Cottage to rent with a hot tub in Honiton (6mls NW), Devon

Accommodation details

This converted barn in East Devon provides a cosy home away from home for large groups wishing to holiday together. The cottage, with pretty views over the surrounding countryside, accommodates up to 12 guests over six bedrooms – and two dogs are welcome too. There's plenty of space to relax in, including ample garden space, access to a shared games room and an outdoor hot tub for the adults to kick back in.

Set within the Blackdown Hills, the property puts you right at the heart of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with mile upon mile of walking and cycling trails to explore. If you're holidaying as part of a larger group, consider renting out another property on the site where a further eight guests can be accommodated. Access is via a private driveway where there's plenty of space for your vehicles.

The cottage is tastefully decorated, with a countryside-inspired feel featuring colourful artwork, floral soft furnishings and pine furniture. There's a spacious kitchen with a five-ring hob for preparing several dishes at once, an oven for baking cakes in and a dishwasher so that clearing up is quick and easy.

The light, airy dining area is ideal for sit-down meals – if it's a 40th birthday or retirement celebration, light some candles and get the wine flowing for that festive feel. The large lounge has four sofas for you all to stretch out on – in the evenings, set up a DVD for the children to watch together and make sure you light the wood burner, so they all stay nice and warm.

Outside, there's a roomy private garden with a lawn where the dogs can snooze on sunny days, a charcoal BBQ and a table and chairs for eating alfresco on warmer evenings. The shared games room has plenty of fun options for both children and adults including table football, pool and board games – why not organise a holiday tournament during your stay?