With sea views from every angle, this hillside home is the perfect base for beach babies. Bookended by Woolacombe and Mortehoe, you'll be within walking distance from some of Devon's best stretches of sand. Surfers will want to try the waves at Woolacombe beach below, while more sheltered bathing can be found in the coves of Combesgate and Barricane beaches.

In the evenings, sit out on the patio and watch the sun set over the sea with a glass of something nice. On chillier nights, curl up by the wood-burning stove in the cosy lounge as the wind picks up outside. The modern kitchen has all the facilities needed for rustling up a feast, though it's hard to resist the fish and chip shop found a ten-minute walk away. For more formal meals – or for a few cocktails in town – Woolacombe has several restaurants and bars, or the larger town of Barnstaple is a twenty-minute drive away. The South West Coast Path runs past the house so join it to walk through magnificent rock formations and striking cliffs above. Our recommendation? Lundy Island – famous for its puffins – can be seen from the house and makes for a great day trip, with ferries leaving from Ilfracombe and Bideford.

Home truths:
*We recommend having a car for ease of exploring the area and reaching local beaches
*There is private parking for up to three cars available
*The super king-sized bed in the second bedroom can be made into a twin – just make sure to inform the host of your preference in advance
*Two well-behaved pets are welcome to stay, free of charge
*The garden is steep so you'll have to keep an eye on smaller children
*Your host kindly provides a travel cot and high chair on request
*There's storage for bikes, surfboards and wet-suits