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Dartmoor Zoological Society is a 33-acre zoo in Devon, England, featuring over 73 species including endangered animals, housed around the historic Goodamoor House. The zoo offers conservation, education and breeding programs, inspiring the book and film 'We Bought a Zoo'.
This rural cottage with private hot tub and enclosed garden is suitable for families and pets, set in South East Cornwall countryside near local attractions and coastal paths.
Pentillie Castle is a historic castellated house set on the Cornish bank of the River Tamar, featuring extensive woodland gardens, outdoor pool, and indoor leisure facilities. It operates as a private hire venue with accommodation and hosts weddings and events in a scenic setting.
This accommodation is a spacious two-bedroom cottage set in a scenic area with extensive grounds and waterways, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with shared leisure facilities including swimming pools, hot tubs, and sports amenities.
Totnes Castle is a well-preserved Norman motte and bailey castle in Devon, England, featuring a 14th-century stone keep on a commanding hilltop above Totnes. It is managed by English Heritage and offers a historic outdoor experience showcasing medieval architecture and fortifications.
A 2-bedroom barn conversion located within an equestrian centre with access to 20 acres of grounds, a river, a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and fishing lake, suitable for up to 4 guests and pet friendly.
Lawrence House is a Georgian townhouse museum in Launceston, Cornwall, showcasing local history and Victorian costume collections within a Grade II* listed 18th-century building owned by the National Trust. It offers free admission but is currently closed for repair.
Miller’s Thumb is a ground-floor, two-bedroom holiday rental located close to popular Devon attractions, set in a natural and scenic area with waterside views and offering shared leisure facilities including heated swimming pools, hot tubs, and extensive outdoor and indoor activities.
Vat House is a family retreat located within a historic mill complex offering scenic waterside surroundings and shared leisure facilities including multiple swimming pools and hot tubs. It accommodates four guests, allows one pet, and features both indoor and outdoor activities.
Greenway House is a historic Georgian estate on the River Dart in Devon, once home to Agatha Christie. Visitors can explore the house, riverside gardens with diverse plants, and the Barn Gallery showcasing local art, with connections to Christie's literary legacy.
Roosters Rest is a modern barn conversion set in the Cornish countryside near the beach, offering a cosy and private retreat for two guests with peaceful rural surroundings and access to three acres of smallholding.
A spacious, high-quality single-storey barn conversion on a working farm near Dartmouth, set in countryside with private parking and an enclosed garden.
Mill Leat is a romantic two-guest cottage in a historic setting with shared indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools and extensive leisure facilities including a gym and hot tubs.
This charming terraced holiday cottage in the Devon countryside provides a peaceful rural setting with access to shared indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis court, gym, and woodland grounds.
Hazel is an eco-friendly, single-level cottage set in Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor National Park, featuring a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and a modern open plan living space with countryside views.
Parke is a peaceful woodland estate near Bovey Tracey, Devon, offering scenic walks, a walled garden, riverside wildlife, and a café. It's ideal for outdoor activities, dog walking, and family-friendly exploration close to Dartmoor's edge.
This accommodation is a first floor barn conversion located within a rural complex of 13 self-catering cottages set in 16 acres of Devon farmland near the Devon/Cornwall border, offering a peaceful and scenic environment ideal for couples and families, with shared facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, shared hot tub, gym, games room, and outdoor natural features.
Kelly House in Devon is a historic family home showing Tudor, Georgian and Victorian eras with guided tours, a poisonous plant garden trail, and a tea room. Visitors can explore the house interiors, gardens, and church grounds while enjoying an educational and scenic experience.
A characterful period cottage in Plymouth's historic Barbican, set over three floors with a private garden and courtyard, ideal for a romantic getaway near coastal walks and the marina.
Saltram House is a well-preserved Georgian country house near Plympton, Devon, featuring exquisite interiors by Robert Adam and a fine art collection including works by Joshua Reynolds. The estate includes expansive gardens and parkland, offering both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences.
This is a detached white washed 18th century stone cottage located in the Tamar Valley near the border of Devon and Cornwall, offering a rural and peaceful setting suitable for a couple or small family with an enclosed garden and private parking.
Cotehele is a Grade I listed medieval and Tudor manor house in Cornwall with extensive historic gardens, a working restored mill, and riverside quay, offering both indoor and outdoor historic experiences. It features original Tudor interiors, chapels, and has been used as a film location.
A detached single-storey cottage on a working sheep farm in rural Devon, overlooking a fishing lake and surrounded by fields, offering a peaceful and homely retreat for couples and small families.
Shilstone House is a restored Georgian manor in Devon offering guided tours of its historic interiors, extensive gardens, and a unique 17th-century water theatre. Visitors can explore the formal gardens, woodland walks, and enjoy refreshments at the on-site cafe. The venue is family-friendly with accessible facilities and charges an admission for tours.
Mimi's Meadow is a peaceful and tranquil shepherd hut accommodation for two guests located near Tavistock in Devon, set in a meadow with scenic views and offering a private wood-fired hot tub and outdoor firepit/barbecue.
Endsleigh Garden is a Grade I-listed historic garden designed as a picturesque landscape with formal gardens, arboretum, rock garden, and water features surrounding Endsleigh House, now a hotel with dining options. It offers a romantic outdoor experience showcasing rare trees and horticultural highlights.
Willow's Rest is a stylish and private couples retreat situated in the Cornish countryside, offering a peaceful and cosy atmosphere with generous outdoor space and scenic views towards the coast.
A luxurious rural cottage with private hot tub and enclosed garden, suitable for families and pet-friendly, located in scenic Southeast Cornwall countryside.
Antony House is an early 18th-century Grade I listed historic house museum in Cornwall, featuring fine 18th-century furnishings and a notable art collection. It is complemented by Georgian landscaped gardens and a large woodland garden with walking paths, offering both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences.
This accommodation is a cosy two-bedroom barn conversion situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, offering a peaceful and rural setting with views across open countryside and close access to outdoor activities and local village amenities.
This charming garden in a quiet valley near Dartmoor National Park features a historic walled garden with terraces, medieval ruins, and diverse plantings including wildflower meadows and an arboretum. It offers refreshments and plant sales, with free access for RHS members on specific days.
A barn conversion located in rural Harbourneford overlooking gardens with a small enclosed lawned garden and shared large garden, ideal for a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat close to local towns and nature attractions.
A 2-bedroom ground floor barn conversion located within the grounds of an equestrian center surrounded by countryside and beside the River Kensey, with access to shared outdoor swimming pool and hot tub facilities.
Toffee Apple is a stylish, boutique three-storey residence set on Dartmouth Golf and Country Club with scenic views over the greens and an enclosed garden, ideal for families and guests seeking a high-end, self-contained stay in a rural golf nearby setting.
A peaceful rural cabin called The Retreat located near Haldon Forest, offering scenic views of open countryside and abundant wildlife in a tranquil wooden cabin setting with an open-plan interior and outdoor decking.
Canonteign Falls is a 90-acre estate in Devon featuring natural waterfalls, woodlands, lakes, and meadows, with family-friendly amenities including a children's play area, café, and scenic walks.
This stylish duplex apartment situated in a historic cobbled lane within the Barbican is designed primarily for couples seeking a comfortable and charming retreat near the marina and city amenities.
Olchard Lodge is a newly converted one bedroom lodge cabin in a semi-rural location near Newton Abbot, offering a private hot tub and countryside views in a peaceful setting.
Ugbrooke House is a Grade 1 listed historic family home in Devon with guided tours, parkland gardens, and a café serving Devon cream teas. Visitors can explore the house's rich history, enjoy the Capability Brown landscape, and access family-friendly facilities with good accessibility.
A peaceful and intimate shepherd hut accommodation set in a meadow near Tavistock, Devon, offering scenic countryside views, a private wood-fired hot tub, and a homely open-plan living space on the ground floor with modern amenities.
Willow Cottage is a detached holiday cottage set within extensive countryside grounds in South East Cornwall, easily accessible and pet-friendly, offering a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and peaceful rural surroundings close to several beaches.
Garden Apartment is a ground-floor coastal holiday apartment in Hallsands with two en-suite bedrooms, set in extensive gardens with access to a shared outdoor swimming pool and tennis court, and private onsite parking.
A detached luxury lodge set on the ground floor within the Devon countryside near Indio Lake, featuring an open plan living space, garden furniture on a decked terrace leading to a private hot tub, and parking for one car, suitable for couples and families.
This immaculate detached single-storey bungalow is set in a quiet rural hamlet with a south-facing enclosed garden and access to a dog-friendly shared field.
The offering is a contemporary stylish annexe with open-plan living space and a balcony overlooking sea and countryside views in a rural coastal setting near coastal walks and wildlife areas.
Eco-friendly one-bedroom cottage at Little Dunley Cottages set in Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor National Park, featuring a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and tranquil rural setting ideal for couples.
Mill Spring is a self-contained cottage suitable for up to three guests, nestled within 20 acres of natural surroundings known for wildlife, with a quiet setting and shared leisure facilities including heated swimming pools and hot tubs.
Oaktree Cottage is a ground-floor bungalow set within a rural Devonshire countryside location at Little Dunley Cottages, offering cosy and family-friendly accommodation with shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, games room, tennis court, and fishing lakes.
Acorn Cottage is a ground-floor accommodation set within 24 acres of Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor National Park with a private garden and hot tub, shared heated indoor swimming pool and games room, suitable for up to 4 guests.
A cosy detached granite barn conversion offering a peaceful private retreat in the heart of Dartmoor National Park with views over the River Dart and Dartmoor landscape, ideal for two guests seeking a rural and romantic getaway.
A detached holiday cottage set in a quiet riverside village overlooking open countryside and river, ideal for active couples seeking a peaceful retreat with access to outdoor activities and local rural attractions.
A mid-terraced cottage located in a quiet village on the edge of Dartmoor, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with a scenic countryside setting and access to local footpaths for walking.
Buckland Abbey is a 700-year-old Grade I listed former Cistercian abbey in Devon, converted to a historic house museum notable for its connection to Sir Francis Drake. Visitors can explore the unique architecture, museum collections, and extensive grounds including historic barns and gardens.
A Grade II listed, thatched cottage near Launceston offering a cosy and comfortable rural retreat with a thatched roof, open beams, and an enclosed garden, suitable for exploring Cornwall’s coastline and nearby attractions.
A peaceful and cosy 19th-century stone barn conversion located in rural West Devon near Dartmoor, featuring an enclosed lawned garden and surrounded by shared orchard and grounds in a scenic countryside setting.
A south facing contemporary apartment on the lower ground floor of a detached property featuring superb views of the town and harbour, a private paved terrace with garden furniture and BBQ, and accommodation for two guests in a super kingsize bedroom with ensuite.
Dartmouth Castle is a historic artillery fort in Devon, built from the 14th century onward to protect Dartmouth harbour with significant gun batteries and fortifications. Now managed by English Heritage, visitors can explore both indoor historic buildings and outdoor gun platforms, enjoy scenic views, and learn about its military history from medieval times to World War II.
A historic Grade II listed cottage set in peaceful countryside near Bere Alston, offering tranquil and scenic surroundings with private parking and garden space, ideal as a relaxing rural retreat.
Cotehele Mill is a 19th-century Victorian watermill set in a wooded valley in Cornwall, offering visitors traditional craft workshops, baking demonstrations, and scenic outdoor areas by the Morden stream with wildlife. Dogs are welcome on the extensive paths, and food such as ice cream is available seasonally. The site blends indoor historic workshops with enjoyable outdoor nature experiences.
This two-bedroom cottage is part of a complex offering family-friendly leisure facilities including children's play areas, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, shared hot tubs, and extensive sporting options, set in a scenic village near the River Dart with access to coastal and countryside activities.
Little Stables is a charming coastal cottage in a Cornish village near the beach, offering cosy comfort and rustic character in a peaceful seaside setting with scenic coastal and countryside surroundings.
The Wheel Loft is a Grade II listed converted barn renovated in 2021 to a high standard, featuring an open plan layout on the ground floor with original character and contemporary finishes, situated in a countryside location near the coast.
A luxurious pet-friendly barn cottage in South Devon countryside offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with modern comforts and spa-style bathing, ideal for couples or small families.
Dartington Gardens in Devon are historic Grade II-listed formal grounds featuring notable trees, beautiful vistas, sculptures, and various themed gardens, managed by The Dartington Trust.
This spacious second-floor apartment is situated by the harbourside near the Marine Aquarium and historic Barbican area, ideal for a romantic seaside getaway with surrounding coffee shops, restaurants, and bars along the waterfront.
A unique one-bedroom barn conversion located in a tranquil rural hamlet with a private garden and patio, featuring a four-poster double bed and woodburner, set on the ground floor with open plan living spaces.
Mill Bank is a spacious two-bedroom cottage set within picturesque grounds at Tuckenhay Mill, offering balconies, shared leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub, and close proximity to natural coastal and countryside attractions.
Horseshoe Cottage is a charming, high-quality rural cottage offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat near the beach with picturesque farm views and ample guest space across two floors.
This eco-friendly one-bedroom ground floor property at Little Dunley Cottages offers a peaceful and romantic retreat for couples in a tranquil rural setting near Dartmoor National Park and the Devon coast.
A spacious two-bedroom cottage set in a historic mill complex in a scenic village setting near the River Dart, featuring shared leisure facilities including heated swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, and extensive indoor and outdoor sports, suitable for families and pet-friendly stays.
A tastefully decorated single-storey property situated in an elevated position in Salcombe, offering scenic views towards the town centre and yachting waters, with quiet surroundings yet close to local amenities.
Overbeck's Garden at Sharpitor is a Grade II registered Edwardian garden in Devon featuring a subtropical collection of plants, themed garden areas, and a historic house housing a museum with maritime exhibits and unique displays like a secret door and musical box.
Beechcroft is a private, stylish retreat on the ground floor with a flexible bedroom setup and modern amenities, situated in a peaceful location near Cornwall's coast and countryside, ideal for couples or small groups.
Acorn Cottage is a peaceful holiday cottage set on a working farm near the village of Teigngrace in south Devon, surrounded by rural countryside and offering access to shared outdoor heated swimming pool and a children's play area.
Bradley Manor is a medieval manor house in Devon featuring a detached early 15th-century chapel, medieval wall paintings, and a collection of Pre-Raphaelite art and Arts and Crafts furniture. Set in limestone woodland and meadows, it offers both indoor historic exploration and outdoor natural beauty.
This detached, cosy barn conversion set on the outskirts of the village of Brentor within Dartmoor National Park offers a private and peaceful retreat for couples who enjoy outdoor activities and scenic open moorland nearby.
Lydford Gorge in Devon is a dramatic steep-sided river gorge carved into Dartmoor, featuring temperate rainforest habitat, a 30-metre waterfall, and the unique Devil's Cauldron pothole with viewing platform. Visitors can explore multiple walking trails through ancient oak woodland, enjoy picnic areas, tea-rooms, and second-hand bookshops. The venue offers outdoor nature experiences with accessible facilities, dog-friendly paths, and activities suitable for families.
A romantic and child-friendly two-guest cottage located in a historic setting by Bow Creek on the River Dart, featuring shared indoor and outdoor leisure facilities including heated swimming pools, hot tubs, and extensive grounds with outdoor activities nearby.
This charming stone barn conversion is set in the grounds of Sandhill House Country Retreat in a scenic rural area of the Tamar Valley, offering a peaceful and intimate setting for a couple in a single room with a king-size bed and garden views.
Dunstone Cottage is a cosy, one-bedroom stone barn conversion nestled in the heart of Dartmoor National Park with peaceful countryside views, a private garden, and a setting ideal for outdoor activities and romantic escapes.
A first floor two-bedroom barn conversion set in the scenic Tamar Valley within an equestrian centre, offering a rural and peaceful atmosphere with access to shared countryside grounds, a heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and fishing lake.
This rural Cornish property offers a spacious and luxurious retreat with an enclosed garden and private hot tub, set within large communal grounds in the countryside near Saltash.
A detached barn conversion set in a peaceful rural location with scenic views of Dartmoor, offering a romantic and tranquil retreat with ensuite bedrooms and private garden space.
Silver Cottage is a quaint one-bedroom cottage in Dartmouth with accommodation for two guests, featuring an open-plan living area and a king-size bedroom.
Little Dartmouth in Devon offers scenic coastal and countryside walks, including a circular path passing historic ruins. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views, wildlife, and a natural environment with an on-site car park. Dogs are welcome with some restrictions near livestock.
Phoebe's Folly is a tranquil, secluded shepherd hut accommodation set in a meadow near Tavistock, Devon, offering scenic countryside views and a private wood-fired hot tub in a cosy and intimate setting.
A cosy barn conversion cottage for couples located in the village of Bittaford, Devon, featuring a ground floor wet room, private enclosed courtyard garden, and within walking distance of Dartmoor National Park.
A lovingly furnished first floor apartment situated close to the harbourside in the historic Barbican area, offering a romantic and cosy setting for couples with access to local amenities and waterside views.
Bluebell Cottage is a grand cottage located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, surrounded by woodland and rolling countryside near South Devon's beaches, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with rustic charm and modern comforts.
This is a beautifully finished ground floor apartment in a Cornish village, near the beach and coastal paths, offering a homely and laid-back atmosphere with a garden and decked outdoor area.
This eco-friendly, single-level cottage is set in 24 acres of Devon countryside near Dartmoor National Park, offering a peaceful rural retreat with a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and modern open-plan living.
A stone barn conversion located in a quiet rural area near Dartmoor National Park with cosy interiors, two bedrooms and a private enclosed patio garden.