The Cartlodge

This stylish Grade II-listed barn conversion is a real treat for a family of four or two couples with babies. It's a peaceful, rural idyll but with an excellent child-friendly pub a short stroll away and many coastal towns and beaches within an easy drive.

The barn's interiors are tasteful and contemporary but sensitive to the original features and come with added luxury in the form of top notch bed linens, a huge comfortable sofa and elegant ensuite shower rooms attached to both bedrooms. The open-beamed ceilings give the barn a light and airy feel, whilst contemporary prints on the walls and comfortable modern furnishings bring it bang up to date.

Mini guests will love discovering the stash of toys, games and arts materials suitable for all ages, along with buckets and spades for fun-filled days on the many beaches within 20 – 30 minutes drive. Outside, the raised garden boasts glorious rural views best enjoyed with a chilled glass of wine and BBQ (provided).

The single-storey design makes this ideal for crawlers and toddlers, with no need for stairgates. Plus, a useful list of baby kit (see fast facts) ensures parents can pack light and relax on arrival. Speaking of relaxing, the award-winning gastro pub 'the Turk's Head' is only a few minutes pleasant stroll away and has lovely gardens with outside seating and a kiddies menu with all the usual favourites – perfect for a sunny Sunday lunch or early evening supper. It also offers take-away if grown ups fancy a special treat at home when little ones are tucked up in bed. Added to that, there's a lovely farm shop and cafe within about 10mins walk offering breakfast, brunch and lunch, plus delicious local produce and wine to take home and enjoy during the evenings. At certain times of the year children can have access to the vegetable garden where they can pick vegetables and fruit.

All in all, its hard to a imagine a more relaxing rural retreat with tots in tow!

Accommodation Overview – Sleeps 4+babies in 2 ensuite bedrooms
The front door opens into an entrance porch with cupboards and space for hanging coats. The main living room is spacious with the original vaulted ceiling. There is a comfortable sitting area with sofa and large TV and a dining space with table and chairs and double French doors out onto the front patio seating area. The kitchen is fully fitted with plenty of storage space, domestic appliances (toaster, kettle, washing machine, dishwasher, oven, hob & coffee maker ) and a good range of kitchen equipment. There are two bedrooms comprising one with a double bed and en-suite shower room, and the other, also ensuite, with twin beds. Both can fit a cot and two can be provided on request. At the rear of the property is a generous sized private enclosed garden beautifully planted with a patio and seating area and outside table and chairs. Ample parking space for two cars. An electric charging point is available for electric cars.