Devon Vacation Rental cottage

Once part of a larger farmstead, this beautiful stone-built wing is now a holiday home with rustic character and beauty, and its own, private fenced garden with views towards Dartmoor. Converted to a high standard with a modernised fully fitted kitchen, the stylish and cosy interior has tastefully kept much of the building's original character. The cottage is surrounded by the owners' land with a fine network of country walks extending in all directions, and with the rolling tors of Dartmoor only 10 miles away, the whole area is a walker's and nature lover's Eden. Winkleigh, 2 miles away, is a delightful rural village with two pubs, a cafe, shop and post office plus its own cider maker. Okehampton, 12 miles away, has a useful range of shops, banks and supermarkets. The surfing beaches of North West Devon and North Cornwall are 40 minutes by car, while the fabulous RHS garden at Rosemoor is 15 minutes drive. About the area: Winkleigh 2 miles, Okehampton 10 miles, Exeter 20 miles; Barnstaple 20 miles. Winkleigh is a small rural village in the heart of Devon's countryside and has a shop, post office, butcher's and a cafe, plus two pubs which offer food and the chance to sample traditional ciders and scrumpies from the Winkleigh Cider Company. Winding lanes, high hedgerows and a more quiet pace of life characterises the area. The open tors of Dartmoor are a big attraction for nature lovers and walkers, while the hills of Exmoor and the surfing beaches can all be reached in under 40 minutes by car. The Cathedral City of Exeter with its Roman city walls, shopping centre, theatre and restaurants is a mere 20 miles away. Amenities: Electric storage heating in sitting/dining room, hall and bathroom. Convector heating in bedrooms. Woodburning stove in sitting/dining room. Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, colour TV, DVD player. Electricity inc. in rent. Starter pack of logs inc. in rent in winter season. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Own private garden and use of some areas of owners grounds beyond orchard for walks/ball games (advised upon arrival). Garden furniture. Sorry, no smoking. One well behaved dog welcome. Pubs and shops 2 miles