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Dune Cottages Barn Owl

Ilfracombe (5mls S), North Devon

4 stars

About the property

1 OF 5 PROPERTIES, 20 ACRES, HORSES, DONKEYS, LLAMAS, GOATS AND PIGS, PRICE BAND S FOR UP TO 6 PEOPLE (OFF PEAK)

A group of lovingly converted stone barns set in the beautiful North Devon countryside. Here guests can relax on the farm where they are free to roam the 20 acres or take in the many nearby attractions such as the famous beaches, the moors, or explore the local towns and villages that are all within easy reach.

The cottages have a warm and inviting atmosphere with woodburners in many of the properties for those cooler out of season evenings, comfortable furnishings that are in keeping with the properties and many tasteful finishing touches. The owners have carefully retained much of the building's original character and exposed beams, and each cottage is decorated in neutral colours with polished wooden floors throughout, except The Granary which is tiled, and underfloor central heating throughout, except West Cottage which has radiators, creating a warm and luxurious environment. Each cottage has an open-plan sitting room with a TV, DVD, video, and hi-fi with kitchen and dining areas, apart from West Cottage which has a separate lounge, dining room and kitchen which are tiled. The kitchens are fully equipped with an electric cooker, microwave, fridge/ freezer and washer/dryer (Barn Owl has a dishwasher and West Cottage has a separate washing machine and tumble dryer). Spacious bedrooms that have good sized quality beds and ample wardrobe and storage space.Leisure facilities: guests are welcome to visit the on-site library that is stocked with books, children's videos and toys or visit the children's outside play area. Farm activities: meet and interact with a variety of animals on the farm including horses, donkeys, llamas, goats and pigs. Games room: indoor play barn with pool table, table tennis and other games, Outside: each property has a private enclosed patio with garden furniture and disposable BBQs that can be bought on site at cost, use of a communal riverside picnic area and access to farm walks. Amenities: bed linen electric, and your first basket of logs included (towels are not supplied). Free wi-fi available in the on-site shared library. 1 well-behaved pet welcome (dogs not to be left unattended in cottages). Additional info: grocery box service available (extra). Location: beach 5 miles, shops and pubs 4 miles.

The largest cottage entered from the courtyard offering FIVE bedrooms: downstairs 1 double with en-suite shower and WC, 3 twin bedrooms (1 with 2'6" beds), and 1 further double on the first floor with en-suite shower and WC. Bathroom: family size with hand-held shower and WC. Walk up the stairs (fixed wooden stairgate) to reveal a splendid large galleried Lounge/kitchen/diner: with a woodburner and extensive rural views. The whole room is overflowing with character from its vast beams and original stonework to the window used by the resident white barn owl during the early part of the last century. Outside: you can exit from upstairs via the stable door down the external staircase to your own private garden with patio furniture. Additional info: during off-peak the property is available at price band S for up to 6 people.

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At a glance

  • Property code: DUNEB
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Sleeps: 10
  • Dogs allowed: Yes (1)
  • Changeover day: Saturday
  • Price band: Y Peak
  • Price band: W Off Peak
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available

Features

  • Enclosed garden / patio
  • Internet access
  • Working farm
  • Games / Play facilities
  • Beach within easy reach

Availability & book

Dates Price Select
26 May 2012
for 7 nights
£620was £725
02 Jun 2012
for 7 nights
BOOKED