Dunkeswell Abbey: sheltered valley hamlet of a few cottages, the ruins of 13^th cent. Dunkeswell Abbey itself, and a little church beside the ruins (once a month service), 2 miles north of Dunkeswell (shop, pub, church); 7 from Honiton . Airfield (flying lessons, pleasure flights), 2 miles; the sea at Sidmouth, 17, and Lyme Regis 21; and Exmoor and Dartmoor, both about 30 miles.

... on the edge of the tranquil hamlet of Dunkeswell Abbey, half a barn converted into an interesting, rustic looking, wood-clad cottage smart, light and airy inside. Good-sized garden (table/chairs, barbecue) overlooking the owner’s apple orchard and vegetable garden. Inside, little glass-panelled lobby; pine-floored, L-shaped living/dining room with French windows to terrace and garden; well-equipped modern fitted kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, freezer, ceramic hob, double oven) with stable door to terrace; bathroom (suite plus separate shower). Stairs up to small landing (low beam), off which two bedrooms under the eaves, both overlooking the garden double with Velux window, and twin with dormer window; loo (washbasin). Just outside is a utility room with washing machine, tumble drier, sink. Phone. Spring water. No smoking.