Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 12 - Dartmouth (2mls N), Devon

Lose yourself in the beauty of this incredible waterside home, which is set on the edge of the River Dart, near Dittisham in Devon. Soak up the panoramic views from the exquisite, five-bedroom house, through its huge floor to ceiling windows. Savour the opportunities for indoor-outdoor living and go sailing, kayaking or paddle boarding from the property, which sleeps up to 12 guests.

Indulge in the luxurious lifestyle offered by this five-star abode, which is approximately 4 miles from Dartmouth, and welcomes three four-legged friends. Pause to marvel at the views before entering this astounding, characterful holiday home. Find a ground-floor boot room, wet room and utility room, as well as a cosy lounge, where you can light the wood burner and relax in front of the TV.

Climb the stairs to the open-plan kitchen/diner/lounge, with its impressive views, another TV and bi-folding doors on to the gorgeous outside space. Find a bedroom, with en-suite shower room and access to a patio down here too, while a spiral staircase leads up to the first floor, where there is a family bathroom, with roll-top bath, and three more bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and Juliet balcony. Mount another spiral staircase to the second floor to the large children's bedroom and its en-suite shower room.

Dine, BBQ and simply relax against the backdrop of breathtaking waterside scenery out on your patio and lawn area. Immerse yourselves in the splendour of South Devon from this truly unique retreat. Go walking in the surrounding countryside, visit historic sites, such as 600-year-old Dartmouth Castle, 8 miles away.

Take the children to attractions, including Woodlands Family Theme Park, 5 miles from the fabulous property.