Pretty Mortehoe is home to a collection of stone cottages, an ancient church, a heritage centre and welcoming pubs, all surrounded by wonderful scenery. Take a walk to Morte Point (1.5 miles) and you might spot Atlantic grey seals basking on the rocks; close by and accessible only by foot, at Rockham Bay (1 mile) you’ll find a small, secluded beach with rock pools and sand to play on at low tide. South of the headland is the three-mile beach at Woolacombe (2 miles), a safe place for sandcastles, swimming, surfing and sunbathing, while the culinary and cultural delights of Ilfracombe are less than 6 miles away. Alternatively, a 14-mile drive will take you to Barnstaple, the largest town in North Devon with a historic market, a host of independent stores and family-friendly attractions.
Enjoy spectacular coastal views from this ground-floor apartment, which sits on the hillside above Mortehoe. The accommodation is light and airy, with a lovely open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner where guests can gather, light the wood burner for cosy winter evenings or throw open the patio doors and let in the warm sea air – this is a holiday home to enjoy at any time of year. All the easy-living essentials such as a cooker, microwave and fridge are in the kitchen, and there’s a washing machine and tumble dryer provided too. At the end of a busy day, three bedrooms promise peaceful slumbers; one has a king-size bed and en-suite shower room, one has a zip-and-link bed that can be made up as a super-king-size or twins, and one has a single bed plus a pull-out single. A spacious family bathroom and separate cloakroom complete the home-from-home convenience.
Step out from the main living area onto a large patio where you can soak up the sun, eat alfresco and drink in the spectacular coast and countryside views.