Manning's View

Manning's View is a house in Barnstaple, Devon, within easy reach of Exmoor National Park. It sleeps 7 across four bedrooms and has an enclosed garden, making it a practical base for families travelling with dogs.

Arrive and park in the off-road parking area before stepping inside and leaving coats and walking boots in the hallway. The kitchen/diner has tiled-effect flooring and a breakfast bar, with a double oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher for home cooking, plus a dining table for evening meals. A separate utility room holds the washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave, and there's a sitting room for evenings in with generous sofas, plus a cloakroom off the hall.

Upstairs, the master bedroom has a king-size bed, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. A double bedroom offers further sleeping space, a second double includes a small cot for an infant, and a further room holds an additional cot, useful for larger family groups. A family bathroom with a bath and shower over serves the remaining bedrooms.

Outside, the rear garden has decking, a lawn and furniture, with room to dine on the patio or watch children play on the grass. Off-road parking is provided for 2 cars, and two well-behaved dogs are welcome downstairs. Smoking isn't permitted, single-sex parties aren't accepted, and the shop is 0.7 miles away with the pub at 0.6 miles, both within easy reach for stocking up on local produce.