The Merchant Meeting House

If you're on the hunt for a unique holiday home with five hundred years of charm and period features, then look no further than this warm and welcoming property in the heart of the pretty town of Ashburton.

Located right on the southeastern edge of Dartmoor, there's plenty to explore right on your doorstep. The town is packed with upmarket boutiques, cool cafes and a surprisingly cosmopolitan array of restaurants. Meanwhile, families will love pony trekking and dog walking across Dartmoor, flying through the canopy and Dart River Country Park a couple of miles down the road, and visiting the jaw-dropping beaches that line the South Devon coast, including Bantham and Bigbury.

After an action-packed day, return home to cosy up by the fire or sip sundowners in the quaint courtyard. Sit down in the formal dining room for a delicious dinner surrounded by Renaissance portraits, or enjoy a more casual affair at the kitchen table. You'll find five bedrooms that can comfortably sleep up to ten people. Each one is totally unique, with a variety of outstanding features, including vast vaulted ceilings, antique tapestries and even a glass floor in the master bedroom which overlooks the sitting room, with a rug that can be put down for privacy.

Home truths:
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot and highchair are available on request
*Access to the home is via a private entrance
*There's a dedicated study if you need to get some work done
*We'd recommend hiring a car to explore the area – there's street parking available
*The twin bedroom is accessed via one of the double rooms, making it ideal for a family with young children