Holiday cottage, Barnstaple (6mls SW) - Sleeps 7 (FCH87584)

A delightful two-storey barn, surrounded by spectacular countryside and just 10 miles from the popular seaside village of Westward Ho! A great choice for a large family or group of friends, it's colourful and punctuated by original features, making it a relaxing, dog-friendly hideaway, with open-plan living areas, en-suite bathrooms and a summer house across the yard offering panoramic views.

Accessed through a small, cobbled courtyard, the barn's large open-plan kitchen/diner, which includes a breakfast bar and a family-sized dining table, is perfect for get-togethers. A spacious, split-level lounge stands next door, with an assortment of comfortable seating arranged close to a wood burner, a place for film nights or daytime chilling.

A charming en-suite twin bedroom, complete with high ceiling and enjoying plenty of natural light, stands off the lounge. The whole of the ground floor feels the benefit of underfloor heating. An open tread staircase in the lounge leads up to the first floor, comprising two colourful en-suite king-sized bedrooms, both featuring exposed beams.

Outside, as well as the privacy of the small cobbled courtyard, guests have access to a summerhouse and an enclosed lawn enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, the perfect place for children and dogs to burn off some energy. Walkers and cyclists will be in their element as they journey along scenic Tarka Trail (5 miles).

The bustling port towns of Barnstaple and Bideford (both within 8 miles) offer a range of dog- and family-friendly shops, pubs and eateries. The bustling quayside of Appledore and the sprawling beaches at Westward Ho! Saunton Sands and Woolacombe (all within 20 miles) offer fantastic days out and are surrounded by vibrant village communities.