Luxury self-catering accommodation in Higher Ashton

Surrounded by rolling countryside and edged by Dartmoor, this town is well suited to a range of visitors, from golfers to hardy long-distance walkers, and children seeking days out on the beach. Higher Ashton is a picturesque riverside town of pastel cottages famed by Haldon Belvedere's unique triangular building displays. Also known as Laurence Castle, the site is perched high up on Haldon Hill and offers spectacular views, along with some fine examples of conserved architecture.

Golfers are in for a treat at Teign Valley Club, a short distance away. The 18-hole course embraces the natural features of the Devon landscape, with its ponds, streams and mature trees, not forgetting its well-stocked bar. For other outdoor pursuits, head to Kennick, Tottiford and Trenchford reservoirs which are each connected by a network of off-road paths calling out to be explored. Spend afternoons on the water, fly fishing or rowing on the reservoirs by hiring a boat from one of the local Devon vendors.