Discover the beauty of Devon and old England when you stay at this chocolate-box, thatched cottage near Chittlehampton. Sleeping eight guests, the exquisite, four-bedroom retreat nestles in gorgeous country gardens and offers accommodation with an abundance of character and charm. Dating back to the 14th century, the Grade II-listed cottage has been beautifully renovated to ensure a comfortable stay for families and friends.
Let yourselves in via the porch, where you can leave your outerwear, and enter to find features ranging from oak panelling to flagstone floors. Follow steps up to the kitchen/diner, with its central island and large table for mealtimes. Prepare hearty Devonshire feasts in here and find there is also a utility room and family shower room in this part of the cottage. After dinner, retreat to the lounge, with its Smart TV and Sonos sound system, or the snug, which also has a Smart TV. One of your bedrooms, a double, with its own snug and en-suite shower room, is close to the front door at ground-floor level. Three more bedrooms are on the first floor. These include two twins and a super-king-size with a four-poster bed and beautiful en-suite bathroom, with a free-standing bath. There is also a family shower room. Savour the magnificent, mature garden at this impressive cottage. Stroll through its acre of lawn and colourful trees and shrubs, or open a bottle of wine in the summerhouse. There is private parking for five cars.
Stride out on country walks or hop on the saddle and explore rural Devon by bicycle. Plan a day trip to Westward Ho!, 17 miles away, with its long, sandy beach which is popular for swimming and surfing. Instow, 13 miles away, is also perfect for beach lovers. Take a ferry from here to Appledore during summer stays.