Dog friendly cottage, sleeps 2 - Bampton (3mls W), Devon

This property adds a modern touch to your classic countryside escape, offering both gorgeous valley views and self-sustainability. A semi-detached cottage, hidden away on 24 acres of farmland in the woodlands of the Exe Valley there is an abundance of natural beauty in every direction. Start your mornings with breakfast in the enclosed garden or go for a run on private farmland; this is your opportunity to reap the benefits of country living.

The interior is stylishly decorated in clean and calming colours, complimenting wood flooring and cottage-style fixtures throughout. Picturesque both inside and out, the stone exterior faces a private gravel drive. Begin your days in the gorgeous king-size bedroom overlooking tranquil countryside and end them with a warming drink by the wood burner.

This property's eco credentials include power provided by solar panels and a private water supply from a spring. The immediate area offers plenty in the way of exploration with the adjacent farm to discover and resident animals to meet. The Charter town of Bampton can be found 3 miles east and is reachable on foot for those with dogs to walk.

Travel to Bampton for local shops, pubs, restaurants as well as views of the surrounding area from the historic site of Norman Motte. Exmoor National Park is just 6 miles north for scenic walking routes and cycle paths that extend all the way to the coast. Those looking to make the 20-mile trip across the moor to Minehead will be rewarded with sandy beaches, Dunster Castle and a historic coastal railway.