Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind and escape to the country to enjoy true peace and tranquillity at this rustic romantic bolthole nestled in a historic Devonshire town, surrounded by a myriad of walking trails on the owner’s grounds and around the enchanting moors of Exmoor National Park.
After adventuring around your sublime surroundings, no better remedy to soothe weary walking muscles is the warmth of the wood burner in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining room, which beckons you to whip up a locally sourced meal in the farmhouse-style kitchen, enjoy dining romantically around the rustic dining table and hunker down on the comfy sofa for the ultimate film night around the TV. As day turns to dusk, head up the winding cottage staircase to indulge in some wonderful countryside views and catch some stunning sunsets melting over the hillsides in the beautifully presented, peaceful bedroom before retiring for a well-earned rest before tomorrow’s adventure. Admire a magnificently clear sunrise whilst enjoying your morning coffee on the small patio outside before discovering the 5 acres of shared grounds to warm up for the day ahead.
Known as the gateway to Exmoor National Park, South Molton (3.5 miles) comprises a market square enveloped by several independent boutiques with fronts that remain practically untouched by time. Sample the area’s best local produce at the market in the main square held twice a week or head to Barnstaple 14 miles away to discover a contemporary high street and historic market lanes. Keen walkers can explore the 5 acres of the owner’s grounds, join the magical moorlands and woodland walks of Exmoor 10 miles away or discover the traffic-free Tarka Trail to journey to the North Devon coastline; follow the estuary to reach the sandy dune-backed Instow Beach (22.5 miles).