The Wagon with Faraway Views

Nestled in a private meadow with stunning views across sweeping fields to the hills of Dartmoor National Park, you’ll experience pure serenity at The Wagon with Faraway Views. Slip into the soothing waters of the bubbling hot tub to unwind as you take in the sounds of the natural world around you, and enjoy the views from the south-facing covered verandah. Your dog is welcome too, and with a host of walks just a stone’s throw from the front door there’s an abundance of opportunities for exploring.

High ceilings and large windows allow light to flood through the wagon, creating a bright and airy space. Throw open the windows to let the fresh air in on a gorgeous summer’s day, and light the wood burner for cosy evenings. The lovely fitted kitchen has a full-sized oven and a fridge with an ice-box for those sundown cocktails, while the bespoke dining table with bench seats is wonderful for leisurely dining or playing board games and converts effortlessly into a second double bed, if needed. The en suite shower room features a shower, wash basin, toilet and heated towel rail. A luxurious mezzanine bedroom with double bed and TV is accessed via a ladder. There's also a porthole window so you can keep soaking up those blissful countryside views.

Step outside onto the covered verandah for the perfect place to sit and watch the natural world. Slip into the soothing water of the bubbling hot tub and let your cares melt away. Or if you prefer, savour morning coffee, an evening tipple, or simply a few delightful hours engrossed in the pages of a book in the alfresco seating area with nothing but birdsong to accompany you. Your four-legged friend will love exploring the fully enclosed garden, and there’s plenty of room for the kids to run around too. Cook up a delicious feast on the barbecue and enjoy it as you gaze out at the rolling hills and admire the sunset.

The Wagon with Faraway Views is off the beaten track yet easy to get to with plenty to do nearby. Leave the car behind and explore on foot along the family and dog-friendly footpaths surrounding this friendly farmstead. The lovely owners have provided a map to help you navigate the abundant trails.

If you’d like to explore further afield the magical landscapes of Dartmoor National Park are a short drive away, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, wildlife spotting, and more. The sandy beaches of the north Devon coast are also nearby, where you can spend leisurely days sunbathing, surfing, or building sandcastles. Head into the town of Okehampton where you’ll find the museum of Dartmoor Life and the ruins of the largest medieval castle in Devon, as well as a host of independent shops and eateries. And for a dose of city life, Exeter is a must-visit where the famous cathedral, restaurants, bars, cinemas, theatres, and museums provide something for everybody to enjoy.

You can also explore what Devon has to offer by train. The rural Tarka line runs from Barnstaple to Exeter with lots of stops along the way, giving you the perfect opportunity to hop on and off to look around and enjoy a delicious pub lunch.

Steps up to open plan living-room with kitchen, dining and bedroom areas with wood-burner, electric oven, 2 ring gas hob, kettle, fridge with ice-box and fold-out double bed (converts from the dining-table). Bedroom 1 on mezzanine level with double bed and TV. Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin.

Read all about our adventure at The Wagon with Faraway Views in our blog.