Silver Crooks, Devon

Bude 9.5 miles. Silver Crooks is handsome, detached house resting on the outskirts of rural Holsworthy, close to the North Cornwall coast. A comfortable retreat, this lovely family home from home enjoys a quiet location within easy reach of some of Cornwall's best beaches as well as the vast Devonshire countryside. Enter to find an elegant dining room where you can enjoy dinner, a smart sitting room and a well equipped kitchen with pantry. At the rear is a lovely, sunny conservatory; a good spot to start your day with a morning coffee. Head up to three nicely furnished bedrooms with pretty cottage style fabrics and wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Freshen up in the shared bathroom on this floor which has a bath and a separate shower, so you can enjoy a long soak when you need a quiet moment. Spend time in the summer months on the lovely decked patio area with barbecue and views over the surrounding fields, whilst little ones can run around on the lawn (with supervision). Enjoy a soak in your own luxurious, six-berth Jacuzzi hot tub: the perfect way to end your day. Guests are welcome to exercise their dog in the adjacent fields (direct access) if there is no agricultural activity taking place at the time. Also outside you'll find a secure garage for storing bicycles, kayaks etc. Nearby is the Dunsdon National Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy a delightful walk, or head a little further to Tamar Lakes Activity Centre at Upper Tamar Lake where a host of activities await for all ages. For little ones a day out to The Milky Way Adventure park or The Big Sheep is a must. For cyclists, the Tarka Trail is not far away. Travel to Bude on the Cornish coast where you'll find dog friendly beaches, plenty of good eateries or try your hand at surfing with many surf schools happy to help you get on a board for the first time. If you prefer calmer waters then take a dip in the Bude Sea Pool, popular for swimming and paddleboarding. Walkers will enjoy taking in dramatic coastal landscapes from the South West Coast Path, discovering Cornwall's delightful villages and towns along the way like Crackington Haven, Boscastle, and Tintagel. Close to beaches, countryside and lots of family friendly attractions, Silver Crooks is an excellent base for a diverse family holiday.