The White Cottage

Kingsbridge 2.5 miles.

The White Cottage is a delightful detached thatched cottage in South Milton near Kingsbridge, Devon.

With an open fire, enclosed garden and a welcome for four-legged companions, it makes an appealing base for families and friends looking to spend time together on the South Devon coast.

Park up at the rear before taking in the cottage's traditional thatched exterior and heading inside to start your stay.

Make your way into the kitchen, where exposed timbers and a Belfast sink add character while you prepare a family favourite using the electric oven and induction hob.

Keep drinks chilled and ingredients fresh in the fridge and freezer, then load everything into the dishwasher afterwards and leave the washing-up behind.

Just off the kitchen, the ground-floor double bedroom offers a handy sleeping arrangement before you step up into the living/dining room.

Here, the inglenook fireplace sets the scene for evenings spent in front of the open fire, whether you sink into one of the sofas for a film on the Smart TV or gather around the dining table for a meal for six and catch up on the day's adventures.

When it is time to turn in, climb the oak staircase to find two further bedrooms, with a king-size room featuring its own Smart TV and a twin offering another place to rest ahead of tomorrow's activities.

Start the morning in the family bathroom, choosing a soak in the bath or an invigorating shower over before heading off to discover more of Devon.

Back downstairs, step outside into the enclosed rear garden and take breakfast to the stone patio, settle around the garden furniture with a drink or let the dogs spend some time on the lawn while you enjoy the fresh air.

A separate outhouse gives you somewhere to leave walking boots after days on the coast and also houses the washing machine and an additional WC.

When you are ready to explore the local area, pick up supplies from the nearby shop, stop at the pub for a drink or make your way to the beach for a day by the sea.

Spend time at Thurlestone Sands, where you can take to the water for a swim, search the rock pools along the shore and join the nearby South West Coast Path for a coastal walk.

Head to Salcombe to stroll beside the waterfront, browse the town's shops and admire the surrounding estuary scenery.

Alternatively, visit Dartmouth to wander its historic streets, explore its attractive harbour and enjoy the town's riverside setting.

Bantham provides further inspiration for days beside the sea, while Kingsbridge offers shops and a waterside setting, and Totnes is another option for a day exploring South Devon.

After a day of coast and countryside adventures, return to The White Cottage for dinner together, an evening in front of the open fire and another chance to enjoy the enclosed garden before your next Devon outing.