Dog friendly cottage, sleeps 6 - Combe Martin, Devon

Combe Martin 2 miles. Lodge 37 is a delightful holiday lodge is situated on the Watermouth Lodges Park, which is close to Watermouth Harbour in North Devon. Set over the ground floor, the lodge is well-furnished to provide ideal accommodation for families or groups of friends.

The lodge is easily accessible from the roadside as there are no steps; instead, the entrance has a ramp. The decking area is fully enclosed with an entrance gate. Head into the open-plan living area, which has a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area with double doors to the decked veranda and access to the grass area below with a picnic bench.

Towards the back of the lodge sit three fashionable bedrooms, including the master bedroom with a four-poster double bed and convenient en-suite facilities with a shower and spa bath. There's a further family shower room, with a large walk-in shower. Outside, the decking area provides the perfect place to sit and relax and to enjoy the delights of alfresco dining on a summer’s evening.

Alternatively, if you don’t fancy cooking yourself, then make use of the seasonal on-site bar and restaurant. A short walk will take you to Watermouth Harbour. There's a charming boat cafe on the harbourside, and a further short walk will take you to the nearest pub and restaurant.

Watermouth Castle family attraction is also on the doorstep. In nearby Berrynarbor village, there's a friendly, community-run local store which is ideal for picking up any essentials. Further shops are then available at Combe Martin and supermarkets, and more extensive shopping is at Ilfracombe.

Walkers will be delighted to know that the South West Coast Path is accessed directly from Watermouth Harbour, providing excellent rambling and spectacular views. Ilfracombe Golf Club is 1 mile away. Less than 2 miles away is the Combe Martin Beach, a real hidden gem where you can walk all the way up to the cliffs and explore the cave’s magical rockpools.

Kayaks and paddle boards can be hired at Combe Martin. Heading towards Ilfracombe is Hele Bay beach, or take a short drive to Woolacombe, which holds the England for Excellence Gold Award for best family resort. Further along the coastline are Putsborough, Croyde and Saunton Sands beaches.

Lodge 37, a homely lodge is fit for a memorable coastal break, any time of year.