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House Martins, Muddiford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £344 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Muddiford sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Hot Tub • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Hors

Accommodation overview: A fabulous barn conversion with great countryside views situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park and just a short drive from the stunning beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde.

House Martins is idyllically located in beautiful countryside within easy driving distance of the sandy surfing beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde. Tucked away down a quiet lane in the grounds of the owners Georgian Country House and beside its sister property Oriel, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Thoughtfully converted from a former barn, character has been retained with exposed beams, oak doors and slate flooring throughout. An open plan living room with wood burning stove ensures cosy evenings at any time of year. The lovely country style kitchen provides everything you need for rustling up a delicious family meal, to enjoy inside or al fresco on the fabulous patio to with stunning countryside views and luxurious outdoor hot tub. Three bedrooms are located off the hallway to one end of the barn, all attractively presented and served by a stylish family bathroom. Such a central location is perfect for exploring this beautiful area, whether you prefer walking rugged cliff top paths, cycling, horse riding or simply relaxing on one of the stunning beaches, House Martins has a warm welcome at the end of the day.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living/dining room /kitchen with wood burning stove, TV with satellite Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Bedroom 1 with King. Bedroom 2 with King. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Outdoor Jacuzzi Hot Tub. Water supply from own well, regularly serviced. Complimentary basket of logs. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Private parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

The White House, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1410 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 10.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Hot Tub • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: The most amazing sea views imaginable can be enjoyed from this spacious elegant period home. With stylish presentation and the added luxury of a fabulous hot tub The White House is just perfect for a special family holiday.

With the most breathtaking panoramic sea views, this elegant period home boasts an enviable and quite unique location. Sitting on a private lane just a stone's throw from the edge of the coast, the stunning vista stretches out beyond Croyde Bay to Hartland Point and across to Baggy Point with Lundy Island on the far horizon. Imagine waking to the sounds of the sea and taking an early morning, five to ten minute stroll, to the beautiful sandy beach to catch the surf, or just relaxing in the balmy summer evenings whilst enjoying the most spectacular sunsets, absolutely wonderful! With tremendous character and furnished with flair, the warm and welcoming atmosphere is ideal for groups of friends and families and the generous proportions ensure there is plenty of space for everyone. All of the rooms evoke the feeling of an eclectic mix of design direct from the pages of a home style magazine, making this lovely semi detached property something rather special. With stripped pine floors and attractive fireplace with wood burning stove, the living room boasts a huge bay window providing a constant backdrop of ocean views and having a comfy deep recessed window seat. Just across the hall a smaller snug sitting room / study is a perfect spot for reading books, newspapers or playing board games. The sizeable dining room has double doors opening into the pretty bespoke style kitchen where ceramic tiled floors and beech worktops complement this fabulous family area which then flows seamlessly through to a sunny breakfast room. A grand staircase winds up to five gorgeous bedrooms with stylish linen and soft furnishings. The huge master bedroom has its own ensuite shower room and together with the second sumptuous double room enjoys amazing panoramic sea views. Two twin rooms and a bunk room complete the accommodation together with a stylish separate family bathroom with large walk in shower area and freestanding roll top bath and a separate cloakroom with WC and basin. The rear garden, backed by National Trust Land is tiered with several steps between expanses of lawn and is enclosed by a low picket fence. You may need to take care with toddlers but older children will appreciate the climbing frame and slide, while the adults just relax and take in those spectacular sea views. After a busy day on the beach or out exploring this wonderful area what could be better than relaxing in the indoor hot tub, a luxurious bonus to this splendid holiday retreat. Far enough from the bustling village centre to be peaceful and relaxing yet just a short walk away from the beach and cafe culture, the White House really does tick all the boxes for a fantastic holiday. Please note, if you are a larger family party of up to 14, there are also 2 trundle beds in one of the twin rooms and a double sofa bed in the study that may be available for use by children only, on request. Please ring the office prior to booking for more information.

Accommodation: Ground Floor: Porch. Hall. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, and DVD. Snug sitting room / study with TV with Freeview. Dining room with CD player, Ipod dock and piano. Kitchen / breakfast room with range style gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility area with washbasin, second fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer. Wet room with two showers, WC, basin and hanging for wet suits leading to separate room with large Hot Tub. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with King and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with King. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bedroom 4 with Twin. Bedroom 5 with Bunks. Bathroom with walk in shower, bath, WC and basin. Cloakroom with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. LPG Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Ipod Dock. Complimentary basket of logs. Garden furniture. No cot is provided; please bring your own travel cot. 2 pets welcome. No Smoking. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only. Ample private parking. Short breaks available. 4pm arrival. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Hobbs House, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £431 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: A detached modern family home with quality accommodation, set in the heart of the village within an easy walk of the beach.

Ideal holiday location, within ten minutes walk of the beautiful, surf washed sandy beach. The central village setting is convenient for the character thatched inn serving good food, with further pubs and restaurants, tea rooms and post office stores nearby. Horse riding, indoor pool with flumes etc are available locally, with the superb golf links course at Saunton just a short drive away. Delightful walks on National Trust coastline can be enjoyed from the village.

Accommodation is very comfortably furnished, well equipped, and benefits from double glazing and thermostatically controlled electric panel heating throughout. Four bedrooms - triple aspect master room with 'super king size' double bed (6'x6'6"), fitted double wardrobes and distant sea views; dual aspect twin bedded; further double and twin bedded, both with fitted wardrobes. (Z-bed also available). Fitted bathroom/wc with wall heater and sloping ceiling. First class, ground floor fully tiled shower room/wc. Spacious and very attractive triple aspect living room with 'living flame' gas fire in feature stone fireplace, satellite TV (basic Sky package), DVD, small CD/radio - and open plan access to separate dining room with French windows to garden. Fully fitted kitchen with oak units, electric cooker with extractor and microwave. Utility room with fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Small study with colour TV, table and chairs, games and shelving - ideal as a children's den. Small garden porch for coats and boots. Attractive entrance hall with solid wood flooring and storage cupboard. Fourteen steps up from gravel driveway to front door but alternative approach ramp to side gate and rear garden. The spacious (approx a third of an acre) fully enclosed, most attractive, south facing garden to the rear offers seclusion and privacy, ideal for sunbathing, and includes patio, large decked area with dining furniture for 8 and sun loungers, garden table with bench seats, barbecue, exterior lighting, shrubs and flower beds, a raised rockery and level grassed area for ball games. Outdoor cold shower, ideal for returning from the beach. Driveway parking for 2 or 3 cars and further hard standing for one car outside of gates.

Friday changeover * No pets * Bed linen and towels inclusive * Stairgate and highchair available * Family parties only * All fuel costs inclusive * No smoking * Wi-Fi connection available * 4* Visit England

Browhill, Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £479 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Barnstaple sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A spacious, comfortable and family friendly holiday home with stunning views from most principal rooms.

New to our portfolio just in time for the Summer Holidays, this lovely detached house offers all you could wish for in a comfortable family home from home. Sitting high in the pretty hamlet of Heanton Punchardon yet just minutes from Braunton village, Browhill has the most wonderful views over the Taw Estuary and beautiful countryside, stretching as far as the coastline at Saunton in the distance. Being within a short drive of a choice of fabulous beaches such as Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe makes this property an ideal base for fun filled holidays. At the end of the day return to the tranquil surroundings of Browhill to relax in the lovely private gardens or enjoy al fresco dining with a cool glass of wine. Light, bright and welcoming throughout, this traditional home features a spacious living room with living flame gas fire, for those cooler evenings and separate dining area with patio doors out onto the garden. The modern well equipped kitchen will not disappoint any culinary experts in the family and the sun lounge to the front may prove a popular spot for a quiet read of the morning papers. Upstairs are two very stylish double bedrooms together with an attractive twin bedroom and family bathroom. Although Browhill takes just six people, an added bonus for greater flexibility of sleeping arrangements is a further compact single room. Browhill is ideal for families or groups of friends looking for a peaceful setting yet within a few minutes drive of a great choice of shops, pubs and restaurants in both Braunton Village and North Devon's premier town of Barnstaple. If you would like to leave the car behind, a wonderful thatched village pub and restaurant is just a ten minute stroll away.

Accommodation: Ground Floor: Sun Lounge/ Porch. Hall. Living /dining room with gas fire and TV with Freeview, DVD and iPod docking station. Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine and freezer. Wet room style shower room with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double with ensuite WC. Bedroom 2 with Double. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bedroom 4 with single. Bathroom with Bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH . 2 Pets welcome. Garden furniture. A large selection of books and games. No smoking. Driveway parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Cornmill Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £285 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: A pretty Devon cottage just a few minutes stroll from the cove at Hele Bay, stylishly furnished and well equipped. Roadside parking available.

In an elevated position close to the Hillsborough Nature Reserve, Cornmill Cottage is just a few minutes stroll from the small sand and shingle cove of Hele Bay. Just five minutes drive from Ilfracombe, Watermouth Castle and the secluded harbour of Watermouth Cove, it is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful area. The cosy living room with oak beams and an impressive stone fireplace housing an electric wood burning stove leads through to a spacious kitchen / dining room oozing character and charm, ideal for family meals or romantic dinners and a stable door leads out onto a small fully enclosed decked patio. Fairly steep and narrow stairs, as can be expected in a cottage of this era, lead up to a huge master bedroom with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. A pretty twin room and modern family bathroom complete the picture. For the energetic an 18 hole golf course or indoor swimming pool is within walking distance and the South West Coastal Path can be joined nearby. For serious sand and surf lovers the award winning beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde are just a short drive away.

Accommodation: Sloping path up to Ground floor: Living room with electric wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD and stereo. Kitchen / dining room with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Patio furniture. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Roadside parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Williams Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £250 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Close to the Beach • Near Fishing •

Accommodation overview: A beautiful cottage with breath-taking sea views, just perfect for couples.

Perched on the cliff top edge of one of the prettiest villages in North Devon, Williams Cottage enjoys breath-taking sea views stretching from Baggy to Hartland Point with Lundy Island on the horizon. Perfect for couples looking for a tranquil retreat, this delightful character cottage is surprisingly spacious and stylishly presented throughout. The sitting room has a cosy wood burning stove and the alcoved window seat is a perfect spot to relax and gaze out at the amazing sea views. From the separate dining room, also with lovely sea views, a few steps lead down into the kitchen which has a stable door opening onto the garden. A fairly steep staircase, typical in properties of this era, takes you up to the separate bathroom and attractive master bedroom where you will be lulled to sleep by the sound of a nearby waterfall tumbling through a cleft down to the sea. Both rooms have stunning views. There is a stream just across the front lawn separated by a low wall. A short stroll leads down to the pebble beach, where at low tide soft sandy inlets appear between the rock pools. The famous village of Clovelly is well worth a visit, via the coastal path, and you can take a fishing trip from the small cove or simply explore the ancient cobbled streets. Westward Ho! and it’s fabulous stretch of golden sands, popular with surfers is just a ten minute drive away. Boat trips to Lundy Island in Summer offer a rare opportunity to see seals, dolphins, puffins and other diverse wildlife in their natural habitat. There is so much to see and do in this unspoilt part of North Devon, and Williams Cottage is a really special home to return to.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD and radio. Dining room. Kitchen with electric cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King-sized bed. Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Complimentary basket of logs. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Garden furniture. BBQ. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

The Elms, Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £463 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Combe Martin sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Perfect for larger family groups this lovely Victorian Cottage is tucked away in a quiet lane just off the centre of the village.

Tucked away in a quiet lane just off the centre of Combe Martin village, The Elms is a four bedroomed Victorian cottage, making a perfect holiday base for larger family groups. You can get away from it all relax and unwind with village views spanning across to countryside. The living room is kept cosy with its multi-fuel stove and has French doors opening into the conservatory with views across the village. The separate dining room is open plan to the modern fitted kitchen with a tiled floor and beech work surfaces. A door off the utility room leads to the enclosed yard providing useful storage for surfboards, wetsuits and beach equipment. The three bedrooms on the first floor are served by a separate bathroom with a roll top bath. On the half landing is an additional separate shower room, and bedroom four on the second floor may be more ideal for children or teenagers, with a sloping ceiling, sofa area, TV and DVD. The pretty cottage garden includes lawned areas and large patio terrace off the conservatory; small children will require supervision on the raised terrace.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with TV with Freeview, DVD, stereo and multi-fuel stove. Kitchen/dining room with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Double. Bathroom with roll top bath, WC and basin. Half landing Shower room with WC and basin. Second floor: Bedroom 4 with Twin, sofa, TV and DVD.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Stairgate available. Regret no pets. No smoking. Garden furniture. Parking for 4 cars. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Homestead Cottage, Mortehoe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £412 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Mortehoe sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A charming spacious cottage with wonderful sea views.

It will be hard to tear yourself away from the windows of this charming cottage with outstanding views over the coastline and out to sea as far as Hartland Point. Homestead is just a short stroll to a choice of pubs, the delicatessen, post office and village shop where you can pick up fresh croissants for breakfast! The cottage retains all the charm and character of its age echoed in some exposed stone walls and some uneven floors. A spacious comfortably furnished living room features a stone fireplace with gas fire. The separate dining room is ideal for family meals while enjoying fine views. Steps lead up to a half landing where you will find a fitted oak kitchen to the rear, the family bathroom and an additional compact shower room. Upstairs are three bedrooms all with fantastic views. There is access off the kitchen to a fully enclosed lawned and sheltered cottage style garden, backing onto the National Trust headland and a garden seat is perfectly positioned to enjoy the views. A further small front lawn is found just across the shared driveway. Individually styled and with plenty of character, modern comforts and south facing aspect with outstanding views, Homestead Cottage provides all the ingredients for a lovely holiday.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Porch. Living room with stone fireplace with gas stove, TV with Freeview and DVD. Dining room with gas stove. Half landing. Kitchen with electric cooker and microwave. Fridge and freezer housed in a larder, and a washer dryer in the garage. Bathroom with bath and shower attachment over bath, WC and vanity basin. Shower room with WC and basin, please note the entrance doorway to this room is very narrow. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin and basin. Bedroom 3 with Twin with basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Parking for 2 cars to the front. No smoking. Regret no pets. A selection of books and games. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.