In fact very excited to announce the newest member of our holiday accommodation family – Ravendere retreats, home to one of the country's grandest treehouses and what is believed to be the UK's only private spa, with infinity pool, sauna and outdoor forest shower.

Both properties are adult only, luxurious places for two and judging by the consistent 5 star, rave reviews on TripAdvisor, our guests have been as delighted with our acquisition as we are.

Ravendere Retreats lies in 13 acres of exquisite woodland on the North Devon Coast, just a short walk from beautiful Lee Bay. As the site has been developed to share with our guests, every effort has been made to preserve this ancient, mixed woodland. In Spring, the dense carpet of bluebells and wild primulas is spectacular and the bird song, wild Roe deer and other wild life bring you close to nature throughout the year.

The popularity of Ravendere means it is booked well in advance, with a few dates left for this year, but surely worth the wait for that special occasion.

Meanwhile, at Pickwell Manor we are loving so many families joining us as the summer weather takes hold. We are largely booked up for the summer holidays but Autumn is often the best time to visit North Devon, when the roads free up, your favourite dining place is more easily available and the weather remains calm this far south.

Don’t forget that you can book the whole Manor for that special occasion -perfect for a 50th, 60th, 70th or beyond - or just a great place for a large family gathering, which includes the ballroom and extended catering facilities in the Snug and your private spa.