View towards the property
Cosy open fire
Kitchen/dining area
The open plan living area with open fire
Country cottage feel throughout
Kingsize bedroom with en-suite
King size bedroom with en-suite
Enjoy a good book in the peaceful surroundings
Twin bedroom on the lower floor with en-suite
Twin bedroom with steps up to the living area
Beautiful gardens
Games room with snooker table
Explore the stunning grounds and.....
The cottage sits adjacent to the owners home
Nearby coutryside
Enjoy a country stroll
Views across nearby Exmoor National Park
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2 / 17  Cosy open fire
3 / 17  Kitchen/dining area
4 / 17  The open plan living area with open fire
5 / 17  Country cottage feel throughout
6 / 17  Kingsize bedroom with en-suite
7 / 17  King size bedroom with en-suite
8 / 17  Enjoy a good book in the peaceful surroundings
9 / 17  Twin bedroom on the lower floor with en-suite
10 / 17  Twin bedroom with steps up to the living area
11 / 17  Beautiful gardens
12 / 17  Games room with snooker table
13 / 17  Explore the stunning grounds and.....
14 / 17  The cottage sits adjacent to the owners home
15 / 17  Nearby coutryside
16 / 17  Enjoy a country stroll
17 / 17  Views across nearby Exmoor National Park

Lower Benton Barn

Barnstaple (6.5mls NE), Exmoor
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Spacious barn conversion with beautiful exposed beams, wood burner and original features plus a games room with full sized snooker table on site
  • Set within 15 acres of stunning grounds including large lawn, stream, ponds and acres of fields to explore perfect for getting away from the hustle and bustle
  • Located in the tiny hamlet of Benton, just three miles from the rugged beauty of Exmoor National Park, eight miles from popular town of Barnstaple and its shops, restaurants and cafes and within easy reach of the sandy beaches of Croyde and Saunton
Property code: 46553

Located in the tiny hamlet of Benton surrounded by 15 acres of beautiful grounds, this property is ideally placed for keen walkers and nature lovers. Once you have finished exploring the local area on foot, hop in the car and head to the nearby ancient town of Barnstaple, which boasts a traditional pannier market as well as a range of shops, restaurants and cafes. If you’re looking for a slice of culture, the National Trust’s Arlington Court is close by, while Knightshayes Court is an hour away by car. Other nearby attractions include Marwood Hill Gardens, RHS Rosemoor and Dartington Crystal.

Arranged on two levels, this property is bursting with traditional features, from exposed beams to an inglenook fireplace. The owners property is close by but privacy is assured. The kitchen/dining area is spacious and well-equipped, with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. After your meals, cosy up on one of the comfortable sofas in the lounge area, which features a high vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses. Unwind beside the wood buner as you make the most of the TV/DVD or plan the day ahead. Or, if you’re looking for a bit of healthy competition, take to the games room where there is a full-sized snooker table. There is a twin bedroom with en-suite shower room on the ground floor, while the king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom and shower over bath is located upstairs on the first floor.

Outside, there is a pretty patio area with garden furniture and a BBQ for making the most of those sunny days. Beyond the patio is a large lawn, which leads to a stream, pond and acres of fields beyond, perfect for enjoying a morning stroll.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin - maximum occupancy of property is 4 including infants
  • 1 shower room and 1 bathroom with shower over bath
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Towels and bed linen included
  • Wood burner with first basket of logs included
  • Games room with full size snooker table (accessed via owner's workshop)
  • Patio area with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Large lawn and walks across the grounds
  • Off-road parking for 1 car, additional by arrangement
  • Small convenience store 1 mile, shops 9 miles, pub 5 miles
  • The owners live next door and also have many friendly cats that live on site
  • Regret no children under 12 and no infants

     

  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sarah Hardy

This property joined our collection in 2016 and is managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Suranjan, 29th March 2024

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Excellent clean cottage. Spacious with all amenities! Epitome of peace and quiet with lots of birdlife around. Wood burner. Good instructions. Space for 1 easy car parking. Easy access to lots of interesting places nearby. Will definitely recommend Valley of Rocks where we met herd of wild goats! WiFi was adequate for emails and social media and peRead morerhaps a small amount of online channels. Very helpful owner/family! It would be nice to arrive during daylight hours with initial provision for food Hide

Reviewed by Judith, 23rd October 2023

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A very comfortable property. Well equipped with quality furnishings. The gardens are delightful .

Reviewed by Andrew, 21st April 2023

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Another wonderful holiday in this well-equipped and comfortable cottage. Made very welcome by the owners. Will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Debbie, 22nd October 2022

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Lower Benton Barn is a warm , welcoming, homely and a well equipped cottage set in beautiful surroundings. The snooker table offered a great source of entertainment on wet autumn evenings . We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here .

Reviewed by Janice, 14th October 2022

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Another lovely peaceful week at Lower Benton - All thanks to Peter and Claire for their hard work and attention to detail in keeping the barn the way it is - Its location being down a single track lane adds to the peace and tranquility - Theres a local little shop but all your main amenities can be found in Barnstable which is only about 8 miles awRead moreay We will be back again next year ! Hide

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View towards the property
Cosy open fire
Kitchen/dining area
The open plan living area with open fire
Country cottage feel throughout
Kingsize bedroom with en-suite
King size bedroom with en-suite
Enjoy a good book in the peaceful surroundings
Twin bedroom on the lower floor with en-suite
Twin bedroom with steps up to the living area
Beautiful gardens
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Location

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1/3 Deposit

Take advantage of our deposit scheme when booking 9 weeks or more in advance.