Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Ilfracombe (7.6mls SE), Devon

This holiday lodge, set in the grounds of Kentisbury Grange, 7.5 miles from the Victorian seaside town of Ilfracombe, offers umpteen modern conveniences for active groups who can’t wait to explore Exmoor National Park and the beaches scattered along the North Devon coastline. The spacious lodge offers open-plan living areas and a hot tub on a decked area overlooking landscaped gardens. The lodge has a welcoming ambience thanks to its light and airy open-plan living areas, which offer fantastic views of the immediate area.

The inviting lounge sits opposite a dining area served by the contemporary kitchen. There are two bedrooms - an en-suite king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom - and a Jack and Jill bathroom is accessible via the lounge or the twin bedroom. Outside, a wrap-around decked area outside comprises a patio and a hot tub, the perfect place to relax or enjoy alfresco dining.

Kentisbury Grange is home to The Coach Restaurant, a stylish brasserie serving food throughout the day. There are woodland, moorland and coastal activities galore at Exmoor National Park (11 miles). The Victorian seaside town of Ilfracombe (7.5 miles) offers a range of family-friendly amenities and beaches, while the golden sands of Croyde and Woolacombe (within 16 miles) are popular with water sports lovers.