Limecombe

33 Customer Reviews

• "Thank you, first and foremost."

  Your help with enabling our holiday is really appreciated. Not sure if you provide a small welcome pack anymore but we hoped for a pint of milk for a cuppa but didn't have one. I know things change etc. The toilet seat in bedroom 2 in the east wing was broken on arrival but we got by. The door to the kitchen that was broken before arrival was never repaired. I think you should replace the old freezer that was in the tumble dryer room. The one in the kitchen is just not enough. Having being there before we hoped it was still there, it wasn't. Your listing is accurate but trying to feed eight from a two week delivered shop we needed more room. Perhaps I'm fussy. STILL loved our stay, as I say thank you very much.

  Reviewed by Lewis4.4★Sep 2024

• "Three generations of our family had an absolutely fantastic week in the secluded, beautiful place."

  Limecombe is even better than the photos show, it’s quaint and cosy, as well as being light and spacious. Kitchen with everything you could need, hot powerful showers, comfy beds, stunning surroundings in every direction. We all loved it. Only thing to be aware of is just how remote it is. From the lane to the cottage is a mile, all on bumpy tracks through fields. The instruction “not to give up” in the directions was actually the most helpful line! Facilities listed say a shop is nearby… if it is, we didn’t find it. However the tearoom in Simonsbath is outstanding, (my husband gave it a 20/10 review!), as is the local pub, where we had a fantastic meal on our last night. Thank you Limecombe for recharging our batteries, we hope to return.

  Reviewed by Nicola4.7★Aug 2024

• "The remote position is outstanding."

  Dark skies, no traffic and access straight onto the moor. Warm and comfortable.

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Aug 2024

• "It would be hard to find a more perfect house in more idyllic surroundings."

  All of us , of very different ages, really loved it- red deer in front of and behind the property; a fox sauntering and a hare running behind the house; and plenty of birds, including willow warbler and blackcap singing, a cuckoo calling further down the combe and plenty of skylarks singing up on the down. Great access to the river Barle; the Exmoor Forest Inn; and places further afield if wanted.

  Reviewed by Auberon5.0★May 2023

• "Wonderful cottage and location Great facilities and very comfortable Only criticism is the sofa was a bit uncomfortable cushions moved about and apart."

  I would recommend this place to stay if you want to be away from it all and great for stargazing

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Sep 2022

• "An exceptional cottage in the middle of nowhere."

  A great place to retreat to for a weekend's mountain biking, straight out of the door and into heaven. No phone signal to talk of but wifi if you are feeling out of touch. We were not feeling the need to communicate, perfect. Nothing to criticise except a small hose would have been helpful in the post ride cleaning area but otherwise AWESOME. Thank you

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Sep 2022

• "Great place; fabulous situation and views."

  Two minor problems. Electricity was, occasionally, a bit 'iffy'; lights in kitchen/dining area often dimmed and sometimes flickered and twice one of the circuit breakers tripped in the consumer unit. Also, there was really not enough food storage space for ten people, consequently some items had to be left in the bags which were used to transport them.

  Reviewed by Frank4.7★May 2022

• "Our stay at limecombe was A-MAZ-ING."

  The setting was beautiful, the journey to the cottage through the many gates and fields was a surprise round every corner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2022

• "We have stayed in Limecombe twice now and will go back again."

  It is a stunning remote cottage but still has comfort and luxury. Everyone we came in contact with was friendly and helpful. At night the skies were so dark, no light polution so you could see the stars clearly. There is a wonderful, simple outdoor space to relax and run around (for the kids) and there are plenty of paths for walking. Limecombe is on a working farm so depending on the time of year you visit you will see lambs and calves. This adds to the beauty of the place. It really is a magical place, we cannot recommend it enough.

  Reviewed by Lisa4.7★Apr 2022

• "We booked Limecombe for a family holiday to celebrate an 80th birthday."

  The house is extremely rural in a stunning location on Exmoor. However, this comes at a cost. Whilst the description states the house is off a mile long track, it fails to say that this is a rough circuitous track around the edges of several fields with 5-6 gates to open and close along the way. The fields themselves had either cows with calves or bullocks in, who, when gathered around the gate that needs to be passed through to reach the property were very intimidating. There is also the consequences of manure and mud to be negotiated every time you step out of the car. For the 80 year olds among us, with limited mobility, negotiating the drive to and from the property became a real issue. The house itself is reasonably well equipped, apart from the lack of a chair or wardrobes in the bedrooms, however it is far too small for 10 people. It has 5 bedrooms (one is accessed through another of the bedrooms) so sleeps 10 people but you should be aware that the lounge only seats 4 to 5 people and that was after we brought the chair in from the hall. At one stage, one of our party with back issues had to sit in the car as there was nowhere else comfortable to sit. The only time we were all able to gather together was in the kitchen at meal times. Be aware the seating is bench seating. It should also be noted that the master bedroom, whilst very comfortable with its own bathroom, is up a very narrow and steep staircase so again could not be accessed by those with mobility problems. A shame as the 80 year old celebrating her birthday, who had paid for us all to stay in the house, had to settle for a much smaller ground floor bedroom. One other point to note, the water was very hot - great for the showers and baths but beware using the washing machine, it will boil your clothes even on a cool setting! Overall a very disappointing experience. It was an expensive week and this house is totally inappropriate for elderly people or those with any mobility issues and was not conducive to the family get together we had hoped for.

  Reviewed by Peter2.5★Apr 2022

• "The location is amazing and the property is lovely and net our needs."

  It would be helpful for the floor plan to be more clearly called out on the listing. It was not a problem for us but needed a bit of figuring out with young kids.

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  Reviewed by Jonathan4.1★Oct 2021

• "Beautiful peaceful cottage."

  I will deffently book this cottage again. Totally recommend

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jun 2021

• "It’s a beautiful cottage in a fantastic and peaceful location."

  Would return for a third time with the family.

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★May 2021

• "Wonderful and remote cottage, kitted out to a very high spec."

  Perfect for family or friends. We really enjoyed staying in the cottage which is in a beautiful and very unique setting. The house was very comfortable and homely. Beautiful communal spaces such as the kitchen and snug. Stunning walks directly from the garden. Very helpful owner and internet good, especially given the remote location. Would highly recommend staying at this cottage.

  Reviewed by Alexander5.0★Apr 2021

• "Beautiful cottage in amazing location - off the beaten track."

  Thoughtful layout for mixed family groups on holiday to appreciate the outdoors and all Exmoor has to offer.

  Reviewed by Jean4.1★Feb 2020

• "Have been before and LOVE the property and location."

  On our previous stay in 2018 the generator tripped meaning we had no water- it was really hard to contact anyone. I re-booked, and said this issue had occurred and I trust it had been resolved now. This weekend everything was lovely until the Sunday morning when we lost all electricity and water- I couldn’t reach anyone in the contacts folder apart from the owner in Hertfordshire. He was extremely apologetic but wasn’t able to help. We Weren’t all able to shower, breakfast was disappointing and with no water running We weren’t able to put everything through the dishwasher. Although I love the place I will not be booking it again for fear of a repeat situation!

  Thank you for your kind remarks and our apologies again about the generator problem that occurred on the morning of your departure. In light of the problems with the generator (despite our best attempts to keep it working perfectly), we have decided to install mains electricity to the cottage. This is a very substantial investment, but should make for almost complete reliability. We do hope you will return once mains electricity is connected! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kate3.8★Nov 2019

• "This was a luxurious cottage with an extremely well appointed kitchen that doubled as a place to ‘hang out’."

  Tucked away it feels transported away from the everywhere. A great spot for a get together and the walks from the house are the best Exmoor can offer

  Reviewed by Jocelyn5.0★Nov 2019

• "A really beautiful hideaway with wonderful walks on the doorstep."

  The cottage is well equipped and charming.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Jul 2019

• "Fabulous remote cottage with everything you need for a wonderful holiday."

  Ideally suited for our walking group with footpaths from the door and beautiful countryside to explore. There are also places of interest to visit on those days when the weather lets you down. To see the herd of red deer wandering across the hillside in the evening on the way back from the pub was magical.

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★May 2019

• "We booked Limecombe way back in the Autumn of 2018, but due to some intense hospital treatment we had to move our booking to later than originally planned."

  The owners accomodated this move for us for which we are so grateful. The instructions to get to the house were greatly appreciated, with the treck across the fields adding to our anticipation and setting the exciting tone for our visit. We found this wonderful treasure of a home at the end of the trail and had a wonderful weekend. It took a little while to get used to not grabbing our phones for updates on social media, family issues, etc. but once we'd adjusted it came as a source of freedom and relaxation - we talked to each other! All the gang who stayed found the premises very homely and comfortable and a great base from which to enjoy the local area. We'd recommend it to everyone

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Mar 2019

• "Beautiful situation, very pretty, plenty of room, good showers and heating."

  Peace, quiet, wildlife, walking, birdwatching. Excellent organic farm shop about 5 miles away. The Black Venus at Challacombe is very good, super food, excellent wine and beer.

  Reviewed by Elen4.1★Mar 2019

• "My friends and i would really like wifi at the cottage but otherwise it's a really lovely place."

  Peace and quiet, wildlife on the doorstep - quite literally. Great for walking and dog-friendly. The bedrooms are very comfortable, showers and bathroom work fine, plenty of cooking utensils and 2 ovens which really help as we are cooking-freaks LOL. Dark skies, stars, lots of excellent walks direct from the house without the need to take the car. An excellent gastro-pub a couple of miles up the road. It's become a regular for us in spring and autumn.

  Reviewed by Elen5.0★Oct 2018

• "We enjoyed the location, the silence, the wildlife."

  .. Our first time in Exmoor but we will return, we loved the friendliness of everyone, the small villages, nice food,,...

  Reviewed by Patrick4.1★Aug 2018

• "The cottage was in an amazing location."

  Everything needed and more was provided.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2018

• "Limecombe Cottage was the perfect venue for a group of walkers - in the heart of Exmoor."

  Thank you

  Reviewed by Simon4.7★Jun 2018

• "Fabulous property in the middle of nowhere."

  Great to get away from it all and relax.

  Reviewed by Naomi5.0★Jun 2018

• "Your pictures for the cottage do not do this cottage justice, location is everything and this cottage really proves that point."

  Reviewed by Lewis4.7★May 2018

• "The remoteness of the property."

  the scenery, the wildlife was all wonderful

  Reviewed by Sheila4.7★Apr 2018

• "We arrived at the cottage after a terrible bank holiday journey that ended in heavy snow."

  Our first sight of the cottage location started to make it worthwhile, and we had a really wonderful week. ****Owner Response**** Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback and we're delighted that you had a lovely stay following a difficult journey! We appreciate your comments regarding the signs and these have now been removed and thank you for your efforts in helping us during our changeovers. We hope to welcome you to Limecombe again in the future.

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★Mar 2018

• "Housekeeper called on our arrival day and was very friendly and helpful."

  The Christmas decorations, fairy lights and hamper were a wonderful touch. The location is very remote but utterly wonderful and the additional directions with photos were very useful.

  Reviewed by Kate4.8★Dec 2017

• "We were absolutely delighted with our recent stay so much so we have already booked again for next year."

  The location was unique and the directions to the property were excellent. Your staff liaised with us a week before and responded promptly to any queries that we had. We also were put in contact with the owners housekeeper Nicky whom again was very helpful. All our friends who came with us thoroughly enjoyed their stay and it more than exceeded all of our expectations.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Nov 2017

• "Amazing, relaxing weekend."

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  Reviewed by Jessica4.6★Nov 2017

• "If you want a modern interior with a cozy cottage feel Limecombe is perfect."

  Wonderful tranquil location to detox from hectic life. Superb views of Exmoor.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jul 2017

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