This pretty cottage, situated just 2 miles from an excellent dog-friendly pub, is ideal for couples or small families – including your canine companions! Sleeping four across two cosy bedrooms and with enough room for two dogs to snooze, this property is an opportunity to relax and unwind in peace and tranquillity. Book 2 hours in the spa-grade hot tub for a bit of indulgence or relax in the summer house with a coffee. Plus, with 18 acres of grounds and a dog exercise paddock, there’s plenty to explore right from your front door.
The property, which can be booked with three others to create accommodation for 19 guests, is bright and airy. The kitchen has everything you need to cook up a storm and eat at the rustic dining table, while the lounge area has an intimate feel with perfectly paired chairs and a sofa, all in a contemporary country style. Upstairs, the bedrooms are decorated in a beautiful botanical style; wake up refreshed and head down to the enclosed patio for your breakfast. Sizzle up a BBQ out here in the summer and dine alfresco – just watch out for puppy dog eyes!
Go for long walkies along the Tarka Trail, accessed from Barnstaple (15 miles); the 108-mile traffic-free pathway provides plenty of picnic spots and photo opportunities along the way. Barnstaple’s Pannier Market is also well worth a look around for local produce and knick-knacks. Take the pup on a guided tour around Quince Honey Farm (5 miles), where humans can sample the honey! If it’s a dog-friendly beach you’re after, Instow is just 21.5 miles away and welcomes your hounds on parts all year round.