This detached barn conversion, adjacent to the owner’s home, is located just outside the lovely conservation village of Fordyce, 1½ miles from the Moray coast. A magical place, the village is a warren of narrow streets and beautiful houses still following a medieval plan, and all wrapped around a magnificent centrepiece, Fordyce Castle, simply sitting on a bend in the village street. The holiday cottage is very spacious, comfortable and warm, and takes advantage of the panoramic views of both sea and countryside, with the arched French doors in the living room leading to a sunny sitting-out area at the front. Set within 1 acre of private grounds with dedicated guest outside area with garden furniture and BBQ available.

Fordyce also offers an attractive park opposite the old kirkyard as well as a Victorian garden. The sandy beach at Sandend is a quick drive or a 45-minute walk from the cottage, where local fish can be bought and surfers enjoy the waves. Good coastal walks abound through the old fishing villages of Portsoy and Cullen, or alternatively travel inland through castle and whisky country. There are plenty of golf courses in the vicinity, and the variety of bird and wildlife both onshore and off will please the keen nature lover. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.

Middle Cowley Farm Cottages comprise of The Carriage House (ref UK11724) and Brambley Meadow (ref UK11725). They are set at the foot of Exmoor as it rises from the stunning coastline, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Carriage House (UK11724) is converted from the former stables and coaching house, and has a wealth of features including a large living area with stone floor, exposed beams and inglenook fireplace. The living space is complemented by two bedrooms, one with a four poster bed and one with antique pine triple bunk bed system. Outside, there is a privet garden with lawned area and patio and ideal for a barbecue or a morning coffee.

Brambley Meadow farmhouse (UK11725) has origins dating back to the Magna Carta, and offers families or a group of friends the ideal place to escape to for a countryside holiday, or somewhere to spend the weekend celebrating a special occasion. There is a lot of living space for everyone to enjoy in the house. Outside the farmhouse is a large patio area ideal for a morning coffee or a soak in the hot tub after a day at the beach.

Guest are invited to explore the farm and meet the animals who call it home. There are 10 acres of fields and natural landscape to enjoy and great walks directly from the cottage into the surrounding countryside.
The seaside village of Combe Martin is nearby. As well as good local amenities, the beach is great for rock pooling at low tide or for hiring a kayak and exploring the coastline. Ilfracombe, just around the corner, has a wider range of amenities and a bustling harbour at its centre.

There are numerous attractions within easy reach of the properties including the Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, Watermouth Castle and the Lynton to Lynmouth cliff railway. At Croyde and Woolacombe you will find some of the best and cleanest surf beaches in the country, as well as many smaller coves and bays. Exmoor is a short distance away and on a clear day, the views can be spectacular. There are National Trust properties at Arlington and Knightshayes and the RHS Gardens at Rosemoor, Great Torrington. You really are surrounded by the best Devon has to offer. Beach 5 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 14 guests.