Holgates

Couples and small families looking for a relaxing break will find Holgates suits them well. This single-level bungalow sits in the Somerset countryside near the Devon border, within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. Everything happens on one floor, which means no stairs to navigate – the living spaces flow from a well-equipped kitchen through to a sitting room with an electric fire and French doors onto the garden. Two bedrooms sleep four: one has a super king bed, the other can be configured as either a king or two singles. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower and there's a separate toilet.

The enclosed garden is the main draw here. A patio with furniture and barbecue opens onto views across the fields, and a private hot tub for four sits ready for year-round use (though there is a winter charge from October to March). Inside, the kitchen has everything needed for self-catering – oven, hob, dishwasher and the rest – while the conservatory doubles as a games room. Electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are included. One well-behaved pet stays free, and parking for two cars is on site. Smoking is not permitted. The property sits near Buttles Farm and makes a good base for exploring the surrounding hills and valleys.