Escape with your special someone for a blissful retreat at this waterfront lodge on the edge of the Blackdown Hills – just 15 miles outside Tiverton. Sleeping two people in one bedroom and welcoming one faithful friend, it’s ideal for romantic couples in search of a Scandinavian-style log cabin to call home while they discover the Devon countryside with their pup by their side. Spend a wonderful morning going for walkies along the River Tale, and then head into Broadhembury – one of the prettiest villages in Devon – to have a pint at the dog-friendly community-owned pub there. In the evening, come home and take a dip in your private hot tub while your pup explores the enclosed garden.
Pull into your private parking spot (there’s room for two cars) and step inside your rustic retreat. Chic living awaits you in the wood-clad open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, which is bathed in natural daylight. Cook up a storm in the sleek kitchen area and share a romantic meal at the dining table. Alternatively, head through the French doors onto the patio and fire up the BBQ for an al fresco feast. Afterwards, take a dip in the private hot tub or share a drink at the patio bar – or simply head indoors to warm your toes by the wood burner while you pup snoozes at your feet. When the day is done, retire to the spacious king-size bedroom, which has an en-suite with a glamorous freestanding bath and a walk-in shower.
In the morning, wake up and set off to the site’s designated jetty areas with your fishing rod. Afterwards, go for a scenic drive along the famous Jurassic Coast (16 miles), a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a dramatic stretch of ancient cliffs and fascinating fossils.