Topsail

Topsail is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house in a riverside village on the edge of South Hams, sleeping four. The layout is designed to maximise the views: bedrooms occupy the ground floor, while the first floor opens into a generous living space with windows over the water, an open fire, and a kitchen where you can prepare meals. One bedroom has a kingsize bed; the other has two singles. Both bathrooms have baths, and there's a separate toilet downstairs. Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are provided, as is an initial supply of fuel for the fire.

The property suits couples or small families wanting a quiet base to explore the coast and countryside. A private garden with seating overlooks the river—the tidal waters bring sailing boats into view—and parking for two cars is on site. The Ship Inn is nearby for crab sandwiches and local beer. Rowing boats can be hired to explore upriver, a sandy beach lies four miles away at Mothecombe, and walking trails span the surrounding National Trust woodland. Dartmoor is within ten miles, and Plymouth around seven.