Kingskerswell

Kingskerswell sits near the town of Torquay, and the two are distinct places within Devon. The Pad occupies a quiet spot on the owner’s smallholding, where guests can also encounter horses, goats, chickens and geese kept on site.

This ground-floor studio apartment is arranged over a split level, with an open-plan living space leading to a raised sleeping platform holding a double bed and patio doors. Two steps down bring you to the lounge, fitted with a surround sound TV, DVD player and iPod dock, alongside a breakfast bar dividing the space from a well-equipped kitchen with electric oven, hob, dishwasher and washer/dryer. A compact shower room with WC completes the interior, while outside an enclosed gravelled patio offers garden furniture, a BBQ and off-road parking. Two dogs are welcome here, making it a practical base for those travelling with pets.