22 Two Little Ducks

22 Two Little Ducks, a lovely holiday lodge is located in Lynbridge on the edge of the cascading West Lyn River in Devon.

With such a tranquil setting, this abode is tucked away in the Exmoor National Park and invites two furry friends making it the ideal base for families and small groups of friends looking for a rural hideaway.

The lodge comprises an entrance hall with a door to the open plan living area, with a fully fitted kitchen, featuring an integrated gas oven and hob, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, and a small breakfast bar with stools, ideal for enjoying breakfast around before a day of adventures.

The snug lounge area is the perfect spot to unwind in the evenings by flicking through the TV while cosying up with your loved ones.

From the hallway, there are also doors leading to a double and a twin bedroom, both with fitted wardrobes, bedside tables, and reading lamps.

The bathroom is complete with a bath, a shower over, a basin, and a WC, ensuring you can soak away all your worries.

Outside, you will discover a decked area with furniture, ideal for outdoor dining and for spotting all the local wildlife.

Red deer can often be seen in the fields overlooking the site, and many species of birds are easily spotted from this little gem of a lodge including Great Spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatch, at least five species of Tits, and various Finches, including Siskins which are breed locally!

Grey and Pied Wagtails regularly fly through the picturesque wooded river valley alongside the lodge and the Dipper is a common sight bobbing up and down on stones in the shallows.

With this being a pet-friendly abode, you are welcome to share your enjoyment of your holiday with your four-legged companions, and there is an array of fantastic energising walks here, right on the doorstep, as well as dog-friendly pubs.

Alongside the holiday park is the Cottage Inn Public House which is home to the Fat Belly Brewery (wonderful home-brewed Craft Ales) as well as Nartnapa Thai Kitchen Restaurant (authentic Thai/Asian cuisine – also available as Take away).

You can be assured of a warm welcome from the friendly team and you may even be lucky enough to turn up when there is live music in the bar.

At night when walking back to 22 Two Little Ducks, listen out for the Tawny and Little Owls in the valley and see other nocturnal creatures like bats and moths.

Exmoor is a designated “Dark Sky Reserve” with its low light pollution creating great conditions for stargazing.

Both Lynton and Lynmouth are accessible on foot (via The Lyn Way, a short stroll right into Lynton from opposite the pub) or scenic drive.

Lynton offers a range of amenities including a bank, supermarkets, medical centre, and pharmacy, whilst Lynmouth offers the picturesque harbour with souvenir and seaside shops and both have a good range of public houses, cafes, and restaurants.

There is also the famous Cliff Railway which runs between the two towns.

Lynton Town Hall regularly hosts events including the annual Lynton Food Fest when local suppliers show off and give samples of their mouth-watering produce.

There is a cinema alongside the Town Hall showing most of the latest box office hits.

Lynmouth is home to the Exmoor National Park Information Office as well as the Museum and regularly hosts interactive activities for adults and children alike, organising walks and visits to areas of historical and wildlife interest.

You must take a visit to the Devon Cream Tea in the Museums Pavilion Café and Tea Room, for some yummy, traditional foods!

The Lyn Valley is a central point for walkers.

The South West Coast Path, Two Moors Way, and The Coleridge Way all converge at Lynton/Lynmouth.

There is a metal sculpture for the SWCP on the Sea Front at Lynmouth right opposite the Information Office and The Esplanade Fish Bar (some of the best fish ‘n’ chips in the West Country).

The National Trust property at Watersmeet is a must-visit experience.

When on Exmoor, no visit is complete without seeing the wild roaming Exmoor ponies, they can regularly be found on Foreland past the top of the steep Countisbury Hill or on the rugged moorland over Brendon Hill.

The Woody Bay Station is home to the steam trains of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway and a great day out is assured with a visit to Exmoor Zoo.

Barnstaple town centre is within an hour’s driving distance as are the towns of Ilfracombe and Minehead, all with an excellent range of shops and cafes.

For nature lovers or avid walkers alike, 22 Two Little Ducks awaits your next adventure.