Cabana Lakeside Lodge 3

This 3-bedroom lodge near Whitnage and Tiverton sleeps 6 guests, with up to 3 dogs welcome. The open-plan lounge, kitchen and diner features a wood burner and large sliding doors opening onto a decked area and patio. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer, while a utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer with space for coats, boots and dog baskets. Off-road parking accommodates two cars. Twelve steps lead to the front door.

Two bedrooms have super-king-size zip-and-link beds, convertible to twins on request, and the third is a king-size. Every bedroom opens directly onto the decking via sliding doors. Two en-suites include a freestanding bath, wet room shower and WC; the third has a wet room shower and WC only. Outside, a private hot tub sits on the decked patio alongside garden furniture, and a charcoal BBQ is available, though charcoal is not supplied.

Guests have free access to the surrounding 11 acres and lakes for coarse fishing at leisure. Travel cots and highchairs are available on request. Arrival is from 16:00 and departure before 10:00. Group bookings are subject to verification and a security deposit may be requested. Stag and hen parties are not permitted, and no loud noise or music outside after 10:30 pm is asked of all guests.

Tiverton is close by for canal walks and barge hire, and the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along with Exmoor and Dartmoor are within reach for walkers. Exeter, a short drive away, has a cathedral, independent shops and restaurants for a full day out.