Ashreigney

Ashreigney is marketed as being near Chulmleigh, a separate village with its own shops and pubs, and this distinction is worth noting when choosing a base in this part of Devon. West Yard Cottage is attached to the owner’s farmhouse on a 30-acre smallholding, giving guests a sense of rural life without sharing the main house.

Inside, a kitchen/diner with a wooden floor and exposed beams leads through to a lounge with a wood burner and comfy seating. Five steps rise to a half-landing with boot storage and a utility area housing a washing machine and WC. Upstairs, two bedrooms both have exposed beams and country views: a king-size room and a bunk room, each with its own en-suite shower room. Outside, a private patio looks over the surrounding countryside, and guests can explore 7 acres of private woodland, with off-road parking provided for two cars.