The Best of Exmoor is a small, independent letting agent based in Porlock Weir. We love Exmoor and take great pleasure in sharing it with our guests. Our aim is to help you find your dream holiday - we have a great selection of holiday cottages on Exmoor, so we can help you to find your perfect break. Having grown the business slowly from scratch, we know all our properties and their owners well - so please get in touch if you have any queries and we will be happy to help

PLEASE NOTE, for holiday bookings only - not suitable for groups of work people. Hillway Lodge, near Withypool, enjoys spectacular views across the countryside and farmland to Withypool Common. The property sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms and can welcome horses as well as up to 2 dogs. It's a south-facing barn conversion on a 62 acre hill farm, approx one mile from the rural village of Withypool, within Exmoor National Park, where there's a local pub, shop and tea rooms. One double bedroom. Two twin bedrooms. Tranquil location with stunning views. Single storey property - all on one level. Ideal for walking the Two Moors Way. Wifi, heating and electricity included. 1 mile to the village with Pub/Shop/Tea Room. Up to 2 dogs welcome for 25 GBP supplement per dog. Stabling for horses by prior arrangement (riding straight out onto the moor from the farm). Fishing available in the Barle at no extra cost. Arrive from 4 pm. Depart by 10 am Hillway Lodge has countryside views from nearly every room, across the garden and down to the River Barle below. One small stone step leads up to the entrance door, into the hallway. The family bathroom is off the hall and a door...

Withypool is just over a mile from Hillway Lodge, it's a small village in a truly beautiful setting at the heart of the Exmoor National Park. The River Barle runs right through the village and the Grade II listed arch-bridge crosses it to link the two sides of the village. To the southwest of the village lie Withypool Common and Withypool Hill, fantastic for walking and glorious views. It is believed that the area around Withypool has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, a stone circle can still be seen on top of Withypool Hill. The Two Moors Way passes through the village, it's a well-marked walking route. The Royal Oak Inn, the village pub, has seen its share of history since its construction in the late 17th century. It is believed that R. D. Blackmore wrote part of the 'Lorna Doone' novel in this bar. The pub serves food and is dog and family friendly. The Village Shop is open throughout the year, stocking a wide range of items including fresh fruit and vegetables, locally source diary produces, fresh bread, alcohol, soft drinks, household items, cards, newspapers and magazines, gifts, guide books and souvenirs. It's also the local Post Office and opposite is the...