Vacation rentals in East Down

Heather Cottage guest suite, rustic Devon charm.

The Guest Suite is a bijou, self contained part of 200yr old Heather Cottage in the quiet village of Shirwell. It consists of a small bedsit, a bathroom and kitchenette. The nearest shops/pubs are a 10 min drive. There is off-road parking adjacent to your entrance; space to hang wet suits & store surf boards; secure storage for bikes (+ garden access by arrangement.) 10 mins from Barnstaple amenities and easy reach of the Tarka Trail; the SW Coast Path; North Devon beaches & beautiful Exmoor.

North Devon Bolthole

Ladybird Lodge is a unique and tranquil cabin in North Devon. Set into the hills above Barnstaple, you'll enjoy far-reaching views of Exmoor, Dartmoor, the Taw estuary and all the way down to Hartland Point over the bay. The beaches of Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe, Lee, Combe Martin and Westward Ho! are all within a thirty minute drive. The magic of Exmoor National Park will also be right on your doorstep, with it's villages untouched by time, ancient woodlands, and miles of crowd free walking.

The Apartment in a Grade 2 Listed Georgian Rectory

The Apartment adjoins our main family house yet is completely separate, with it's own entrance. It's a fresh modern upgrade of the former servants quarters quite different to life 200 years ago! Now a stylish and very comfortable one bedroom apartment overlooking fields of beautiful green Devon. Up an easy spiral staircase into the open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with 2 big windows overlooking fields. Bathroom & separate shower. Your own secluded garden area gets the last of the sun!

The Coach House

LOXHORE, a village and a parish near Barnstaple, North Devon. The village stands on a hill, amid beautiful scenery, 5¼ miles from the main town of Barnstaple. The Coach House is in the grounds of The Old Rectory, it enjoys open views across the Devon countryside and is only a short walk to the entrance to Deer Park Woods, part of the Arlington Court Estate. It must be noted that Loxhore is around 3.6 miles to the nearest pub. The fabulous north Devon beaches are a short drive away.

Large accessible home on the coast

North Challacombe Farm is a luxury accessible and spacious 5 bedroom home set in 50 acres within Exmoor Park, with breathtaking countryside and sea views. This is a perfect house to relax and unwind away from the crowds but is equally well positioned to access some of the best sights of North Devon. This home is wheelchair accessible on the ground floor and has an adapted ground floor bedroom with electric profiling bed and large en suite wet room with roll-in shower and grab rails.

North Devon Shepherd Hut, secluded luxury

'Sheary Meadow' - Shortacombe Shepherd Huts - is our lovely handbuilt and crafted shepherd hut, with an exclusive smaller adjacent shower hut. Set in a meadow with lovely views overlooking a valley with stream below, it's an idyllic place to stay - maybe sneek a peek at some local deer or resident birds of prey or explore some beautiful walks. We are ideally situated for nearby beaches or visiting all the other delights that this glorious area of North Devon and Exmoor has to offer.

Bramble Cottage on the edge of Exmoor

On the edge of Exmoor with views of the sea, Bramble Cottage is in a peaceful and beautiful location. It is within easy access to the glorious North Devon beaches and Exmoor is on the doorstep. A short drive can avail you of almost any activity you could want - hiking, biking, surfing, coasteering, golf, horse riding, shopping, relaxing, ice creams, Michelin star food to name just a few...during the school holidays the minimum stay is 7 nights and the changeover day is Saturday..

2 - Plaistow Barton Barn - The Engine Room

Stunning Barn conversion now with private Hot Tub on the decking. The Barn has 3 floors with bedrooms ground floor and top floor with a huge open plan dining / lounge area with a huge kitchen leading off the lounge. Downstairs bedrooms share a bathroom and top floor bedrooms both have en-suite bathrooms. There is parking for two or more cars. 10 minutes from Barnstaple in the stunning countryside. Barn (1) - The Threshing Barn (4 bedroom) is next door and available to rent

Luxury Barn Conversion near North Devon Beaches

The Barn is a stylishly converted period stone building with exposed beams nestled amongst the Devonshire rolling hills, meadows and woodlands. Ideally located to discover Exmoor National Park and North Devon’s award winning beaches, it is perfect for a rural escape for couples, friends and family alike. Whether you are looking for an active or relaxing holiday this luxury self-catering barn conversion with stream fed pond and an outdoor tennis court can provide just that.