If you and your loved ones are seeking a beautifully-appointed detached holiday home where you can enjoy the best of East Devon’s coast and countryside, look no further than Treetops, a paradise nestled in the trees in the hamlet of Southerton.
Set back from the bustle amid the beautiful rolling fields, this quirky property has been wonderfully-presented and offers two plush king-size bedrooms with their own en-suite shower rooms, making an exceptional retreat for romantics, stargazers, avid ramblers and beachcombers, the beds can be made into single beds, please speak to the owner before you arrive to arrange this.
Take the steps up to the balcony to savour the views of your surroundings before heading inside and climbing the stairs to the spacious open-plan living room, where the countryside and beyond can be seen from the large window.
The chef of the group can pop a bottle of fizz into the wine cooler before taking to the electric oven and induction hob to cook up a storm, and meals can be enjoyed at the sleek island unit.
Afterwards, light up the woodburning stove as you curl up on the sofa and flick through the channels of the Smart TV, the perfect way to unwind after a bracing day.
To the exterior, a balcony offers an elevated position in which to dine alfresco and sun loungers invite you to bask in the sunshine, whilst something tasty sizzles on the barbecue.
The little hamlet of Southerton lies near to the village of Newton Poppleford where you can find the nearest amenities in the form of a pub The Cannon Inn, two takeaways which both deliver and a Post Office with a village shop, there are local farms shops which sell local produce.
Treetops is just a 5-10 minute walk to access the abundant low lying Harpford Common (leading on to Aylesbeare common) - an area very popular with stargazers as it boasts an untainted dark sky to develop a connection to the cosmos.
Stretch your legs with a walk of around 20 minutes bringing you to another charming village, Tipton St John, where you can enjoy a lovely dining experience at The Golden Lion Inn.
Pay a visit to the charming town of Ottery St Mary, known for being the birthplace of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, here you can find an abundance of excellent restaurants, takeaways, and cafés, as well as the Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels, a famous event on 5th November where men shouldering flaming tar barrels run through packed crowds!
Take a walk down the East Devon Way, a long distance path stretching from Exmouth, to Lyme Regis in Dorset, perfect for admiring the breath-taking scenery all around.
Twitchers can spend time exploring the Exe Estuary, a site of international importance for wading birds and Woodbury Common, with its RSPB reserve to enjoy.
The town of Exmouth is also within striking distance, where you can look forward to a day lazing on the sands of the beach with great watersport opportunities including kayaking and windsurfing, or you could take to the South West Coastal Path to walk along the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
Alternatively, the beautiful coastal town of Sidmouth is just a short distance away, where you can relish in its great shopping opportunities, great eateries and sublime beaches.
Budleigh Salterton is another pretty seaside town with restaurants, shops and cafes, the cathedral city of Exeter is a 25 minute drive with high street shops.
The Dartmoor National Park is a just under 25 miles away, home to an abundance of beautiful landscapes to explore, the wild Dartmoor ponies, and scenic places like Canonteign Falls and Kennick Reservoir.
There are two good golf courses, Sidmouth and Woodbury Park golf and leisure which are a 10 minute drive, the owners can supply golf clubs.
Other attractions within the surrounding area includes the Crealy Theme Park & Resort, the Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and the National Trust-owned A la Ronde.
Discover all of this and much more when you holiday at Treetops.
Treetops is an ideal base for some breath-taking walks with the coast and various commons all within walking distance for those who enjoy longer more challenging walks, if fact there is no need to drive anywhere as there are many walks that can be taken by just walking down the drive, Treetops is a stone's throw from part of the route that forms the popular East Devon Way also nearby are Harpford Common, Woodbury Common and Aylesbeare Common, a heathland nature reserve managed by the RSPB.
Just 8 miles east of Exeter this quiet spot is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, an outstanding area of natural beauty that is enjoyed by dog walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders, and those with an interest in wildlife.
Edged by woodland, the reserve is interspersed with several ponds and streams, some of the uk's rarest birds can be found here.
Walks down to the River Otter are also possible from Treetops where beavers and otters live.
