1 The Folly’s is a captivating lodge located in Abbotskerswell, offering a dog-friendly haven thoughtfully adorned with charming decor, providing a perfect blend of nature and comfort.
All on the Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack and doggy extras. External utility room with washing machine (shared with other properties on-site). Front garden with patio and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: No children under 18 years old.
Embark on an unforgettable holiday experience at 1 The Folly’s, an enchanting lodge cocooned within the quaint village of Abbotskerswell, Devon. This dog-friendly haven invites you to immerse yourself in nature’s embrace while revelling in the thoughtful décor that adorns the space. Every corner exudes warmth and charm, making you feel right at home amid the beauty of the Devon countryside.
Set tranquilly in a beautifully landscaped 2-acre estate 1 The Folly’s is a gateway to a world of exploration and relaxation. Within easy reach, you’ll find a quintessential village pub serving up local delights, and the village’s amenities just a leisurely stroll away. For dog lovers, a dog-friendly pub 5 minutes’ walk away, and a dog-friendly coffee shop and local store are 10 minutes’ walk. The property is gated and lies within a 2-acre setting with lovely views, and a footpath outside the gates takes you around the area. The owner also a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist and can advise on any dog issues.
There are many golf courses close by and plentiful good walking. With easy access to both the rugged moors and the serene seaside, you can embark on invigorating hikes across the moorlands, taking in the panoramic vistas, or opt for soothing beach walks along the coastline. The English Riviera is about 15 to 20 minutes’ drive away, and Exeter is about 12 miles.
Return to the quiet rural setting away from the hustle and bustle and unwind in harmony with nature. As the sun sets and paints the sky with hues of orange and pink, you’ll realise that this bungalow is a retreat that weaves together the elements of comfort, natural beauty, and the joy of exploration into a tapestry of memories that will stay with you.
Dartmoor National Park offers rugged landscapes and ancient tors, inviting adventurers to hike, bike, and explore its wild beauty. The historic market town of Totnes boasts eclectic shops, a medieval castle, and a vibrant arts scene along the banks of the River Dart. Babbacombe Model Village captivates visitors with its intricate miniature reproductions of famous landmarks in beautifully landscaped gardens. The stunning English Riviera coastline beckons with sandy beaches, charming seaside towns, and opportunities for water sports and leisurely promenade strolls. Buckfast Abbey, a tranquil Benedictine monastery offers stunning architecture, serene gardens and spiritual history. Beach 6 miles. Pub and restaurant ½ mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.
With wide sandy beaches, remote moors, and chocolate-box villages, Devon is a stunning holiday destination at any time of year. It’s also a haven for bird watchers, offering a rich variety of landscapes and habitats, with dozens of nature reserves and over 200 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs).
One of the county’s highlights is the Exe Estuary, a vital breeding and feeding ground for thousands of wildfowl and waders, including avocets, redshanks, snipes, little stints, and sandpipers. Surrounding the estuary are several nature reserves, such as Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve, where reedbeds, meadows, ponds, and saltmarshes support large populations of black-tailed godwits, dunlins, grey plovers, red-breasted mergansers, and wigeons. With its family-friendly sandy beach backed by dunes, it’s a fantastic spot for a day out.
Just 15 minutes from Exeter, Haldon Forest is a vast conifer plantation that supports five species of breeding birds of prey: goshawks, hobbies, sparrowhawks, buzzards, and kestrels. A bird hide and viewing point, managed by Forestry England, offer the chance to see these impressive raptors up close. The forest is also home to nightjars, crossbills, and a variety of butterflies. Walking and cycling trails, play areas, treetop rope courses, and picnic spots make it an excellent destination for families and nature lovers alike.
Owned by the National Trust, Lundy, an island in the Bristol Channel, is easily reached by boat from Ilfracombe or Bideford. From April to July, thousands of seabirds arrive to breed, including puffins, razorbills, guillemots, fulmars, kittiwakes, and Manx shearwaters. The island is also a magnet for migrating birds, with rare visitors from as far afield as North America and Siberia recorded annually.
Slapton Ley, the largest freshwater lagoon in southwest England, is separated from the sea by a narrow shingle ridge known as Slapton Sands. Surrounded by reedbeds, marshes, and woodland, it provides a rich habitat for birds such as Cetti’s warblers, reed warblers, sedge warblers, and grasshopper warblers. On the water, look out for great crested grebes, gadwalls, and water rails. Other wildlife in the area includes otters, badgers, dormice, and several bat species.
Exmoor National Park offers a remarkable diversity of habitats, from moorland and farmland to ancient woodland, rivers, and dramatic coastline. The open moors are home to Dartford warblers, linnets, and whinchats, while the woodlands host pied flycatchers, tree pipits, redstarts, and all three British woodpecker species. Along the rivers, look for grey wagtails, dippers, and kingfishers. The coastal edges are frequented by curlews, ringed plovers, turnstones, and occasionally knots, ruffs, and curlew sandpipers. Visitors can also enjoy walking and cycling routes, canoeing and kayaking, charming historic villages, Dunster Castle, and of course, Exmoor’s iconic wild ponies.
Located in the heart of the county, Dartmoor National Park is more rugged and wild, with dramatic granite tors and deep river valleys, perfect for a day of exploration. Bird watchers should look out for ground-nesting species like meadow pipits, skylarks, and stonechats. The moor also supports ring ouzels and red grouse, and is one of the best places in the UK to hear the distinctive call of the cuckoo in spring. For those wanting to cool off after a hike, Dartmoor has some of the finest wild swimming spots in the country.
