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Philham Water Cottage, near Hartland, north Devon

This iconic thatched cottage is located in North Devon countryside recognised for its outstanding natural beauty, and it has everything you could dream of for a getaway. The privacy and peace is broken only by birdsong and the babbling brook that runs alongside the garden, reaching Spekes Mill Mouth two miles away, where it falls over a waterfall into the sea. The rustic charm of this 500 year old cottage includes original cob&wattle walls, flagstone floors and a huge stone fireplace with a wood burner.

During the day, the SouthWest Coast Path provides hiking north and south alongside the dramatic coastline. There are lots of wonderful beach activities as near as 2 miles away – rockpooling, swimming and surfing, and dog friendly beaches like Sandymouth at Bude, and Westward Ho! near Bideford. Philham Water Cottage is near Hartland Point – a beautiful wild landmark with remarkable history and a popular film location that you might recognise from films including The Night Manager (1) to the latest remake of Du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’.

For dinner, if you don’t want to take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen in the cottage, for fish and chips head to the Wreckers Retreat at Hartland Quay or the Anchor Pub in Hartland, and for a special meal head for The Farmer’s Arms in Woolsery. The cottage sleeps two (plus two at a pinch.)

Outstanding reviews, for example:

“adorable and cosy”

“felt we were in a fairytale from the moment we arrived”

“wish we could stay longer”

“felt so comfortable and cherished”

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