Journal

A weekend at Mornacott: A Slower Pace in North Devon

A weekend at Mornacott: A Slower Pace in North Devon

There’s something about arriving at Mornacott that shifts things quickly. The pace drops, the air feels different, and the usual sense of urgency fades almost straight away—part of what makes it such a distinctive sustainable holiday in Devon. Most weekends…

Spring 2026

How our guests support Biodiversity Net Gain at Mornacott

How our guests support Biodiversity Net Gain at Mornacott

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) can sound like a technical planning term, but on the ground it’s much simpler: it means actively improving the land so it is left in a measurably better state for nature, year on year. At Mornacott…

Spring 2026

Easy days out from Mornacott: exploring North Devon

Easy days out from Mornacott: exploring North Devon

One of the real advantages of staying in our cottages is just how easy it is to fill your days without overplanning. At Mornacott, everything feels within reach—whether you’re heading out for a wildlife adventure in Exmoor, a relaxed coastal…

Spring 2026

Eating well when staying at Mornacott

Eating well when staying at Mornacott

There’s something special about eating well when you’re on holiday—especially somewhere like Mornacott. Set within the Exmoor UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, food here isn’t just about where you go, but how you experience it. It might be a slow wander…

Spring 2026

New Exmoor coastal path

New Exmoor coastal path

In mid-July the Exmoor section of the King Charles III England Coast Path was officially unveiled. This new national coast path spans the entire coastline of England, linking existing coast paths to create a new continuous route with improved public…

Summer 2024

Mornacott’s eco-credentials part 1: Refurbishing the farmhouse

Mornacott’s eco-credentials part 1: Refurbishing the farmhouse

At Mornacott, we are incredibly proud that our farm and cottages sit within a conservation site. The broader Mornacott estate is part of a long-term vision for land regeneration, aimed at enhancing biodiversity and promoting the health of the land. …

Summer 2024