Log Cabins to RentFrom golden beaches to the wild ancient moorland of Dartmoor, from historic towns to chocolate box villages, Devon boast some of the best coast and countryside in England. Great opportunities for sailing, walking or simply soaking up the glorious scenery.
Widemouth Bay is a charming cabin for two, wonderfully situated near the glorious North Devon coast. Perfectly positioned next to an on-site fishing lake, within walking distance of breathtaking coastline and a multitude of walks and beaches, offers a fantastic base to set out and explore. Blegberry, Hartland Quay and Sandy Mouth
In glorious Georgian splendour, Wild Pear House offers families and friends a truly luxurious stay in a quiet pocket of the north Devon countryside. This wonderful holiday home is nestled on a superb small and exclusive resort close to the charming seaside town of Combe Martin. With five magnificent bedrooms and characterful living space brimming with period features, Wild Pear House is the perfect place to bring generations together, spend time with your loved ones and totally relax. As well as beautifully presented living space, Wild Pear House enjoys a lush, pretty garden and a superb terrace for alfresco dining and indulgent dips in the hot tub. The valley views from the house and gardens are spectacular.
Guests staying at Wild Pear House enjoy access to fabulous resort facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, fast EV charging for cars, indoor soft play, a thrilling adventure play area for children, fire pits, a games room, yoga classes, an honesty shop, outdoor dining areas, over fifty friendly animals and extensive grounds. There is something for everyone, including your furry friends, at this wonderful resort.
If you want to take a holiday with friends, we also feature other cottages on the resort. You may want to take a peep at Old Combe Barn, Broadsands Farmhouse, Holdstone Cottage, Newberry Cottage, Sandy Bay Cottage or Combe Martin House and book one or more of those too. Wild Pear House offers five bedrooms sleeping nine guests though two extra beds and cots are available on request. The house was built roughly two hundred years ago to the front of the original early farmhouse, Broadsands Farmhouse, and offers a secret door disguised as a bookcase. The secret door links the dining room of Wild Pear House to the kitchen of Broadsands Farmhouse. If you did want to book a separate house for another family or other friends, you could book both properties to sleep up to seventeen guests.
The delightful Combe Martin enjoys blissful secluded sandy beaches, wonderful rock pools, dramatic coastal scenery, a picturesque harbour, quaint shops, cosy seaside pubs, water sports, the fabulous Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, an interesting museum and easy access to the stunning Exmoor National Park, North Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the famous Southwest Coast Path. Nearby, you can explore the sensational Hangman Cliffs, the amazing beaches of Broadsands, Wild Pear, Tunnels and Barricane, Lee Bay, the Woolacombe beaches, Putsborough Sands, Croyde and the magnificent Saunton Sands. There are fabulous attractions such as National Trust houses, the wonderful Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway and amazing activities including horse riding and coasteering. You will never tire of exciting, interesting and thrilling excursions in this wonderful area.
Wild Pear House is flooded with sparkling Devon sunlight which streams through its traditional sash windows. Every room is bright and airy, super stylish and extremely comfortable. At the front of the house, you will discover beautifully decorated dining and living rooms. The living room comes in soft grey, white and ivory tones adding a sense of calm. Sumptuous sofas make for a restful space and the fire adds a crackling atmosphere. In deep red, the dining room is warm and inviting. Also boasting a gorgeous period fireplace, it is the perfect spot for a celebratory feast. Gorgeous vintage dressers and an enormous dining table complete this elegant picture. The rear of the house enjoys smaller beamed rooms. The smart hallway leads to a convenient downstairs toilet, a cute snug, the perfect place for a quiet read of the Sunday newspapers and a cup of tea and the wonderfully warm kitchen. The inviting country kitchen is beautifully fitted with gorgeous wooden cabinetry, excellent appliances including a range cooker and a long farmhouse kitchen table and chairs. To the front of the kitchen, you will discover the enormous garden games room with wide doors to the terrace. Guests enjoy friendly competition with table tennis, table football and darts in this room.
Above the living and dining rooms there are two enormous bedrooms, both with lavish king-size beds, stunning ensuite bathrooms and expansive views down the valley which will entice your gaze. With exquisite, wallpapered feature walls, high-quality furnishings and opulent drapes, the rooms are elegant and very classy. Crisp cottons, luxury duvets and throws ensure that you will dive deep into some serious shuteye. The two masters epitomise luxury holiday living and you will be forgiven for thinking you are in a boutique hotel. Between these two rooms there is a small, delightful single room which enjoys the same panoramic view.
At the back of Wild Pear House, you will enjoy a delightful oak beamed, marble lined family bathroom with a gorgeous roll top bath and a walk-in shower. There are a further two bedrooms here, both with comfy twin beds. One of the rooms can be set up with a super king-size bed. They are utterly charming rooms with pitched ceilings, ancient beams and beautiful decoration.
The private south facing terrace and lawn offers a hot tub with a view, a barbecue, alfresco dining space, sun loungers, a chimney for chilly evenings and colourful plants and flowers. It is very pretty. You just need to chill some fizz and get ready for that dip at sunset! Wild Pear House is located on the edge of Exmoor’s Dark Sky Reserve, so the night stars are incredible. You will feel the tranquillity fold around you as you relax and unwind in peace and quiet.
The resort swimming pool is wonderful, and you can relax on smart cradle rope weave seats and day beds. The pool building offers changing rooms, toilets, and showers. The games room offers table football, table tennis and a soft play area for little ones. The resort sits in its own pretty valley with sixteen acres of grounds sprinkled with lush lawns, gardens, sunken nature trails, ponds, meadows, an orchard, streams, an extensive kitchen garden and a greenhouse where you can pick yourselves something fresh and tasty to go with your alfresco dinner. As you wander through this wonderful estate, you will hear owls hoot and the wind whispering through the boughs of the oaks. You are welcome to bring your furry friends and enjoy the five acres of dog walking field for off lead enjoyment or a favourite local dog walk to the charming dog friendly pub, the Hunters at Heddons Valley. There are over fifty animals on the estate and children enjoy helping out at feeding times. Beautiful peacocks wander around the grounds when not nesting, the free-range chickens supply eggs and cute ducks live on three ponds. There is a small herd of alpacas, four pygmy goats, sheep, super cute piglets, guinea pigs and orphan lambs in the spring for children to bottle feed. Children adore the outdoor playground with its amazing wooden pirate ship with decks, a tunnel, ship’s wheel, plank and sand pit. The two storey wendy house is perfect for little ones with a built-in kitchen, furniture, and a verandah. There is also a wooden tractor, a slide, trampoline, swings, slides and a climbing frame. You will be lucky if you see your children with all of this! Throughout the estate there are some wonderful views with lovely lounge furniture so that you can relax, captivated by the views with a sneaky bottle of chilled wine. The Lookout is one of these, also a perfect spot for early morning meditation or yoga. The huge one and half meter fire pit with benches is wonderful for sing songs and making marshmallow memories. The honesty shop stocks some wonderful goodies including delicious frozen Cook meals, barbecue packs from the local farm shop, tasty ice creams and marshmallows for toasting. Yoga classes take place all year long plus there are fun aqua aerobics sessions in the pool.
Wild Pear House enjoys a superb location on an exclusive resort near Combe Martin in north Devon. It is a fabulous seaside resort with dreamy sandy coves, some of the UK’s best rock pools and a fantastic selection of cafes, unique shops, pubs, and restaurants. The fish and chips are delicious! Combe Martin hosts many events celebrating its heritage and quirks including its annual Hunting of the Earl of Rone ceremony, a Pagan festival. The wonderful Southwest Coast Path runs through the village offering astonishing views and access to beaches and beauty spots that you may not otherwise see. You can hike to Great Hangman, the tallest sea cliff in Britain or take the two hundred and thirty steps down the Golden Cove. You can enjoy the the calm waters of the bay on a boat, kayak, or stand-up paddle board.
The beaches in this wonderful area are quite extraordinary. Wild Pear Beach and Broadsands Beach are two of the most beautiful, secret coves. Wild Pear is reached via a dramatic descent from the coast path and is an idyllic, protected cove. Broadsands Beach was recently voted the ‘Happiest View in the UK’ with its special curved bay, turquoise sea, rock caves and trees. A network of tunnels hand-carved in the early nineteenth century lead to the wonderful Tunnels Beaches with their Victorian tidal swimming pool and sand and shingle private beaches. Barricane Beach boasts exotic shells, a delightful cafe, and glorious sunsets. Lee Bay is a fabulously secluded spot looking out to the Bristol Channel. It is often called ‘Fuchsia Valley’ due to its bright red flowers. Woolacombe Beach is a three-mile-long sandy wonder that has been voted the ‘Best Beach in Britain’ and it is only twenty minutes from the resort. Putsborough Sands are on the south side of Woolacombe offering glorious surf and views of the headland. Just around the Baggy Point headland is the very pretty village of Croyde with its famous surfing beach. Backing the fabulous Saunton Sands is the impressive Braunton Burrows, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Coasteering is a popular thrilling sport with many experienced Coasteering and Adventure Sports companies operating at Watermouth Harbour, the next bay along from Combe Martin. Brave participants enjoy climbing over dramatic rocks, jumping into the sea, swimming through gullies and exploring caves. Horse riding on Exmoor is also popular with the Dean Riding Stables.
The National Trust’s Arlington Court and Carriage Museum is a great day out with formal Victorian gardens, ponds, deer, plenty of space for picnics and an impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles. It is a gem on the edge of Exmoor that has been in the Chichester family for over five hundred years. The gardens enjoy herbaceous borders, a fountain, walled kitchen garden and a conservatory brimming with exotic plants from around the world. There are pleasure grounds with gorgeous views, a wilderness pond and a deer park wood. The old kitchen tearoom is lovely and offers tasty treats. There is also an excellent second-hand bookshop. Watersmeet is a dramatic river gorge and ancient woodland with a National Trust tearoom set in stunning surroundings. You can treat yourselves to delicious Devon cream teas and be captivated by the amazing landscapes and woodland trails.
Twelve miles away, the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is an excellent way to enjoy the wonderful coastal views between the two villages. Another popular trip is to Lundy Island which lies ten nautical miles off the coast. The ferry leaves from Ilfracombe Harbour taking you to this delightful island with its wildlife, big skies, and gorgeous scenery.
The pretty, historic fishing village of Clovelly is worth a stop. It was once owned by the Queen of England and clings to the four-hundred-foot cliff where there is no traffic. Steep cobbled streets tumble down to its ancient fishing harbour and 14th century quay.
Willow is a spacious accommodation. It offers free WIFI, free linen hire and a well behaved dog is allowed at no extra cost. The property manager lives next door to the park, so check-in is easy and flexible (up to 11pm any arrival day). Downstairs, there is an open plan lounge and diner, as well as a kitchen area. There is a TV in the lounge and sofa-beds to accommodate extra guests. We provide a travel cot and highchair to guests at no extra charge if requested.
Upstairs, there is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The twin bedroom has a sofabed for two extra guests. The bathroom is equipped with an electric shower over the bath, plus separate toilet. Outside, there is a dining table overlooking well presented communal gardens. Parking is available at no extra cost at either end of the chalet block.
There are plenty of local activities available for guests, and there are two shops within a minute or two of walking distance. There is a bakery and cafe just opposite the chalets. Hazelwood lakeside is worth a short walk with its conservation area, and birds. The beach has a nature reserve where you can walk, and there is an 18 hole golf course by the beach.
New in 2013, Willow Lodge at South View Lodges is set within six acres of beautifully landscaped woodland and lakes, providing the perfect location to relax and unwind, whilst enjoying the wonderful rolling Devonshire countryside. Situated at the end of its own private drive, there is complete privacy from neighbouring guests with no other accommodation within sight. Willow Lodge offers an ultra stylish and spacious open plan living, kitchen and dining area with a traditional log burning stove, a modern fitted kitchen with granite work tops and state of the art appliances.? The large decking area is furnished with a table, chairs and private hot tub, creating the ideal opportunity for making the most of the great outdoors. South View Lodges are located on the edge of three beautiful fishing lakes so would be ideal for keen or beginner anglers (a small charge will apply). Surrounding the lakes are a variety of established trees and natural vegetation, creating a haven for many species of plants, birds and wildlife and offering a delightful place to relax. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the surrounding area too, whether it’s walking, cycling, rambling, golf, horseriding or sightseeing. The beautiful City of Exeter is located just a few miles away and provides excellent social and cultural attractions including the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. For visitors in search of some retail therapy then Exeter is the place to be, catering for all your shopping demands. Whilst there pay a visit to the impressive Exeter Cathedral or stroll along the picturesque quay, home to an array of antique shops and waterside cafes.
Living area Open plan with the kitchen and dining area with access to the decked terrace L shaped sofa, 52” Flatscreen TV with Freeview and DVD player, coffee table, sideboard, side tables and log burning stove Kitchen Open plan with the dining and living area with access to the decked terrace Oak kitchen with black granite worktops Electric oven with grill, induction hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine Dolce Gusto coffee machine as well as cafetiere Dining Open plan with kitchen and living area with access to the decked terrace Table and four chairs Master Bedroom Four poster king size bed, built-in wardrobe, dressing table and bedside cabinets with lamps En suite Bedroom Two Twin beds, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers and a bedside cabinet with lamp En suite Family Bathroom En suite to Master Bedroom with a free-standing roll top bath with overhead shower, wash basin and WC Bathroom Two En suite to bedroom two with a walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin and WC Outside The lodge can be accessed by four steps or a ramp Private decked balcony to the front of the lodge with table, chairs and hot tub Ample parking on-site Surrounded by six acres of wooded grounds you have the opportunity for walking, cycling, rambling, angling, golf and horse-riding Important Information There is a constant supply of logs for the log burning stove on request
A stunning Shepherds Hut at this secluded, beautiful hideaway has been hand crafted to a high specification by West Country Artisans who take the greatest of pride in their craft, and who lovingly build them to detailed perfection.
Shared with 4 other Shepherds Huts, all are positioned in the old meadow of wild flowers with lovely views down the wooded valley.
With a generous 234 sq. ft. of space and are 26 ft. long having been designed to comfortably accommodate 2 adults in luxury.
The exquisite interior of the huts boasts designer fabrics, made-to-measure furnishings and bespoke fittings alongside a traditional wood-burning stove, relaxation area with coffee table, fully-equipped kitchen, foldaway breakfast bar, a king-size double bed, generous bathroom with double walk-in power shower.
Each has its own private terrace with an outdoor wood-fired spa bath, Adirondack loungers, teak dining table and chairs with parasol, a fire pit and a double hammock.
To accommodate 2 adults, with 1 luxury king bed. 2 well behaved dogs may join in the holiday with the provision of bowls and some treats. Dogs must be on the lead at all times whilst on the property. There are many public footpath country walks in the neighbourhood.
You will find the communal games barn is ideal for the days you wish to spend relaxing on-site – perhaps reading your holiday novel with a glass of something delicious in hand, or a game chess or table football.
Set the mood for the evening, appreciate the night sky, enjoy your favourite foods cooked on the BBQ followed by toasted marshmallows over the fire pit and then sink into the warm waters of the outdoor spa bath… c’est parfait!
Booking Conditions:
- Additional bags of logs £8.00/bag, can also be deducted from your security deposit if required
- Electric Vehicle charging available on request
- On-site parking
This chalet is located in Dartmouth. Dartmouth Museum and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Coleton Fishacre and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Plainmoor Stadium or Newton Abbot Racecourse.
Bratton Fleming, Devon, South West of England
From £1155
Availability
Set in a stunning location within 22 acres of north Devon countryside and lying near to an iron age hillfort and a lake, this is a place to escape it all! Woodpecker Lodge is a 4 bedroom self-catering log cabin that comfortably sleeps up to 8 adults and has it's very own private hot tub. The location is great for a holiday in north Devon and there is plenty to do, while also being a perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature.
In low season short notice bookings, 2 night bookings may be available (rather than 3 night minimum) and discounts may be available if booking for 3 nights or more. Please message to enquire!
The bedrooms are all good sizes. The 2 upstairs bedrooms both have king size beds, en-suite bathrooms (bath only), and one bedroom has a private balcony area. There are 2 downstairs bedrooms, one with a double bed and en-suite shower room and one with twin beds. There is one family shower room downstairs with a lovely large shower.
The kitchen is fully stocked with all that you'd expect including a kettle, toaster, microwave, oven, dishwasher and washing machine. The living room is comfortable and cosy ... especially when the log burner is lit!
Woodpecker Lodge has it's own private hot tub for guests to relax and enjoy throughout their holiday. It is important the guests read and adhere to the guidance on how to operate and safely use the hot tub in order to keep it clean, be safe and make the most of it, which we email to guests prior to their stay.
There is parking for up to 4 cars and an enclosed garden although you are welcome to explore the 22 acres of countryside at your leisure, which includes woodlands, a lake and an iron age hillfort. On a clear day you can see sea views to Hartland Point, and on a clear night the stars are breath-taking!
We are very dog friendly and doggies are welcome to stay. Please note that dogs must be kept off all furniture, muddy paws must be cleaned before entering the cabin, and all dog poo must be picked up from the garden and paths. There is an additional charge for more than 2 dogs.
Woodpecker Lodge is in a rural location, about a 5 minute drive from the village of Bratton Fleming where there is a small village shop and a fish and chip van on a Friday night. We are a 20 minute drive from supermarkets. There are a number of great pubs/restaurants (many of them dog friendly) that we can recommend which are all within a 10 - 30 minute drive away.
There is plenty to see and do in north Devon during your visit. Why not try your hand at surfing at the nearby beaches such as Croyde, Saunton Sands and Woolacombe, or hire a bicycle and ride the famous Tarka Trail, or go hiking in Exmoor, or walk the spectacular South West Coast Path? Other attractions to visit include Arlington Court and Castle Hill Gardens that are also very close if you like to explore National Trust properties, or for something different you could visit Quince Honey Farm in nearby South Molton. There’s plenty for kids too, such as the Exmoor Zoological Park, Milky Way Adventure Park and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park.
Woodpecker Lodge is unfortunately not disability or wheelchair friendly.
Please note the following:
* No additional guests and no parties are allowed
* The noise level must be kept to a minimum after 10pm to be respectful of us, our neighbours and other holiday properties (we live just up the lane so will know!)
* The property must be left in a reasonable clean and tidy condition on check-out
Failure to do this may mean additional payments from the security deposit will be taken.
There are 2 holiday properties at Mossy Beech, Sunset Cabin and Woodpecker Lodge. They are nicely spaced apart allowing for privacy of guests who are staying here. If you have a large party then please do enquire for both, they can sleep up to 14 in total across both properties. Please see the summary below of each property along with a link to each listing for further information.
Sunset Cabin - 2 double bedrooms and 1 small children's bunk bed room, sleeps up to 6
https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p8699104
Woodpecker Lodge - 2 king bedrooms, 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom, sleeps up to 8
https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p8693926
Located in Barnstaple, this cabin is in a rural area. Arlington Court and Arlington Court are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and North Devon Coast. Exmoor Zoo and Funder Zone are also worth visiting.
Dittisham, Devon, South West of England
From £2506
Availability
Escape to this exquisite hidden gem of a Treehouse. Luxuriously designed and peacefully perfect for romantic breaks away or family enjoyment; relax within nature from which to explore the South Hams in Devon. This little hideaway sleeps up to 2 adults and 3 children (under the age of 16), perfect for couples or family holidays. Boasting your own private furnished deck and wood-fired hot tub there is something for everyone. Bring along your four-legged friends too! Dog-friendly treehouses (maximum 2 small dogs or 1 large dog).
Staying in one of these treehouses is akin to staying in your own private mini-resort. Each deck includes a hammock, outdoor chess set, outdoor table football, sun loungers, BBQ with dining area, and a traditional wood-fired cedar hot tub. The interiors are attractively furnished with a nod to their environment, with a variety of rich wood finishes, soothing toned fabrics, sumptuous Egyptian cotton bed linen and home comfort essentials that include underfloor heating, a wood-burning stove, a fully-equipped kitchen, 2 en-suite bathrooms with power showers, family fun board games, books, and Wi-Fi.
There will be a prepared hamper to settle you in, packed with some treats, enough for welcome tea/coffee & nibbles, a selection of West Country produce for your first morning’s continental breakfast and a complimentary bottle of wine for you to enjoy on a warm sunny afternoon or cosy winter evening by the fire.
Booking Conditions:
- Additional bags of logs £8.00/bag, can also be deducted from your security deposit if required
- Electric Vehicle charging available on request
- On-site parking
This chalet is located in Dartmouth. Coleton Fishacre and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Devon and Dartmoor National Park. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Golden Hind are also worth visiting.
Woolacombe, Devon, South West of England
From £1020
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WOOLACOMBE ADMIRALS HOUSE OVERVIEW This large 6-bedroomed property over 3 floors is featured by an unbelievable cliff-side location with uninterrupted sea views to Lundy Island and a short walk down to Barricane Beach. This fabulous home is perfect for two/three family occupation. From the under-deck driveway with parking for 2/3 cars, the approach to ADMIRALS HOUSE is via steps up to a large decked area with glass windbreak and a table seating 12 people. Far reaching views over the Atlantic Ocean to Lundy Island, make this the perfect spot for al fresco dining. Recently renovated, ADMIRALS HOUSE has a fantastic open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen, with a large reclaimed timber table comfortably seating 12. Other highlights include a top of the range ceramic induction hob, surf drying/utility room, WiFi internet access, PlayStation 2 console and a bluetooth docking device. Really, you won't want to go home!
LIVING AREAS Open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area, the perfect social space for a self catering holiday. Newly renovated to a very high standard, with a minimalistic but homely atmosphere. Contemporary silver oak flooring and one off pieces of distressed wooden furniture create a unique, quality feel. Large bay windows fill the living space with sunlight, and of course let you enjoy the fabulous ocean views! This room has 2 leather sofas, a brand new window seat in the bay window (not photographed as yet) seating up to 3 additional people, and few poofs, Smart TV. There is a feature fireplace by the dining table, and a bluetooth docking station. The house has lots of games, books and toys to entertain all ages after a day at the beach. Double doors lead out onto the deck area - a superb suntrap on a sunny day, with a glass balcony surround for seamless panoramic views, creating the perfect indoor/outdoor space. Woolacombe and Putsborough beaches are to the left, Baggy Point and Lundy Island ahead and the rugged coastal outcrop of MortA magnificent property nestled on the rolling hills of North Devon, Woolacombe Country House is an unmissable delight for a luxurious rural retreat!
First, there’s this exquisite kitchen. A wonderfully modern space, with tons of worktop space for cooking, mixing drinks and evening grabbing a bite to eat at the fabulous breakfast bar, it even has a set of French doors leading you to a wonderful balcony. For sublime relaxation, head to the sitting room just at the far end of the kitchen, where its huge, plush sofas invite you to sink into their soft cushions and rest in total, blissful comfort. There’s even a log burner here for getting truly cosy! To dine, meanwhile, step into your enchanting sun room, with great picture windows inviting the glow of daylight within, and offering spectacular views across the tree-tops and even the sea in the distance! There’s a second lounge area here, alongside a dining table for eight, plus direct access onto the terrace.
When it’s time to get a little rest, there are four fabulous bedrooms to choose from. The first, the superb, spacious master suite, offers a king size bed, a private, breath-taking balcony with seating, sun loungers and sublime views, and an ensuite bathroom with a luxurious double-ended bathtub, as well as a double-size shower. Next there is a second double bedroom with plenty of natural light streaming in over the lovely large bed. The third room features two single beds in a spacious room, while the final room has a single bed and an additional trundle bed, should this be required. There’s a family bathroom as well as a shower room on the ground floor perfect for rinsing off the sand after a morning at the beautiful beaches nearby.
And finally, at long last, step out into this majestic garden, teeming with balconies, terraces, lawns and seating! Enveloping the whole property and sweeping spectacularly down the hillside, your gorgeous garden truly makes this a family paradise, with space for kids of all ages to enjoy fun and games on the lawn, and plenty of incredibly picturesque benches from which you can admire the unforgettable sea and countryside views and the total tranquillity of the Devon countryside.
Just five minutes to the west is the incredible town of Woolacombe with its amazing surfing beach, while less than ten minutes to the north is the seaside town of Ilfracombe with its signature Victorian buildings on the seafront!
Woolacombe Country House is delightfully tucked away off a quiet country lane, less than five minutes from the beautiful town from which it takes its name. Nestled on the northern coast of the beautiful Devon and boasting a 3 mile beach, Woolacombe is quite the location for a group looking for a holiday of water sports and adventure, or simply sunbathing and seaside strolls. There are endless activities, attractions, shops and more at your fingertips!
Meanwhile, if you fancy exploring a little further afield, the smaller seaside town of Ilfracombe is tucked away among the dramatic hills of the northern coastline, less than 10 minutes to the north of the property, and is a small, hilly harbour surrounded by cliffs. It is simply beautiful, steeped in history - and known as the culinary hub of north Devon. It’s unmissable!
Enjoy the warm, welcoming and easy-going folk of the West Country, and the endless sandy beaches, fossil cliffs, medieval towns and national parks of Devon, a truly unmissable county! For a perfect day in the fresh air and sunshine, Exmoor National Park and the vast Dartmoor National Park, with their endless rugged moorland, woodland, farmlands and valleys sprinkled with granite tors are ideal for walking, horse riding, mountain biking, climbing and much more! The magnificent Jurassic Coast, comprising 95 miles of coastline with 185 million years of geological history is well worth a visit, with the South West Coast Path running along a large section of it. If you’re after a traditional English beach trip with the added delight of white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and world-class sailing and surfing, you will not be disappointed!
Devon has two separate coastlines: to the south is the English Channel and to the north, the Irish Sea and Bristol Channel. The sublime English Riviera, a series of picturesque, south-coast harbour towns, is the nickname of the magnificent southern coastline. Torquay is one of the main highlights: a delightful seaside resort town well known for its beaches such as Babbacombe and the cliffside Oddicombe. Torquay Harbour offers shops, cafes and a marina, while the nearby Torre Abbey, a monastery founded in 1196, has art galleries and extensive gardens.
