Holiday Cottages for Rent

Floor to ceiling glass windows showcase the man focal point of the apartment - the amazing views over the North Devon coastline. Private balcony with barbeque area where you can enjoy the fantastic sea views . Designed to a very high standard throughout. Entertainment is provided by a 42 inch flat screen LCD TV with Freeview and DVD player. Selection of books, board games and DVD’s are on offer. Kitchen Separate kitchen with large dining area. A contemporary kitchen, designed by Commodore kitchens, featuring granite work tops, designer cabinet doors and drawers and integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, washer dryer, dish washer, ceramic hob and electric oven, microwave plus kettle, toaster, full utensils and crockery. The apartment also benefits from separate utility cupboard. Dining Large dining area off the kitchen. Dining area with a marble top table and 6 matching high back chairs. Large window with views out to sea. Bedroom one with en-suite Located on the ground floor this room has been beautifully presented. Furnished with a double bed with high quality linen and cushions, 2x bedside tables both with lamps, and built in wardrobes with dresser. En-suite bathroom comprising shower cubicle with power shower, toilet, w.c, extractor fan, heated towel rail, under floor heating and a large mirror with built in cupboards for excellent storage. Bedroom Two Located on the ground floor this room has been beautifully presented. Furnished with a double bed with high quality linen and cushions 1x bedside table with lamp and built in wardrobes. Bedroom Three Located on the ground floor this room has been beautifully presented. Furnishhed with excellent quality bunk beds, and a wardrobe with draws provided for storage. Extra sleeping can be provided in the lounge area with a futon should this be requested. Main bathroom The main family bathroom features bath, shower attachment, toilet, w.c, extractor fan, heated towel rail, under floor heating and large mirror with built in cupboards for excellent storage. En-suite to bedroom one The en-suite bathroom has been designed to a excellent standard and features shower cubicle with power shower, toilet, w.c, extractor fan, heated towel rail, under floor heating and a large mirror with built in cupboards for excellent storage. Cloakroom Additional w.c and wash basin accessed via the lounge. Stunning views across the dramitic North Devon coastline. Secure underground parking for one car. An open air sea water swimming pool is adjacent to the development which is open during the summer months.

Nestling in a pretty wooded valley on the edge of Exmoor, this small, family run park sits on the tourist route between Taunton and Bampton. Perfect for those wishing to take a holiday at their own pace, Exmoor Gate offers you the opportunity to be as active or relaxed as you like. A sauna*, mini gym, pool table* and children's play area are available on park. *Charges apply. Walk the hills and soak up the drama of Exmoor, enjoy the beaches, fish or sail on Wimbleball Lake or play some golf. The local gastropub provides the ideal venue for the perfect end to your day whilst Taunton, with its shops, bistros and nightlife, is an easy drive.

In a tranquil scenic location just 3 miles from Westward Ho!'s sandy beach and the attractive old port of Bideford (with ferry to Lundy Island), these 17th century cob and stone barns have been stylishly converted to a superb standard. There are footpaths from the door and a village shop and choice of inns within 2 miles. Clovelly, Big Sheep, England's oldest golf links, an indoor pool, good sports facilities, Rosemoor RHS Gardens, Appledore's art galleries, and Atlantic Village are all within a 15 minute drive. Cornish border 12 miles. Easy access to Exmoor and Dartmoor. Eden Project 1½ hours drive.

Commanding panoramic sea views (pictured), this superbly renovated family house is set in pretty gardens in an ideal location at the end of a private no through road. Adjoining Palm Leas (E3587), with which it shares the grounds, it lies just a short stroll from shops, restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and the famous Landmark Theatre arts and entertainment complex as well as the picturesque natural harbour. The unique Tunnels Beaches provide safe bathing areas with secluded beaches and pools, accessed through tunnels quarried beneath the cliffs, whilst the pretty cove of Hele Bay is a paradise of rock pools and sandy inlets for that perfect day out. Visitors can enjoy spectacular coastal walking from the door, and both horse riding and golf are available within 1 mile as are boat trips to Lundy Island and pleasure boat and fishing excursions along the dramatic coastline. Magnificent sandy beaches at Woolacombe (5 miles) and Croyde, and the beautiful, evocative landscape of Exmoor National Park are under 15 minutes' drive, whilst nearby attractions include Arlington Court (N.T.), Watermouth Castle, a wildlife and dinosaur park and flower bedecked Barnstaple's famous pannier markets. Shop and pub 200 yards.

A heated indoor swimming pool adds to the attractions of these superbly renovated and stylishly furnished barn conversions. Set at the end of a private drive amidst beautiful countryside, they lie in 'Ruby Country', an area bristling with footpaths, cycle tracks and bridleways. The friendly village pub 1½ miles away serves good food and award-winning ales. About 6 miles away are both the attractive market town of Hatherleigh and Okehampton, gateway to superb walking, riding and fishing in wildly beautiful Dartmoor. Castle Drogo, Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Rosemoor RHS Gardens, are a short trip; sandy beaches at Bude and Westward Ho! are ¾ hour's drive. Attractive, very comfortable and well equipped, all the cottages are grouped around a landscaped courtyard (car free except for unloading and disabled visitors), each enjoying its own patio area. A games room and a children's play area are provided and 2½ acres of grounds are bordered by the River Okement (fenced for children's safety).

This spacious detached property enjoys an enviable location in Watchet harbour and views over the marina (pictured). Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Quantocks yet only a few miles from the sandy beach at Blue Anchor, this is an ideal base from which to explore the delights of Exmoor National Park. Famous resorts are within easy reach: Minehead for shopping, golf, mountain bike hire; Porlock, popular with riders; pretty Porlock Weir with its small harbour, inns and quaint cottages; and Lynton and Lynmouth, connected by a unique cliff railway. Exmoor, home to herds of red deer and 'Doone country', is wonderful for walkers and riders with miles of foot and cycle paths to enjoy, whilst Tropiquaria animal and adventure park, the West Somerset Steam Railway (with a station at Watchet), N.T. properties including Dunster Castle, and even landrover 'safaris' across the moors are among a host of easily accessible attractions. Local golf, tennis, riding and fishing. Dining pub and shops 2 minutes' walk.

In a secluded and peaceful position on the fringes of the Quantock Hills, the cottages at Meadowsweet Farm offer a delightful base for a Somerset holiday. The 18th century Mill and 15th century Dairy are award winning conversions, whilst the handsome Barn has also been pleasingly converted by the same architect. Set within 30 acres of meadows and woodland, they all offer individual, attractive and very comfortable accommodation only 9 miles from the beach at Blue Anchor. Hens wander freely in the farmyard and from the meadows there are picturesque views of the West Somerset Steam Railway. This is superb walking, riding and mountain biking country, within easy reach of the glories of Exmoor National Park including Watersmeet, a wooded gorge with beautiful walks, where the East Lyn river meets Hoaroak Water; the famous resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth, linked by a unique cliff railway; the remarkable limestone pinnacles and cliff drops at Valley of the Rocks; the quaint village of Porlock and waterfront at Polock Weir; Dunster Castle; and Dunkery Hill, the highest point on the Moor. Taunton and the resort of Minehead are both about 13 miles distant. A shop and pub serving food are under 1 mile away in the pretty village of Bicknoller, from where steep paths lead to stunning views from the ridge.

Just a few miles from the soaring cliffs and wide surfing beaches of the north Devon coast, these privately owned lodges surrounded by a golf club (fees payable) are ideally situated to explore the county's popular coastline, pretty villages and national parks. Delightfully car free, the picturesque village of Clovelly, with its donkey transport and quaint cottages lining stepped cobbled lanes down to the ancient harbour, is only 4 miles distant. Fabulous beaches at Westward Ho!, Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and the surfers' paradise of Croyde Bay are all within easy reach as are Bude, a bustling holiday centre with superb surfing beaches, and stunning coastal pathways around Hartland Point's 325 feet of sheer cliffs. Also an easy drive away is Bideford, an attractive market town set on the banks of the Torridge estuary, and boasting a harbour from where visitors can take a boat trip to the unspoilt little island of Lundy – England's only marine nature reserve and home to the largest seabird colony in the south of the country. Further afield to the north, the glories of Exmoor National Park and Lorna Doone country are a joy to explore – whether on foot, on horseback or by wheeled transport. The resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth, linked by a unique water powered cliff railway, are a 'must see', whilst to the south there are great days out to be had amidst the rugged grandeur of Dartmoor's landscape, home to the famous wild ponies and dotted with picturesque and welcoming villages. There is plenty to see and do nearby – the Big Sheep and Milky Way are popular family attractions, and Hartland Abbey, RHS Rosemoor, Appledore's art galleries and the new Atlantic Village are all well worth a visit, whilst the justifiably world famous, amazing Eden Project is about an hour's drive. Sandymouth Bay's award winning National Trust managed beach, the Tarka Trail's miles of walking and cycling track running through glorious Devon countryside, and the South West Coastal Path all invite exploration. Hartland (4 miles) offers sea angling, riding and a golf course and both tennis and coarse fishing are available at the lodge park. The thriving village of Woolfardisworthy, or Woolsery as it is known locally, offers a shop/post office and pub serving food (2 miles).

This stunning, award winning conversion of the oldest mill house in Somerset stands proudly beside a tranquil one acre mill pond and island, with a rowing boat available for visitors' use. The resorts and beaches of Lyme Regis, Beer, Branscombe and Sidmouth, the cathedral and Bishop's Palace at Wells, Clarks' shopping village, Montacute and Barrington Court (both N.T.) are within easy reach; Exmoor and Longleat a little further. Riding locally; cycle hire in Ilminster, 3 miles. Dining pub 1 mile, shop 1½ miles.

This carefully renovated old fire station offers spacious and well appointed holiday accommodation in a fine position opposite a church just 1 mile from the sandy beaches and secluded coves of Combe Martin. A favourite destination for walkers, and location of the awesome cliffs of Great and Little Hangman, Combe Martin sits directly on the South West Coastal Path and famous Tarka Trail. Close by, to the east, visitors can enjoy dramatic hikes and spectacular views in the valleys and stunning scenery of the Exmoor National Park, also the setting for the twin coastal resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth, joined by their own cliff railway. To the west lie the picturesque village of Berrynarbor, Watermouth Cove and the traditional resort of Ilfracombe, great for fishing and boating excursions. The renowned golden sands of North Devon are within easy reach – Woolacombe (10 miles), Putsborough, Croyde Bay and Saunton – all revered by surfers and the bucket and spade brigade alike. Barnstaple, a bustling harbourside town with a famous pannier market, offers boat trips to Lundy Island, and a wildlife and dinosaur park, zoological gardens, cycling, fishing, plenty of golf courses, horse riding, quad biking and even a steam railway are found locally. Shops and a pub serving food are 5 minutes' walk.

Set in the seclusion and tranquillity of Exmoor National Park's sumptuous countryside, this spacious and comfortable traditional farmhouse lies just 1½ miles from good shopping, pubs and plentiful restaurants in the market town of Dulverton. Within a short drive are some delightful Exmoor resorts including Minehead, with its pretty Quay Street and bustling harbour; Porlock and Porlock Weir; and Lynton and Lynmouth. A trip to the Valley of the Rocks, famed for its amazing shapes and dramatic rock erosion, is a must and Watersmeet, Badgworthy Water (where the Doone family had their hideout), the West Somerset Railway and National Trust properties at Dunster Castle and Knightshayes Court are among the many attractions within easy reach. The whole area is a haven for the outdoor enthusiast, with red deer and ponies to watch out for on Exmoor, glorious walking on the South West Coastal Path, and fishing and water sports on Wimbleball Lake. Riding lessons are available a few yards away at the owners' riding stables (stabling and paddock for visitors' own horses at extra charge).

Enjoying a peaceful countryside setting and lovely views, this immaculate semi detached cottage boasts a hot tub and sauna which is housed in a cabin in the garden, thus ensuring complete privacy. From the door, conservation walks meander through nearby woodland and farmland, giving possible sightings of red and roe deer, buzzards and a wide variety of butterflies. Tiverton, 5 miles, has a splendid shopping centre, pannier markets, award winning museums, Knightshayes Court (N.T.) and the Grand Western Canal Country Park, which offers horse drawn barge trips, coarse fishing and miles of delightful towpath walks. Just beyond Tiverton is Bickleigh, with its thatch cottages, famous riverside pub and popular crafts centre. A scenic drive over nearby Exmoor leads to Minehead and the dramatic scenery of the north coast, whilst Exmouth's glorious sandy beach and excellent sports facilities are within easy reach. Taunton and Exeter are both within a ½ hour drive. Golf 3 miles. Pub 2 miles. Shop 4 miles.