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Shearing Shed

Combe Martin, Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stunning detached converted barn offering a relaxing family escape to North Devon
  • Gorgeous boutique styling and creature comforts alongside fabulous original features
  • Relax in the hot tub or in front of the wood burner after a day exploring coast or country
Property code: 82866

This truly stunning former shearing shed has been fitted and furnished beautifully and offers light and space throughout, perfect for a wonderful family retreat to North Devon.

This property is perfectly placed, nestled on the edge of a working sheep and beef farm, yet approached via a private drive and just a short distance by car to the beach. Head into Combe Martin where you will find a pretty harbour and sheltered sandy bay with a 17th-century inn, post office, bakery and a selection of independent shops. From here, the South West Coast Path can be accessed and offers walks with breathtaking views. Also close by, the Victorian seaside town of Ilfracombe offers a wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as traditional amusement arcades, cinema, the Landmark Theatre and Damien Hirst’s ‘Verity’ statue.

Step inside this stunning property where you will find yourself in the beautifully spacious kitchen/diner. This lovely, light room provides a perfect venue for relaxed family meals and is equipped with a TV, plus a door leading to outside meaning that you can dine alfresco with ease during warm weather. The country-style kitchen boasts a great range of appliances and equipment including an electric Range oven and hob, microwave, fridge and also a dishwasher. Leading off this, there is also an undeniably useful utility room with a fridge/freezer, washing machine and a tumble dryer. Now head down the hallway and into the lounge; this stunning room offers comfortable sofas arranged around the TV and warming wood burner, and provides a wonderful place in which to relax at the end of the day. In addition, there is also a set of French doors meaning that you can truly make the most of the outside space plus also a cosy snug/reading room leading from the main lounge. Venturing up the stairs and onto the first floor, you will then discover the gorgeous bedrooms, all lovingly presented in an individual boutique style and boasting vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. The first is a spacious king-size with a Smart TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC; there is also a cosy twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request) and then a super-king zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request) and a porthole-shape window with stunning views across the countryside to the sea. Completing the offering inside is a lovely contemporary bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC.

Stepping outside, the highlights continue in the shape of the large enclosed garden which includes a lawn, patio, a hot tub, garden furniture and Fire Pit Tripod. Ample private off-road parking is provided directly outside on the driveway. Please note this property has a private water supply.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request) and 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request)
  •  2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC; 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric range oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher
  • Utility room with fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Enclosed garden with hot tub and La Hacienda Fire Pit Tripod
  • TV in the lounge and kitchen, and Smart TV in the king-size bedroom
  • Travel cot and high chair available
  • Private water supply
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Beach 2 miles, pub 1.5 miles and shop 1 mile
  • 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 £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sarah Hardy

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

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julie, 28th September 2024

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Lovely house, home from home it has everything you need , lovely welcome gift on arrival . This is our second time visiting the shearing shed and we will be returning again .

Reviewed by Lucy, 14th September 2024

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Excellent holiday! The cottage is brilliant! Its so well equipped from stair gates and dog bowls to baby monitors and cots it has everything you could need! Its so warm and cosy! The location is great just a short drive to the beach and shops. And the hot tub is an added bonus! We would 100% go again!

Reviewed by Stuart, 7th September 2024

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We all had a lovely stay in this wonderful property. Perfect for a big family get together and the dog loved it as well. Everyone was very impressed with the place and lovely surroundings. The enclosed garden/ drive was a real bonus so we didnt need to worry about letting the dog out to play.

Reviewed by Lynne, 3rd August 2024

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Amazing holiday cottage!! The beds were so comfortable and they supplied us with a cot and a next to me crib for my 5 months old granddaughter. Very large bedrooms and bathrooms with very good facilities. Everything you need. We were a family of six adults and a baby and all our needs were catered for. We all really enjoyed the hot tub. Nearest towRead moren was Coombe Martin which was beautiful and had a very useful Co-op supermarket. Visited the Wildlife and Dinosaur Park Close to house, Amazing!!!! Hide

Reviewed by Wendy, 20th July 2024

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We have just returned from a week at the shearing shed. It is by far the best equipped holiday home we have ever stayed in. The hot tub was amazing and the obvious welcome for our 2 dogs was brilliant. Everything has been thought about which made our stay even more special. If you get the chance book the shearing shed, you will not regret it.

Reviewed by Paul, 8th June 2024

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Beautiful cottage, good location to get to attractions and beaches.Cottage has everything we needed and more. The hot tub was used everyday.This is our 2nd year coming to the Shearing Shed as our 2 grandsons love it here. The cottage is so spacious and was perfect for our family of 4 adults and 2 children. Our eldest grandson had his 8th birthday wRead morehile we was there and Sam and Rose both sent him a card and bought him presents which was so lovely of them. Hide

Reviewed by Yve, 25th May 2024

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This is a lovely cottage its well equipped and very clean, its is situated on a farm and feels remote, however having said that its not far from Combe Martin where there are some good pubs for food particularly The Pack of Cards, which also has a nice garden. Would recommend this cottage especially if you have a dog as they are well catered for by Read morethe owner . Hide

Reviewed by Sue, 4th May 2024

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Fantastic cottage, one of the best cottages I've stayed in

Reviewed by Robert, 27th April 2024

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Reviewed by Russell, 6th April 2024

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Amazing stay for our family of 5 plus dog cottage is well equipped , spacious and very clean and well kept . Beds are very comfortable and bedrooms are well decorated to a high standard. Highly recommended stay.

Reviewed by John, 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by Holly, 18th February 2024

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We spent a wonderful four nights at the Shearing Shed. It was the most spacious and comfortable holiday rental weve ever stayed in! It had everything we needed. It was so warm and cosy, and having the hot tub to jump into after a blustery day out was amazing. The area was quite quiet as it was out of season, but we really loved spending time explorRead moreing the local beaches and villages. Hide

Reviewed by Lauren, 16th November 2023

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Lovely place in a lovely location. We had a great time using all amenities. Our dog loved the grounds surrounding the property and, the dog blankets and treats were a lovely touch.

Reviewed by Sara, 4th November 2023

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Beautiful, well presented cottage. We had a very wet week in Devon, it was lovely to come back to a very warm, spacious cottage with a hot tub. The horses, cats, sheep, dogs all came to visit (in the field adjoining the property) during the week which entertained our two dogs! If you are looking for fish and chips by the sea, in winter season IlfraRead morecombe is your best bet! Generally a lovely quiet cottage, especially with the windows shut, minimal firework disruption for the dogs! Hide

Reviewed by Kirsty, 28th October 2023

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This is our second visit. We loved it so much we came back again and it didnt disappoint. The beautiful personal touches for Halloween made it feel even more homely and special. We will definitely be booking again

Reviewed by Justyna, 20th October 2023

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We have just spent a week at the Shearing Shed. I think its safe to say we all loved the cottage! Its spacious, well equipped and very clean. Big, well kept garden. It felt like home away from home. The welcome hamper and dogs beds and blankets very a lovely surprise. The hot tub was superb and very needed after a day of exploring. Samantha and MelRead more were great hosts, nothing was too much trouble. We had a wonderful stay and would most definitely recommend the Shearing Shed to friends and family Hide

Reviewed by Alan, 15th October 2023

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Absolutely Fabulous! Superb standard of holiday accommodation and, whilst somewhat out of the way, in terms of local amenities, it was a great base for exploring the north Devon coast.

Reviewed by Michael, 7th October 2023

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Exceptionally comfortable accommodation in a very peaceful setting. Spotlessly clean with many thoughtful touches throughout. Would definitely return!

Reviewed by Luke, 26th August 2023

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Was very well looked after, Thankyou very much. Would stay again xx

Reviewed by Duncan, 19th August 2023

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The Shearing Shed is a lovely place to stay just outside Combe Martin. It is in a great location with easy access to the surrounding areas of Exmoor, Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Saunton Sands and Barnstaple. The property itself is big and spacious with plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 children. It is maintained to a high standard and is very comfortabRead morele with a big garden, plenty of space to park and a great hot tub. We had a great time and would happily go back again. Hide

Reviewed by Emma, 22nd July 2023

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Just stayed for a week in July. Beautiful house, perfectly located for exploring the area and a relaxing break. So much to do in all weathers. Our kids loved the 2hr guided sea kayaking at Surfside (Combe Martin) (theyre aged 14 and 16) (book early). Dog beaches; Westward Ho! (car park at Northam Burrows Park), Saunton Sand. Dunster castle & villagRead moree (via Porlock Wier), Lynton and Lynmouth incl Valley of the rocks. Great visitors centre in Combe Martin. Recommend the Sawmills for food. Hide

Reviewed by Tim, 1st July 2023

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beautiful inside and out

Reviewed by Dean, 24th June 2023

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Just returned from a week in the shearing shed, what a place in the most wonderful picturesque setting! Everything was faultless from cleanliness to equipment provided. This really is a gem of a place to stay if your looking for a relaxing holiday and we will definitely return for another visit. Also great to have a large enclosed garden for the doRead moreg to run around. Overall fantastic place and great value. Hide

Reviewed by Paul, 3rd June 2023

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Lovely cottage, well equipped. Beautiful location. It was perfect for 4 adults and 2 children age 7 and 3 lots of space. Bedrooms beautifully decorated. Hot tub was lovely and was perfect at the end of the day to chill in. Garden was brilliant for our grandsons to play in safely.We were there for 2 weeks and we had new towels and bedding for our 2nRead mored week. We are thinking of booking again for next year. Hide

Reviewed by Stephanie, 20th May 2023

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We were all so happy with the cottage. The amenities were spot on, everything thought about down to the smallest detail. The house and garden was spotlessly clean, and beautifully presented Layout is lovely, the setting is gorgeous, and the garden is secure, which was important for us with a toddler. The house is spacious and beautifully done and wRead moree made full use of all the facilities. Everybody had a wonderful holiday, huge thanks to Samatha and Mel, and the care they took of everything :) Hide

Reviewed by Ann, 13th May 2023

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Lovely property clean and comfortable, Ideal situation, and plenty of room

Reviewed by Kayleigh, 29th April 2023

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Reviewed by Gill, 22nd April 2023

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Lovely location and beautiful house and enclosed private garden ideal for families with small children and pets.Hot tub was great and easy to use. Great for me to do exercises in as rehabing from a serious illness.

Reviewed by Jamie, 15th April 2023

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Lovely place and very spacious. Log burner and hot tub really make the place. Very impressive round the clock heating and space for dogs and children to play however, I would Request for the hot tub to be prepped the day before arrival and put at 38 degrees as we lost out on the first day. Our autistic child didn't understand it was too cold to entRead moreer the first day WiFi not great either so ensure plenty of data on phones. I work from home so this was quite important for us We would stay again Hide

Reviewed by Pam, 1st April 2023

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We would not recommend this cottage as we want it to be a secret and available for us to visit again.

Reviewed by Stefan, 20th January 2023

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Book this property now! You will be thrilled when you arrive. It's beautiful, so spacious, spotlessly clean and has literally everything you need! Had the best time staying here. The hot tub is superb! Clean as a whistle and so relaxing. The views from the property are stunning. Absolutely loved our stay here and will definitely be back soon! OwnerRead mores are very helpful and friendly so would 100% recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Robin, 5th November 2022

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Dont look any further this is the property you want spacious, clean, plenty of options to do around and a great place to take a deserved break.

Reviewed by Sally, 29th October 2022

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Just spent a totally relaxing week at the Shearing Shed. The property has everything we needed. Maybe more wardrobe and drawer space in all bedrooms, but for 2 of us it was fine. Second time we have stayed there and would love to return again

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