Stargazer Rawridge

Stargazer is one of a few cottages on a farm in Rawridge. It's quiet up here. You look out over the Otter Valley.

It sleeps four. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms. One bathroom is downstairs with a shower. The other is upstairs and has a big, old-fashioned claw-foot bath to lie in. It's got a 4 Star rating. It's comfortable.

The living room has patio doors that open onto a deck. There are steps down from there to the garden. The deck is enclosed, which is good if you have dogs or small children. You get nice views from there.

It's a working farm. There are horses and sheep in the fields. The owners have friendly dogs and cats that wander about. You'll see a lot of wildlife. Deer in the early morning, lots of birds.

There's a carp lake on the farm that all the cottage guests can use. If you've got a fishing licence and barbless hooks, you can fish there. There's also a shared picnic area by the lake.

For walking, you can go straight from the door. There are footpaths into Rawridge and Uppottery village. You're in the Blackdown Hills, so it's good walking country.

The coast is about a half hour drive. Seaton and Sidmouth are that way. Lyme Regis is a bit further, maybe 40 minutes. They're all proper seaside towns with beaches.

Inland, you can get to Dartmoor or into Somerset quite easily. Both are within an hour's drive for a day out.

The cottage has a dishwasher, washing machine, WiFi, and TV. Bedding and towels are included. There's a cot and highchair if you need them. You can bring up to two dogs. There's parking right outside.

Useful links: Blackdown Hills AONB for walking maps and National Trust Devon for places like the coast.