby.
EX31 4LP
SS 61447 40421
= leaves.scariest.napped Hotels nearby.
A family estate and and the National Trust Carriage Museum
4.1m / 6.6km -
Lynmouth National Park Centre -
EX35 6EQ
SS 72198 49669
= investor.timing.sunblock Hotels nearby.
EX35 6EQ
SS 72198 49669
= investor.timing.sunblock Hotels nearby.
A great place to find out about the National Park, and a good to starting point for your holiday, gather information about the local area and find place's for days out.
4.7m / 7.6km View more hotels nearby with distances
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Longstone Bed and Breakfast - Barnstaple - 2.93
Cottage Inn Microbrewery Thai Restaurant - Lynton - 4.22
The Cottage Inn - Lynton - 4.22
Exmoor Manor Hotel - Lynton - 4.25
Longmead House - Lynton - 4.29
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this Bed and breakfast?
The Lynmouth Beach is 4.9 miles from this Bed and breakfast. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions