APPLE BARN, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in South Molton

Apple Barn is a spacious cottage near North Molton, West Country, and can sleep ten people in five bedrooms.

The open-plan living area includes a kitchen with electric double oven and hob, microwave, two fridges, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, a sitting area with woodburning stove and TV with Freeview and DVD player and a dining area with seating for 10. The bedrooms consist of three king-size doubles with en-suite shower and two twins, served by a bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed lawned garden with furniture, barbecue, 6-person hot tub and shared access to a games room with table tennis, pool table, table football and a TV with PS2. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in the price. Apple Barn is a splendid retreat, whatever time of year. Please note this property is in a rural location, accessed by country lanes and a single track in some places. Please note, the property is over three floors, with 8 steps from the ground floor to the first floor level and then a further 8 steps to the second floor level.

Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric double oven and hob, microwave, 2 x fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent Oct-March; at other times of year fuel for stove can be purchased locally. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent; hot tub towels are not provided. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Ample off-road parking. Private 6-person hot tub overlooking the valley. Enclosed lawned garden with furniture and barbecue. Shared use of 6-acre site. Shared external games room with table tennis, pool table, table football and TV with PS2 and games. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 2.1 miles. Note: One of the double bedrooms and both twins have sloping ceilings. Note: The property is over three floors, with 8 steps from ground floor to first floor level and then a further 8 steps to second floor level. Note: This property is in a rural location, accessed by country lanes that are single track in some places. Please be advised the charging of electric vehicles is prohibited at this property.

Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?

Town: North Molton, an ancient community, is a great place to start exploring Exmoor and North Devon's spectacular shoreline. The village has a welcoming pub, Post Office, and a village shop selling home-grown fruit from nearby farms and exquisite home-baked items, while South Molton, a few miles away, has a variety of shops and a twice-weekly market. This charming community, which is conveniently located near both coastal and inland beauty sites, is guaranteed to appeal to guests of all tastes. Forests, moors, rivers, and beaches are all nearby, as are churches and other historical structures, and the Exmoor National Park's border is only a mile or two away. The South West Coast Path provides excellent walking opportunities, and the North Devon shoreline is varied and interesting. Watersmeet Gorge, Valley of the Rocks, and the funicular cliff train are all National Trust properties. Exmoor has a variety of treks for all levels, as well as beautiful locations to explore such as Tarr Steps, Landacre Bridge, and the delightful tiny settlement of Withypool. Further afield, the towns of Ilfracombe and Combe Martin are well worth a visit, and a day trip to Woolacombe and Saunton is not to be missed for some of the best beaches in the country.