Aye-Aye Captain

The brainchild of a celebrated interior designer, this North Devon townhouse has got it all figured out. Located a couple of minutes’ drive from Croyde beach, where you’ll spend long days surfing and soaking up the salty sea breeze, the inside of the home is beautifully sophisticated, with subtle nautical nods—we loved the knot wallpaper and delicate fish shoal light shade. The bunks in the children’s room will be a hit with mini swashbucklers, while the pizza oven on the patio should keep big kids quiet for a while. You’ll find the pretty village of Croyde a five-minute amble down the road, offering a charming selection of tea rooms, ice cream parlours and thatched pubs. After a hearty roast dinner, retreat home to the outdoor hot tub before turning in for the night in those luxurious king-size beds. Home truths: *The maximum number of adults this home can sleep is six *The home is split across many levels so wouldn’t be suitable for those with limited mobility *There is provision for parking two small cars *Some of the bedroom ceilings are a bit low so our taller guests should mind their heads *Child-friendly amenities such as a cot, high chair, dinnerware and stair gate are available upon request *Two well-behaved dogs are allowed to stay at this home