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Owls Barn

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Rating
4.8
out of 5
Cornwall » Ilfracombe
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Hot Tub

Discover the charm of Owls Barn, a delightful retreat nestled in the North Devon countryside, perfect for a serene getaway.This beautifully renovated barn conversion sleeps 6 people in 3 sumptuous bedrooms, making it an ideal choice for families or groups seeking a blend of rustic allure and modern comforts.

The accommodation boasts a private hot tub, where you can soak under the stars, and a large garden with play equipment for children.The interior features exposed beams and luxurious touches, ensuring a stay that combines the best of country living with contemporary amenities.

Whether you're a keen walker eager to explore the rugged coastal paths or simply wish to relax in a tranquil setting, Owls Barn offers the perfect base.

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About Owls Barn

Discover the charm of Owls Barn, a delightful retreat nestled in the North Devon countryside, perfect for a serene getaway. This beautifully renovated barn conversion sleeps 6 people in 3 sumptuous bedrooms, making it an ideal choice for families or groups seeking a blend of rustic allure and modern comforts.

The accommodation boasts a private hot tub, where you can soak under the stars, and a large garden with play equipment for children.

The interior features exposed beams and luxurious touches, ensuring a stay that combines the best of country living with contemporary amenities.

Whether you're a keen walker eager to explore the rugged coastal paths or simply wish to relax in a tranquil setting, Owls Barn offers the perfect base. With easy access to North Devon's finest beaches and attractions, your holiday can be as adventurous or as laid-back as you desire.

For more indulgent relaxation, browse our selection of luxury cottages with hot tubs.

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Cottages Near Owls Barn

0 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
This stylish cottage close to the sea sits adjacent to the owners home, yet where privacy is assured and it is an ideal coastal bolthole at any time of year.
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1 Miles
Sleeps 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1
1 OF 9 CHARMING COTTAGES SET IN 18 ACRES OF OPEN COUNTRYSIDE WITH SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB, SAUNA, PLAY FACILITIES AND ANIMALS. Set in the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and situated at the top of the stunning Sterridge Valley, this is part of a complex of attractive cottages.
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1 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
1 OF 9 CHARMING COTTAGES SET IN 18 ACRES OF OPEN COUNTRYSIDE WITH SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB, SAUNA, PLAY FACILITIES AND ANIMALS.
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1 Miles
Sleeps 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1
1 OF 9 CHARMING COTTAGES SET IN 18 ACRES OF OPEN COUNTRYSIDE WITH SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB, SAUNA, PLAY FACILITIES AND ANIMALS. Set in the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and situated at the top of the stunning Sterridge Valley, this is part of a complex of nine attractive cottages.
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1 Miles
Sleeps 8
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
This property is one of two barn conversions situated on the owner s working farm, just a mile from the local beach at Sandy Bay, which extends round to the pretty seaside village of Combe Martin, with its five pubs, fish and chip shop, and ice cream parlour.
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1 Miles
Sleeps 6
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3
Set near a traditional 17th Century thatched pub, this property is within walking distance of the town and harbour.
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1 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
This detached single storey holiday cottage is a little gem, part of a complex of three cottages. The owners have lovingly restored this property to a high standard and added a bubbling hot tub to relax in whilst enjoying a spot of stargazing.
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1 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
A family friendly cottage that welcomes dogs and is set in the North Devon countryside make the most of the shared children's playground and wonderful indoor heated swimming pool.
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1 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
Set in the outstanding North Devon countryside and is perfect for families, offering a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, a large games room, and is dog friendly too.
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1 Miles
Sleeps 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
A characterful cottage set high up in the Sterridge Valley, with access to an heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub and close to the North Devon s award winning beaches.
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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the beautifully renovated Owls Barn for its excellent location, proximity to coastal towns, and the comfort of the large beds. The cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, secure garden for dogs, and the private hot tub with stunning views were highlights. The welcoming touches from the hosts and the property's spaciousness also received high praise.

Getting there

To get to Owls Barn, if driving, take the M5 motorway towards North Devon. For train travel, the nearest station is Barnstaple, from where you can take a taxi or bus to the property.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
Service Distance (miles) Postcode
Pharmacy 2.5 milesEX34 8EQ
Train station (Barnstaple) 11 milesEX31 2AU
Pub 3 milesEX34 8LR
Dog walk 0.5 milesEX34 9RG
Supermarket (Tesco) 1.5 milesEX34 8PQ
Indian takeaway (Tandoori Nights) 3 milesEX34 9BH
Chinese takeaway (Lotus) 3 milesEX34 9DA
Italian takeaway (Giovanni's) 3 milesEX34 9HW

For families with Kids

This destination is fantastic for families, with a secure garden and play equipment on-site. Nearby beaches and attractions like Watermouth Castle provide ample entertainment for children.

Is Owls Barn A good location for couples?

For couples, the serene setting offers a romantic escape, with coastal walks and nearby Lundy Island trips adding to the charm of a memorable retreat.

Dining and Cafes

Close to the property, you'll find 'The Thatched Inn' (01271 864450), a cosy pub serving hearty meals, and 'The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar' (01271 863482) for a more intimate dining experience.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find scenic coastal paths, charming local shops, and traditional pubs, perfect for exploring the quaint surroundings.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a private hot tub?

Yes, the property features a private hot tub located in the large garden, offering guests a luxurious space to relax and enjoy the scenic views.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Indeed, the property welcomes up to 3 dogs, providing a secure garden for them to play in and making it an excellent choice for pet owners.

How many bedrooms does the accommodation have?

The accommodation has 3 bedrooms, comprising 2 super king-size rooms and 1 twin room, catering to various group configurations.

Are there any beaches nearby?

Yes, the property is within easy reach of North Devon's finest beaches, including Woolacombe and Saunton Sands, perfect for beach lovers.

Is there parking available at the property?

Ample parking is available next to the property, ensuring convenience for guests travelling by car.

Are there any family-friendly attractions in the area?

The property is close to family-friendly attractions such as Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife Park, offering enjoyable days out for all ages.

Owls Barn Reviews

Debra
Beautiful cottage and good location. Near to Tesco and coastal towns. The upstairs suite was beautiful but not accessible to all as narrow metal spiral staircase. Lovely large beds, very comfortable. Unfortunately the weather was terrible the whole week we were there, high winds and rain so we werent able to use the hottub at all.It was hard work wRead moreith dogs to keep them out of the carpeted lounge. A wider temporary gate for the kitchen door would have be helpful.Better summer holiday property Hide
Bryn
Owls Barn is a lovely cottage. Very high quality bathrooms, and the kitchen is excellent. Was really impressed with the welcome pack, which we were not expecting. The living room is spacious with comfy sofas and a lovely hanging egg chair. TVs in all bedrooms were a real bonus too. The location is superb, within a few minutes of Ilfracombe, and wooRead morelacombe. Also some lovely pubs that provide food. Hide
Josh
It was perfect in every way. The cottage was very well kept, clean, tidy & well equipped. The beds were very comfortable & the cottage in general was too. The hosts were incredibly hospitable & helpful and easy to contact if required. The hot tub was fantastic with amazing views of the fields opposite. We will 100% be coming back!
Susan
A beautiful house in a beautiful setting, everything you could need and very dog safe garden.
Helen
What a wonderful place to stay, the barn was exceptionally clean, lovely bed linen, well equipped kitchen, lovely garden and views, safe for our two sogs. BBQ was great, fantastic location close to all the beaches, we would definitely return. Highly recommend a stay here
Hannah
We have just stayed here for a week with our two young children, my parents and their 3 dogs and it really was perfect. Hot tub a fantastic addition to help wind down in the evenings! The cottage was so clean on arrival and beds were very comfortable. Our toddler loved being able to go on the swing every day and run around the garden with the dogs. We cant wait to come back next year!
Richard
Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable. Will stay again.
Viki
We absolutely loved our stay at Owl Barn. The location is perfect to get around to all the local attractions, there are great take aways and restaurants near by and the views are beautiful. All 3 dogs settled in immediately (usually takes them a day or two!), and we all felt at home straight away. Lovely touch of scones, cake and soft bubbly on arr ival. The entire house was very clean and well presented. Ive already recommended it to friends and we will definitely stay again!
Nadine
Pristine cottage. The place was spotless. The facilities were perfect, hot tub, gorgeous big garden with swings...and the views, I didn't realise you got a sea view until we got there! The location was just perfect, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe just 10 minute drives. One highlight was the horses, which came to visit over the fence in the garden one ev ening and stayed for lots of strokes! The stay exceeded our expectations, and we would definitely come back to stay again.
Colin
Pristine cottage. The place was spotless. The facilities were perfect, hot tub, gorgeous big garden with swings...and the views, I didn't realise you got a sea view until we got there! The location was just perfect, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe just 10 minute drives. One highlight was the horses, which came to visit over the fence in the garden one evRead moreening and stayed for lots of strokes! The stay exceeded our expectations, and we would definitely come back to stay again. Hide
Jo
Owls Cottage is lovely. With a good size enclosed garden with the sea in the distance a peaceful rural location but close to so many beaches. Beautifully presented and a super welcome of cream scones and bucksfizz. The jacuzzi was welcome after a days walking and the cottage had everything we needed being very well equipped. We loved our week and w ould definitely recommend.
Ann
Just came back from this gorgeous Holiday Cottage Owls Barn Ilfracombe The place is immaculate and so spacious the wildlife is very calming. The cottage is exactly as advertised and the owners are on hand if you need them. The hot tub was a bonus, the cottage has lots of gorgeous features inside and the outside space is so pretty, room for private parking. Quad biking nearby loved watching them go up the sheep hill. The horses came to say hello every day.
Mark
Stayed here for a week (Feb half term) . 2 adults , 2 kids and a dog. Great spacious property, with a large enclosed garden. Everything you need is provided Decent sized television in the lounge and hot tub a bonus Nice views to sea, and to Wales beyond. Feels like you are in the middle of nowhere ( a bonus) , but you are only 5 mins away from a su permarket and a few more minutes to the centre of Ilfracombe. Quad bike track nearby, but didnt bother us as we liked watching them.
Sarah
A wonderful weeks stay at Owls Barn with toddler, twin babies and 3 dogs. The barn was very clean, well equipped with a lot of thought put into it. We never worried about little hands reaching things. Lovely touches from the owners on arrival. Secure Garden and utility room was fantastic for the dogs. Great location with many nice beaches within ea sy reach. Would recommend Note- Keypitts backs on to the garden, we personally enjoyed watching the quads and having livestock behind the fence.
Ian
We had a lovely week in late Oct/early November. Cottage was clean and tidy. Generally well equipped. Just lacked a few essentials (e.g cloths for wiping sides/washing up). Easy drives to the amazing beaches - Woolacombe, Staunton Sands and Croyde. Surfed at Staunton with Surf Staunton and would recommend. Hot tub a bonus.
Stephanie
Beautiful clean cottage within a short driving distance from shops and beaches. The garden was stunning for the dogs to run around and lovely and secure. The hot tub looks onto beautiful views of the sheep and horses in the fields. The kitchen is well equipped and the showers were extremely powerful and hot which was a huge bonus. The cottage was l ovely and warm with easy adjustable heating. The owners were on hand with any additional requirements we needed and super friendly. Loved the stay.
Martin
Had a Brilliant Family Holiday in Owls Barn What beautiful place in a lovely setting, spotless clean, even had a lovely welcoming cakes and bottle of fix, would highly recommend to anyone Thankyou
Anita
Beautiful cottage attention to detail is great
Jayne
Came back this year. Had a lovely holiday. We love Owls barn. Weather was great. Owners left us milk scones jam and clotted cream. Tea coffee sugar also available. Very clean and comfortable.
Geoff
The property and location made for a perfect holiday. We all had a really nice time.
Mandy
I cant say anything negative about this property. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need and everything was spotlessly clean!! As I previously mentioned about everything you could need there was even a hot water bottle that was a blessing as we had to use it, due to someone not feeling very well. There was a total of 8 people and our dog staying at Owls barn. Our 2 grandchildren that are both aged 2 years old had a wonderful time running around and enjoying the hot tub.
Katie
We had the best stay! Very dog friendly! We would stay again
Julie
A beautiful property in wonderful surroundings. Everyone enjoyed the stay at Owls Barn from Grandson to Grandad. Every need has been thought of. Beds amazing , showers amazing everything was amazing . Plenty of places to visit if you want to as location was great
Kim
Owls cottage is just a delight. The scones,fruit cake ,clotted cream and jam, biscuits and milk was a delightful surprise when we walked through the door. Also the flowers. The accommodation was amazing. The bedrooms, living room and kitchen are lush. The bathrooms were a plus Its nice to go somewhere where the showers are really good and these are amazing. Would definitely go again
Neil
A beautiful cottage with fantastic views, comfortable lot's of space, it caters for all age's. The hot tub is an added bonus, also room for the dogs to play. 5 minutes from Ilfracombe and superstore, 15 minutes from Woolacombe beach.
Lesley
5 adults & 1 dog for a week at Owl Barn, perfect! A lovely welcome treat on arrival made a great start. The property is finished to a very high standard, with great detail to the additional touches. Bedrooms & bathrooms dressed very well, lovely comfy lounge and the kitchen and utility room stocked with everything you need. Hot tub with great views was the icing on the cake after a long day walking in nearby Ilfracombe & Woolacombe. Would Highly recommend.
Joan
Owl Barn was just perf Beautiful home well equipped. Lovely welcome of flowers afternoon tea awaiting us. Thank you so much for a wonderful comfortable stay.
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Attractions Near Owls Barn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Owls Barn itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cornwall has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - EX34 0NG
about 3 Miles
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park  is a big hit with families and has a wonderful setting within 26 acres of Sub Tropical grounds. During a stroll around the site you will encounter so of the worlds most endangered animals and also take a peek back to prehistoric times when Dinosaurs roamed the earth. The park is home to the worlds only full size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex as well as Lions, Wolves, Sea Lions, Meerkats and many other species, Top attractions include the amazing Sea Lion Shows, Falconry Display and Sea Lion Swims.
Exmoor Zoo - EX31 4SG
about 7 Miles
Exmoor Zoo is described as a "family zoo" on their website and it certainly makes a great day out for families.  There are many exotic and rare animals as well as birds to see which are living in natural surroundings.  Some recent improvements at the zoo include a new 5 metre tower at the cheetahs and raised walkways at the "beast".  There is also a new viewing platform over the sitatunga.  As well as the amazing animals to experience there are regular fun activities such as face painting, daily events and zoo trails.
North Devon Farm Park - EX32 7ET
about 10 Miles
North Devon Farm Park is a haven for wildlife and has a fantastic location making it the perfect place for a day out during the summertime. As well as gorgeous scenery, picnic areas and plenty of space for children to play the park offers a Play Area, Tea Room serving local produce, a Petting Zoo where little ones will love meeting the affectionate animals and Nature tTails. There is also a Play Area.
The Big Sheep - EX39 5AP
about 13 Miles
This is a really unique attraction in the Devon region with many unique events taking place throughout the year.  The Halloween Festival in October is well planned where you can take pumpkin carving workshops, ride the ghost train and go to witches flying school.  All year round there are some excellent
Milky Way Adventure Park - EX39 5RY
about 19 Miles
The Milky Way Adventure Park is a fun day out for the whole family and has rides and attractions for all ages. There are four major rides including a thrilling roller coaster and an amazing vertical slide for the older kids and grown ups and six fascinating live shows which will entertain the whole family. During your visit you can enjoy bird of prey experiences, find your way out of the maze and feed and cuddle the baby animals.