Whinfell Pod

Devon Cottage with Shared Pool

Some cottages are made for two, and this one leans fully into that idea, an intimate hideaway on a private Devon estate, built for slow mornings and even slower evenings.

Downstairs, an open-plan sitting and dining room brings a log-burning stove, a Smart TV, a comfortable sofa and an armchair together around an oak dining table, made for lingering over dinner. The kitchen holds a dishwasher alongside a fridge, oven, microwave, freezer, toaster and kettle, more than enough for easy self-catering. Upstairs, a king-size wrought iron bed sits beneath elegant Nina Campbell wallpaper, with a small adjoining cot room ready for parents travelling with a baby or toddler. A separate wet room, lined in marble and finished with a striking solid marble basin, adds a genuinely indulgent touch.

Outside, exclusive use of bistro-style seating in the communal courtyard offers a charming spot for fresh air with a morning coffee. Beyond the cottage, the wider estate opens up further still, with a heated indoor pool, a well-equipped games room, indoor and outdoor children's play areas, a five-a-side football pitch and yoga classes among the shared facilities on offer.
Combe Martin sits on North Devon's dramatic coastline, with Exmoor's wild moorland close enough for an easy day trip and sea cliffs perfect for slow walks. Whether the days are spent exploring further afield or making full use of everything on the estate, this is a spot built to feel like a proper escape for two, however the week unfolds.