Vine Barn

Grand Devon Country House for 15

Stylish dining and sitting rooms flank the entrance hall of this elegant Georgian house, setting a refined tone before you've even reached the stairs. It's built for a big family gathering that still wants a touch of grandeur.

Upstairs, two king-size bedrooms come with their own en-suite and panoramic views over the valley, with a cozy single bedroom tucked between them sharing that same outlook. Towards the back of the house, exposed beams frame a luxurious marble-lined family bathroom, complete with a walk-in glass shower, a roll-top bath and a washbasin. Two further bedrooms, one a zip-and-link super-king or twin and the other a straightforward twin, keep their original ancient beams on show. Downstairs, a snug with a 50-inch Smart TV sits alongside a handy toilet, and the kitchen holds a range cooker and farmhouse table, opening onto a garden room with table tennis and table football.

The garden room leads out to a private, south-facing terrace, complete with a hot tub, a barbecue, sun loungers and an outdoor rattan dining set for long summer evenings. Beyond the house, the wider estate brings a heated indoor pool, a games room, indoor and outdoor children's play areas, a five-a-side football pitch and yoga classes into easy reach.
Combe Martin sits on North Devon's dramatic coastline, with Exmoor's wild moorland and sea cliffs both within easy striking distance. Between the house's own grandeur and the estate's facilities, there's rarely a reason to want for more.