Bright and airy open plan space
View towards the property from the garden
Thoughtfully decroated throughout
Cosy woodburner for the cooler evenings
Open plan living
Classic character throughout the property
Cook and dine in style
Attention to detail throughout
Beautful king size bedroom
Each bedroom has its own en-suite
Attention to detail throughout
Plenty of storage
Finishing touches
En-suite shower room with WC
Beautifully decorated throughout
Attention to detail
Pretty bedroom with access to its own en-suite
Can be made into a spacious twin room
High quality linen
Access to the en-suite
Relax in the tub in this spacious en-suite
View of the staircase in the property
Stunning views from the neighbouring fields
Enjoy a spot of lunch on the sunny patio
1 / 24  Bright and airy open plan space
2 / 24  View towards the property from the garden
3 / 24  Thoughtfully decroated throughout
4 / 24  Cosy woodburner for the cooler evenings
5 / 24  Open plan living
6 / 24  Classic character throughout the property
7 / 24  Cook and dine in style
8 / 24  Attention to detail throughout
9 / 24  Beautful king size bedroom
10 / 24  Each bedroom has its own en-suite
11 / 24  Attention to detail throughout
12 / 24  Plenty of storage
13 / 24  Finishing touches
14 / 24  En-suite shower room with WC
15 / 24  Beautifully decorated throughout
16 / 24  Attention to detail
17 / 24  Pretty bedroom with access to its own en-suite
18 / 24  Can be made into a spacious twin room
19 / 24  High quality linen
20 / 24  Access to the en-suite
21 / 24  Relax in the tub in this spacious en-suite
22 / 24  View of the staircase in the property
23 / 24  Stunning views from the neighbouring fields
24 / 24  Enjoy a spot of lunch on the sunny patio

The Cider Barn

High Bickington, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 3
5
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Access to great walking directly from the cottage - set in 10 Acres of the Taw Valley and adjacent to a small family-run seasonal campsite
  • Secluded garden backing onto fields where dogs can run freely, with fabulous views towards Exmoor
  • Stylish and contemporary barn conversion set in beautiful North Devon
Property code: 49558

Ideally located within a short drive to some of North Devon’s finest beaches, Saunton (17.5 miles) and Croyde (19 miles) are popular with surfers and bathers alike. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy the Tarka Trail and walk through the surrounding landscape, stunning in any season. The regional towns of Barnstaple (10 miles) and South Molton (10 miles) are nearby with popular pannier markets. In the height of Summer, a small eco-campsite pops up in one of the fields and cream teas are served from the summer house. A pleasant level walk to the village includes a couple of pubs and a community shop from which to stock up on provisions. Other attractions include RHS Rosemoor Gardens (8.5 miles) or Dartington Crystal (33 miles).

Experience the thrill of outdoor living from the inside when staying in this holiday home, a property decorated with feature walls that look like the deep depths of woodland scenery. This reverse-level accommodation choice benefits from a large open-plan space to relax in upstairs and all the sleeping arrangements and bathrooms downstairs. Enter two attractive bedrooms, one king-size and one zip-and-link twin, on the ground floor for an undisturbed night of restful sleep. Both benefit from their own en-suite, one with a wet room shower with WC and the other with shower over bath and WC. Loft-inspired stairs lead up to the amiable living space in the lounge/kitchen/diner. The entire room is kept cosy thanks to a warming wood burner, and there are plenty of options for sitting soft when night falls. After dinner time, curl up with the Smart TV on to chat pleasantly away or to take in a blockbuster movie.

Stepping outside, you can enjoy the patio and garden area with seating and BBQ. After a day’s exploring, why not gather around the fire pit and gaze up at the stars in the endless Devon sky, marvelling at the stillness of being away from it all.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king size, 1 twin zip and link (2"6 singles can be made up as a king on request, must be stated at the time of booking)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Underfloor heating
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Patio and garden with BBQ and fire pit
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Pubs and shop 1 mile, beach 16 miles
  • This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 2 guests. Please contact us for details
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • 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.

Alice Holt

This property joined our collection in 2017 and is managed by Alice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 40 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lyn, 4th November 2024

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Highly recommend Very dog friendly, flooring is wooden, dog towels, throws and bowls provided by owners. If you want peace and quiet the Cider Barn is definitely for you. Owners friendly and welcoming. Lovely and warm in the winter months after being outside.

Reviewed by Graham, 1st November 2024

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Simply a great place to stay. No negatives at all.

Reviewed by Scott, 18th October 2024

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We had a lovely and relaxing stay at the cider barn. It is located just outside a small village, with parking onsite and close to the property access. It is perfect if you have a dog with fields within a few paces. The hosts are very welcoming. The property is warm & welcoming with modern furnishings and fittings and a log burner. The kitchen is weRead morell equipped with ample fridge and freezer space and the WiFi and TV entertainment is very good. We look forward to visiting again. Hide

Reviewed by Alyssa, 11th October 2024

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Loved how dog friendly it was (especially as we have big dogs), including fields, garden and equipment available on arrival. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Michele, 6th October 2024

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Beautiful property, Very clean and well equipped. Also the dogs were most welcomed and nice they provided throws and bowls. Super location with the enclosed garden and fields next door. I would highly recommend and visit again

Reviewed by Janine, 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by Daniel, 20th August 2024

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Reviewed by Matthew, 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Michelle, 29th June 2024

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The cottage was beautiful, extremely well equipped with everything you could need and more. It was immaculately clean and extremely comfortable. The garden was secure for the dogs and a lovely place to sit and relax, the field at the back was great for exercising them. Whilst the location is a little remote it was also a lovely setting.

Reviewed by David, 22nd June 2024

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A wonderful holiday. Extremely comfortable beds, en-suites are large and well equipped. Lounge extremely comfortable. The dogs were catered for too. Own bowls, blankets and towels. The fields were great for us and the dogs. Quiet and relaxing. Debbie and Ann very hospitable and helpful. Excellent area for walking and lovely places to eat. A must isRead more Smoke on the Water (BBQ food). Local pub The Golden Lion , good home cooked food and they were very friendly and welcoming to us and the dogs. Hide

Reviewed by Heather, 3rd June 2024

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Nice place to spend a couple of days especially if you want to be out in the countryside away from it all. Two good sized en suite rooms and upstairs lounge/kitchen area which is well equipped. Friendly little pub in the nearby village which you can walk to, serves typical pub grub. Very friendly owners.

Reviewed by Andrew, 24th May 2024

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Excellent holiday cottage and a great welcome from the owners. Perfect for our dogs, they loved the pretty fully enclosed garden and the camping fields. Everything was extremely well maintained. Looking forward to our return.

Reviewed by Anghony, 5th April 2024

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Wonderful property

Reviewed by Julia, 15th March 2024

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Great stay, the Cider Barn is everything you'd want for a fab holiday. Home from home. We loved it.

Reviewed by Jacqui, 8th March 2024

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We had a wonderful holiday, thank you. We were made to feel very welcome and having the dogs was no problem. We were greeted with a lovely welcome hamper and a bottle of fizz was delivered on my birthday, which was a lovely surprise. Spotlessly clean, very warm, comfortable and with all the equipment we needed for a wonderful stay. Would happily reRead morecommend as a very dog friendly holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Helen, 20th January 2024

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Definitely a dog friendly holiday, as a the dog enjoyed having his own enclosed garden. He also loved having a big field to run around in too Lovely place, well maintained and loved the welcome pack. A quiet and relaxed holiday, though definitely need a car to get anywhere as you're right in the 'stick's.

Reviewed by Sarah, 7th January 2024

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Really gorgeous place. They had thought of absolutely everything and it was incredibly well thought out. Would definitely stay again. It's a little rural in location so the roads can be quite narrow on the way but it doesn't take longer than 15/20 minutes to get to all local towns!

Reviewed by Rachel, 3rd November 2023

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Our second visit to The Cider Barn at this time of year to avoid the fireworks with our two dogs. The Cider Barn is very comfortable and well equipped and the enclosed garden and two large fields behind the property that the dogs could run in are great. Staff on site always happy to help with any queries.

Reviewed by Beth, 27th October 2023

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Really lovely, dog friendly cottage. The welcome basket was very well received and the dog towel and blanket a thoughtful extra. The location is very peaceful with two large, enclosed fields which are great for dogs.

Reviewed by Matthew, 15th October 2023

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Lovely relaxing stay, for my wife, dog and myself. Excellent out of the way location and lovely accommodation. Adjacent fields for the dog to roam in a great feature.

Reviewed by Wendy, 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Steve, 22nd September 2023

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We have stayed here at both the Workshop and Cider Barn now for several years and is by some margin our favourite place to stay and the only place we visit each year again and again. We have 2 dogs and its perfect for them given theres an amazing wood to walk them just 10 mins walk plus Instow is just 30 mins drive. The bell Inn, Chittlehampton is Read morejust 10 mins drive and a great place for food and drink. Hide

Reviewed by Mark, 4th September 2023

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An absolute treasure in a beautiful country setting. Outstanding attention to detail. The hosts were kind, attentive and very accommodating. Our three dogs loved frolicking in the adjacent fields and the garden was safe for them.

Reviewed by Linda, 21st August 2023

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Lovely peaceful place to relax Cottage fantastic beautiful decor Great for dogs to roam

Reviewed by Robert, 28th July 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine, 21st July 2023

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Very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Location was great for getting to beaches and countryside and the adjacent fields were fantastic for the dogs.

Reviewed by Susan, 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Ian, 23rd June 2023

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This was the 2nd time we have stayed at this location. We can't fault the accommodation it was very clean and well equipped with everything that was needed. It is within easy reach of beautiful beaches especially saunton sands and Instow for dogs. The main reason we returned was the enclosed field that our dogs loved last year but was very disappoiRead morented that the grass hadn't been cut and was very long, we were afraid that our dogs would get ticks so we didnt use it. Hide

Reviewed by Sheila, 16th June 2023

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Lovely cottage. We had 3 dogs in our group and the garden and adjoining fields were perfect for them. The cottage is quite remote but as a consequence is very quiet and peaceful (apart from other residents!). Very comfortable beds and bathrooms were great! Beaches all within a reasonable drive.

Reviewed by Denise, 9th June 2023

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The Cider Barn was beautifully furnished and well equipped. The owners were very welcoming and on hand, if needed. The secure fields were an added bonus for our dog Roxie. The Welcome Hamper was a very thoughtful touch. We would certainly recommend a stay.

Reviewed by Felicity, 2nd June 2023

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What a gem this is! Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Dog friendly garden unless you have one like me who likes to jump fences!!! Maybe a little off the beaten track for some - but for those who like peace and quiet just perfect. Lovely welcome basket on arrival and bowls,towels and fluffy blankets for your four legged family. Overall a fab holRead moreiday was had by all. Hide

Reviewed by Mark, 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Clayre, 19th May 2023

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We had a fantastic week at the Cider Barn. The cottage was beautiful with everything you need for the week. We felt at home right away. The welcome basket and the blankets for the dogs were a lovely touch. We were made to feel so welcome and shown around when we arrived. The high chair and travel cot were left out for our baby. The cottage was so pRead moreeaceful at night and it was in a great location to tour the north of Devon. So much to see and do. Would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Beth, 7th April 2023

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We loved our 2 weeks.We were late arriving in the dark but host was very welcoming regardless. Dog bowls, towels & sleeping rug for each dog.Wonderful fresh bread, eggs, milk, cafetire coffee, tea & sugar as welcome pack.Easter eggs left for us too! Garden & fields surrounding for good dog walks on the days we did stay in. Cottage was so well equipRead moreped & everything worked.Very comfortable, good beds. Colourful. Many happy days out from this location. Loved this cottage & hosts thoughtfulness. Hide

Reviewed by Tom, 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah, 17th March 2023

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Reviewed by Sue, 3rd March 2023

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Fabulous cottage in a really lovely location. The field was a huge bonus for exercising the dogs. Thoughtful welcome pack which was gratefully received, warm, cosy and we had all we needed. Thank you so much we would love to return.

Reviewed by Carla, 5th February 2023

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Beautiful cottage, very well equipped & comfortable! Fully enclosed & secure garden which our 3 dogs loved! & having access to the huge fully secure/enclosed field was fabulous! Gorgeous part of Devon - plenty to explore nearby.

Reviewed by Kelvin, 27th January 2023

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Perfect, quiet and comfortable. Good base for North Devon and Exmoor. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Kerry, 9th December 2022

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Fantastic little barn! Warm, cosy, fab garden for the doggies! Welcome basket was so thoughtful and blankets and bowls for the doggies! Beautifully decorated and beds were so comfy! Would love to re visit! Thank you!

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Bright and airy open plan space
View towards the property from the garden
Thoughtfully decroated throughout
Cosy woodburner for the cooler evenings
Open plan living
Classic character throughout the property
Cook and dine in style
Attention to detail throughout
Beautful king size bedroom
Each bedroom has its own en-suite
Attention to detail throughout
Show 12 morePlenty of storage

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