Holsworthy holiday apartment "16 The Ruby" in Holsworthy

The Ruby is a small collection of beautifully appointed new lodges hidden away in the rolling countryside of North Devon, just 10 miles from the market town of Holsworthy. Sit on your spacious decking area and all you can here is birdsong and the occasional moo or baa from the surrounding fields.The site was formerly owned by Ernest Hemmingway and was home to the UKs first naturist retreat in the 1930s. Each lodge has been built to a lodge plus standard with triple aspect open plan living areas, double glazing and central heating throughout, the kind of kitchen and bathrooms typically found in high-end apartments, and double patio doors leading out onto the decked patios. Luxury has never been this close to nature!Despite this idyllic setting, The Ruby is within a short drive of many market towns, family attractions, historic sites and not forgetting the stunning beaches along the north coast of Devon and into Cornwall. With Dartington Crystal, RHS Rosemoor, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks all in the area, there is something for everyone. Bude and the coastline is within a 20 mile drive.The local village shop is only 2 miles away, as is a fish and chip shop, while larger supermarkets can be found in Tavistock Launceston and Holsworthy, all within a 10 mile drive. Each lodge has a comprehensive information pack to assist you in enjoying a fantastic holiday.The Ruby is ideally placed for guests to enjoy the available activities and pursuits of the surrounding area including fishing, golf and cycling.FishingSet within 130 acres of tranquil Devon countryside, naerby Simpson Valley Coarse and Trout Fishery offers 4 well stocked lakes. Upper Fuzzy containing carp up to 20lb+.Lower Fuzzy containing Tench 6lb+, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Crucians, Chub and Gudgeon.Martins Lake containing carp to 6lb and silver fish. Jenny Wren, a put and take trout lake holding Rainbows to 15lb+, Blue trout to 9lb+ and Brown trout to 6lb+.GolfCombine the beautiful surrounding area with a relaxing game of golf at one of four courses in the area. Take your pick from courses at Ashbury, Holsworthy, Launceston and Bude, all of which are just a short drive away.CyclingWith an array of natural delights right on your doorstep what better way to explore than by bike. Particular cycle friendly places of interest include the lakes forming part of the South West Lakes Trust where you can gentle peddle around beautiful and peaceful Devon countryside. For those seeking something different follow the Granite Way which takes on an old railway line around the northwestern edge of Dartmoor, with the addition of optional hills on route.