High-spec lodges in a perfect position for enjoying North Devon

Commanding panoramic views over the Bristol Channel, the Atlantic Ocean and the glorious Devonshire countryside, Mullacott Park offers the perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday. Midway between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, this is a superb location for exploring the wonderful sandy beaches and wealth of attractions and activities North Devon is blessed with. Together with luxurious, state of the art accommodation, you enjoy a coffee shop, shop and launderette on site, plus a bar and restaurant directly adjacent. Several fabulous sandy beaches, offering both excellent surfing and tuition for beginners, abundant fishing opportunities and the famous Tarka Trail, affording over 180 miles of scenic walking and cycling, are all close by.

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Luxury has never been this close to nature!

Enjoying stunning views across Lyme Bay (pictured) enhanced by its own colourful garden. A well appointed ground floor apartment sitting in a quiet location above Dawlish. This is an attractive resort offering entertainment throughout the season. Carnival week in August is not to be missed and the town boasts three sandy beaches. Within easy reach are the English Riviera, Exeter and Teignmouth, with a ferry crossing the estuary to the picturesque village of Shaldon. Golf, fishing, riding and sailing can all be found locally. Close by there are quaint pubs, and shops within ½ mile.

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Sea Spray is a modern house benefiting from a fantastic location on the Pentire Headland in Newquay and just five minutes walk to Fistral Beach.

A stylish, spacious cottage apartment in a prominant position on the beach at Slapton Sands, Torcross.

Newperran is superbly situated amidst Cornwall's glorious unspoilt countryside, and boasting distant sea views, this fabulous family-run park sits just 2 miles from Perranporth beach and is 5 miles from bustling Newquay. Newperran offers you the best of both worlds ? all the rural tranquility of Cornish farmland combined with everything you need for fun-packed family holidays. A heated swimming pool with a large sunbathing terrace, kids' paddling pools and play areas are among the fantastic amenities, together with excellent opportunities for golf, fishing, riding and surfing nearby. An outstanding touring base, bustling Newquay is just 5 miles, Truro's cobbled streets and wonderful shopping only 15 minutes' drive. A spectacular array of activities and attractions are within easy reach.

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In secluded Somerset countryside, this very comfortable cottage lies within easy reach of Longleat, Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Wookey Hole, the beautiful Cathedral and Bishop's Palace at Wells, Glastonbury and Clarks' shopping village at Street. Further afield are the city of Bath, Weston-Super-Mare, Minehead, and glorious Exmoor National Park, and to the south, Lyme Regis, Lulworth Cove and Weymouth. Montacute, Stourhead and Lytes Cary (all N.T.) are well worth a visit, and pretty Castle Cary (4 miles) offers interesting shops and restaurants. Golf, tennis and riding are found locally. Pub 1 mile, shops 2 miles.

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In an idyllic rural position, within easy reach of thriving market towns and some of the country's most beautiful coastline, these superbly modernised barn conversions enjoy an attractive courtyard setting and accommodation of a very high standard. Boasting warm and immaculately appointed interiors as well as shared grounds with a games room, they provide a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Guests are welcome to collect eggs and pet the farm animals. Just 16 miles away, the glorious north Devon coast invites exploration ? from Bude to Ilfracombe is a spectacular sequence of towering cliffs and there are long, wide stretches of sand where surfers ride the Atlantic rollers and the bucket and spaders dig merrily on. The heights of Hartland Point (325 ft) offer magnificent views and invigorating sea air, and Hartland Quay and Clovelly ? a peaceful Devon village where donkeys and sledges are the only traffic through quaint narrow streets ? are a delight. To the south of Bude lie Widemouth Bay, Boscastle and Tintagel. The whole coastline is a walkers' paradise, whilst further afield visitors will find the granite plateau of Dartmoor and the infinite charms of Exmoor, and the Eden project is about 1½ hours' drive. There is sailing and wind surfing (courses available) on Roadford Lake (4 miles away) as well as fly fishing for brown trout and a perfect place for picnics. Golf, riding and tennis are available locally. The market towns of Holsworthy, Okehampton and Launceston offer good amenities and there is a shop/P.O. and pub serving food in Ashwater (1½ miles).

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Contemporary living close to the beach.