Tucked out of the way on a quiet road in the North Devon village of West Down, this charming terraced cottage has everything you need for a couples retreat or small family getaway in the countryside. Gain entry via the porch on a pedestrian walkway before opening up the stable door to the open-plan kitchen/dining/living room featuring a log burner, comfy sofa and space under the central staircase for a dog bed – setting everything up perfectly for a cosy evening. On the other side of the stairs are your dining space and small but perfectly formed kitchen. Head upstairs, and behind the solid oak door, you'll uncover a lovely bedroom with exposed beams and soothing neutral decor. Across the hallway is a modern bathroom with a 3/4-size compact bath and an additional bedroom that's set up for children. The cottage is well located for guests to access the two-mile stretch of golden sand at Woolacombe that runs down to Putsborough, around a fifteen-minute drive away. The beach backs onto a small town with everything surfers and beach lovers could need to stock up on before taking to the surf.

Home truths:
* Child-friendly amenities such as a cot, highchair and stairgate are available upon request
* You'll need a car to explore the area – there is free parking sixty metres away in the village car park
* While the home can accommodate up to four guests, due to bed configuration this is limited to two adults and two children
* A complimentary basket of logs is provided for the fire
* Beach towels are not provided
* Up to two pets are welcome in this home – there's even a doggy shower to hose them off after muddy walks
* There's a private raised terrace area directly opposite the home, as well as a private 'beach' garden a few yards down the shared path, which also leads to the community field