Higher Eggbeer Farm, Exeter, Devon

Over 900 years old and still humming with life: pigs, cows, ponies, rabbits, and chickens share the rambling gardens.

Rooms: 3: 2 twins/doubles sharing bath (2nd room let to same party); 1 double sharing owners' bath. Self-catering option.

Meals: Restaurants 5-minute walk.

Directions: A30 to Okehampton. After 10 miles left exit into Cheriton Bishop; 1st left after Old Thatch pub, signed Woodbrooke. Down & up hill; road turns sharp left but you don't. Turn right down private lane.