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Little Folly Barn

Torquay (6mls SE), Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful, chic and stylish four-person retreat
  • Peaceful location with enclosed garden
  • Within easy reach for walks, perfect for families with a dog
Property code: 81436

Nestled in the quiet hamlet of Dainton and within easy access of Newton Abbot, Totnes and the beautiful beaches of the English Riviera, this stunning holiday home is the perfect base for exploring South Devon and all it has to offer. The picturesque Torquay Harbour is located a short car journey away boasting an array of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Other attractions and places of interest in the area include the historic naval city of Plymouth, Exeter – famed for its stunning cathedral and shopping, The Princess Theatre, Paignton Zoo, Dartmoor National Park, Kent’s Cavern, Dartmouth Steam Railway, Torre Abbey and numerous National Trust properties. Dainton golf club is just a short walk from the property for any keen golfers out there as well as Bickleigh Mill pub which is just one mile away.

Step inside this charming property on the ground floor where you will find yourself in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge features comfortable seating for all guests with a TV, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the local area. The kitchen has everything you need to create a family meal, with an electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a lovely dining table with seating for all guests. Completing the ground floor is the shower room with shower and WC. Moving up the spiral staircase to the first floor, you will find two bedrooms, a king-size and a twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request), both have a TV for those lazy mornings.

Outside the property, there is a small terrace area with seating, a great spot to take in the sun and some al fresco dining. There is also a lovely lawned area which is perfect for guests with children and your four-legged friend wanting to play outside. There is off-road road parking for one car located at the side of the property.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request)
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC (located on the ground floor)
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
  • Smart TV in the lounge and both bedrooms - all with Netflix
  • Terraced area plus lawned area, both with seating
  • Own gated access to enclosed garden with patio and BBQ
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Highchair and travel cot provided
  • Beach 5 miles, pub 1 mile and golf course with restaurant within walking distance
  • Woodburner
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 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.

Charlotte Johnson-King

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Charlotte.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Clare, 19th October 2024

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Lovely barn with a great enclosed garden for the dogs. Rural location but not far from Torbay & beaches or Dartmoor. Cottage was spotless & well equipped, very cosy with an added bonus of Netflix available for those dark, rainy evenings.

Reviewed by Alison, 28th September 2024

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Really lovely week spent at Little Folly Barn. A warm welcome from Hayley and Paul, and a fantastic selection of welcoming treats! The cottage is beautiful; warm, cosy, spotlessly clean, and with everything provided for a relaxing holiday. Our dog loved the enclosed garden and snoozing next to the wood burner. We look forward to returning, and defiRead morenitely recommend this cottage to others that enjoy a peaceful retreat, but within easy driving distance of Devons popular seaside resorts. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha, 9th September 2024

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Lovely cottage. Everything you need is there. Owners will do everything in their power to make you comfortable!

Reviewed by Caroline, 1st September 2024

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Beautiful little cottage with perfect attention to detail & lots of lovely little touches inside. Great outdoor seating area & secure garden for the dog. In easy walking distance of a couple of pubs too. The welcome pack was the best Ive ever received Hayley was a lovely host & I would definitely recommend this property. Hopefully well get to visiRead moret again Hide

Reviewed by Camilla, 24th August 2024

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A beautiful barn conversion/cottage that looks like its straight from the film The Holiday! Incredibly comfortable, clean, with everything you could possibly need. Hayley couldnt have been nicer or more helpful!

Reviewed by Vanessa, 17th August 2024

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Little Folly is a beautiful cottage with everything you need. Its so cosy, homely and peaceful. The location was perfect, away from the towns but close enough to go out everyday and visit the many attractions. Our dog loved the big secure garden and meeting Rodney. Would highly recommend this property

Reviewed by Debra, 3rd August 2024

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Beautiful cottage had everything you would need for a lovely stay. Located in a great spot near the resorts but in the countryside too Cant fault a thing.

Reviewed by Sue, 20th July 2024

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Hosts were really welcoming, friendly and helpful calling a couple of days before we arrived to check on numbers and to let us know if local events that were taking place to kickstart our holiday. The barn was spotless with everything we could ask for and we enjoyed the welcome gift of delicious cake and Prosecco . A great relaxing location that weRead more used as a base for our 2 week holiday . Fab dog friendly pubs close by and the staff at the local petrol station and spar were lovely . Hide

Reviewed by Bryan, 22nd June 2024

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Beautifully presented cosy cottage. That was a joy to stay in.

Reviewed by Karin, 9th June 2024

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Reviewed by Johanna, 25th May 2024

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Reviewed by John, 18th May 2024

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Suited what we wanted for a week away. Enclosed garden for the dog was perfect.

Reviewed by Julia, 23rd March 2024

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Very cozy and lovely cottage. We felt very convenient and relaxed. The woody fire at the evening was really appreciated. The hosts were super kind and we felt always welcome. Even when sunshine was rare the stay in the cottage was the highlight of our time in Devon.

Reviewed by Siobhan, 15th February 2024

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Very welcoming. Lovely accommodation and kind hosts. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Peter, 3rd December 2023

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Fantastic little barn. Owners on hand if needed but leave you alone to enjoy your stay. Garden and terrace are much larger than they look in the photos. Beds super comfy. Well equipped kitchen. Wood burner with loads of logs for evenings in. During our 5 night stay I think only 2 cars went passed, so quite and peaceful but still close to towns and Read morebeaches. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola, 23rd November 2023

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A truly beautiful and wonderful cottage with very clever use of space.

Reviewed by Hayley, 12th August 2023

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Wow! What a treat to stay at Little Folly Barn. We felt like we were staying in a home away from home. The decor was beautiful and had so much character. The location was excellent for exploring South Devon too. Hayley made us feel very welcome and our dog felt at home straight away too. A fantastic holiday rental for families with children and dogRead mores. Without a doubt we would return and would recommend in a heartbeat to anyone wondering if they should stay! Hide

Reviewed by Paul, 17th June 2023

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perfect holiday cottage with nice garden area, lovely and peaceful, good location to explore south devon. would happily return.

Reviewed by Angelika, 10th June 2023

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Reviewed by Lorraine, 3rd June 2023

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The cottage was very cosy and a lovely place to come back to on an evening. A very comfortable bed/pillows made for a good night's sleep. The kitchen was well equipped and the welcome tray on arrival was a lovely thought, along with the fresh flowers. The patio was a peaceful place to sit for morning coffee or on an evening. Haley & Paul have made Read morethe cottage a very welcoming place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Lynn, 20th May 2023

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A beautiful, clean little cottage. Supplying everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Tray of goodies were a welcome touch. Barbeque was set up ready for our arrival and was used during our stay. Lovely comfortable outside seating and a good sized garden for our doggie to run around in. Comfortable bed with crisp, clean bed linen. Lots of lovely Read morelittle touches around the cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Helen, 28th April 2023

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A fabulous , cosy, comfortable and superbly clean cottage . Well sited for peace and quiet with enclosed garden and quality garden furniture, yet centrally located for moors and coast .

Reviewed by Glen, 23rd April 2023

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This is a wonderful place to stay. Absolutely spotless, with comprehensive kitchen appliances and utensils etc. SMART TV with content from all streaming services, good WiFi, brilliant wood-burner, endless hot water and electric heating. Has everything you could wish for. Close to coastal towns and loads of walks for dogs etc. Thoughtful little giftRead mores on arrival; wine, cakes, biscuits - and treats for the dog. Probably the best place we have ever stayed in; and we travel in the UK and Europe a lot Hide

Reviewed by Trevor, 8th April 2023

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What a lovely cottage, everything you need. In a cottage, is there a Great place to stay and is a lot to do within 30 minutes drive definitely will go back

Reviewed by Panos, 25th March 2023

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Reviewed by Greg, 21st December 2022

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Lovely peaceful break. Christmas decorations put up for arrival and a really nice welcome pack including wine, cakes, biscuits, tea and coffee, milk etc. Even the offer of Christmas dinner. Cant get better than that.

Reviewed by Nelly, 10th December 2022

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Amazing sweet little cottage tucked away on a dead end road so no traffic noise! Perfectly clean throughout. Crisp white sheets, beautifully decorated and we had the extra Christmas decorations! Private garden, every amenity you could think of and more! Amazing hosts who clearly go the extra to make it perfect in every way. It really felt like no oRead morene had stayed there before! We went to see the Dartmouth steam train of lights! Magical! We will be back! Say no more! Thankyou! Nelly Hide

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