Selecting the best cottage holidays in North Devon
Given that holidays in the UK are predicted to be more prevalent this summer, it is a good time to look at holiday cottages in North Devon. Some of the more frequently visited cottages include the following holiday cottages available in North Devon:
Orchard House and Lake View Rise are luxury 4 and 5-star cottages in Highhampton, about 50 km from Bude, in a peaceful countryside location with south-facing views towards Dartmoor from your decked balcony.
Both cottages are furnished to a very high standard, including state-of-the-art kitchens. Facilities include a sauna and an indoor heated pool, a barbecue and a private fishing lake, and a wooden children’s adventure play area. With direct access to the Tarka Trail cycle path, this is the perfect location between Dartmoor and Bude to get the best of both worlds.
A perfect base in the quiet and tranquility of the countryside, just a minute’s walk from the South West Coastal Path, secluded National Trust Beaches, and the unspoilt seaside town of Bude with the sandy beaches (Crooklets or Northcott Mouth Beach) great for surfing, surf/bodyboard hire shops. Lessons can also be booked in Bude.
Near the village of Kings Nympton, Granary, Linney, Kings, Pond Cottage, Dovecote, Barn, and the 7 properties forming Collacot farm.
Collacott Farm is positioned in the heart of beautiful North Devon’s unspoilt countryside, close to the pretty thatched village of Kings Nympton, voted ‘Village of the year 1999′, by the ‘Campaign for the Preservation of Rural England’. Hidden on a southerly slope, the cottages are spread around a cobbled yard and pond. It is within easy reach of Exmoor with its wild ponies, sheep and deer, plus the rugged north coastline with its dramatic cliffs and the long sandy beaches of the west coast.
Relaxed and Informal atmosphere
Collacott provides a relaxed and informal atmosphere, whilst giving lots to keep children and the more active holiday maker busy. Collacott Farm is also a peaceful retreat for those who just want to unwind and rest. Located in 20 acres of unspoiled Devon countryside, Collacott has been developed sympathetically to give modern amenities in a traditional country location.
The complex is set back from a quiet country lane and is approached by a long drive. Each cottage is provided with its own fenced and landscaped garden with a patio, BBQ, lawned area, and garden furniture. The Barn has its own large paved BBQ area. Collacott Farm is a wonderful location and is enjoyed by many guests who return annually.
In Winkleigh, Honeysuckle Lodge, Beech Lodge, Nuthatch Lodge, and Otter Cottage form Wheatland Farm, which is a quiet haven for dog owners, families, walkers, nature lovers, and cyclists.
There are excellent local walks and cycle rides, and wonderful fly and coarse fishing close to. On-site ponds offer carp (anglers under 15 can fish the stocking pond for free). Children love collecting eggs, cycling the long drive, playing volleyball, and exploring the 21 acres of wildlife-friendly farmland and SSSI nature reserve.
You can also borrow a farm bike or hire mountain bikes. There’s a bike lock-up and shared laundry room.