The Old Mill

Families and larger groups will find The Old Mill works well for a seaside holiday that actually fits everyone under one roof. This 17th-century house has five bedrooms spread across two floors, with space to accommodate ten people: a king bed with its own toilet, two further kings, two rooms with paired singles, and a bunk room, plus two bathrooms. The ground floor holds two living spaces (one with a woodburner and sofa bed for flexible sleeping), a dining room, kitchen with full cooking equipment, and a study. What matters most: bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are provided, there's a woodburner for atmosphere, and the essentials run on oil heating and electricity.

The hamlet of Bucks Mills sits at the end of a quiet valley with the coast barely 200 yards away. From here the clifftop path descends to a beach of sand and shingle, with rock pools and sea fishing to hand. The Tarka Trail passes nearby for cycling, and Clovelly is within reach. A courtyard provides sitting space and there's bike storage. Dogs stay free. No smoking inside. The property suits anyone wanting unmanaged space for a week or longer, without the constraint of boutique furnishings or the usual rental cottage compromises.