Hayes Lane - Nine Pines

This property sits on a smallholding near Ashreigney, close to Chulmleigh, and sleeps up to six people across three bedrooms. The ground floor holds a super-king bedroom with its own en-suite shower room and WC. Upstairs there is a further super-king room and a twin room, with a family bathroom fitted with a bath, a separate shower and a WC. A separate downstairs WC in the utility area is additional to the two bathrooms rather than a third bathroom.

The open-plan lounge, kitchen and diner is the hub of the accommodation, with a wood burner (the first basket of logs included), a Smart TV and underfloor heating running through the whole ground floor. The kitchen has an electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher, and the utility area houses a washing machine and tumble dryer alongside the ground-floor WC. Exposed beams and high ceilings run through the main living space.

Outside, guests have a private patio and a fully fenced lawned garden to the rear of the property, suitable for those wanting an enclosed space for children or evenings outdoors without wandering onto the wider smallholding. Beyond the garden there are seven acres of woodland to explore, and by arrangement with the owner guests can meet the farm animals or book exclusive use of the wildlife pond's undercover dining shelter free of charge, where visitors are welcome to bring their own food and drink.

Off-road parking is available for up to two cars, and internet access is provided. A travel cot and highchair can be requested ahead of arrival, making this a workable base for a family group, though dogs are not permitted. Arrival is from 4pm and departure is required by 10am, with the nearest pub and shop around four miles away.