This lovely cottage in the village of Umberleigh is perfect for a couple who want their dear dogs to share a holiday in the beautiful Devon countryside. Beautifully designed and furnished, with wonderful rural views, it sleeps two guests, along with two tailwaggers. The detached hideaway sits on the edge of a working farm and has a special paddock where your pets can run free. It is ideally placed for outdoors lovers, with footpaths from the front door and easy rail access to the famous long-distance Tarka Trail, beloved by walkers and cyclists.
The spacious, open-plan living space is full of light, with French doors opening onto the patio and glorious, far-reaching views. Soft colours enhance the charming, country-style interior, with a comfortable sofa, well-planned kitchen and breakfast bar. Also on the ground floor is a sleek contemporary shower room and a separate WC. Upstairs, the sumptuous king-size bedroom has tall French windows opening onto a balcony with bistro furniture and glorious views. From here, a spiral staircase winds down to the garden. Outside, the enclosed private patio has garden furniture, a luxurious hot tub and BBQ, with an outdoor tap and hose for muddy paws. There is private parking for one car.Enjoy a peaceful, 1-mile stroll from the farm across fields and along a footpath by the River Taw to Umberleigh, where the dog-friendly village pub serves home-cooked food. For a longer hike, catch the Tarka Line train at nearby Umberleigh station. Dogs are welcome aboard the train, which follows the Tarka Trail through the scenic valleys of the Taw and Yeo rivers, with hop on/ off station stops en-route. Or stay to the end of the line at charming Barnstaple (9 miles), with its historic pannier market and quiet walk along banks of the Taw. For a beach day, visit Saunton Sands (16 miles), where four-legged friends are welcome all year round.