At the entrance to the mighty Montacute House is Montacute South Lodge. This stunning gate lodge dates back to the 16th-century and is constructed from local ham stone. Sip a glass of wine on the terrace, or lounge in South Lodge’s private garden before heading over to…
Overhaven is a characterful rural cottage boasting many original features including slate floors and low wooden beams. For larger groups, Overhaven can be opened up on the ground floor with The Old Farmhouse. Enjoy an alfresco breakfast in the cottage’s small walled terrace…
A 16th-century reed thatched cottage, Middlebere Farmhouse probably started life as a longhouse. Inside, original features like its two inglenook fireplaces with log effect gas stoves, give the cottage a real sense of history, but modern adaptations make the holiday home…
A quiet and luxurious cottage, with access to Cotehele's house and garden. Cotehele Dairy Cottage and its neighbouring buildings, including the cart shed, were built between 1840 and 1883 on a track approaching Cotehele House, the Tudor ancestral home of the Edgcumbe family.…
This detached and pretty Edwardian lodge is a real gem nestled between the beautiful coastal resort of Lynmouth and the romance of Exmoor as epitomised by the author R D Blackmore in his novel ‘Lorna Doone’. With its own private garden, this beautiful cottage…
Stepper View offers the chance to stay in a little-known part of Cornwall, high on north coast headlands. You’ll have all-encompassing views of the ocean and out towards Polzeath from the front windows and terrace of this two-bedroom cottage. Amble down the bridle path to…
Three-bedroom Greenlands is a dream home. Once a farm workers’ cottage, it’s encompassed by green fields, heathland and sea views over Poole Harbour. Inside the 1940’s build, you’ll find a homely abode with an open fire, a modern kitchen and dining area…
Perching on the edge of Port Quin’s sheltered beach is this former fisherman’s cottage. It has a traditional stone exterior and interiors that add to its Cornish charm. Inside you’ll find low beamed ceilings, a log burner and three cosy bedrooms. There is…
If you’re after a rural getaway with a glimpse of the sea, this characterful farmhouse could be your perfect stay. It nestles within working farmland overlooking the Pentire Headland and the north Cornwall coast. Inside, you’ll find three bedrooms boasting…
Boar Mill Cottage has it all; comfort, history, intrigue and a story to tell. As a former bakery, the three-bedroom stone cottage is teeming with quirky original features from the old bread oven in the dining room to remnants of the bakers’ implements still in the cottage.…
Stay in this charming farmhouse style cottage attached to the 15th-century gatehouse on Holnicote Estate. The cottage’s Grade II listed inglenook fireplace has been preserved, while modern furnishings and a log burner have been added for a comfortable stay. There is an…
Cutmadoc is the only holiday cottage on the Lanhydrock estate, and its special position means you’ll be in the heart of Cornwall when you stay, with both coasts just 40 minutes’ drive away. This private cottage has classically-styled interiors, which are all on one…
Stay in the gardens of Fyne Court, part of a spacious estate house. Set in the heart of the Quantock Hills, it’s the perfect base for biking and hiking adventures through the Somerset countryside. Inside reveals original preserved feature beams and fire places…
You’ll be able to retreat to the ‘tower room’ or lounge on the limekiln-top garden when you stay in this uniquely striking house. The three-bedroom quay-side cottage sits on the historic Cotehele estate, where the River Tamar meanders its way past, providing…
This Victorian conversion provides basic bunk bed accommodation for up to 12 people and is set on the south coast of the island with its own garden, beach access and views of the Purbeck Hills. Your journey here will see you cross the seas from Poole Harbour to arrive on this…
It’s hard to imagine a position more perfect for a holiday home than Durgan Beach Cottage. The pretty stone building with dormer windows in its slate roof sits right above the beach, only a few metres from the water’s edge. Inside, sounds of the sea echo through its…
Just metres from the beach at Port Gaverne sits this former fish cellar. It’s come a long way since its fish salting days and now provides a traditional three-bedroom beach retreat with added Cornish charm. Original slate floors, a stone-walled fireplace and low doorways…
You’ll love the sea views from this handsome semi-detached farmhouse, with BBQ and picnic benches positioned to soak up the scenery after a day exploring the coast. Inside, the comfortable and well-proportioned house has the same views from the sitting/dining room and two…
Live in Victorian grandeur in this striking three-bedroom house. Carefully curated to retain its special Gothic Revival style, Chaplain’s House offers a rare opportunity to stay in an authentic 19th-century building. It’s set over three floors where you’ll find…
This welcoming old farm barn conversion is on a one-man working farm. Sitting just off the South West Coast Path, surrounded by countryside and coast, it’s a perfect spot for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as art and history lovers who can soak up the unique…
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.