Set just 2.5 miles south of the quaint fishing village of Clovelly, this cosy lodge will have humans and hounds hankering for a sweet seaside escape. Fishers, foodies, surfers and freedom-seekers will adore this idyllic region, encompassing the Devon and Cornwall Hartland Heritage Coasts. Walkers will love the 4.5-mile South West Coast Path walk from Bucks Mills (2.5 miles) to Clovelly, with wonderful independent shops, galleries and eateries, canine-friendly pubs and beach awaiting you at journey’s end. Fun-lovers will have a blast at The Milky Way Adventure Park (1.5 miles), whatever the weather. Discover pebbly Peppercombe Beach’s red cliffs and rockpools (4.5 miles). Windbury Hillfort, Mouthmill Beach and Blackchurch Rock (2.5 miles) are sublime.
Up three steps or the ramp and across the gated veranda you’ll find a charming pine-panelled interior, perfect for pattering paws and comfort-lovers. After wild days of South West adventure, gather in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner for nights of wine and wagging tails. Enjoy sumptuous seafood feasts in the streamlined country kitchen; savour them at the dining table, around the TV in the soft and snug lounge or on the lake-view balcony. After steaming showers and waterside nightcaps, drift to your double bedrooms to fall asleep excited for tomorrow. The warm glow of burnished pine is beautiful. Fish for carp, tench and bream in the lakes.
Find more marvellous dog-friendly beaches at the dramatic smugglers’ haven of Shipload Bay and rugged Speke's Mill Mouth with its 60-foot waterfall (both 6.5 miles). Take in the wonders of Hartland Abbey, Quay and Lighthouse (6/7/7 miles). Secluded Welcombe Mouth (10 miles) has a waterfall, rock pools and a writer’s hut on the cliffs above. Explore Bideford’s superb independent shops, galleries, antiques emporia and fur-friendly pubs, and discover the heavenly delights of Appledore and Northam Burrows (both 11.5 miles) and the golden dunes of Instow Beach (12.5 miles).