We were able to take advantage of our newly installed remote thermostat and turned the heating up using the phone app an hour or so before we arrived. It was so nice to open the front door to a comfortably warm cottage.
Our October visit had coincided with half-term in some parts of the country but now everywhere was much quieter - we parked easily at Instow for a lovely sunny afternoon walk with with friends and their dog, followed by a refreshing cup of tea at Johns .
There are some lovely views to be had as we walk around the village lanes every day and we try and absorb them for calming refreshment when we are back in the busy Midlands. This one from the footpath leading directly from our lane is a favourite.
We visited Westward Ho! at the weekend, in the summer it can be very busy but now it was quiet with wonderful views across the beach where in the distance you can see across the estuary to Saunton.
For some time we have been meaning to call in at High Park Farm near Littleham where the farmer has set up the Milkiosk. Here you can buy pasteurised whole milk by the litre from an automatic vending machine, using reusable bottles, also supplied. The milk is £1 per litre which compares with the 30p which is the average price farmers receive from the diaries. As skimmed milk drinkers we found the milk too creamy for tea but great for porridge in the mornings. It is good to support this enterprising initiative by a local farmer and we shall top our bottle up again on our next visit to Devon.
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