Prospect Place

Surrounded by the peaceful countryside of North Devon, this delightful property makes a fabulous hideaway for larger families and groups of friends seeking a quiet bolthole along the banks of the River Torridge. Offering idyllic accommodation for up to eight guests, the property has been tastefully decorated in fresh, relaxing shades, and has a jetty perfect for launching kayaks, canoes and paddleboards along the river. Featuring a charming reverse-level layout, this light-filled retreat is a lovely holiday base for walkers, beach lovers, nature watchers and water sports enthusiasts, and has a soothing hot tub, a warming wood burner, a cosy mezzanine snug and a large waterside garden with a stylish wooden terrace providing a fantastic space for al fresco dining as you take in the gorgeous rural views. A few steps lead up into the property, with the welcoming hallway leading you through to a cheerful lounge with plenty of seating, a Smart TV and a wood burner, providing a comfortable spot for you to get together, watch a movie or chat about the day’s adventures. Exploring the ground floor further, you will find the refreshing family bathroom and three delightful bedrooms: a sweet single room with an additional pull-out bed, a relaxing double, and an en-suite double which has a door opening out onto the terrace. Stairs lead from the hallway directly up into the spacious and inviting first-floor open-plan kitchen/diner. The pretty dining area has a Smart TV and is perfect for sharing all your favourite family meals which you can prepare in the bright kitchen. This floor also features a charming en-suite double bedroom with beautiful river views. From the dining area, a ladder-style staircase leads up to a snug mezzanine space with beanbags and board games, making a lovely space to get away and curl up with a good book. Outside, a few steps lead down to the garden which offers glorious views down the river and across the valley. The river runs directly past the garden, with a jetty offering a useful spot for water sports fans to embark on aquatic trips. The garden also features a relaxing hot tub on the patio, and a delightful, raised terrace with outdoor furniture, perfect for sitting back with a drink. To the rear, you can explore the hilly woodlands which lead onto the Tarka Trail.

Situated in the heart of the spectacular North Devon countryside lies this tranquil secluded retreat, with panoramic views over the 200 acres of farmland that it sits in. The large private decking provides a wonderful space to sit and soak up the summer sunshine while admiring the uninterrupted views towards the River Torridge and beyond. This private and peaceful setting provides the perfect hideaway for you and your family to escape to and experience Devon life at its best. This stylish country lodge is arranged over one floor with glorious views of the surrounding landscape from most rooms. The spacious and bright open-plan living area with exposed wooden beams is the heart of the lodge providing the perfect, cosy space to catch up with friends. French doors lead you outside onto the large decking area where you can dine alfresco in front of one of Devon's stunning sunsets. Or from March 2020 you will be able to sit in your own private hot tub with a glass of wine underneath a blanket of stars. The two bedrooms are bright and comfortable with further countryside views. Located just 1.5 miles from Bideford you really do have the best of both worlds based here. Host to a number of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants, Bideford is a bustling market town through which the River Torridge runs. Take a day trip on the Oldenburg, a ferry that runs from the town's pretty quay to Lundy Island, a popular attraction for walking and wildlife enthusiasts. The golden sands of Westward Ho! (6 miles) offer outdoor and water sports enthusiasts the opportunity to try their hand at surfing, kayaking, fishing, rock pooling and paddleboarding in its 2 miles of glorious open seas.

Spend time together in luxury surroundings here in Devon, just 10 miles from the coast and with the beautiful Devon countryside all around you. With its grand kitchen, impressive dining area and generous garden with a woodfired hot tub, this property is the ideal base for an unforgettable get together with friends or long-awaited family retreat. Comfortably sleeping 12 guests across six versatile bedrooms, this converted barn is ideally suited to a variety of guest makeups and suits groups both young and old. Each and every member of your party will find something to enjoy throughout your stay here, as well as a comfortable place to rest their head and catch forty winks before adventure-filled days ahead. Beautifully presented with high vaulted ceilings, original wooden beams and exposed stonework walls, this stunning barn conversion is bright, spacious and stylish. Feeding the masses won’t be an issue when you see the contemporary kitchen with its electric range oven and plenty of marble topped workspace, plus the added bonus of a dishwasher ensures you won’t spend your precious holiday time washing up. To one side of this open-plan room you’ll find a snug with comfy armchairs, a great spot to curl up with a book, and to the other side you’ll find a doorway into an impressive dining room. After enjoying meals together head on into the lounge where a Smart TV and plenty of seating options await. As day turns to night, you’ll discover six bedrooms on the split-level ground floor or mezzanine floors above the living areas, two of which are zip-and-link that can be made up as super-king-size or twin rooms. Last, but by no means least, this space is completed by ample outdoor space and pretty gardens. Listen for the hum of activity on this working sheep farm whilst you take a dip in your very own hot tub.

Make special memories together at this splendid, riverside, group retreat in North Devon. Sleeping 14 guests, and welcoming dogs too, the seven-bedroom accommodation is arranged across two properties, a barn, and a farmhouse. Complete with a games room, hot tub and sizeable gardens, this magnificent option for extended families or large parties of friends is 5 miles from Bideford and 7.5 miles from the spectacular beach at Westward Ho! Explore the farmhouse, where there is a grand, beamed kitchen/dining, with ample space for everyone to gather and a smaller lounge, with a wood burner. Guests have use of two shower rooms and a bathroom here. The bedrooms, on the first floor, include a super-king-size, a king-size, a double and a twin. At the barn, there is a second kitchen plus the main living space for the whole property. This is up on the first floor, where you can enjoy the river views, play games, or watch the Smart TV. This delightful space, which has a vaulted ceiling, also features a wood burner. Additional comfortable seating can be found downstairs in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner at the barn. The bedrooms here are arranged over two levels and include a super-king-size, which can be made up as a twin by prior arrangement, a double and a twin that can also be set up as a super-king-size. A bathroom, a wet room and a shower room are also here. Spill outside to play games with children or four-legged friends on the lawn. Bubble in the hot tub, play pool or table tennis in the games room and bask in the glorious Devon sunshine. Swim, surf, and picnic at beautiful Westward Ho! with its long, golden beach. Explore picturesque Appledore, with its shops and galleries, 7.5 miles away. Stock up on local produce in Bideford.

This family holiday home is packed with traditional features and fun details. With spacious, sociable living rooms and four lovely bedrooms to choose from, this pretty seaside property is a delightful base to enjoy the village of Littleham and the coast of North Devon. The property’s outdoor space will give you plenty to write postcards home about, with a patio and bar area, large lawn, a separate games room with retro arcade games and even a hot tub. And that’s before you’ve got down to the beach. The property is a large traditional cottage, thoughtfully renovated as a contemporary holiday home but retaining period features such as exposed beams and stone hearths. Step in to find the heart of the home, the spacious lounge, where comfy sofas sit around a traditional fireplace and wood burner. The kitchen is a pretty, country-style room with a range oven, great for cooking a roast for your guests when the weekend rolls around. Step through to the snug and dining room to enjoy your meal. When the Devon day has tired you all out, find your bedrooms upstairs on the first floor. From a peaceful king-size room with en-suite to a charming twin under the eaves, these rooms offer views, TVs, and snug tranquility for all your guests. Last but certainly not least, the outdoor space. It really is the ideal place to host a party, with a terraced bar area, BBQ and outdoor furniture, not to mention a games room with arcade games and a hot tub. You’ll struggle to drag yourselves away, even to the beach.

If it’s peace, quiet and an escape to nature you’re after, this holiday cottage is perfect for you. The detached property sits within the gorgeous grounds of the owner’s home, with sweeping views of the River Torridge, the little white town of Bideford and the Tarka Trail, all from the privacy of your own hot tub. Sleeping four, it’s great for couples, families or a group getaway, with walking, cycling and water sports all available in the vicinity. The property, accessed via a separate driveway, opens into an entrance hall which leads into a lounge/kitchen/diner area. The lovely living space has a vaulted ceiling and extensive river views across the valley to the hills beyond, along with a wood burner, comfortable seating and Smart TV with all mod cons, including Netflix. Bi-fold doors lead out to an enclosed, private patio and lawned area, where you’ll find garden furniture, fire pit/BBQ/pizza oven and a private hot tub with stunning views of the surrounding area. The bedrooms, one king-size with en-suite and one twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king on request), are found on the ground floor, while upstairs you’ll find a relaxing mezzanine area, with games and books. Found on the outskirts of Bideford, you’ll find plenty to do in this lively North Devon location. Enjoy a walk or a bike ride along the Tarka Trail, accessible from Bideford with routes either towards Torrington or Barnstaple, or head the 4 miles to Westward Ho! for fantastic surf - there are surf schools should you need a lesson or two! If travelling with kids, be sure to check out The BIG Sheep (3 miles) and The Milky Way (11 miles) adventure parks.

Offering beautiful panoramic views of the River Torridge and the surrounding valley, this beautiful detached property lies in an elevated position just a mile to the south of the bustling port town of Bideford. With ample space for up to ten guests, the impressive villa is set in gorgeous grounds and makes a fantastic holiday retreat for groups of friends and larger families exploring the area’s spellbinding countryside and glorious beaches. Within easy reach of the Tarka Trail, this bright and sympathetically updated retreat has been decorated in warm, relaxing shades and furnished in a chic, tasteful style, and features a delightful hot tub, a freestanding roll-top bath, a well-stocked games room and a stunning raised terrace overlooking the estuary. Lying behind electric gates, the house is at the top of the drive and is surrounded by beautiful grounds. Stepping inside the property, the welcoming entrance hall leads through to the pretty lounge which offers stunning estuary views and an elegant dining table perfect for enjoying family feasts. This floor also has a charming snug with a Smart TV and wood burner, as well as a boot room, utility room and a beautifully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar and Smart TV. Going up to the first floor, you will find four delightful bedrooms – three king-size and a twin. Two of the bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms, while the remaining rooms have access to the family bathroom. The final bedroom is on the second floor: a spacious suite with a king-size bed, dressing room and beautiful en-suite bathroom. Outside, the large garage doubles as a games room where you can play table tennis, pool and darts. Leading out from the lounge, a cantilevered deck is enclosed by railings and makes a lovely seating area perfect for dining alfresco and taking in the magnificent views. Steps lead down into the terraced and fenced garden with its lovely lawns and access to the surrounding woodland. There’s also a private patio area to the rear of the house with further seating and a bubbling hot tub for you to luxuriate in.

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