Tapps Lodge

Tapps Lodge consists of a living room with woodburning stove, a kitchen/diner with electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster, and a shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. The bedrooms include two doubles and one bunk. Central heating. TV, WiFi, Xbox 360. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Travel cot available. Off-road parking. Private rear garden. Pet-friendly. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.4 miles, pub 1.4 miles. Good Housekeeping 100 GBP.

This small village lies on the eastern edge of Plymouth, boasting a church, selection of pubs and organic farm shops. Attractions nearby include Thorn House and Garden, Mothecombe beach, if you want to bathe without the crowds and Plympton Castle, built in the 12th century. Interestingly, Yealmpton is home to Mother Hubbard's Cottage from the nursery rhyme, formerly the home of the housekeeper at Kitley House, who was the muse for the story. Dartmoor Zoological Park is easily reached, as is Wembury Beach and Saltram country house, an outstandingly beautiful, Georgian mansion in Plymouth. Brixton is another popular village nearby, with a shop, Post Office, friendly, real ale pub and Just Williams restaurant, as well as plenty of countryside walks. Dartmoor National Park is to the north promising open moorlands and deep river valleys, while the vibrant city of Plymouth has an aquarium, theatre, gin distillery and so much more. Consider a coastal break in the lovely town of Yealmpton.

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?