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?

Additional information and rules

- Sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms – 3 king-size, 3 twins ( the downstairs twin has a 2`6" bed which can be used as a sofa too and a 3` bed).

- 2 dogs welcome (please note dogs are to be kept in the kitchen and large boot room, using the stair-gate provided)

- 2 electric ovens and 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, Bosch Tassimo coffee machine and dishwasher, Bluetooth speaker

- Shared utility room with 2 washing machines and a tumble dryer

- Smart TV/DVD in lounge and TV & king-size bedroom

- BT Internet

- Wood burner ( log bags available locally)

- Private five person hot-tub

- Shared games room with table football, table tennis, pool table (small charge applies - please note the pool table only takes 50p coins all proceeds of the pool table get donated to the local village church) and selection of board games provided

- Garden games including portable football nets, giant Jenga and croquet

- Campsite shop nearby, open Easter to November, with a good array of produce

- Charcoal BBQ available

- Travel cot and highchair available on request

- Ample on- site parking

- Beach 18 miles, pub and village shop 4 miles, fishing 5 miles

- Complex of properties

- Whilst we regularly welcome family celebrations and reunions, this property cannot be used as a party house for stag or hen parties

- In the interests of others holidaying at Westcott Farm please ensure your dog is kept under control at all times and that barking is kept to a minimum

- Day visitors by agreement with owners

- We regret that due to livestock no fireworks are permitted

- In the unlikely event of a hot tub breakdown during stay, we regret a refund will not be issued

- Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday