Friends, families and four-pawed pals will adore this exquisite semi-detached cottage, secluded in North Devon’s deep green sanctuary. Explore the ancient market town of Holsworthy (6 miles), with its museum of rural life, independent shops, pubs and eateries, the Wednesday Pannier Market and St Peter’s Fair week in July, where the Pretty Maid is crowned. Dogs will love Dunsland (4 miles), a grand parkland overflowing with wildlife, gorgeous views and 900 years of history; an old house once stood here, before it was destroyed in a mysterious fire.
Inside, happy humans and hounds will find a light and airy home from home, with plenty of space for canine exuberance. After thrilling days of sea, sand and new discoveries, gather in the open-plan lounge/diner around the glowing wood burner with wine, local seafood and wagging tails; spill out through French doors onto the enclosed patio for al fresco evening banquets or early hot coffee and croissants. Soak tired limbs in the ground or first-floor showers before nightcaps and Devonshire dreams in the three beautiful bedrooms. The spacious ground-floor king-size has gorgeous garden views, as does the regal upstairs twin; the first-floor master king-size bedroom is elegant and tranquil, with wide windows, green views and a delightful en-suite. The land around the cottage is yours to explore, with a designated field for canine escapades.
Bask on fabulous fur-friendly beaches at Peppercombe (13.5 miles), quaint Clovelly and rocky Welcombe Mouth (15 miles), golden Bude (16 miles), Instow and Northam (17 miles), Widemouth Bay (18.5 miles), shingly but spectacular Shipload Bay (19 miles) and the vast dunelands of Braunton Burrows (30 miles). The Hartland Peninsula (15 miles) is a rugged world of cliffs, secret coves and awesome views – find the lighthouse, abbey and quay. Explore the independent shops, dog-friendly pubs, eateries and galleries of Bideford (13.5 miles) and Bude; Bideford’s Pannier Market has excellent art and craft shops.