"In the rolling acres of the `Valley of the Ash Tree' - and close to the sea - South Devon at its pastoral best..." cottages available all year round, and ideal for large groups.

Situated in the heart of rolling Devonshire countryside, Ashcombe nestles in a peaceful valley close to the seaside resorts of Dawlish and Torquay and the stunning beaches at Teignmouth. Ashcombe's superbly appointed cottages all have wonderful views over the hills and woodlands of the 2,500-acre agricultural estate, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Endeavour, a spacious farmhouse sleeping 14people is situated at Woodhouse Farm adjacent to the remaining cottages - all skilfully converted barns. Careful landscaping has provided patios and lawns for both morning and afternoon sun and the properties border apretty, grassed courtyard with a central fountain. There is an indoor heated swimming-pool with changing rooms as well as a shared hard tennis court. All cottages are well decorated and equipped; most have Italian-tiled floors, oak-beamed ceilings, double glazing, full night storage heating and log fires or electric log-effect fires, with four-poster beds (except Gretel HXN, Beaver HBBG, Ranger HTW and The Cider Barn HGGL), and en-suite facilities in every cottage (except Beaver HBBG). Easily accessible from major routes and close to the end of the M5 motorway, Ashcombe is South Devon's countryside at its best, with deep secluded valleys and rolling tree-covered hills affording striking views stretching from the River Exe for miles along the impressive coastline. There is a multitude of picturesque villages with historic inns and curiosity shops, and always just around the corner lies somewhere to relax, and indulge in adelicious Devon cream tea! The sandy beaches at Dawlish and Teignmouth are a delight, and within astone's throw is the drama of Dartmoor, a great wilderness of extremes, barren in some areas, lush in others, famous for its rocky tors and wild ponies. Golf can be found locally with courses at Teignmouth (2½miles), Dawlish Warren (3½miles) and Woodbury Common (12miles). Sea and coarse fishing by arrangement.

A spacious property featuring original beams and vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses. Entrance from garden into spacious living room with electric `log-effect' fire, rugs on Italian-tiled floor and French door leading to patio. Kitchen/dining-room with Italian-tiled floor. Large farmhouse-style kitchen with range-style cooker and tiled floor. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room/W.C. Twin-bedded room with en-suite shower room/W.C. Beamed throughout ground floor. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower, one with en-suite shower room/W.C. Three twin-bedded rooms, two with en-suite shower room/W.C., one with en-suite bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower.

*Elec incl *NSH incl (Winter £30 pw) *Elec `log-effect' fire' *Range-style cooker incl *Additional TV *Additional video *Radio/cassette/CD *Shared payphone *T/cot *Two small patio areas *Barbecue *Towels for hire £4 pp

*Fan heater *Parking *Main shops 3miles *TV/video/DVD in each cottage *Auto wm/tumble dryer *M/wave *D/washer *Fridge/freezer *Cot *H/chair *Hair dryer *Garden furniture *Duvets with linen

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES * Indoor heated swimming-pool with changing rooms (available all year) 10am-7pm. * Club room with broadband connection and bar by arrangement. * Food deliveries arranged in advance. * Sun terrace with furniture (adjacent to pool). * Enclosed orchard with seating and barbecue area. * Enclosed children's playground with swings and slides. * Hard tennis court - 1 mile from Woodhouse Farm avail on request. ASHCOMBE ADVENTURE CENTRE - AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND * Quad biking (woodland safaris) * Clay pigeon shooting * Paintball over streams and ravines * Licensed bar and restaurant