Looking At The Most Liked Choices Cottage Holidays In North Devon

Reviewing the most liked choices cottage holidays in North Devon

As UK holidays are expected to be on the up this summer it is a good time to look at holiday cottages available in North Devon. Some of the more interesting cottages include the following North Devon holiday cottage:

Orchard House and Lake View Rise are luxury 4 and 5 Star cottages in Highhampton, approximately 50 km from Bude, in a quiet countryside location with south-facing views out to Dartmoor from your decked balcony.

Both properties are furnished to a very high standard, which includes state of the art kitchens. Facilities include indoor heated pool, sauna, barbeque and private fishing lake and wooden childrens adventure play area. With direct access to the Tarka Trail cycle path, this is the perfect position between Dartmoor and Bude to get the best of both worlds.

An ideal base in the peace and tranquility of the countryside, but minutes walk from the South West Coastal Path, secluded National Trust Beaches and the unspoilt seaside town of Bude with the sandy beaches (Crooklets or Northcott Mouth Beach) great for surfing, surf / bodyboard hire shops. Lessons can also be booked in Bude.

Near to the village of Kings Nympton, Granary, Linney, Kings, Dovecote, Pond Cottage, Barn and Shippon ard the 7 properties creating Collacot farm.

Collacott farm is sited in the heart of beautiful North Devon's unspoilt countryside, near to the pretty thatched village of Kings Nympton, voted 'Village of the year 1999', by the 'Campaign for the Preservation of Rural England'. Hidden on a southerly slope, the cottages are spread around a cobbled yard and pond. It is within easy reach of Exmoor with its sheep, wild ponies and deer, plus the rugged north coastline with its dramatic cliffs and the long sandy beaches of the west coast.

Collacott provides a relaxed and informal atmosphere, whilst supplying loads to keep children and the more active holiday maker busy. Collacott farm also is a peaceful retreat for those who just want to rest and unwind. Found in 20 acres of unspoiled Devon countryside Collacott has been developed sympathetically to provide modern amenities in a traditional country location.

The complex is set back from a quiet country lane, and is approached by a long drive. Each cottage benefits from its own fenced and landscaped garden with a patio, lawned area, barbeque and garden furniture. The Barn has its own large paved barbecue area. Collacott farm is a wonderful place and is enjoyed by many guests who return regularly.

In Winkleigh, Beech Lodge, Nuthatch Lodge, Honeysuckle Lodge and Otter Cottage form Wheatland Farm, which is a quiet haven for families, dog owners, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.

There are superb local walks and cycle-rides, and superb fly and coarse fishing near to. On site ponds offer carp (anglers under 15 can fish the stocking pond for free). Children love collecting eggs, cycling the long drive, playing volleyball and exploring the 21 acres of wildlife-friendly farmland and SSSI nature reserve.

You can also borrow a farm bike or hire mountain bikes. There's a bike lock-up and shared laundry room.