Spring is in the air. The days are growing longer and
brighter as the Easter holidays and all those bank holidays hover on the
horizon. Spring flowers spread their cheering colours and it’s a great time to
escape to the West Country for a spring break. And what could be more charming
than a characterful, thatched cottage as a base?
Woolley Cottage, a handsome, Grade II listed, detached, thatched
house which has been extended from its 18th century beginnings, is
beautifully situated amongst a hamlet of dwellings around a tiny green and
scattered farms on the magnificent northern coastal borders of Cornwall and
Devon. There’s some real character here: plenty of low lintels, flagstone
floors and thick stone/cob walls make it a handsome house inside and out. The
games shed, with table tennis, darts and toys, is great for some competitive family
fun. It’s a smashing house with bags of space for everyone in a beautiful,
unspoilt area – just a few miles from the cliffs and cobbles of Clovelly, vast
sandy beaches at Bude and family friendly attractions.
You’ll feel like your prayers have been answered when you
arrive at 1 Priory Cottages, an ancient, Grade II listed, thatched cottage once
linked to the Cistercian monks of Brightley Priory. This is a place blessed
with peace and quiet, set back from the quiet road and in a very pretty
and unexplored area. Full of beams and ancient wobbly walls inside, with a
huge, enclosed, level, lawned garden with terraced area outside. Once you’ve
had your fill of quiet contemplation, just a mile and a half away you’ll find
the town of Okehampton, with cinema, golf, tennis, leisure centre and cycle
route. Plus you’re close to Dartmoor’s northern edge – terrific walking country
and more family friendly attractions such as Castle Drogo and The Miniature
Pony Centre.
Or how about gorgeous, thatched, Grade II listed Dunscombe Cottage two miles west of Branscombe, one of the prettiest
villages on the south coast of Devon? A number of footpaths lead from the
cottage, including one to a coastal path and fine pebbly beach less than a mile
away. Once you’re back from the beach, a large, very pretty, enclosed,
shrub-filled lawned garden awaits, with lots of space for ball games or just
relaxing. And inside, make yourself at home amongst the simple white cob walls,
low lintels, heavy beams and original blackened oak spiral staircase. There’s
plenty to see and do nearby - it’s well worth taking a trip to the lovely
seaside harbour town of Lyme Regis and the famous 'Jurassic' fossil coast, just
10 miles away.
Each cottage still has one week available during the Easter
school holidays, but be quick! If you fancy a family break over Easter, call
our friendly telephone team for a chat on 01647 433593, or browse our other holiday
cottages with Easter availability and book online.
