Roam the beautiful Blackdown Hills and spend days on the coast when you stay at this enticing eco cottage near Upottery. Sleeping four guests, the two-bedroom, single-storey, barn-style retreat, which has solar and wood-powered heating, sits in glorious countryside. It is 8 miles from Honiton and 7 miles from Broadhembury, which is widely acclaimed as one of Devon’s most picturesque villages. Return from your excursions to toast beside a roaring wood burner or enjoy the fresh air out in the courtyard.

Let yourselves into this rural hideaway that could suit a small family or two couples away together. Find yourselves in an inviting, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and ample space for everyone to spread out. Hang your outerwear before making yourselves comfortable on the sofas, listening to music or watching the Smart TV for a spell. Lay a fire in the wood burner with sustainably grown logs then unwind in its cosy glow. The kitchen/dining area encompasses plenty of storage and offers generous space for catering for your party and then sitting down to eat at the table together. One of your bedrooms, a king-size with an en-suite shower room, can be found, down a couple of steps, on this side of the cottage too. The other bedroom, a twin, also featuring an en-suite shower room, is at the other end of the property. Make fresh coffee in the stove pot to carry out into the courtyard on warm mornings or sit under the stars with a chilled bottle of wine on summer evenings.

Step straight out to find bridleways and footpaths through your scenic surroundings. Plan days at the coast as well: Sidmouth, with its traditional seaside appeal, beautiful beach, and opportunities for water sports, and Branscombe, which is popular with walkers, are both 18 miles away.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin

- 2 shower rooms – 2 en-suites with shower and WC

- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, stove top coffee pot

- Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)

- Smart TV and stereo system in lounge

- Courtyard to side of property with seating area

- Off-road parking for 2 cars

- Storage for bikes, kayaks or other outdoor equipment

- Pub 2 miles, shop 9 miles and beach 18 miles

- EV charging point available payable direct to the owner