Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 6 - Instow (2mls S), Devon

Gaze out across the fields from this impressive holiday home at Westleigh, just over 2 miles from the Devon port town of Bideford. Once a schoolhouse, this three-bedroom cottage now sleeps up to six guests and two canine companions and makes an exceptional base for anyone keen to explore this corner of the county. Enjoy days out swimming, surfing and playing on the sand at Westward Ho!, 3.5 miles away, or visit nearby family attractions.

Return home for a cup of tea in the garden and to take in the views. Enter the stone house via its hall and wander through to lounge to watch the Smart TV, chat together or perhaps read your book quietly for an hour or so. Make your way into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner to prepare dinner.

Pull the bi-folding doors open on to the garden on warm days. Make a cup of tea and carry it over to the relaxation area to watch TV as the meal cooks. Call everyone to the table when it is ready.

Find you have a utility room and a ground-floor WC. Climb the stairs to discover the family shower room, plus a king-size bedroom, a bunk room and a third bedroom with a super-king-size bed that can also be arranged as twins if discussed in advance. Play games together out in the garden on warm days.

Light the BBQ out here to cook supper in the fresh air. Rinse off under the outside shower after beach trips. Find parking for two cars at the cottage.

Treat the children to a trip to the BIG Sheep amusement farm park, 4 miles away, or the Milky Way Adventure Park, 11 miles away. Drive 13.5 miles to picturesque Clovelly to see the charming village and go to the beach.