Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 16 - Westward Ho! (3mls), Devon

Gaze out across the river from this splendid holiday home in Bideford, Devon. Sleeping up to 16 guests, plus two dogs, the seven-bedroom property is ideal for three or four families together. Enjoy it as a base from which to explore the pretty town and its surroundings, including charming Appledore, 3 miles away, and the beach at Westward Ho!

the same distance. Return home to bubble in the hot tub, play tournaments in the two games rooms and take in the magnificent outlook. Wander in to find elegant accommodation and modern day comfort.

Prepare meals in the kitchen/diner, then gather round the table in the dining room for lively dinners. Take a cup of tea into the conservatory or a glass of wine into the lounge, where you can watch the Smart TV together. Also at this level, you’ll find a utility room, cloakroom and WC, plus a double bedroom, with en-suite wet room, which can be arranged as a twin in advance.

A triple room, with three singles; two super-king-size rooms that share a Jack and Jill bathroom with free-standing bath, and a twin room, are all on the floor above. There is also a bathroom on this level. Wander up to the next floor, which can be self-contained, to find another bedroom with three singles, plus a double.

The games room, another kitchen and a bathroom are also up here. Spill out into the garden to light the BBQ, fire up the hot tub and soak up the scenery. Find storage for your cycles and parking for four cars.

Take the younger members of your party to the BIG Sheep theme park, less than 2 miles away, or the Milky Way Adventure Park, 9 miles away. Visit pretty coastal Clovelly, 11.5 miles away, where donkeys are used to carry goods.