Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 8 - Burnham-on-Sea (5mls NE), Somerset

Within easy reach of the Somerset coast and the Mendip Hills, this stunning, reverse-level property makes a wonderful holiday retreat for larger families and groups of friends seeking a tranquil hideaway in beautiful rural surroundings. With spacious and tastefully furnished accommodation for up to eight guests, this imaginatively updated and thoughtfully extended detached barn conversion features exposed timber beams, a soothing hot tub, a welcoming wood burner and a fantastic games room. Featuring bright living areas, four delightful bedrooms and a lovely garden, this spacious, light-filled property is a fabulous base for keen walkers, nature lovers and cyclists discovering the area's beautiful countryside, quaint villages and sparkling coastline.

Entering this chic and inviting property, the ground floor features a colourful snug lounge and a light-filled games room with a pool table. Heading upstairs, you will find the spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner which makes a fantastic main living space, perfect for getting together to socialise and relax at the end of a memorable day out. This generous space features wooden beams set in the high vaulted ceiling, a cosy wood burner, a sleek kitchen and a sociable central dining space.

Doors lead out from the lounge onto a stylish balcony with seating and wonderful far-reaching views. Returning to the ground floor, you will find the four light, relaxing and beautifully decorated bedrooms, all with Smart TVs: the first king-size room has French doors leading to the garden and offers views towards Crook Peak; there's also a second king-size bedroom, a pretty double and a charming twin, each with en-suite shower facilities. Heading outside, the large, secluded garden is enclosed and features an extensive lawn and a patio with a BBQ and plenty of outdoor seating, providing a great space for dining alfresco or for enjoying a long soak at the end of the day in the bubbling hot tub.