* An open plan self-catering apartment, ideal for a couple, with lots of charm and character with exposed stone walls and beams. Originally the cellar forming part of The Long House (a lovingly restored late C17th laneside house). Please note: this apartment has a low (beamed) ceiling throughout and therefore is not suitable for people over 5ft 10ins high. Gardens, paddock and barbeque area are free for guests to enjoy, bordered by a stream and ancient woodlands beyond. A perfect rural getaway with comfortable, stylish furnishings, king size bed and a double sofa bed. A new fitted kitchen and a funky shower room (wet room). Only minutes from Braunton and Barnstaple. Children, dogs and surfers welcome! 3.25 miles north-west of Barnstaple.

Weekly Tariff: £200-£360. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included.
Units: 1 Apartment. Bedrooms: Open plan apartment with double bed and sofa bed.
Sleeping: 2 or 4 max. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 534 374.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 30Aug, 6Sep, 13-18Sep:5nts, Mon22Sep:5nts, 27Sep, 4Oct, 11Oct, 18Oct, 25Oct, 1Nov, 8Nov, 15Nov, 22Nov, 29Nov, 6Dec, 13Dec, 20Dec, 27Dec, (last updated 15May)

* Prixford is a lovely hill-top hamlet situated three miles North-West of Barnstaple, only minutes away from the famed Marwood Hill Gardens and pretty Marwood Church. Varley View offers fantastic caravan accommodation. It is situated at Varley Farm, a working cattle farm. Boasting marvellous elevated views of North Devon from the highest farm locations and a local 'good food' pub, "The Ring o' Bells" within walking distance (a footpath from farm to pub). Dogs: up to two well behaved dogs on leads are welcome @ extra £10 per dog, per week.

Weekly Tariff: £200-£250. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen/towels: included, except beach towels.
Units: 1 Static Caravan. Bedrooms: 1 Double, 1 Twin, convertible double and single sofa bed in living area.
Sleeping: 6 (to a maximum of 7). Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 550 364.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 30Aug, 6Sep, 13Sep, 20Sep, 27Sep, 4Oct, 11Oct, 25Oct, 1Nov, 8Nov, 15Nov, 22Nov, 29Nov, 6Dec, 13Dec, 20Dec, 27Dec, (last updated 9Aug)

* Exclusive country home from home for discriminating guests and their friends. Sleeps 2 - 10 in four-star comfort in an area of unspoilt beauty. Private half-mile drive leads to Hartpiece Hall and Farm, which offer sweeping views from spacious rooms with log fires, oak beams and antique furniture. Chef-equipped kitchens, generous dining areas (the Hall seats 26) and comfy living rooms. BBQs, hot tub and bar area, decking, patios. Pure artesian spring water. Views, stillness, dark night skies, 90 hedgerowed acres, wildlife, ponds, ancient woodland. A haven to relax and chill out in, or to return to after golf, surfing, riding, walking, garden visits. Tack rooms accommodate gear. Convenient to Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Exmoor, great surfing beaches and world-class gardens. Walks through areas of exceptional natural beauty from the door. 2 miles north of Barnstaple.

Weekly Tariff: £275 - £2,500. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included.
Units: either 2 self-contained or 1 large house. Bedrooms: up to 11 (7 en-suite)
Sleeping: up to 22 + cots. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 572 359.

Availability (short or long breaks during periods shown):

Eight, stone-built character cottages, with exposed beams, converted from 17th Century stone barns, in nine acres of wonderful, hilly Devon countryside. Indoor heated swimming pool and toddlers pool, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness room, tennis court and children's play area. Dogs welcome. Four cottages (sleeping 2, 4, 4 and 6) are let friday to friday, the other four (sleeping 2, 4, 6 and 6) are let saturday to saturday. 2.5 miles north of Barnstaple.

Weekly Tariff: £195 - £910. Electricity/Gas: included in summer. Linen: included.
Units: 8 Cottages. Bedrooms: 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3.
Sleeping: 2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6+cots. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 577 369.

Availability (week beginning Friday): 29Aug(4@£480,6@£655), 5Sep(6@£580), 12S4ep(4@£400,4:3nts,6@£545), 19Sep(4@£310,4@£310,6@£420), 26Sep(6@£400), Mon29Sep:4nts(2,4,4), 3Oct(2,4,6), Mon6Oct:4nts(4), 10Oct(2,4,4,6), 17Oct(2,4,4,6), 24Oct(2@£315,6@£565), 31Oct(2@£210,4@£270,4@£270,6@£365), 7Nov(2@£195,4@£250,4@£250,6@£330), 14Nov(4,4,6), 21Nov(4,4,6), 28Nov(4,4,6), 5Dec(2,4,4,6), 12Dec(2,4,4,6), 19Dec(2@£390,4@£495,4@£495,6@£695), (last updated 4Aug)

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 23Aug(2@£505), 30Aug(2@£395,4@£420,6@£620), 6Sep(4@£390,6@£580), 13Sep(4@£365,6@£545,6:5nts), 20Sep(4@£280,6@£420), Sun21Sep:6nts(6), Mon29Sep:5nts(2,4,6,6), 4Oct(4@£270,6@£400), 11Oct(4@£270,6@£400,6@£435), 18Oct(2@£240,4@£270,6@£400,6@£435), 25Oct(2@£345,4@£380), 1Nov(2@£220,4@£235,6@£365,6@£400), 8Nov(2@£195,4@£220,6@£330,6@£380), 15Nov(2,4,6:5nts, 6:5nts), 22Nov(2,4), Sun23Nov:6nts(6,6), 29Nov(2,4,6,6*), 6Dec(2,4,6,6), 13Dec(2,4,6,6), 20Dec(2@£395,4@£475,6@£695), 27Dec(2@£395), (last updated 4Aug)

One static caravan in a sheltered, private position, near farmhouse, on a 150 acre organic beef/sheep/free-range chicken farm. Farm walks. 3 miles north-east of Barnstaple.

Weekly Tariff: £70 - £220. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: extra.
Units: 1 static caravan. Bedrooms: 2 (1 double, 1 twin). 1 convertible sofa/double.
Sleeping: 6. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 584 362.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 23Aug, 30Aug-2Sep:3nts, Mon16Sep:5nts, 20Sep, 27Sep, 4Oct, 11Oct, 18Oct, 25Oct, 1Nov, 8Nov, 15Nov, 22Nov, 29Nov, 6Dec, 13Dec, 20Dec, 27Dec, (last updated 11Aug)

The entire top floor of a three storey, Grade II listed, Georgian Manor House set in three acres of mature gardens with an 800 yard private carriage-driveway to the quaint village of Goodleigh (church, pub and village store/PO). Two double bedrooms (one with four-poster bed), bathroom, kitchen, living room with dining facilities. Superb views over the estuary to Barnstaple Bay. 3 miles east of Barnstaple.

Weekly Tariff: £250 - £450. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included.
Units: 1 Apartment. Bedrooms: 2 double (one with four-poster bed), extra Z-bed available.
Sleeping: 4+1. Open: May-September. OS grid ref: SS 599 334.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 23Aug, 30Aug, 6Sep, 13Sep, 20Sep, 27Sep, 4Oct, 11Oct, 18Oct, 25Oct, 1Nov, 8Nov, 15Nov, 22Nov, 29Nov, 6Dec, 13Dec, 20Dec, 27Dec, (last updated 23Aug)

Availability Note: Bracketted numbers after date, eg (5-6,8), refer to sleeping capacity of cottages still available.

Four outstanding cottages carefully converted from a range of old stone barns. which form part of a traditional farm courtyard. Beautifully furbished in a fresh contemporary style. The owners living in the original farmhouse 'Park Gate', which is no longer a working farm. Each cottage has its own individual design with every comfort, and its own sitting-out decked patio area and lawned garden with extensive rural views of pasture and woodland. Games room. 2 miles south of Barnstaple.

Weekly Tariff: £271 - £1,235. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included.
Units: 4 Cottages. Bedrooms: 3 (double en-suite, twin, single+Zbed), 3 (double en-suite, twin, bunks), 4 (double en-suite, double, twin, bunks?) 6 (double en-suite, double, 3 twins, bunks).
Sleeping: 5-6, 6, 8, 12, +cots. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 555 296.

Availability of 12 berth cottage (week beginning Friday): 13Sep(12:6nts@£800?), 19Sep(12@£682), 3Oct(12@£682), 10Oct(12@£663), 17Oct(12@£1,097), Sat1Nov:6nts(12), Mon10Nov:4nts(12), 14Nov(12@£663), 21Nov(12@£663), 28Nov(12@£663), 5Dec(12@£663), 12Dec(12@£663), (last updated 4Aug)

Availability of 5-6, 6 and 8 berth cottages (week beginning Saturday): 30Aug(8@£654), 6Sep(8@£620), 13Sep(5-6@£518,6@£518,8@£620), 20Sep(5-6@£461,6@£461,8@£582), 27Sep(6@£435,8@£582), Mon29Sep:5nts(5-6), 4Oct(5-6@£426,6@£426,8@£582), 11Oct(5-6@£398,6@£398,8@£558), 18Oct(5-6@£550,6@£550,8@£896), 25Oct(6@£566), 1Nov(5-6@£382,6@£382), 8Nov(5-6@£382,6@£382), 15Nov(5-6@£382,6@£382,8@£558), 22Nov(5-6,6,8), 29Nov(5-6,6,8), 6Dec(5-6@£382,6@£382,8@£558), 13Dec(5-6,6,8), 20Dec(5-6@£722,6@£722), 27Dec(5-6@£722,6@£722,8@£1,198), (last updated 4Aug)

Beautiful 16th Century Farmhouse, deep in the heart of the North Devon countryside, offering two, tastefully modernised holiday cottages. Lawned gardens and patio, patio furniture and barbecues; access to adjacent paddock A relaxing retreat, yet accessible to the coast and the market towns of Barnstaple and South Molton.

Weekly Tariff: £211-£580. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included.
Units: 2 Cottages. Bedrooms: 1 (double, sofa bed), 2 (double, twin).
Sleeping: 2 (plus small child)+cot, 4+cot. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 561 264.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): Tue7Oct:4nts(2), 11Oct(4@£323), 18Oct(2@£275,4@£352), 25Oct(2@£275), 1Nov(2@£215), 8Nov(2@£215,4@£280), 15Nov(2,4), 22Nov(2,4), 29Nov(2,4), 6Dec(2@£215,4@£280), 13Dec(2,4), 20Dec(2@£414,4@£535), 27Dec(2@£414,4@£535), (last updated 4Aug)

SHORT BREAKS (minimum two nights) from £40 per night, by arrangement.

A delightful barn conversion in the heart of North devon countryside ideal for a stress free holiday, yet only a few miles from the busy market towns of Barnstaple and Bideford and ten minutes to the sea. Three bedrooms, bathroom with shower. Large sitting room with TV, C+DVD, etc and piano. Plenty of books and games for children. Large well equipped kitchen diner with washing machine and dishwasher. Very child friendly location with cot and highchair provided. 4 miles south-west of Barnstaple. 2.5 miles from Sainsbury's.

Weekly Tariff: £210 - £470. Electricity/Gas: included (except central heating). Linen: included.
Units: 1 Cottage. Bedrooms: 3 (1 double, 1 twin, 1 single plus Z-bed).
Sleeping: 5/6+cot. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 523 304.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 23Aug, 30Aug, 6Sep, 13Sep, 20Sep, 27Sep, 4Oct, 11Oct, 18Oct, 25Oct, 1Nov, 8Nov, 15Nov, 22Nov, 29Nov, 6Dec, 13Dec, 20Dec, 27Dec, (last updated 30Jul)

Along a quiet Devon lane, beside Rushmead House and in extensive grounds, there are two well-equipped holiday cottages, each with two bedrooms. Each has its own garden with outdoor furniture and barbecue. Guests are welcome to use the games room (pool/snooker table, table football, table skittles, shove ha'penny and lots of board and boxed games) and also the large summerhouse and patio. Rushmead is half a mile from Fremington's general store, chemist, pubs and chinese restaurant, and a mile from the Tarka Trail Cycle Trail. 3.5 miles west of Barnstaple.

Weekly Tariff: £230-£625. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included.
Units: 1 Bungalow, 1 Cottage. Bedrooms: 2 (double, twin), 2 (family, twin).
Sleeping: 4, 5. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS .

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 30Aug(5)@£420, 27Sep(4,5)@£325, 4Oct(4,5)@£315, 11Oct(4,5), 18Oct(4,5)@£400, 25Oct(4,5), 1Nov(4,5)@£240, 8Nov(4,5), 15Nov(4,5), 22Nov(4,5), 29Nov(4,5), 6Dec(4,5), 13Dec(4,5), 20Dec(4,5)@£480, 27Dec(4,5)@£480, (last updated 4Aug)

7 cottages around courtyards, in the grounds of owners' large house, 2 acre part-walled garden. Indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, games rooms, laundry, extensive outdoor play areas, 3 barbecue areas, pets corner with goats, rabbits, guineapigs, ducks. 5 cottages have central heating. Bicycles for hire. 0.7 mile from Fremington Quay and Tarka Cycle Trail (34 miles of off-road cycling). 2.5 miles west of Barnstaple. Within half a mile of three pubs, all serving meals.

Weekly Tariff: £245 - £845 (2-berth cottage £395 max, 4-berth cottage £630 max). Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included (except towels).
Units: 7 Cottages. Bedrooms: 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3.
Sleeping: 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6. Open: 1April-January. OS grid ref: SS 522 326.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 30Aug(4,5,6,6), 6Sep(3,4,5,6), 13Sep(6), 20Sep(4,4,5,6,6), 27Sep(4@£345,4@£345,5@£375,6@£420,6@£440), 4Oct(3,4,4,5,6,6), 11Oct(3,4,4,5,6,6), 18Oct(3,4,4,5,6,6), 25Oct(3,4,4,5,6), (last updated 11Aug)

Quaint 16th Century Cottage set in a secluded part of the village. Decorated and furnished to a high standard, yet in keeping with its age and style. Cosy lounge with stone fireplace with traditional Devon bread oven, woodburner, TV, dvd/video, cd/radio, sofas, dining table and chairs. Fully fitted kitchen with modern appliances, including dishwasher and washer/drier. Bathroom with bath + separate shower, cloakroom. Secluded cottage garden with barbecue, lawn and flowerbeds. Central heating available £20 per week. Box of logs for woodburner: £7. Dogs: £25 extra. 3 miles west of Barnstaple.

Weekly Tariff: £290 - £640. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included (except towels and cot linen).
Units: 1 Cottage. Bedrooms: 3 (1 double, 2 twins).
Sleeping: 6+cot. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 512 323.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 23Aug@£640, 30Aug@£425, 6Sep@£425, 13Sep@£425, 27Sep@£370, 4Oct@£310, 11Oct, 18Oct, 25Oct, 1Nov@£310, 8Nov, 15Nov, 22Nov@£310, 29Nov, 6Dec, 13Dec@£310, 20Dec@£570, 27Dec@£570, (last updated 4Aug)