What could be finer for friends, families and furries than escaping to the fabulous North Devon Coast, and the charming fishing village of Clovelly (2.5 miles)? Fish for carp, roach, rudd and perch around the lakes and discover delightful dog-friendly beaches at Clovelly, Mouthmill (2.5 miles) and pebbly Peppercombe (4.5 miles). Whatever the weather, thrill-seekers will love The Milky Way Adventure Park (1.5 miles), with its rides, live shows and endless indoor fun. Explore quaint Clovelly’s cornucopia of canine-friendly pubs, eateries, galleries and shops, and marvel at its little chapel with sublime paintings inside.
Across the shingle drive, up four steps and beyond the veranda you’ll find a bright and spacious interior with lakeside light bouncing around the pine panels; dogs will love scooting around the slidey floors and scampering up and down the open staircase. After wild days of coastal adventure, gather in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner for lakeside views, convivial evenings and feasts of fine local fare, prepared in the charming galley-style kitchen. Savour them around the dining table or TV, or outside on the beautiful balcony. Soak in the shower or upstairs in the eaves in the steaming bathtub. After nightcaps under the stars or in the fireside snug, climb to your dreamy bedrooms; the double has gorgeous countryside views - just mind your heads on sloping ceilings.
Find more marvellous dog-friendly beaches at breathtaking Shipload Bay and rocky Speke's Mill Mouth with its 20-metre waterfall (both 6.5 miles). Secluded Welcombe Mouth beach (10 miles) is famed for its miraculous geology, Instow (12.5 miles) has exquisite views across to Appledore (11.5 miles) and idyllic Northam Burrows (11.5 miles) is a pristine part of the United Nations Biosphere Reserve. Bude’s Summerleaze Beach (15.5 miles) is idyllic and a popular surf spot. Explore Bideford (9 miles) and Bude’s superb independent establishments, and Hartland Abbey, Quay and Lighthouse (6/7/7 miles).