THE GALLERY, family friendly, with open fire in Aveton Gifford

The Gallery, near Aveton Gifford, Devon, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

The Gallery is an architect-designed reverse-level cottage in countryside a mile from the Devon village of Aveton Gifford. The cottage sleeps four people in two downstairs en suite double bedrooms (one can convert to small twin). On the first floor is a sitting room with wood burning stove and a kitchen with dining area and glass doors to steps down to the garden. Outside is a private enclosed garden with table and chairs, and six shared acres of meadow, pond and lawn for picnics and croquet, plus off road parking for two cars. Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.4 miles, river 2.4 miles. The Gallery is a charming and peaceful retreat with lovely views for a year-round relaxing break in Devon.

Amenities: Central heating, underfloor heating with wood burning stove. Microwave, fridge-freezer, electric oven/hob, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Off road parking for two cars. Enclosed garden with barbecue. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.4 miles, river 2.4 miles

Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?

Town: Aveton Gifford is a small rural village on the banks of the river Avon. Nearby is the busy little town of Kingsbridge at the head of a marine estuary in the attractive South Hams area of south Devon