Lyndale cottage is situated in the village of Roadwater at the foot of the Brendon Hills in Exmoor National Park. The area is of outstanding natural beauty, characterised by deep wooded valleys, steep rolling hills and a spectacular coastline.  

The location of Lyndale Cottage in Exmoor National Park and nearby to the beautiful Somerset Quantock hills makes it a perfect base for outdoor pursuits, such as walking, cycling, fishing and horse-riding.

Exmoor and the Quantock Hills are a walker's paradise, whether you are an experienced walker or someone who prefers a short stroll. The cottage is particularly well placed being at the midpoint of the Coleridge Way, with numerous walks straight from the door. The Coleridge Way is a 36 mile walking route through the stunning Somerset countryside of the Quantock Hills, the Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park: a landscape that inspired Samuel Coleridge to produce some of his best known work.

There are walking books and maps provided at the cottage to help you plan your route. A good source of information on walking routes is also available on-line at http://whatsonexmoor.co.uk/exmoor_walking.htm.

Exmoor is also a fantastic location for cycling and mountain biking. The tour of Britain (the milk race) actually ran through the village in 2010. The Iron Man run is also close and with over 400 miles of bridleways it has some challenging and spectacular off road runs

Alternatively, if you want to enjoy beaches, the coast is just three miles away.

The area has plenty of historical interest too, including the ‘Mineral Line’, the ancient port of Watchet and the mediaeval village of Dunster.

The seaside town of Minehead is a short drive away and there are many picturesque villages along the West Somerset and Exmoor coastline and inland, including Porlock, Lynton, Lynmouth, Exford, Wynford and Dulverton. Alternatively you can explore the east of Somerset, which has many attractions for the visitor, including an exceptionally varied countryside, encompassing the Levels, the Blackdown Hills and the Mendip Hills and such famouse sites as Glastonbury and Wells

And, if you fancy something totally different, you can treat yourself to a nostalgic journey by steam train through the beautiful Somerset countryside. 

The 'Mineral Line' at Roadwater

View from above Roadwater

Quantoxhead beach

Watchet Harbour

Countisbury Hill

View from County Gate

Watersmeet

Exmoor ponies over Dunkery

Lyndale Cottage, with its prime location in Exmoor National Park, has something special to offer whatever the time of year.  It is truly a place for all seasons.  

In Spring you can see the Exmoor pony foals take their first steps, whilst in Summer you can appreciate the heather in full bloom.  In Autumn the woodlands are a riot of colour and in Winter you can glimpse previously hidden views through the bare branches.  

All this, together with the continuous sound of rippling streams and, in Autumn and Winter, the enticing aroma of wood-burning fires, provide the perfect environment for you to relax in—so why not try it?