Situated within the grounds of a characterful working farm, this charming cottage is ideally suited for families, couples and friends seeking a tranquil holiday retreat in a serene part of North Devon. Offering inviting accommodation for six guests, the sympathetically updated property also has plenty of room for a couple of four-legged holidaymakers eager to help you explore the region’s magnificent countryside and breathtaking coastline. With traditional exposed timber beams, a welcoming wood burner, exposed brickwork and a shared games barn, this stylishly furnished and delicately decorated retreat is a haven for walkers, nature spotters, cyclists and pets enjoying a well-earned rural break. A couple of steps lead up into this inviting cottage, featuring a beautiful beamed lounge with a Smart TV, comfortable seating and a wood burner set in a brick fireplace. The spacious kitchen/diner is fully equipped, with a breakfast bar, sociable dining table and French doors allowing light to flood in. The ground floor also has a shower/utility room perfect for rinsing muddy paws. Upstairs, there’s an invigorating bathroom and three characterful bedrooms, all with beamed sloping ceilings: a charming king-size room, a cosy single and a relaxing family room for three. Outside, the gravelled patio has a BBQ and outdoor seating, providing a relaxing spot for you and your pets after a day’s exploring. There’s also a shared games barn for playing pool, darts or table tennis, and human guests are welcome to help feed the farm animals, including donkeys, hens, pigs and sheep – many of them retired or rescued. Parking is available for two cars.
Great Torrington (4 miles) is a historic market town with a variety of independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Pets are welcome to join you in exploring Northam Burrows, Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve, Halsdon Nature Reserve and Peppercombe Beach, all within 16 miles.