Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Alfardisworthy, Devon

Whisk your loved ones away to this outstanding barn conversion, set on a pretty small holding just 6.5 miles from Bude, a seaside town that's a second home for surfers, sandcastle builders and walkers. Perfect for family holidays you want to take at your own pace, the barn features an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, a fully enclosed garden and additional space to exercise your dogs. The cottage is set in a quiet location on the owner's smallholding, one of two properties that are surrounded by undulating farmland.

Finished to an impeccable standard, the barn has a fresh and modern feel, with natural light pouring into contemporarily furnished rooms from multiple angles. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is blessed with wooden and slate flooring, its comfortable sofas, wood burner and French doors at one end beautifully complementing the smart work surfaces, table and chairs at the other. A charming wooden staircase leads up to the first floor, home to an en-suite king-size bedroom and an en-suite twin bedroom.

Both are deceptively spacious, with stylish beds laid out between exposed beams and wooden floors. The attractive enclosed garden at the rear of the barn is a real suntrap and comprises a shingle area with seating and BBQ facilities. If you're bringing the dogs then make the most of the adjacent field for zoomies and games with the kids.

The local area is a haven for walkers, cyclists and water sports lovers, all of whom are welcome at the stunning Tamar Lakes (distance). Bude (6.5 miles) is a popular seaside town home to sandy beaches and a range of dog-friendly pubs and eateries serving the day's catch. For a taste of Devon farther inland, Launceston offers a blend of cultural and historical attractions.