Monkhouse Hill Cottages

Advantages: Peaceful, well appointed, great views, lovely setting
Disadvantages: having to come home

...will take you right down the valley to Teignmouth a pleasant if not crowded seaside town. Head north and the valley turns west after a short while and the river plunges into a steep gorge at Steps Bridge, this is well worth a look, there is a lovely walk along by the river and when you get back you can treat yourself to a Tea and slice of Devon Apple Cake, Yum. We spent many afternoons subtracting and adding to our waistlines here. The road on from Steps Bridge takes you onto Moretonhampstead and Dartmoor beyond. If you don't want to drive there are a couple of beautiful circular walks from the cottage. One takes you up over the hill at the back and round to the river downstream on passed the old mill to the cottage, about 3 miles. The other takes you across the Valley up into the woods and back down through the village, about 6 miles. Facts... Read review

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Advantages: PROPER VIEWS
Disadvantages: Midges

...We spent our honeymoon here and it is simply the most magical place on earth!! We stayed in a romantic cottage made for two and just walked and gasped for the whole week! There are mountains, waterfalls, sheep (quite a few of these and they roam free so be careful!!), views, views, views and more views. There are midges too, so bring protection!! We spent time at Portree, the main town in Skye, which has everything you‘ll need. The best part of all was when we visited a place named ‘The Fairy Glen’. It’s a part of the countryside (lots of little hills and ponds) and it has a unreal/fairylike quality about it. We’re proud to say that we consummated our marriage here!!! Go there... Read review

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Advantages: beautiful, people are amazing
Disadvantages: weather is unpredictable

..."Eilean a' Cheò - The Misty Isle" is one place that everyone should visit. Skye is absolutly stunning! It has the most amazing scenery and the people are amongst the friendliest I have ever met. It really is Scotland in minature, for a small island it is amazing how many different things there are to see and do. We went for Hogmany and stayed in a beautiful thatched cottage, it was just perfect. From the capital Portree to the beautiful Cullin mountain range there is a new discovery around every corner. From otter sanctuary's to ferry trips, from hill climbing to wildlife spotting there is something for all the family. We took our 11 year old son and even he was not bored (and you know what that age can be like, if it isnt electronic they dont want to know).... Read review

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