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.

Hartford Cottage, West Anstey (Devon) is a private, luxury holiday cottage for 2, set within a larger estate of Deer's Leap, a former sheep farm now run as exclusive holiday cottages and wedding venue. West Anstey sits just on the edge of Exmoor National Park in a delightful part of North Devon with rolling hills. Hartford Cottage is well-suited to couples looking for a 'get away from it all' break, as well as walkers and cyclists. Sleeps 2 guests (plus cot on request) One double bedroom Bathroom comprising bath and a separate shower Comfortable seating with TV Modern kitchen area Private and enclosed patio with outside table and chairs Jacuzzi (for the sole use of Hartford Cottage guests) Shared access to the all-weather tennis court, games room (depending on restrictions) with a pool table, table tennis and darts Wifi, heating and electricity included Bed linen and towels provided Dogs welcome (2 max) for a supplement of 15 GBP per dog Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2). A supplementary fee of 15 GBP will be added to your invoice per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Dogs to be kept on leads outside of the property. This property is strictly non-smoking.

West Anstey sits just outside the southern boundary of Exmoor National Park in North Devon. Dulverton (in Somerset) is approx 5 miles (15 minutes drive). It is a beautiful town on the banks of the River Barle, known as the southern gateway to Exmoor and it is also home to the head quarters of the Exmoor National Park. Dulverton is well equipped with shops including Post Office, butchers, bakery, fish & chip shop, greengrocer, late-opening supermarket, art gallery, hairdressers, guns and fishing tackle shop. There are also a number of quality boutiques, interesting gift shops plus a handful of lovely restaurants, tea rooms and pubs. South Molton is around 10 miles away and is an interesting and lively country town, with a good selection of shops and pubs. Thursdays and Saturdays are market day with a local market in the historic Pannier Market hall, as well as a busy livestock market. Barnstaple is the regional centre for North Devon and offers a more comprehensive selection of commercial, retail and leisure facilities, the famous Pannier Market and Butchers Row is worth a visit– excellent for both meat and locally caught fish. Exmoor provides a great base for walking, cycling, horse riding and exploring. There are also opportunities to play golf at the famous Saunton Sands Golf Course or to visit a number of outstanding gardens such as those at Marwood and RHS Rosemoor. It is also the place for anyone who just wants to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the North Devon countryside. West Anstey is within easy reach of Tarr Steps, The Chains - a wonderful place for the experienced walker, the Tarka Trail, the North Devon coastal path, Woody Bay and the Valley of the Rocks as well as Lynton and Lynmouth. The beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woollacombe are less than an hour away. There are a number of local National Trust properties nearby including Knightshayes, Dunster Castle and Arlington Court.