West Country Cottages has launched its new 2015 brochure featuring around 130 quality holiday homes in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, the New Forest and Somerset. Sleeping two to 11 guests, properties range from romantic retreats to beautifully converted barns and large family houses in coast, country and village settings; over 50 also welcome pets.

Every property is inspected by a member of the agency's team and 'Sun Graded' with one to five suns according to its quality, ambience and facilities; in addition places incorporating a very high standard of atmosphere, furnishings, fitments and décor are 'highly recommended'. Weekly prices range from £234 for a week low season up to £2,247 for a large holiday home in peak periods; short breaks are available at many properties low season or occasionally for late bookings at other times.

West Country Cottages, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, is part of the Helpful Holidays Group.

2015 Highlights
Some of the highlights for 2015 include:

Cosy retreats
Sleeping just two, detached Springfield Cottage on the edge of Norton St Philip, Somerset is an ideal couple's retreat.  Full of character it has a woodburner in the living area, while the kitchen features the original bread oven and has French doors opening on to the peaceful garden to relax and admire the surrounding countryside. Graded 4 suns, highly recommended, prices from £276pw; for details see brochure page 94.

Pretty, thatched Appletree Cottage lies in the picturesque hamlet of Higher Brimley, near Bovey Tracey on Devon's Dartmoor. Brimming with character it has thick cob walls, original leaded windows, beamed ceilings and stone fireplaces with traditional cottage furnishings. Two double bedrooms make it ideal for one or two couples planning a break together. Graded 4½ suns, prices from £300pw for two guests; for details see brochure page 31.

Dating back to 1790 and sleeping three, thatched Mouse Cottage on the edge of Beaminster, Dorset is the epitome of a country cottage with its stripped floors, deep sills, beams and uneven walls. Graded 4 suns, a week's stay is from £276 for two guests; for details see brochure page 69.

Family houses
Sleeping four and six are Lower Well Cottage and Lower Well Farmhouse near Ugborough in South Devon. They have shared use of an indoor pool, while the farmhouse also has wooden floors and an impressive inglenook with bread oven and wood burner in the lounge. Prices from £444 for the cottage (graded 4½ suns) and £525pw for four guests in the farmhouse (5 suns); for details see brochure page 43.

Jordan House, a historic, character holiday home for four on the edge of the North Cornwall fishing village of Boscastle, is on three levels. The cosy lounge has an open fire and looks into the courtyard garden which has pleasant valley views. Graded 4 suns, prices from £360pw, pets welcome; for details see brochure page 27.
 
Larger Houses
Sleeping eight plus the family pet dog, 16th century Higher House Farm is set in two acres of gardens within easy reach of the beach at Branscombe on East Devon's Jurassic Coast. Beams and original features have been retained in the spacious, luxuriously furnished rooms; woodburners in the lounge and dining room add to the ambience, while two winding staircases lead to the four bedrooms, three ensuite.  Outside a small barn has been converted into a games room. Graded 5 suns, highly recommended, prices from £948pw; for details see brochure page 57.

Dating back to the 17th century, Grade II listed Surridge Farmhouse, which sleeps nine, lies in an elevated but secluded position near the West Somerset village of Bathealton, close to Exmoor. The house is surrounded by 80 acres of pasture and woodland and includes an Iron Age Fort. There is also a south-facing patio, pagoda and an illuminated six-person hot tub.  Inside it's warm, homely and full of character with ancient oak beams, some wonky floors and window seats; there's an Aga in the large farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room and woodburners in the dining and living rooms, plus a games room. Graded 4½ suns, prices from £693pw for six, pets welcome; for details see brochure page 99.
   
For a free copy of West Country Cottages' 2015 brochure call 01803 814000, email holidays@westcountrycottages.co.uk or visit www.westcountrycottages.co.uk.   Every holiday home in the brochure is featured on the website and West Country Cottages can be followed on Twitter @WestCountryCots, Facebook and Pinterest.

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November 2014