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Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Helston sleeps 13.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pub nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 13
Accommodation overview: Situated in a select development on the edge of the delightful village of Manaccan, this spacious modern holiday property offers an up to date interior that boasts far-reaching countryside views. Minster Fields boasts many features including polished wood floors, a modern fitted kitchen and an open fire, as well as home comforts such as satellite TV.
Manaccan is one of the prettiest villages in South Cornwall enjoying clusters of colour washed houses, all at different levels and bordering the local church with lanes leading down to the picturesque Helford River. Offering a local shop, restaurant, 16th-century pub, tennis courts and play area, Manaccan has all basic amenities. The village of Helford, with its pretty thatched cottages and local inns situated on the Helford River, is approximately one mile. Best known for its Furry Dance, which dates back to the 17th century, where top-hatted men and summer-frocked women perform a dance through the town’s streets and gardens. Boats can be hired at nearby St Anthony where moorings, launching of boats and boat trailer storage can be arranged.
Further afield, The Lizard Peninsula can be explored, with its sandy coves and coastal walks, or explore the North Helford Passage with its amazing tropical gardens of Glendurgan and Trebah, which can be reached by ferry from Helford village. The Penwith Peninsula is within easy reach and is home to many local fishing communities including Newlyn, Penzance, Mousehole and St Ives.
There are lots of National Trust properties to visit; Trelissick Garden, St Michael’s Mount, Trengwainton Garden and Trerice, as well as beautiful coast and countryside; Lizard Point, Kynance Cove, The Dodman, Godolphin and The Gribbin. Shop 300 yards, pub 150 yards. Living room with open fire, wooden floor and patio doors. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with double oven, tiled floor and patio doors to conservatory. Sitting room with sofa bed (for +2). Games room. Utility. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with access to bed on one side only (therefore sleeps one person), and one with TV and en-suite shower room with toilet. Further double bedroom with 5ft bed, TV and en-suite shower room with double shower and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Two twin bedrooms, each with Velux windows; one with feature circular window, one with en-suite shower room and toilet.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Glanvilles Wootton sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Located on a 300-acre working farm in the beautiful surroundings of the Dorset countryside, these two holiday cottages have been carefully renovated and offer comfortable accommodation. Churchill Cottage has interesting historical connections – having once been owned by John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough and the highwayman John Clavell respectively – and adjoins the owners’ farmhouse, whilst The Stables stands quite detached. Close by, the abbey town of Sherbourne offers an array of shops, cafes and inns, as well as many historical points of interest. For a day by the sea, the south coast is within easy reach with a choice of many quiet beaches or bustling resorts. Famed for its chalk giant on the hillside, Cerne Abbas nearby, as well as the county town of Dorchester and the home of Thomas Hardy. Golf locally. Shop 3 miles, pub serving food nearby.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Harcombe Bottom sleeps 8.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Games Room • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: An ancient landscape of rolling downs, sheltered valleys
and Iron Age forts, immortalised in Hardy’s writings ... Enjoying a truly tranquil position in the village of Harcombe Bottom, close to the popular resort of Lyme Regis, Harcombe House offers a variety of accommodation to suit all tastes and requirements. Completely renovated, the house started life as a Victorian gentleman’s residence, and was more recently used as a boarding house for the local public school. Honeysuckle Cottage ref DZJ is a detached property just 100 yards from the entrance to Harcombe House and lies 30 yards from the grounds. Surrounded by 9-acre grounds, comprising gardens brimming with rhododendrons, well-tended lawns and shady woodland, each property is furnished to a good standard and enjoys shared use of an indoor swimming pool, hard tennis court and games room and well-equipped children’s playroom – making this an attractive choice for families. With sandy beaches, a host of seaside attractions, and beautiful countryside peppered with picture-postcard villages, all on the doorstep, Harcombe House truly is an ideal holiday location for exploring the delights of Dorset.
Just 2 miles distant lies Lyme Regis, setting for the TV adaptation of John Fowles’ novel A French Lieutenant’s Woman. Here colourful fishing vessels and pleasure craft line the pretty harbour, and a host of outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing tuition, and golf can be enjoyed. Superb coastal walks can be taken along the World Heritage Coast, with its stretches of fossil beaches to explore, and magnificent views to admire from Golden Cap – the highest point on England’s south coast at 626-ft high.
Nearby, Hardy Country beckons visitors to discover the rolling green pastures and pretty thatched villages made famous in his novels, while for a great family day out, the Georgian seaside town of Weymouth is within easy reach, offering in addition to its harbour and sandy beaches, a host of all-weather attractions, as well as several RSPB sanctuaries. Also well worth a day trip is the county town of Dorchester (20 miles), alias Hardy’s Casterbridge; offering a bustling market square, and some excellent shops and restaurants, Dorchester is also a great base from which to explore the impressive Maiden Castle rising up from the plains. Exeter is within easy driving distance, its skyline dominated by the distinctive monument of St Peter’s Cathedral. Other important historical buildings in the city include the 14th-century Guildhall, several ancient churches and the restored Quayside with its Custom House dating back to 1681. Another town well worth a visit is Weymouth, with many attractions for all the family. The Sea Life Park gives the opportunity to get close to sharks and rays, the Deep Sea Adventure tells the sobering story of the Titanic disaster and The Timewalk contains an entertaining and educational walk-through exhibition of Weymouth’s maritime and brewing past.
Nearby Sidmouth boasts nearly 500 buildings listed as having special historic or architectural interest, and in August the town hosts what many consider to be the country’s best folk festival at the beginning of August. Folk and roots artists from around the world as well as dance and theatre companies take over various venues in the eight-day event. The fishing village of Beer lies huddled within a small sheltered cove between gleaming white headlands. Much of the village remains unchanged since the time when it was a smugglers’ eyrie. With numerous stately homes and gardens to visit locally, including Abbotsbury Swannery and Tropical Gardens, ancient forts perched upon hilltops affording far-reaching views and a host of seaside towns, including Seaton (with its tramway) stretching along the coastline, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this part of the country. Shops ¾ mile.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Ivybridge sleeps 8.
Features include: • Pool • Golf nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: This Devon longhouse dates back to 1066 and is steeped in history with many original features such as a well, recesses in the walls and feature fireplaces. Renovated, it is set on the edge of Dartmoor in a tiny hamlet and is surrounded by rolling fields where ponies and cattle graze. Many walks can be enjoyed on the moors a mile away and bird-watchers will take delight in the many species of bird to be found here. A large garden and outdoor swimming pool (heated May-Sept) add extra appeal to this historic house. In close proximity to the A38, in countryside ideal for horse riding, Piles Peek is a great holiday base for exploring the attractions of Devon. Ivybridge is just 3 miles away and offers shops, pubs and leisure centre. Golf (at Wrangaton, 4 miles) and cycling can also be enjoyed locally, with several places of interest all within a short drive of Ivybridge itself. Flete (dating from the Elizabethan era) and the NT property Saltram House (a Georgian mansion) are fine examples of past architecture and for those more interested in the wonders of nature, Kitley Caves at Yealampton, and the Dartmoor Wildlife Park provide a good day out.. Wembury Bay (8 miles) is a marine conservation area supporting a diverse array of plants, birds and marine animals, and has wonderful coastal walks and views across the mouth of the Plymouth Sound. Not far from Wembury are the attractive villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo (flanked by NT woodland) and from the mouth of the Yealm estuary, fishing trips and motor boats are available for hire, with a regatta held in August. Plymouth with its longstanding naval connections is within easy reach, and here the Barbican, the National Marine Aquarium and Plymouth Hoe await discovery. Close to many sandy beaches along the South Hams area, lazy days by the sea can be whiled away. The Eden Project with its diversity of plant habitats is approximately one hour’s drive. Shops 3 miles, pub within walking distance, 2 miles. Sloping path to entrance. Living room. Large dining room with wood-burning stove. Three steps to large well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with Aga and electric cooker. Games room with pool table, table football and darts. Utility. Cloakroom/toilet. Beamed throughout ground floor. Two stone spiral staircases to first floor: Twin bedroom leading to double bedroom. Two further double bedrooms (one beamed), each with feature fireplace; one with four-poster bed and en-suite shower room, toilet. Bathroom with toilet.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Bow Creek sleeps 2.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Devon’s best kept secret... Just inland from some of Devon’s loveliest and most natural beaches lies the village of Tuckenhay set along Bow Creek on the River Dart.... In a setting of stunning natural beauty, Tuckenhay Mill is the centrepiece of a cluster of country homes and cottages with superb leisure facilities including two indoor and one outdoor pools, making it ideal for a family holiday for all ages.
The Mill which once produced some of the finest paper in the land, nestles in the green and shady Bow Creek, a languid inlet of the River Dart where private yachts have replaced the old tall-masted ships and barges. Around the mill are all the buildings which once went to make up a small bustling village port. These listed buildings have been sympathetically restored and converted to a delightful range of holiday properties to suit larger family parties. Awards have been won for the conversion of buildings and the conservation of the area. With so much to do, many holidaymakers return year after year.
South Devon awaits you
Tuckenhay is only a 20-minute drive from the superb Blue Flag beach at Blackpool Sands and about 30 minutes from a surfing beach at Bantham, as well as some of the best natural beaches to be found anywhere in the UK.
There is also extensive access to the coastal footpath for walking and the wilderness that is Dartmoor for walking, climbing and riding.
This is a mecca for ramblers, bird-watchers, swimmers, surfers, horse riders, golfers and those interested in fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing.
In addition, there are many historic NT houses to visit including Agatha Christies’s Greenway as well as a local vineyard (with award-winning wines) at Sharpham.
Tuckenhay is only 5 miles inland from Dartmouth and 3 from the market town of Totnes. Village shop 3½ miles. Riverside inn and restaurant within walking distance.
A superb choice of cottages
Each of the cottages has been individually styled to offer comfortable and spacious accommodation. Great care has been taken to retain the feel of the original buildings and extensive use has been made of traditional materials. Most have garden, terrace or patio. Individual cottage details are shown on the following pages.
Many cottages have more than one bathroom and some have an en-suite bathroom to every bedroom. Kitchens are comprehensively equipped: most have dishwashers and all have microwave cookers.
Couples and honeymooners will feel snug and comfortable in the small cottages: Mill Leat, Mill Stream and Mill Spring. Families can spread out in Papermaker’s or Turbine Cottages, while Mill Lodge, Edgecombe Barn and Tuckenhay Mill House will sleep larger parties in comfort. Of course, combinations of cottages can accommodate bigger gatherings of family or friends.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Bovey Tracey sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Situated on the edge of the Dartmoor Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve and within 24 acres of tranquil meadowland, Little Dunley Cottages have been carefully restored and finished to a very high standard. Pristine and tastefully furnished they enjoy pleasant views overlooking the lakes and surrounding countryside. Each of the properties has its own private outdoor secluded seating area and are ideal for family gatherings, celebrating a birthday or anniversary or for those who wish to escape and unwind on a holiday in a truly magical place. Guests can enjoy carp fishing within the grounds, as well as an indoor heated swimming pool, all-weather hard tennis court and games room. There is a BMX track nearby in Bovey Tracey (please bring own bike). Just a few miles off the Devon Expressway, the holiday cottages are well situated for all attractions such as sandy beaches at Teignmouth, Dawlish and Sidmouth, and tourist attractions. A haven for birdwatchers, and walkers will enjoy the many stunning walks in the area. Pretty Bovey Tracey, one mile, with its numerous shops, pubs and cafes, is known as the ‘Gateway to Dartmoor’, which has one of the best known national parks, offers stunning scenery to ride, walk and fish in. There are a variety of golf clubs nearby. The locality offers a hugely varied range of walks, through woodland, along the coast or nearby on Dartmoor. Dartmoor has so much to offer from its heather-clad tors to dramatic landscapes, Dartmoor ponies, to quaint villages offering Devon cream teas. For a family day out take a trip to Crealy, or spend a day in Exeter, visit the magnificent cathedral, shops, take a look around the quay where there are little caves turned into shops, or walk the canal path and find the hidden pubs only reached by foot. Torquay offers boat trips from the harbour over to Brixham, or visit Living Coasts where penguins wander freely. Further afield visit the Eden Project or Plymouth to take in the Barbican and the Hoe, or visit the huge aquarium, another great day out. Agatha Christie’s house at Greenway is a must for fans of crime novels. There are many National Trust properties all close to Little Dunley, also visit Dart Valley Steam Train, or Buckfastleigh and see the otters. There are many sandy beaches nearby, or spend a day at Lyme Regis fossil hunting. The Jurassic Coast is spectacular and it is well worth taking a walk on the coastal path. Shop 1 mile.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Chulmleigh sleeps 2.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: Surrounded by countryside that formed the setting for Williamson’s Tarka the Otter, Eggesford Barton was originally the main farm for the Earl of Portsmouth’s Eggesford Estate. The Barton is arranged around an enclosed courtyard with cobbled pathways, and is set within several acres of beautiful private grounds. Believed to date from the early 18th century, the property was developed throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and grew greatly in importance. As the Barton Farm, it was responsible for corn threshing and storage for the smaller farms upon the estate. The restoration of the Grade II listed farmhouse and courtyard has resulted in a unique property in a rare state of preservation. A pleasant stroll through the woodland and pastureland leads down to the River Taw, where 800 metres of river frontage awaits guests, and where superb salmon and trout fishing is available. The main property has been split to provide three holiday cottages: The Gallery, The Cider Press and Honey Cottage can be booked separately or together to provide the perfect setting for that special family or friends’ celebration (with The Beehive annexe) accommodating up to 26 adults.
Consisting of carefully converted and renovated stone and slate buildings, The Cider Press, The Gallery and Honey Cottage all offer substantial and spacious holiday accommodation, and display a wealth of features such as wooden or flagstone floors, beams and inglenook fireplaces with either wood-burning stove or open fire in the dining room. The Cider Press additionally exhibits fascinating stone walls, with an apex ceiling and open oak roof timbers adorning its living room. The Beehive is a studio annexe with a double bed set next to The Gallery. It is compact, but has everything needed - a kitchen at one end, as well as a sitting area and separate shower room, and opens onto a secluded yard with seating. Guests book it separately or for an extended family whilst staying in one or more of the other cottages. The Barton is approached through park-like grounds, with double oak doors set in the arched entrance, the drive leads into a carriage ring at the centre of the courtyard. Open towards the south, pleasant evenings can be spent admiring the splendid views over the surrounding countryside towards Eggesford Forest. The Gallery, The Cider Press and Honey Cottage have their own garden/picnic area overlooking pastureland, complete with barbecue, where food can be enjoyed out in the open and The Beehive has its own patio area off the main courtyard. To enable a welcome break from culinary chores, outside catering can even be arranged (for refs HZV, HZW, HZX) to make a holiday that bit more special and give the usual cook a well-earned break! There are a number of beautiful walks on trails and footpaths in Eggesford Forest and Heywood which will suit both energetic and casual walkers. The extensive grounds of the estate offer plenty of space for children to play out, and a special area set aside allows pent-up energy to be released on the climbing frames provided, whilst still being under the parents’ watchful eyes. Guests are also free to wander the 30-acre estate and take in some great views. To one side of the courtyard, a sauna offers the opportunity for the adults to spoil themselves, with shower facilities also to hand. Beyond the contrasting woodland and pastureland of the estate, a stretch of the River Taw offers keen anglers the chance to enjoy a spot of salmon and trout fishing whilst on holiday – although there is a limited amount of tackle available on-site, guests are requested to bring their own. Situated on the 180-mile long Tarka Trail, cyclists and walkers can also take in the delightful array of landscapes between Dartmoor and Exmoor, and the ‘Tarka Line’ is... Cosy living/dining room with double bed, patio doors and galley-style kitchen area with tiled floor. Shower room with toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Higher Bockhampton sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Games Room • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Greenwood Grange offers the ideal holiday combination - premium quality accommodation, fine facilities all within a family-run friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and it has achieved a Green Tourism Business Scheme Silver Award in 2009 Set at Higher Bockhampton (which is Hardy’s ‘Upper Mellstock’), Greenwood Grange is a secret hideaway set in its own 4 acres of peaceful grounds and landscaped gardens. All the cottages have undergone a major refurbishment and offer the very highest quality accommodation and facilities, with each cottage having its own individually styled interior using natural and recycled materials where possible.
As well as offering plenty of space for strolling and relaxing, there are two en-tous-cas tennis courts, lawns for croquet and badminton, a children’s play area with swings and yurt (with toys and games) and a dogs’ exercise paddock, in addition to the newly established organic vegetable garden and pick your own fruit area, with free range chickens providing eggs, to be enjoyed by all the family. There is also a magnificent Roman-style indoor heated swimming pool (complete with mural!) with full changing facilities, a large sauna and sitting area.
At the entrance of Greenwood Grange is Thorncombe Wood - a wildlife sanctuary from which a nature trail leads through magnificent chestnuts, beeches and oaks, and through 70 acres of black heath, furze, birch, holly, heather and rhododendrons. This is just one of many walks directly from the door over some of the most beautiful countryside in Dorset, perfect for healthy walks for dog lovers and all the family. Greenwood Grange offers bicycles for hire and a drop-off and pick-up service by prior arrangement.
Those interested in the literary landscape can explore the locations of Hardy’s famous novels. Steeped in history, Greenwood Grange was built by Thomas Hardy’s father, whilst a short distance away is the thatched cottage where Hardy himself was born, built by his great-grandfather and little altered. At Lower Bockhampton, Hardy went to school and there is a lovely walk from there to the next village, Stinsford, where his heart is buried.
All around is a wealth of glorious National Trust countryside, pretty towns and villages as well as the beautiful coastline just 6 miles away. Excellent local village restaurants and pubs can be recommended. Kingston Maurward College with animal park, gardens, conference, function and education centre is within walking distance.
Dorchester (Roman Durnovaria and Hardy’s ‘Casterbridge’) is a pleasant walk away (2 miles) and a most attractive country town, with museums of the dinosaur and the military, swimming pool, golf (good golf can also be found at Weymouth and Charminster) and has plenty of good shops, restaurants and pubs. Also of interest is Prince Charles’s development at Poundbury, near Dorchester.
Weymouth is 8 miles with its Georgian seafront Blue Flag beach - ideal for castle building! It is overlooked by an elegant 3-mile level esplanade; there is swimming from the beach, and there are lots of traditional entertainments. Two nearby RSPB reserves are at Lodmoor and Radipole which has nature trails from which grebes, swans and warblers may be seen. Nearby Portland is set to hold Olympic sailing events in 2012.
The beach at Ringstead Bay (6 miles) is known for its geology, fossils and the vegetation and wildlife of its undercliff; nearby can be seen the outlines of a village abandoned in the Middle Ages.
The Dorset World Heritage Coastal Path offers magnificent views and surprising sights, such as the natural arch of Durdle Door, and the almost circular cove of Lulworth, about 7 miles away.
Further west dotted along the coastline towards West Bay and the market town of Bridport are the ‘chocolate box’ villages of Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury (famous for its swannery and gardens).
The area offers abundant river stretches for coarse or trout fishing, and ...
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Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Falmouth sleeps 2.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: These sympathetically refurbished barns and modern, purpose-built properties for couples, are set around a secluded sub-tropical garden close to the romantic Helford river made famous by Daphne Du Maurier’s novel Frenchman’s Creek. The holiday properties enjoy a secluded spot deep in the unspoilt area of North Helford, near Cornwall’s almost tropical coast. Penpoll and Porthallow are on the edge of the Tresooth Holiday Complex with an unfenced ornamental pond in front. The village of Mawnan Smith is under a mile and a half away, and provides excellent dining and country pubs. The surrounding area is home to several excellent Cornish gardens such as Trebah and Penjerrick. The secluded beach at Durgan is accessed by a path 5 kms away and provides excitement for young and old as they explore the track down to the beach where they are amazed at the seclusion, the mild climate and the sandy beach that combine to create a Mediterranean feel to the area.
The Helford river is best explored by boat which can be obtained at Port Navas, the heart of Cornwall’s oyster industry (the yacht club offers temporary membership to visitors). In fact the area is a boating ‘mecca’ as the opportunity to explore inland creeks, coves and rivers as well as the open sea is tantalisingly close by. The Argal reservoir and water park is under a mile away and provides excellent world class fly and coarse fishing, recreation area, bird watching and it has its own watersports park with boats available.
The large seafaring town of Falmouth is also close by, 2½ miles, and offers the chance to meander the streets and open quays to sample the local sea food, shopping and pubs. Sea fishing, diving and sightseeing trips are available in the town which is also home to the National Maritime Museum which houses many famous boats and provides an excellent day out. Mawnan Smith is ideally situated for a trip onto the Lizard Peninsula and a trip to the most southern point in the country. Meander down the country lanes, stopping off at the local pubs, tea rooms, and National Trust gardens, or spend an hour on a secluded beach or cove. For more inquisitive minds visit the Goonhilly Earth Station visitors centre or the Porthallow vineyard and sample a strong Cornish liquor or country wine. Cliff walks, cycling, horse riding, golf and leisure facilities available close by. Shops and pub 1½ miles. Open-plan living/dining room and well-equipped kitchen area with tiled floor. Shower room with toilet and tiled floor. Mezzanine: Double bedroom with 6ft zip & link bed overlooking living area. Floor to ceiling windows throughout.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Templecombe sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Straddling the borders of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset, this charming row of single-storey cottages is tucked away along a peaceful country lane, close to the village of Templecombe. Adjacent to the owners’ home, and on an alpaca breeding farm, they offer well-equipped and carefully furnished accommodation for a variety of groups, in a central location ideal for exploring. Outdoor seating areas overlooking a central courtyard provide pleasant places of retreat, and the use of an indoor heated swimming pool completes the picture.
Set amid excellent walking country, the holiday cottages afford ample opportunities for plenty of fresh air, and there are many delights to explore on foot. For those preferring to sightsee further afield, a main line station to Waterloo and Exeter is available from the village and quiet country roads make for scenic drives. The popular attractions of Longleat (with its excellent safari park, animal shows and historic house), Cheddar Gorge and Caves and the splendid NT properties of Stourhead Gardens, Kingston Lacey and Montacute House are all within an easy drive, as is Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum and the fascinating array of classic cars at the Haynes Motor Museum.
Also of great historical interest is the abbey town of Sherborne, the famous Gold Hill at Shaftesbury and the medieval towns of Salisbury and Wells – all offer their own blend of quaint shops and museums to explore, individual shops to browse and tearooms for a welcome refreshment break. For an altogether different scene, the south coast beaches and seaside towns can be reached in around an hour’s drive. Active souls can try their hand at a spot of fishing or a round or two of golf locally, while those preferring spectator sports can visit the National Hunt race course in nearby Wincanton. Shop and pub 1 mile.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Tawstock sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Between coast and country ... a collection of designer cottages enjoying the best of both worlds Situated in a quiet and peaceful rural location on the edge of the pretty hamlet of Tawstock, these four attractive holiday cottages are only 7 miles from the nearest beach at Instow and conveniently close to all facilities at Barnstaple. The properties have been carefully converted from a range of old stone barns and beautifully refurbished in a fresh contemporary style. With the owners living in the original farmhouse, they form part of the traditional farm courtyard, though Park Gate is no longer a working farm. Each holiday cottage is individual in design, well equipped and comfortable, with attractive furnishing fabrics and great attention to detail. Each has patio doors from the living room leading to its own decked patio and lawned garden, perfect for al fresco meals white watching the sun set.
This is an excellent location for exploring the magnificent coastline of North Devon, from the ‘Golden Coast’ with fine sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, to the rugged cliffs of Hartland Point. The coastal footpath offers superb walking with wonderful views of the dramatic shoreline, while inland the wild beauty of Exmoor waits to be discovered. Bideford Bay (also known as Barnstaple Bay), takes in its sweep Westward Ho!, Hartland Point and the beautiful village of Clovelly – much loved by photographers. Instow and the old ship-building port of Appledore shelter in the mouth of the Torridge estuary, and regular boat trips to Lundy (with its twenty or so full-time residents) can be taken from Bideford. Millcombe House on Lundy island, and the castle built by Henry III remain as testimonies of former inhabitants.
Casual cyclists who fancy a spin in the countryside under their own steam will appreciate the Tarka Trail, a popular flat route that is easy to manage and runs from Meeth near Okehampton. Taking its name from Henry Williamson’s Tarka the Otter – one of the finest pieces of English nature writing – it winds its way to Braunton and can be picked up at Barnstaple (just two miles from the cottages), which forms the centre of the figure-of-eight traced by the trail. The northern loop of the trail extends as far as Exmoor, passing through Williamson’s home village of Georgeham via the coast before heading back to Barnstaple.
For visitors with an appreciation of skilled artisans, the famous royal-appointed Brannams Pottery can be found just 1½ miles away. Here the skill of the pot throwers can admired, with the opportunity to purchase goods made on the premises. Definitely worth a visit, too, is the Dartington Crystal factory glass works (7 miles), where molten glass is expertly fashioned into unique works of art by the glass blowers.
There are plenty of places to visit nearby, including a number of family attractions and the famous RHS gardens at Rosemoor, all within a few miles. The nearby town of Barnstaple offers good shops and restaurants, a weekly market and pannier market, theatre, cinema and sports facilities. Shops 2½ miles.
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Sleeps 14
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Holsworthy sleeps 14.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 14
Accommodation overview: As the name suggests, Monks Treasure is a real gem of a property. Nestling within glorious countryside close to the breathtaking North Cornish Coast, this spacious holiday property is the ideal stylish retreat for family and friends to escape and relax. Guests are invited to explore the owner’s 160-acre working beef farm, presented with a gold award from the Devon Wildlife Trust for its dedication to wildlife conservation in the country. The farm is steeped in history and legend, not least the fact that treasure from the nearby monastery is buried somewhere within the grounds. There are also two large fenced ponds available for guests to use for coarse fishing (by arrangement with owner, rods not provided). Situated only 7 miles from the golden sands of Bude and Widemouth Bay, with excellent surfing, pretty coves and dramatic coastal walks, this detached barn conversion has been superbly renovated and offers excellent spacious accommodation. Relax with a game of snooker on the full size snooker table in the stunning beamed games room with large plasma TV, overlooking the pretty, private rear courtyard, complete with a luxurious eight seater hot tub. A stunning location that has something for everyone, coastal and country walking, water sports and fishing at the nearby Tamar Lakes, golf, surfing, horse riding, cycling or simply relaxing. Family theme parks in abundance, including Crealy Adventure Park, The Milky Way and The Big Sheep. Pretty fishing villages and spectacular beaches and coves are dotted all along this coastline from Padstow, Tintagel, Crackington Haven and Bude and for a great day out the Eden Project is within easy reach. Shops 4 miles, pub
2 miles. Sitting room. Compact kitchen. Three double bedrooms, two with doors to decked area. Double bedroom with en-suite toilet. Twin bedroom with French doors to decked area and en-suite shower room with toilet. Games room with slate floor. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Spacious living/dining room with open stairs to gallery area and oak floor. Large kitchen with oak floor. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. Mostly beamed throughout.
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