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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £530 to £
Self catering accommodation in Radstock sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access R
Accommodation overview: Lavender Cottage details
Lavender Cottage is situated at the end of a quiet country lane, having been recently refurbished to provide luxury living for those wishing to escape for some peace and tranquility.
There are plenty of local attractions close by, namely the stunning village of Mells with a local post office selling local produce and a great family pub. The heritage city of Bath is 12 miles south of the property and can be easily reached using the park and ride facility. There is plenty to do in Bath with an array of shopping outlets, boutiques, cafes and restaurants as well as famous sites such as The Roman Baths, Pump Rooms, Thermae Spa and the Royal Crescent.
The popular Longleat Safari Park is approximately six miles from the property and is a great family day out.
Frome, 4 miles is the closest town and benefits from a vibrant atmosphere, with plenty of quirky, independent shops and cafes. There is a local market every Wednesday and Saturday along with a great arts and music scene with an art gallery in the main town car park.
The Vobster Inn is within walking distance of the property and has a lovely beer garden during the summer months.Other great family gastro style pubs include The Talbot at Mells, The Grange at Whatley and the Archangel in Frome town centre all of which have lovely outside dining areas.
The closest train station is Frome, which is 15 minutes from the property and benefits from a direct link to London Paddington, through Bath Spa taking approximately 90 minutes.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £395 to £
Self catering accommodation in Boscastle sleeps 4.
Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Fishing near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: 1 OF 6 COTTAGES ON 200 ACRE ORGANIC BEEF AND SHEEP FARM GIANT SANDPIT HEATED SWIMMING POOL RIVER FISHING CLASSIC MOTORBIKES RIVERSIDE WALKS RIVERSIDE HIDE WILDLIFE WEBCAM SYSTEM AND GAMES ROOM SLEEPS 4 1 DOGS WELCOME IN OFF PEAK WEEKS John and Alison Werren welcome guests to these luxury barn conversions full of rustic charm in a beautiful river valley setting. The spacious and well-equipped accommodation offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of country walks beside the river and through the fields. There is also alot of wildlife to see including kingfishers sandmartins buzzards and herons maybe an otter or skylark. You can also watch the wildlife on and around the river from the large hide overlooking the River Ottery on the Devon and Cornwall boundary. There are webcams set up to capture the wildlife around the farm which can be viewed on the TV in your cottage you may be lucky enough to watch swallows eggs hatching in the nest or bats leaving an old barn. A wonderful centre for visiting Cornwall and Devon. Many all year round attractions are within easy travelling distance including The Eden Project (purchase discounted fast track tickets available from farmhouse) Plymouth Aquarium Morwellham Quay and King Arthur s Castle at Tintagel. Leisure facilities: visitors can try their hand at clay pigeon shooting or fishing (both fly and coarse) on the beautiful River Ottery or on the smaller Boles Bridge stream which meander though the farm. Close at hand is the safely enclosed heated outdoor swimming pool (May - September). Visitors can experience Classic British Motorcycles when guided by John through the delightful North Cornwall scenery. Bikes include BSA Norton Triumph Panther and Ariel (bring own insurance licence and protective clothing please). Farm activities: meet the farm animals on this organic farm. Play facilities: giant sandpit games room (with pool tables football table and books and games) and orchard playing field. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen electric central heating and Wi-Fi included. Towels for hire. Cot and highchair available on request. Regret no smoking. Location: beach 12 miles supermarket 4 miles and pub 3 miles. The property is semi-detached with slate and original wooden floors open beams and offers TWO bedrooms: 1 king-size four-poster bedroom 1 with bunks and a single bed. This room has a bird nesting box in the wall with glass panel. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: large and very comfortable open-plan living area with handy porch pastoral views flatscreen TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area comprises a gas cooker microwave dishwasher fridge and freezer. Outside: patio door leading to play area and pool and upstairs opens out onto a quiet shared courtyard across which is the laundry. Amenities: fitted stairgates. 1 pet by arrangement in off-peak season.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £343 to £733
Self catering accommodation in Cardinham sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Equidistant from both the spectacular North and South Coasts and nestling in a lovely tranquil area, this recently renovated pretty 19th century detached cottage stands in a quarter of an acre of mature country garden. Retaining much of the original charm and character, Westside Cottage provides warm and cosy year round accommodation set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, within half a mile of ancient walks and graded cycle trails through Cardinham Woods.
The property is approached by a gated gravel driveway with ample parking and a slate path that leads to the front entrance porch and a stable door opening directly into the attractive beamed living room that spans the width of the cottage. On one side, comfortable lounge seating is arranged before a granite fireplace retaining the original cloam oven and a wood burning stove, and on the opposite side, there is a dining suite next to a stove effect electric fire set within a second granite fireplace.
Just off from the dining area French doors open onto a small sunny patio. At the rear, an inner hall has a fully glazed door to the garden and decking area, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath, a newly fitted kitchen and an adjacent utility room with access to the driveway.
Upstairs are two pleasant bedrooms with double and twin zip link beds (making a 6ft double if required) respectively, both with beamed ceilings, exposed stonework and window seats overlooking the front garden. To complete the accommodation,one step leads up to a shower room W.C. with hand basin; the ground floor bathroom and upstairs shower room both benefit from electric underfloor heating and heated towel rails.
The extensive garden which surrounds the property has a secluded lawn and a pretty curved wooden deck at the rear. A summerhouse at the top of the garden enjoys beautiful views over fields and wooded hills. At the bottom of the garden there is a log store with storage space for bicycles and beach gear.
Blisland, 4 miles, has a local store/P.O. and traditional pub facing the village green and Bodmin, 5 miles, has a good selection of shops, pubs, bicycle hire, leisure centre, golf club and Steam Railway. Bodmin Moor offers walking and solitude and there are cycle trails through Cardinham Woods with the Camel Trail close by.
The beautiful beaches and fishing villages of the north and south coast’s are within 30 minutes drive and there are many glorious gardens and historic houses including Lanhydrock House (4.5 miles) and the Eden Project within easy reach. Watersports and fishing are available at Siblyback Lake nearby. A real bonus for this peaceful rural location is the easy road access to both A roads providing an ideal base for exploring the whole of Cornwall.
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Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £265 to £
Self catering accommodation in Portreath sleeps 3.
Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • cottage Sleeps 3
Accommodation overview: 1 OF 6 COTTAGES SET WITHIN 30 ACRES OF ARABLE LAND WITH COWS DUCKS AND CHICKENS ON SITE Occupying a sheltered position in the tiny village of Kehelland. These 6 former barns are set in a courtyard and have been transformed to ensure that each cottage is full of comfort and character. The theme is one of country charm and warmth and beamed ceilings. In one of the most popular parts of Cornwall between the magnificent sweep of St Ives Bay and the spectacular cliffs of the north Cornish coast. You will be a short drive to a variety of popular family beaches and attractions which the area has to offer including The Eden Project at St Austell Maritime Museum at Falmouth Lands End Newquay Sealife Centre Cornish Goldworld and numerous National Trust properties. There are also numerous fishing villages offering boat trips which are well worth a visit as are the Lizard and Roseland Peninsulas. Wildlife abounds with some of the most beautiful and breathtaking scenery in Cornwall. Nature lovers and walkers will be spoilt with some fabulous cliff-top walks close by. Enjoy one of the many nearby family pubs which offer a wide range of bar meals. All in all centrally located for touring all parts of Cornwall and really is the perfect holiday home for families and couples alike. Leisure facilities: ponds on site with fishing by prior arrangement with owner. You can also see the animals on site. Outside: visitors will be welcome to explore the land relax in the courtyard area with its centrepiece wishing well and colourful displays of bedding plants. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen electric heating and Wi-Fi included. All cottages have slim-line panel heaters providing instant heat at the touch of a button. 1 dog welcome. Regret no smoking in the properties. Babysitting by arrangement. Additional info: available for short breaks out of season. Location: shop and pub 1.5 miles beach approximately 2 miles golf 3 miles. Set on the ground floor and offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double and 1 single. Shower room: with WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan with flatscreen TV DVD electric cooker and hob microwave fridge/freezer and washing machine. Outside: enclosed shared patio area
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £380 to £
Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 4.
Features include: • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • apartment Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: WELL EQUIPPED APARTMENT ENJOYING BREATHTAKING SEA VIEWS WALKING DISTANCE TO HARBOUR SIDE RESTAURANTS This contemporary modern apartment is arguably situated in the best location in Ilfracombe being set right on the water s edge and enjoying panoramic sea views. Ilfracombe makes a perfect holiday base with its charming harbour flower-strewn shopping streets lazy pavement cafes and a wide selection of places to eat as well as the new harbour side restaurant that is owned by the artist Damien Hirst. Just 10 minutes by car are the golden sands of Woolacombe Croyde and Saunton Sands. The accommodation which is approached via a few external steps and a lift offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower room with heated towel rail and WC and 1 twin with sea views. Bathroom: with shower over bath heated towel rail and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan with SkyTV DVD Freeview and Xbox 360 elite with games stereo with iPod docking station a floor to ceiling bay window and door leading to the balcony with seating and fantastic uninterrupted sea views (care with small children must be taken). The well-equipped kitchen area comprises a gas hob electric oven microwave fridge/freezer washer/dryer and dishwasher. Amenities: roadside parking or in car park close by 1 parking pass is included with a full week s booking from March to November. Bed linen towels electric and central heating included. Regret no smoking or pets. Additional info: Wi-Fi and Family Sky package included. Location: beach shops pubs and restaurants all walking distance.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Okehampton sleeps 2.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: SITUATED WITHIN THIS SMALL TRANQUIL DEVELOPMENT WITH HEATED INDOOR POOL PROPERTY SLEEPS 2 1 This purpose built attached holiday property on this quiet complex has a completely private enclosed decked area that benefits from glimpses through the trees over the fishing lake and out over to Dartmoor. 1 of only 13 properties perfect for those wishing to get away and relax but offers a whole host of activities to entertain both young and old all year round. A short walk or cycle along the footpath leads you to the very welcoming local pub and shop both offering locally sourced food. A little further on you will find the Tarka Trail and the Ruby Way cycle trail. Rugged Dartmoor is a short drive and is perfect for nature lovers and walkers. The beaches of North Devon and Cornwall are 25 miles away and offer a range of long sandy surfing beaches cliff walks and sheltered coves to explore. Further afield are Castle Drogo Lydford Gorge RHS Rosemoor Gardens Launceston Steam Railway Dingles Fairground and the south Devon coast. The property is a short journey from the picturesque traditional market towns of Hatherleigh Holsworthy and Okehampton all retaining much of their charm and offering a wealth of shops pubs and restaurants where a warm welcome is always assured. Leisure facilities: well-stocked fishing lake the perfect place to enjoy a picnic or BBQ. Indoor heated pool and sauna (open all year round). Play facilities: children s play area. The accommodation is all on one level and offers TWO bedrooms: 1 double room and 1 single bedroom. Shower room: with WC. Lounge: enjoys ample space around the flatscreen TV with DVD and Freeview. Kitchen/diner: offers integrated oven and hob with extractor hood microwave fridge with ice compartment and dishwasher. Dining is around a breakfast bar. Utility: external and shared with the other properties on site offers washing machines and tumble dryers that are coin operated. Outside: enjoys a private enclosed decked area with garden furniture and BBQ and access to the shared grounds. Amenities: off-road parking for 1 car. Bed linen towels (not for pool) electric and panel heating included. Regret no smoking within the property. 1 well-behaved dog by arrangement. Wi-fi included. Additional info: . Neighbouring property sits back to back with this property meaning you have your own private entrance and outdoor space. Location: beach 40 minutes shop and pub within 1 mile.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £342 to £782
Self catering accommodation in Portloe sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Only 150 yards from the sea with elevated sea views from the sunny south facing garden, this pretty semi-detached cottage of great character is situated in the unspoilt Cornish fishing village of Portloe, tucked far down on the delightful Roseland Peninsula.
Here, stoutly built cottages with slated grey roofs cluster along the lower slopes of the well sheltered and secluded valley and around the shores of a small Cornish cove where a few boats still unload their catch of lobster, crab and other fish.
Proncha is within 60 yards of the coastal path and easy walking distance of the picturesque cove, slipway and pub. There is a shop and sub post office at Veryan 1.5 miles away and Melinsey Mill offering cream teas and lunch is close by. Several sandy beaches are a short drive away.
Approached through a small walled and gated front garden, the front door set beneath an open porch leads directly into a comfortable sitting room with a slate hearth. Linked by three steps is a maple fitted kitchen / dining room. Both rooms have low beam ceilings and terracotta tile floors with rugs. The windows, set into thick stone walls, look out over the garden.
Upstairs are two bedrooms with a double bed and twin beds respectively and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, shower over the bath and an access door to the garden. Tucked into the hillside the main part of the garden has a grassed sun bathing area behind the Fuchsia hedge, flower beds and shrubs on three levels with a Gazebo providing shelter and a commanding view over the bay in the direction of Dodman Point. Toddlers will require supervision.
It is possible to unload the car outside the cottage; parking is available 50 yards away in the village car park (honesty box).
The harbourside village of St Mawes is about a 20 minute drive where a passenger ferry operates to the maritime town of Falmouth. The main shopping centres of Truro and St Austell are within easy reach as are many of the finest Cornish Gardens including Caerhays Castle, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: 1 OF 2 PROPERTIES OPEN FARMLAND 1.5 ACRE LANDSCAPED GARDEN TROUT LAKE CHICKENS DUCKS AND SHEEP COUPLES CAN ENJOY 10% OFF OF THE SHOWN PRICE (IF NOT DISCOUNTED ALREADY) DURING OFF PEAK TIMES These comfortably furnished cottages are situated in a peaceful rural village affording spectacular countryside views and providing the perfect base for touring Devon s beautiful rugged coastline and unspoilt countryside. Walks are in abundance with Dartmoor and Exmoor being a 35 minute drive. Beach lovers will delight in the wide sandy beaches the nearest being at Westward Ho! There is a choice of tourist attractions within easy reach including the renowned RHS Rosemoor gardens The Milky Way The Big Sheep and Dartington Crystal. There are numerous outdoor activities including golf horse riding surfing canoeing as well as indoor pursuits to suit all ages and tastes. Leisure activities: guests are welcome to wander over the open farmland and the 1.5 acre glorious landscaped garden with swings pet paddock with chickens and guinea pigs leading onto a field with path to private trout lake kept well stocked for trout fishing with rods and flies available for hire. Games room: large recreation barn with badminton table tennis swingball footballs and trikes. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen and all fuel costs included (October - March additional 20 per week for electric). Additional info: couples can enjoy 10% off the shown price (if not already discounted) during off-peak times. Location: beach 4 miles pub restaurant 1 mile shop and indoor pool 4 miles. A single-storey cottage offering TWO bedrooms: 1 double with radio alarm and 1 2 6 bunk bedroom. Bathroom: with bath and WC. Lounge: cosy and comfortable with gas convector and electric heaters TV Freeview and DVD. Kitchen/breakfast room: fully-fitted with electric cooker microwave and fridge/freezer. Outside: private rear patio with garden furniture. Amenities: 2 small well-behaved dogs by arrangement.
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