Finding Us
Countisbury Lodge is in Lynmouth, on the beautiful North Devon coast.
It is on Tors Park, up Countisbury Hill, and overlooking Lynmouth and Lynton.
Lynton & Lynmouth
The twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth are a magical place known as 'Little Switzerland' and 'the Walking Capital of Exmoor' as well as other monikers.
There is plenty to do outdoors plus great food and shopping and local attractions.
Sights
The villages and their setting are the main attraction. There are so many amazing places to see but the most well know is probably the Valley of the Rocks with it's massive rocky peaks, and famous feral goats, not forgetting the cricket ground and tearoom of course (in Summer).
Events
A busy little place with lots going on, from the Regatta and Summer Markets to the Dark Skies Festival
See Visit Lynton and Lynmouth events section for more events.
And the Lynton and Lynmouth facebook page has even more.
Eating & Drinking
Pubs
All of the pubs in the area do good food as well as plenty of options at the bar.
- The Rising Sun
- The Ancient Mariner
- The Rock Inn
- The Village Inn
- The Crown, Lynton
- The Queens, Lynton
- The Blue Ball, Countisbury
- The Cottage Inn (and Nartnapa Thai Restaurant)
Cafes/Restaurants
- Charlie Fridays
- The Old Coach house, Abi's Cafe
- Greenhouse
- Exmoor Escape
- Pavilion Dining Room
- Watersmeet
Entertainment
- The Cliff Railway joins Lynton & Lynmouth
- Hole in 1 putting with a view (& icecream)
- Lynton Cinema
- Toy Museum
- Lyn & Exmoor Museum
- Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
Shopping
- Exmoor Uncommon local art & crafts
- Lyn Valley Arts & Crafts
- Lyn Candles
- Ginger Nut homeware and gifts
- Lynmouth Soapery
- Lyn Valley Dog House and Nose to Tail for your 4-legged friend
Tourist info
Exmoor National Park Centre in Lynmouth Pavillion has displays, maps, events, films and talks and still has space for a great cafe.
Activities
Walking
This is a walking haven.
The South West Coast Path, the Two Moors Way (and Coast to Coast), the Coleridge Way and the Tarka Trail all pass through Lynmouth.
Local walks along the stunning coast or all over the East Lyn Valley including Watersmeet (made famous by Julia Bradbury and Kate Humble), over to Hollerday Hill and Valley of Rocks are just the starting point. There are miles of tracks directly from our door.
See Walkers are Welcome for more inspiration.
Running
There are several trail running events a year in and around Lynton & Lynmouth.
For example, Endurancelife Exmoor, in May
One of our lovely guests posted an excellent video showing off our Bird's Eye View apartment and the surrounding, stunning countryside with some of the best views in the country.
Horse Riding
We have several very local horse riding centres where you can enjoy the pleasure of riding on Exmoor with views of the sea.
Caffyns Farm Trekking, Sparhanger Equestrian Centre based in Barbrook and Brendon Manor Riding Centre are only a few miles away.
Swimming
While the weather and water is warmer, taking a dunk in the sea or the pools of the Lyn River is a great way to refresh. Both Blacklands Beach and Lee Bay are good for swimming on the right tide and in calm seas. The town is planning to renovate its own sea pool and it has been known for a portable sauna to turn up in Lynmouth Harbour on occasion. Many other fantastic swimming spots can be found in North Devon including Ilfracombe's Tunnels Beaches just a drive away.
Cycling
Cyclists are also catered for although it is very hilly so not for the faint-hearted.
Lyn Electric Bike Hire can supply rentals and ideas for local riding adventures.
Surfing
Lynmouth's point break is now part of the World-class North Devon Surf Reserve.
It is not well known except by locals, where it can be very popular in the right conditions (mainly during Winter).
Kayaking
The lower East Lyn river is a grade 4-5 kayaking location in the Winter when the water is flowing over boulders rather than around them.
Driving
There are beautiful drives out along tiny winding roads all over the coast and moors, visiting other lovely villages throughout Exmoor.
