Orchard View

Orchard View is a ground-floor bungalow in Forton, Somerset, positioned near the Devon and Dorset borders. The open-plan living space leads straight into a sitting area with a wood burner, French doors opening onto a veranda, and a dining kitchen beyond. Both bedrooms have their own ensuite with walk-in shower, and the property sleeps four across a double and two singles. One dog stays free.

The kitchen is equipped for cooking proper meals—electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine. The sitting area has a 42-inch Freeview TV and DVD player, as are both bedrooms with their own 19-inch screens. Electricity, bed linen, towels and initial logs for the burner come included. You have use of an enclosed garden with seating and furniture, and parking for two cars on site.

This suits couples and families wanting to base themselves in the three-county area and explore from one spot. No smoking throughout the property.