Plym Cottage

This renovated barn conversion, now a pretty cottage retaining original features and boasting luxurious facilities such as a hot tub, is surrounded by scenic South Devon countryside. Explore the moors and footpaths around the property or go further afield to wildlife watch in Dartmoor National Park (11.5 miles).

Travelling with kids? They’ll love days out at Paignton Zoo (8.5 miles) and scenic Blackpool Sands Beach (19.5 miles).

The colourful seaside town Torquay (10.5 miles) has a harbour and a yacht-filled marina with plenty of restaurants with fantastic views to while away afternoons. This cottage, in a small complex of other cottages, is located in charming Broadhempston where you can sample the traditional rural pub less than a mile from the property.

There are three steps up to this reverse-level cottage where you’ll enter into the upstairs, open-plan kitchen, living room and diner: a spacious socialising area that runs the length of the building and has charming original features like the exposed beams and apex ceiling. Home cook, dine at the six-seater table then retire to the cosy living area with its ample sofas (including a plush corner sofa) and wood burner.

The Smart TV and bookshelf provide entertainment for all the family. Head downstairs to the ground floor and you’ll find a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room and French doors that open onto the shared terrace.

The king-size bedroom has zip-and-link beds and yet more French doors that open onto the shared terrace. There’s also a twin bedroom and a bathroom featuring a bath (with a shower over it) for pampering sessions.

There’s plenty of space to relax alfresco at this cottages complex, where three other holiday cottages and the owners’ farmhouse share 4 acres of orchard, a lawn, furnished garden (which contains slopes), an indoor swimming pool and a furnished veranda that has a sunken hot tub and sweeping views over the surrounding South Devon countryside. You’ll benefit from the cottage’s own courtyard area with a charcoal BBQ for outdoor dining in the fresh, country air.