Located in Sampford Courtenay, Devon in the South West of England, this cottage sleeps 4 people and features an open fire. The spacious cottage boasts cosy underfloor heating throughout and offers a secluded location with expansive views of the Devon countryside. Nearby Okehampton provides supermarkets, independent shops, and fresh local produce, as well as antique shops and a vegan-friendly café. The area is known as the gateway to Dartmoor, offering hiking opportunities, bike rentals, and access to the Granite Way and The Tarka Trail.
Visitors can explore local attractions such as the Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton Castle, and Finch Foundry. The town of Tavistock features a large indoor market, and easy access to Cornwall via the A30 allows for day trips to the coast, the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, and Llanhydrock House. The cottage itself features an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with comfortable seating, a wood burner, TV/DVD, and iPod dock. The well-equipped kitchen includes a gas range oven, Espresso/Cappuccino maker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, one with a super king-size bed (or twin beds) and the other with a king-size bed.
Outside, the property boasts a sunken garden with a pond at the front, and a private enclosed garden with decking, furniture, and a charcoal BBQ at the back, offering views of fields and Dartmoor. Additional amenities include a dog washing trough, pet sitting services, and covered parking for up to two medium-sized cars. Guests can also enjoy spa treatments in the cottage, such as hot stone massage, Indian head massage, and aromatherapy massage, provided by a third party. Children under 10 years old are not accommodated at this property.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!