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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Morebath sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Higher Trickeys Barn is a large, detached, converted barn with a contemporary style but it still retains the character of the traditional house, with a mature well-tended walled garden in the idyllic and peaceful hamlet of Morebath. This is a wonderful base for families or friends to holiday together or for a celebration, and is quietly situated on the edge of the village accessed by a private lane. The local scenery is beautiful and there are many walks that can be taken straight from the house, or Exmoor and Wimbleball Lake are close by for walking, cycling, fly fishing, horse riding and a wide variety of water sports. Really great pubs, restaurants and delicious local food are available in the local villages of Bampton and Dulverton. It is set in a fantastic location for exploring many villages and local sites including Dunkery Beacon, Porlock, Landacre and Dulverton.
Situated along the coastline of North Devon and Somerset, with some of the most stunning scenery in the country, Exmoor National Park continues to delight visitors year after year. It is one of the smallest and prettiest of Britain’s national parks at about 265 square miles in area. There are ancient wooded valleys with magical waterfalls, a dramatic coastline with secluded beaches and miles and miles of wild open moorland. Glimpse some red deer roaming wild on the hills, buzzards soaring in the sky, small-horned sheep and the famous Exmoor Ponies. Where Exmoor meets the sea is stunningly beautiful, with the highest sea cliffs in England, and the amazingly rugged coastline from Minehead to Lynton and Lynmouth. There are many National Trust properties to visit and there are many sandy beaches ideal for lazy days out, 11/4 hours away. Taunton steam train is a wonderful journey for all the family, get off at various places and explore then continue the journey along the beautiful coastline to Minehead. Shop and pub 1½ miles. Living room with wood-burning stove, French doors and wooden floor. Large beamed dining room/kitchen with tiled floor. Study with wood-burning stove. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Beamed double bedroom with additional single bed (for +1) and wooden floor. Double bedroom (zip and link, can be 2ft 6in twin). Twin bedroom with 2ft 6in beds (for +2 children). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
  
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Ashprington sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: This beautiful, detached, stone barn conversion, ideal for family holidays, is set in a quiet, tranquil location near Bow Bridge, which is over a pretty estuary off the River Dart and close to the hamlet of Tuckenhay. Yetson Barn is perfect for those wanting to enjoy a peaceful holiday and the quietness of rural country life. It is a good sized, traditional Devon barn, built of natural stone, and boasts polished wooden floors and original beams. Set in an elevated position, it enjoys open sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and farmland. The barn is in the heart of the countryside but just 5 miles inland from the riverside town of Dartmouth, a vibrant little town nestling on the bank of the River Dart. This is the home of the Britannia Royal Naval College, a haven for yachting and all types of marine activities. The town itself has an interesting assortment of individual shops, boutiques, restaurants and pubs. By ferry it is possible to cross the river to Kingswear and drive through the English Riviera comprising Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. The historic town of Totnes is just 3 miles away where a regular weekly market is held and at Christmas the town comes alive with market stalls and carol singers. The South Hams countryside, as well as numerous beaches and coves all along this stretch of coastline, can be visited. For the outdoor types there are some lovely walks around this area. The South West Coast Path offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the region and is vibrant with wildlife, plantlife and birdlife. There are several NT properties in the area, including Greenway mansion, the home of Agatha Christie, and the semi tropical gardens at Coleton Fishacre. For those with children there is so much to see and do, including Woodlands adventure park, the Buckfastleigh steam railway, boat trips from Dartmouth up the river and around the coast to Torquay, the water park at Goodrington, and a golf club close by. Shops 2½ miles, pub ¼ mile. Utility. Beamed double bedroom. Two beamed twin bedrooms. Beamed single bedroom. Bathroom with shower over Victorian roll-top bath, toilet and tiled floor. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and tiled floor. First floor: Living room with wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Sitting/dining room with wooden floor. Beamed kitchen/breakfast room. Shower room and toilet with tiled floor. Second floor mezzanine: Open-plan beamed double bedroom (for +2) with TV and vaulted ceiling, overlooking living room.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Harberton sleeps 9.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Tucked away in the tiny rural hamlet of Harberton, just 2 miles from the vibrant town of Totnes, this barn conversion is situated within walking distance of the village pub. This property is ideal for a larger family, all year round, for those looking for country living in a good village location with a large, enclosed, meadow garden for the children to play in. The barn is built of stone and set in a pretty little courtyard of four other properties in the heart of this very quiet village. The holiday accommodation is over three floors, with exposed roof trusses and sloping ceilings, and an open fire and baby grand piano in the sitting room. From the kitchen, French doors open onto a large patio with garden furniture and vine-covered pagodas offering shade on a hot summer’s day. From the first floor sitting room another patio is accessed from French doors. The South Hams is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a diverse range of places to visit and things to do. There are so many glorious beaches and coves in this area of the South Hams coastline including Slapton Sands - well known for its wartime connections, Blackpool Sands, Beesands - excellent for mackerel fishing, historic Hallsands, Bigbury on Sea with the sandy causeway across to Burgh Island, and Bantham with its sand dunes and good surfing. For walkers, the South Devon coastline path has some of the most picturesque and spectacular views. In this region of South Devon there are also some lovely old quaint towns and villages, with many thatched cottages and narrow winding lanes. A complete contrast to the seascapes is the rugged landscape and wild outdoors of the Dartmoor National Park, with mile upon mile of open moorland and wild ponies grazing. Further afield are the historic cities of Exeter and Plymouth, both with large shopping malls. Shop 2 miles, pub 200 yards. Beamed living room with dining area and rugs on ceramic-tiled floor. Beamed kitchen with breakfast area, tiled floor and French doors to patio. Separate toilet. Open-tread stairs to first floor: Sitting room with TV, open fire, baby grand piano and French doors to patio. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, rugs on wooden floor and en-suite bathroom with corner bath, separate shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. Open-tread stairs to second floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom with ladder stairs to top level bunk (for +1), sloping ceiling and exposed beams. Bunk bedroom with sloping ceiling and exposed beams. Bathroom with over-bath shower, bidet and toilet.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Offwell sleeps 9.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Detached • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Slowpool is a detached period property which has been extended to provide spacious accommodation for a large family or friends - who want to holiday together or have a special occasion to celebrate. It occupies a very rural setting at the end of a track in a 6-acre wood, 3 miles south of Honiton. The wood is a haven for wildlife with regular sighting of badgers, deer and an abundance of birds. There is a network of footpaths in the woods for guests to use at their leisure. The coast of Sidmouth is a mere 20-minute drive.
This is a superb house with total privacy; it has been decorated and furnished to a very high standard and boasts three wood-burning stoves, together with many original features. For walkers and bird-watchers, this really is the most suitable accommodation. There are so many walks to enjoy from the front door.
Many activities are available in the area including golf, fishing, horse riding and sailing. There are also numerous NT properties - all within a short drive. Exmouth is close by and has lovely 2-mile stretch of beach and was once home to the wives of Nelson and Byron respectively, whilst a bit further on lies the genteel town of Budleigh Salterton with its white-washed and thatched cottages which attracted such visitors as Noel Coward and PG Wodehouse. At Exeter, the South West Coastal Path Park is an ideal family day out. Exmoor National Park is also worth a visit, with its rugged landscape and ponies. Shops and pubs 3 miles. Hall. Spacious living room with wood-burning stove. Second living room with wood-burning stove and TV. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with electric range, tiled floor and large dining area. Utility. Shower room and toilet. Slate floor throughout ground floor. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet; one leading to dressing room with single bed (for +1 child). Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with double-ended Jacuzzi bath and toilet. Oak floor throughout first floor.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Combeinteignhead sleeps 9.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: This delightful 200-year-old cottage nestles in the pretty village of Combeinteignhead, only 2 miles from the seaside village of Shaldon. Hazelbrook Cottage, one of a row, was once part of the old bakery for the village and retains many original features including original beams and open fire. The holiday property is very spacious and has been furnished and decorated to a very good standard. There is a small lawned garden with views over fields. This makes an ideal base for families and friends to get together. The local pub, dating back to the 17th century, is a few doors from the cottage and serves fabulous food and real ales; there is also live acoustic music on certain days. There are many walks that can be taken from the cottage. Teign Estuary is a great place for bird watching and nature lovers. Teignmouth is only 5 miles away, with many shops, the pier and theatre. Places like Branscombe, Seaton with its famous Tramway and Sidmouth are all within a car drive. Crealy Adventure Park, ideal for children, is close by near Exeter 15 miles. Paignton Zoo is worth a visit, and there are many NT places to visit. Dartmouth steam train in Paignton leads to Kingswear where a ferry can be caught over to Dartmouth. Dartmoor, with its heather clad tors and ponies, is very close to the cottage. The market town of Newton Abbot is 2 miles away; there is a market on a Saturday and a local farmers market on a Tuesday. Torquay is 6 miles away; here there are ferries over to Brixham, a lovely day out. Shops 1 mile, pub 10 yards. Four steps down from entrance to spacious, beamed living room with open fire, wooden floor and well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen area with gas range (for cooking). Spacious dining room/conservatory with wooden floor. Utility. Double bedroom with additional Z-bed (for +1 child) and wood-burning stove. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed, countryside views and en-suite shower room with toilet, one with feature fireplace. Twin bedroom with feature fireplace. Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment and toilet.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 9.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Situated down a country lane amidst the rolling hills and lush valleys of the beautiful North Devonshire countryside... Barton Court comprises 13th-century barns which have been cleverly and tastefully converted to offer accommodation of a very good standard. Fronted by lawns, terraces and flower borders, the holiday cottages enjoy the use of 5 acres of grounds, and each overlooks rolling countryside. Arranged around attractive landscaped gardens, adjacent to the owners’ home, they are just a few minutes’ walk from the village of Buckland Brewer with its popular 13th-century inn and traditional butcher’s shop.
Sandy beaches at Westward Ho! and Instow are within 5 miles and the dramatic North Devon Coast or the famous Tarka Trail (cycle and footpath) are both nearby, with riding, fishing, sailing and other watersports available locally. Dartington Crystal and Rosemoor RHS gardens, 5 miles. Shop 4½ miles, pub/restaurant ¼ mile.
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