THE MEETING HOUSE, pet friendly, with open fire in Ashburton

The Meeting House in Ashburton, Devon, sleeps ten guests in five bedrooms.

The Meeting House consists of a kitchen/diner with electric oven, gas oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster, a dining room, and two sitting rooms with Smart TVs and woodburning stoves. The bedrooms include a super-king-size with en-suite Jacuzzi bath and walk-in shower, two doubles (one with en-suite shower room), and a twin. There is a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC, and a cloakroom with basin and WC. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.3 miles, beach 1.2 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is a courtyard with furniture and barbecue, and roadside parking on a first-come, first-served basis. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. All of this awaits at The Meeting House, a grand base for exploring Devon. Note: Good housekeeping bond of 450GBP.

Amenities: Central heating. Electric oven, gas oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. 4 x Smart TV's, board games, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Luxury feather & duck duvets and pillows. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Roadside parking available available with an additional pay and display public car park available 50 yards away. Courtyard with furniture and barbecue. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Village green and play park opposite suitable for exercising pets. Sorry, no smoking. The River Dart Country Park and Pennywell Farm is just a 5 minute drive from Ashburton, 2 major attractions for families. Heated open air swimming pool available to the public from May - September. Ashburtons Art Centre just 3 minutes walk away which has live music and performances most days.

Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?

Town: The ancient Stannary town of Ashburton lies on the southern slopes of Dartmoor and is an ideal spot from which to explore the rugged high moors to the North and a beautiful coastline to the South. The scenery in this area of South Devon is glorious in all weathers and offers visitors opportunities for walking, pony trekking, canoeing, fishing and lazing on the beach. Ashburton has some interesting artisan shops and with its interesting history and museum, has built a reputation for its high standard of antiques and fine collectables outlets. It also has lovely tea rooms, a wine bar and a fantastic food deli providing fresh fish and olives. In the surrounding area, Dartmoor has many picturesque villages and hamlets with old thatched cottages and ancient churches, surrounded by a patchwork of fields and woodland. Lustleigh, North Bovey, Chagford and Widecombe- in- the- Moor are fine examples. The attractive seaside town of Teignmouth is a half hour drive and the popular Blackpool Sands, although a little further down the coast, is one of South Devon's most beautiful natural treasures. An award-winning privately managed 'Blue Flag' family beach with turquoise blue sea giving it an almost Mediterranean feel. So whether it is moor or coast that you’re seeking for your getaway, Ashburton is a really central town from which to be based.