Those craving an escape to the country, look no further than this charming 17th-century cob-stone cottage with enchanting frontage and equality pretty interior. This fantastic, rural retreat is surrounded by 10 acres of gardens and paddocks that your canine companion will go mutts for. Get paws dirty uncovering the countless tracks and trails of Dartmoor National Park a stick’s throw from the doorstep.
An impressive, vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams and a roaring wood burner gives the spacious lounge/kitchen/diner a true warmth that beckons tired toes and paws to unwind after a long day on the trails; admire tail-wagging views across the garden through the large picture windows and lose yourself in the quaint country-cottage style décor. Downstairs, there’s one king room and one single bedroom, which share a stylish Jack and Jill bathroom, and feature wonderful, exposed beams and crisp white linens that invite you to hang up the leash and retire for a peaceful slumber. The charming open-plan loft twin bedroom upstairs is the perfect peaceful spot for children to rest. Outside, the 10 acres of gardens are a haven of pure serenity; playful pups will go mutts roaming the paddocks and lawns as you unwind to the sound of birdsong along the journey.
You and your four-pawed pal will get to know Devon’s rugged countryside very well from this quiet rural spot surrounded by rolling hillsides, with countless scenic country lanes to explore beginning from the doorstep. Take the lead to the traditional market town of Okehampton, 5 miles away, to sniff out some tasty local produce from its fantastic selection of cafes and restaurants before enjoying a tail-wagging walk around the ruins of Okehampton Castle (9 miles), the second oldest Norman Castle in the county. From Okehampton, you’ll find plenty of stick-throwing opportunities uncovering the heather-clad moorland and rolling valleys of Dartmoor National Park.