Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 14 - Bude (6mls NE), Devon

An astonishing barn conversion within 350 acres of rolling farmland with private access to Tamar Lakes, a haven for water sports lovers, just 0.5 miles away. Perfect for large groups keen to celebrate a special occasion in stunning surroundings, the dog-friendly barn features a spacious lounge, a welcoming kitchen/diner and a large garden with a private games room. This two-storey barn is located in a Dark Sky Reserve and surrounded by lush green farmland for as far as the eye can see.

Accessed by a stunning entrance hall, the interior is finished to an incredibly high standard, with floor-to-ceiling windows, polished concrete floors and vaulted ceilings featuring throughout. There is more than enough room for everyone in the spacious lounge, with comfortable sofas arranged around floor-to-ceiling windows boasting fine country views. It's a similar story in the kitchen/diner, which features original wood beams and has a small utility room off to one side.

The colourful conservatory offers garden views as well as plenty of games to keep children of all ages occupied. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor: an en-suite super-king-size bedroom that can be made up as a twin bedroom; an en-suite king-size bedroom; and an en-suite quadruple bedroom. An impressive glass-sided open-tread staircase leads to the first floor.

Here, the en-suite super-king-size bedroom enjoys fabulous country views; the en-suite king-size bedroom next door features a pretty Juliet balcony, while a further super-king-size bedroom features original beams. A family bathroom stands nearby. The enclosed garden is a real treat for those on two and four paws, with plenty of seating and kit for alfresco meals on the patio areas, room on the lawn for dog-friendly games and even access to a private games barn.

The barn enjoys private access to Tamar Lakes (0.5 miles), a haven for cyclists, walkers and water sports lovers. There are numerous bays and beaches around Bude (7 miles), a bustling seaside town that's great for meals, drinks and shopping. Further inland, Holsworthy (7 miles) is typical of the market towns in Devon.