Situated just 0.5 miles from Dawlish’s sublime sea front, this light and spacious cottage will appeal to families, friends and dogs seeking to replace modern stress with Devonian seaside bliss. Find exquisite fur-friendly beaches at Ness Cove (5 miles), Maidencombe (8 miles) and Watcombe (8.5 miles); check seasonal doggy guides on other beaches. Wander Dawlish’s quaint winding streets, dog-friendly pubs such as the excellent Smugglers Inn and its plethora of independent shops, restaurants, galleries, Funder Amusement Park and Mamhead Woods (8 miles) with its breathtaking vistas. Immerse yourself in the ocean tonics of Teignmouth (3 miles), with its Arts Quarter, Nature Reserve and Pier.
Inside you’ll find a fresh and bright contemporary interior, in which you’ll immediately feel at home. Gather in the open-plan lounge/diner for fabulous seafood feasts, movies, wine and reminiscence, and sense what’s to come amidst some lovely maritime art. Summon spectacular creations in the galley-style kitchen/diner with its garden backdrop, and dine al fresco amongst swaying palms, birdsong and shady trees. Melt modern stresses in the ground-floor shower room or heavenly first-floor bathroom. The bedrooms have gorgeous garden views. Morning coffee and croissants in the glorious garden will be the first joy of many.
Further afield, discover more delightful dog beaches at Petit Tor (9 miles), Babbacombe (10 miles), Peaked Tor Cove and Beacon Cove (both 12 miles) and Fairy Cove , Oyster Cove and Saltern Cove in Paignton (all 18 miles). Imbibe the ozone and sweet Riviera secrets of Torquay (12 miles), Paignton and Brixham (21 miles). Seek Jurassic bones beneath the red cliffs of Sidmouth (27 miles), explore Exeter’s history, culture and magnificent Cathedral (15 miles) and hop on the Seaton Tramway through the Axe Valley’s beautiful bird reserves and marshes (34 miles).