Adventure is on the cards when you choose this cosy lodge on the northern fringes of Dartmoor National Park, a fantastic destination for outdoor enthusiasts with four legs or two. Set just 2 miles from Okehampton, the property sleeps six humans and one dog, and is ideal for families. Round off your daily explorations returning to soak in your private hot tub with a glass of wine.
Sniff out the comfiest spots from the moment you head up the steps and enter the wooden-clad exterior, snoozing in front of the flame-effect fire in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Natural light pours in through the floor-to-ceiling windows and patio doors, creating a soothing ambience for sipping your morning coffee on the sofas. Rustle up a feast in the kitchen and dine at the table by candlelight, slipping a few morsels to Fido. A utility room and a bathroom with a shower over the bath will help take care of muddy paws and, at bedtime, all three bedrooms are stylish and comfortable with ample room for a basket. The double bedroom has an en-suite shower room for a spot of pampering. Outside, the decked terrace has a hot tub for balmy evenings.
Pack a picnic and embark across the rugged landscape of Dartmoor with your four-legged friend, navigating craggy moorland, crystal-clear streams and patches of ancient woodland straight out of a fairy tale. Challenging hill climbs or gentle ambles will help you soak up the scenery as you explore, and you may even spy some elusive wild ponies. Okehampton is a treasure trove of independent shops and cafes, and the remains of the medieval motte and bailey castle is a must for any historian and his tufty-pawed pal.