Aylesbury Cottage
Combe Martin, Devon
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Why we love it
An incredible stay on the Coulscott Cottages site, with animals to visit, a pool to swim in, and much more
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Taking in the ear-flapping winds of the South West Coastal Path
- Looking underfed near the BBQ
- Pulling you along the five acres of off-lead walks on site
Humans will love
- Booking a massage, or a yoga class!
- Laps of the indoor pool on site
- Reading by the wood burner
The place
Aylesbury is one of the many gorgeous offerings at Coulscott Cottages, tucked into Combe Martin, just a couple of miles from the beach. The hardest part of your stay will undoubtedly be the choices you have to make. Will you and the dog just stroll about the five acres of on-site walks? Spend some time at the shared indoor pool – or perhaps the private hot tub? What about the shared games room? That doesn’t even touch on the wealth of things to do nearby, with Woolacombe, Ilfracombe an easy drive, and Barnstaple, Braunton and Westward Ho! just a touch further. If you can’t bear the debate, then get led by your dog, and play it by flappy ear. And if it all sounds like too much effort, book a massage, or even a yoga session, where you can take a leaf from the hound’s book and practise downward dog.
In the neighbourhood
- Favourite Walk Nearby (10 min drive): Enjoy a scenic walk through ancient woodland in the Heddon Valley, leading to the sea between some of England’s highest cliffs. A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, the valley is rich in wildlife, including otters and the rare high brown fritillary butterfly. Don’t miss the restored 19th-century lime kiln on the beach
- Bull Point Lighthouse, 35-minute drive: take on the walk to Morte point to the southwest. Known locally as the ‘Seals and Smugglers’ route, we recommend bringing some binoculars, as you might well spot Atlantic seals or porpoises if you’re lucky!
- Baggy Point, 35-minute drive: Overlooking Croyde beach, and one of North Devon’s best surfing spots, you might spot climbers scaling the cliffs or coasteerers… coasteering. This spot’s maintained by The National Trust and is three paw rated for dogs!
- Dunkery & Horner Wood, 40-minute drive: Take the dogs for a trip around the woods, searching for smells and burning off that excess energy. Just be sure to lead up where necessary. (adding to strapi)