Topped with a thatched roof, bordered by perfectly pruned gardens and encompassed by rolling countryside; Ivy’s is the epitome of an English country cottage. It sits in the quaint village of Selworthy with far-reaching views over Exmoor. Step inside the one-bedroom cottage…
Like something out of a fairy tale, Durgan Wood Cottage sits on the edge of a small wood with views of the water peeking through the trees. The tiny, timber-built thatched cabin was once used as an apple store, and now after a careful restoration, makes a cosy one-bedroom nest…
Tucked into the low cliffs of Gerrans Bay, just above a stretch of sandy beach is this one-bedroom coastal retreat. It’s one of five cottages, consisting of Mowhay, Hayloft, Granary and Gwendra Wartha, housed in a collection of restored slate and stone farm buildings that…
Rumps is one of four spacious apartments that occupy Doyden House, a large home built in the early 20th-century for retired prison governor Captain Herbert Latimer Conor.Soak up the sun on the extensive shared lawn that surrounds the property or warm up by the fire on days…
Glebe Cottage sits at the mouth of the Helford River in the pretty village of Mawnan Smith. Once a rectory barn, this romantic old building has masses of character, including a galleried landing that looks down into a beamed open-plan living area. Take advantage of your…
Once a Victorian gardener’s lodge, this cosy two-bedroom nook sits at the top of a little-used driveway, accessed from the A39, behind elegant wrought-iron gates.Originally planned to be the grand entrance to the estate, it looks out over the woodland and wildflowers…
Ash Cottage sits in a refreshingly secluded spot on the Golden Cap, one of England's World Heritage Sites. At the far end of a row of cottages that were once a single farmhouse, Ash is a traditional thatched dwelling, typical of the cottages found in this part of Dorset. It…
Surrounded by trees and immersed in tranquillity, sits this traditional, white-washed cottage. It was built in the early 19th-century as the mine office for Wheal Calstock, which later became the Danescombe Valley Mine. Now it’s one of the quietest and remote…
The smaller part of the original farmhouse, pretty Trescore with exposed beams and a snuggly sitting room, is attached to Porth Mear Cottage.With its high vantage point, enjoy views from the large, grassy garden down to Porth Mear cove. In the distance you’ll be able to…
St Gabriel's Elm Cottage is the largest of a handful of holiday homes that make up St Gabriel’s cottages, a large thatched farm house on the site of an old hamlet. Located on the Golden Cap estate, the views from the property are outstanding. Your family will love…
This cute cottage at the western corner of Exmoor is perfectly placed for exploring the rugged wilderness of the National Park. The surrounding area is a haven for wildlife, find beautiful insects such as the Heath Fritillary butterfly and birds such as Kestrels, Redstarts…
Surrounded by rugged moorland, deep green valleys and just a stones throw from the North Devon coast, Riverside Cottage is the perfect location for a walking holiday. While 17th-century outlaws roamed these hills within the pages of Lorna Doone, today this part of Exmoor makes…
Townplace is a cosy converted barn built from local serpentine stone and boasting a well-equipped kitchen and welcoming open fire. With a large private garden to the rear, the property is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle. Just below Townplace is the…
Peppercombe Coastguard Cottage 3 is one of a row of traditional cob cottages built in the late 18th-century and accessed down an old, bumpy track through the wooded valley. The cottages' original function was to house officers of the Preventive Service, a group tasked…
Go back 150 years or so, and you’d find a Cornish miner living in this old stone cottage. After a careful and award-winning restoration, the cottage now hosts a beautiful holiday home with lots of character. Low-beamed ceilings, wood-panelled walls and a warming log-burner…
Pull back the curtains, watch the river tumble past and hear the gulls squawk as this small fishing village comes to life. Just up from the harbour is this river-side, white-washed cottage. It’s a former pilchard cellar that houses three holiday homes – The Lugger…
Nestled by a densely-wooded bank, metres from the water’s edge, Pont Creek is an enchanting place to stay, perfect for walkers or water lovers. A former stable with a loft above, now converted to a two-bedroom cottage, if you look up you can still see the row of pigeon…
Serpentine is a converted barn set high above Cadgwith Cove with sweeping views out to sea. One of five simple holiday cottages, guests at Serpentine will be pleased to see the property includes a cosy wood burning stove, making it a warm retreat from the elements. It has its…
Longmeadow is one of three adjoining thatched cottages housed in what was once a single farmhouse. A classic example of traditional Devon building techniques, Longmeadow boasts open-beamed ceilings, an inglenook fireplace and latticed windows. Spend your morning exploring…
Sitting at the heart of an old farmstead and commanding views over the rolling countryside, is this slate-hung farmhouse. It’s been converted into three holiday cottages, Triggabrowne Farm House, Tippets and Triggabrowne Dairy Cottage – perfect for get-togethers…
Think rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, great surf and sparkling blue seas, the wild moors of Dartmoor to the Somerset Levels and the dramatic Cheddar Gorge, the South West has plenty to offer. With a lively arts scene, great local food and walking and cycling opportunities galore.