With special flourishes such as underfloor heating, contemporary art prints and knockout views over the endless stretches of Saunton Sands, this apartment is a big breath of sea air. Push open the French doors in the bright living-kitchen area and take a seat on the balcony – the unfettered sunset vistas are the perfect sidekick to a glass of your favourite tipple. In the mornings, skip down the communal garden path and crash into the waves or search for shells along the endless beach. If you’d prefer to stretch your legs, the South West Coast Path is a three-minute stroll from your doorstep. When you’re feeling peckish, it’s a twenty-minute drive into charming Barnstaple where gastro pubs and raved about restaurants vie for your attention. In the late afternoon, head home to your comfortable couch and cosy up, reflecting fondly on another idyllic day in North Devon.

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