Chic Scandi styling adds an air of sophistication to this exquisite country cabin. Only 8 miles from both Exeter and the Jurassic Coast, it boasts a two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout to suit any grown-up group. Follow footpaths through the 20-acre estate and enjoy strolls on some of East Devon’s best-loved beaches – Budleigh Salterton is your nearest.
High-end, boutique-hotel-like interiors elevate the glamping experience at this rural retreat. At its heart, the open-plan social space has areas in which to unwind, socialise and soak-in the views, its huge glass doors delivering a seamless link to the surrounds. Bar-style seating at the kitchen area’s central island complements the adjacent dining suite, and close-by a choice of soft seating is arranged before a Smart TV. A second lounge, with sofas that convert into beds and a dressing room-style row of mirrors and chairs, makes the perfect spot for some me-time, and also has French doors onto the patio. Magnificent bedrooms showcase similar taste and style. The master has a modern super-king-size four-poster bed, its own TV, doors onto the outside space and an opulent en-suite bathroom. A shower room at the foot of the staircase serves the second bedroom – a twin tucked under a vaulted ceiling on the mezzanine level. Enjoy far-reaching countryside views from the private patio, which is furnished for al fresco dining. Mown paths lead through the 20-acre estate – take a stroll and you’ll reach a tranquil pond and pretty orchard; off-road parking means you can arrive and unpack at your own pace.
Nearby Aylesbeare is home to an ancient church and an RSPB reserve. Shop for self-catering essentials in county town Exeter, making time to visit the Gothic cathedral and lively quayside too. Picturesque Budleigh Salterton is on the Jurassic Coast, its 2.5-mile pebble beach bordered by large red sandstone cliffs forming part of the South West Coast Path. Head west and Exmouth (8.5 miles) has golden sands and a reputation as a regional centre for water sports.