Maddox Down Farm is situated in a quiet hamlet with stunning views over the countryside, completely rural. This working farm, with the traditional stone barns converted into 5 delightful holiday cottages in keeping with the area has been in family ownership since the 1500s. On site there is a games room in a converted cart linhay, complete with pool table, board games, books, videos and more. In the meadow below the cottages there is a catch and release fishing lake, stocked with trout and carp, which can be used by guests free of charge, tackle can be supplied for a small charge if required.

There is a shopping service available, including local produce, and a welcome pack, which will be available on arrival. Guided farm walks are provided, where the ancient standing stone, fabulous views of Wales and Exmoor can be seen with the chance to feed the owners Jacob sheep on the way. Situated only 2 miles from the edge of Exmoor National Park, 3 miles from the sea.

Fishing trips can be booked from Combe Martin and Ilfracombe. Just a short drive and you will find the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, with its unique Cliff Railway. Only 8 miles from Woolacombe with its 3 miles of golden sand and Blue Flag status.

Barnstaple, the local market town is 10 miles awayt, it is an ancient Borough Town, with its famous pannier market in use every day. Supermarkets and shops, as well as a tennis centre, leisure centre and many other amenities. Barnstaple is best known to archaeologists for its Barum ware pottery. Bideford, situated on the River Torridge and Tarka Country. Trips to the unique Lundy Island can be taken from here, don't forget to look out for grey seals in the waters below the cliffs. Shops and pubs 11/2 miles.

Just south of Yeovil and 1 mile from the Dorset border, this former railway cottage has views over a bird sanctuary and Sutton Bingham reservoir, with sailing and trout fishing from the doorstep. Visit Sherborne Abbey, Yeovilton Air Museum and Forde Abbey and Gardens. Shops 3 miles, pub 1 mile.

Set around a pretty courtyard, these two cottages were once the coach house and stables serving a Victorian manor house. Well equipped and comfortable, they are set in 2 acres of beautiful gardens, on the edge of the Exmoor National Park.

Enjoy the patio areas and barbecue. You can fish for salmon and trout on the River Exe, 2 miles. Fishing and water sports on Wimbleball Lake, 6 miles. Minehead, Dunster Castle (NT), and Honiton and South Molton, within 20 miles. Golf 10 miles. Taunton and Exeter both 40 minutes' drive. Dulverton 4-5 miles. The owners also speak German. Pub 1½ miles. 

This delightful and unique octagonal house, formerly an 18th-century smallholder's cottage, nestles in an idyllic and peaceful setting by a bubbling stream and a wonderful waterfall in a wooded combe in the heart of the Quantock Hills.

It is surrounded by its own garden and National Trust land, with endless miles of walks among ancient oak and beech trees and on the heathland, with its ponies, sheep and red deer.

Reached via an unmade track and over a footbridge, it makes an excellent hideaway, just 2 miles from the fossil-rich coast. Golf and trout fishing nearby. Superb birdwatching (flycatchers, dippers, buzzards, woodpeckers etc.) Cream teas and pub within walking distance.