Two single-storey cottages converted from farm buildings and furnished to a very high standard. Large open-plan living/dining/kitchen areas. Comfortable bedrooms with kingsize beds. French doors to large patio areas, garden furniture. Barbecue available. Central heating. Woodburner stove. 12 acres of woods and fields, a large garden sloping down to a fern-fringed pond in the wood. Swallows swooping, buzzards soaring, owls hooting and deer at dawn and dusk... and the bird-song is wonderful. 7 miles north of Barnstaple. Short breaks available - except in July and August.

Weekly Tariff: £290-£910. Electricity: included. Linen: included (except towels).
Units: 2 Cottages. Bedrooms: 2 (1 family, 1 double), 3 (2 double, 1 twin) all double beds are kingsize.
Sleeping: 5, 6. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 558 415.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 23Aug(6@£910), 30Aug(6@£590), 6Sep(5@£455), 13Sep(5@£410), 20Sep(5@£380,6@£440), 27Sep(6@£390), 4Oct(6@£390), 11Oct(6), 18Oct(5@£390,6@£480), 25Oct(5,6), 1Nov(5@£295,6@£370), 8Nov(5,6), 15Nov(5,6), 22Nov(5,6), 29Nov(5,6), 6Dec(5,6), 13Dec(5,6), 20Dec(5@£570,6@£690), 27Dec(5@£570,6@£690), (last updated 15Aug)

* Luxuriously appointed and spacious 4 Star rated accommodation for two. Centrally located with easy access to the beautiful moorland, coast and countryside of North Devon. The Old Stables is a newly converted detached one-bed cottage, tastefully decorated and furnished, with private garden and patio, and off-road parking. The cottage has a large, oak-fitted kitchen with all usual equipment incl. washer/dryer and fridge/freezer; the comfortable sitting room has colour TV/DVD and CD/Cassette with a small DVD library, and the bathroom is fitted with bath and power shower. 5 miles east of Barnstaple, just beyond Gunn.

Weekly Tariff: £330-£430. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included.
Units: 1 Cottage. Bedrooms: 1 double.
Sleeping: 2. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 644 335.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 23Aug, 13Sep, 20Sep, 27Sep, 4Oct, 11Oct, 18Oct, 25Oct, 1Nov, 8Nov, 15Nov, 22Nov, 29Nov, 6Dec, 13Dec, 20Dec, 27Dec, (last updated 7May)

Availability Note: Bracketted numbers after date, eg (4,6), refer to the sleeping capacity of those cottages still available.

Three cottages beside an attractive, stone-built country house in sunny gardens and extensive grounds. Each cottage has its own garden, bench set and barbecue. Mole Cottage has been specifically designed for disabled people. Short breaks available. The two coarse fishing lakes (3.5 acres and 2.5 acres), both well stocked (one 'specimen', the other 'match & pleasure') are available for guests' use. Camping is available in a nearby paddock and there is a level grassy area suitable for four touring caravans with elecric hook-up. 6.5 miles east-south-east of Barnstaple. 1.5 miles east of Swimbridge village.

Weekly Tariff: £275-£625. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included.
Units: 3 Cottages. Bedrooms: 2 (twin, twin), 2 (double, twin), 3 (double, twin, twin).
Sleeping: 4, 4, 6. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 635 300.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): (last updated )

A cottage for two in the Exmoor foothills. Well equipped and tastefully furnished, this is an ideal base for country-lovers, walkers and romantics. There are some good food pubs in nearby villages. East Buckland is 8 miles equidistant from the small market town of South Molton and North Devon's principal town, Barnstaple (Tesco's, Sainsbury's, etc). Tame and friendly sheep graze the adjacent farm's fields, part of FleeceHaven's sanctuary for retired sheep, see: baaa.

Weekly Tariff: £225-£350. Electricity/Gas: included. Linen: included.
Units: 1 Cottage. Bedrooms: 1 Double.
Sleeping: 2. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 677 313.

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

Detached bungalow, simply furnished, beside a country lane in Exmoor National Park, surrounded by sheep-grazed fields. Far from the madding crowd, fine views, moorland walks and wildlife. Lawned garden, front and rear. Less than one mile from the most significant iron-age fort on West Exmoor (Shoulsbarrow Castle), near famous Mole's Chamber; standing stones and barrows abound. An inexpensive holiday home ideal for a family or a walking party. 10 miles east of Barnstaple.

Weekly Tariff: £100-£250. Electricity: £1 coin meter. Linen: not included.
Units: 1 Bungalow. Bedrooms: 3 double/twin.
Sleeping: 6. Open: Easter to October. OS grid ref: SS 697 384.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 30Aug, 1Nov, 8Nov, 15Nov, 22Nov, 29Nov, 6Dec, 13Dec, 20Dec, 27Dec, (last updated 31Jul)

Detached, C17th cottage on 400 acre Exmoor hill farm of sheep and cattle, 200 yards from farmhouse. Thick, stone and cob walls, exposed beams, open fireplace with oil-burning stove, bread oven. An old Exmoor cottage in beautiful, peaceful countryside - don't forget to bring the binoculars and bird and wildflower books. Lawned garden front and rear.

Weekly Tariff: £165-£350. Electricity/Gas: extra. Linen: included.
Units: 1 Cottage. Bedrooms: 2.
Sleeping: 6. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 707 376.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 23Aug@£350, 13Sep@£280, 4Oct@£270, 11Oct, 18Oct, 1Nov, 8Nov, 15Nov, 22Nov, 29Nov, 6Dec, 13Dec, 20Dec, 27Dec, (last updated 16Aug)

Two fully-equipped self-contained cottages, known as Barn Cottage (sleeping up to 5) and Orchard Cottage (sleeping up to 6), and one apartment (sleeping 2) in lovely setting, beside beautiful old country house, in three acre garden, surrounded by sheep-grazed fields. Hens and ducks. Tame sheep. Indoor badminton court, ping-pong room. Dogs: well behaved dogs on leads are welcome @ extra £10 per week. Electricity and oil charged as used. 11 miles east of Barnstaple.

Weekly Tariff: £160-£400. Electricity/Oil: extra. Linen: included (but not towels).
Units: 2 Cottages, 1 Apartment. Bedrooms: 3 (double, bunks, single), 3 (double, twin, bunks).
Sleeping: 5, 6, 2. Open: All year round. OS grid ref: SS 686 357.

Availability (week beginning Saturday): 23Aug(2@£240), 30Aug(5@£270), 6Sep(5@£270,6@£270,2@£160), 13Sep(5,6,2), 20Sep(5,6,2), 27Sep(6,2), 4Oct(5@£270,6@£270,2@£160), 11Oct(5,6,2), 18Oct(5,6,2), 25Oct(5,6,2), (last updated 15Jul)