Little Wick Cottage Wick Farmhouse Harracott, Barnstaple, EX31 3JQ

Sitting in the small hamlet of Harracott is this beautiful, thatched cottage, perfect for a peaceful break with your own outside space and shared gardens, with a field for exercising your four legged friendIt s in rolling countryside yet Barnstaple is just 5 miles away, and Exmoor and the coast are within easy reach tooThe cottage has lots of original features giving it lots of charm and character, and a timeless feelGo inside to the cosy open plan lounge/kitchen/diner and spend the evening snuggled up on the comfy sofas watching the Smart TV, cook tasty fare in the kitchen, and share it in the dining area.

Head up the open tread wooden staircase to bed in the two gorgeous, cottage style bedrooms, a stunning king size with wooden beams, elegant furniture and good storage and the pretty twin (or king) bedroom; there s also a bathroom on this floorOn balmy days, head outside and sit in the garden, wander to the shared gazebo with a bottle of wine, or simply potter through the gardens and sit in peace next to the pondYou can give the pup a run around the shared field and wash muddy paws and boots in the shared outdoor heated dog showerPop into Barnstaple (5 miles) to do some shopping, go to the theatre or cinema, or go out for a bite to eat.

Explore the local countryside on foot or by bike on the Tarka Trail, which runs through Bishops Tawton (3 miles), or head to Exmoor (9 miles) to explore the great moorsSpend the day on the beach at Westward Ho! (11 miles), Saunton Sands (12.5 miles) and Woolacombe (18 miles), say hi to the animals at Exmoor Zoo (16 miles), and admire the stunning gardens at RHS Rosemoor (8.5 miles).