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Park Gate Stables

Barnstaple (3mls S), Devon
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 3
5
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Luxury
Family friendly
Tennis Court
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful, detached home set in an idyllic rural location
  • Boasting an array of original features, plus luxurious bedrooms and games room
  • Large private gardens with tennis courts and play area for the children
Property code: 85615

Nestled in the North Devon countryside this tastefully decorated detached barn conversion is the perfect retreat for families and friends with your own tennis court and a children's play area.

Located in the small Devon village of Tawstock which is surrounded by woodland. Only three miles away are the villages of Bishops Tawton and Newton Tracey with local pubs. The market town of Barnstaple is less than 3 miles away and has a plethora of shops and places to eat and the well-known Butchers Row with its unique independent shops. If it’s the beach you're looking for Saunton Sands is 10 miles away, Croyde is 13 miles which is known to be a mecca for surfing or 14 miles is Woolacombe which has 3 miles of sandy beaches. Venture further and there is RHS Rosemoor with more than sixty-five acres of stunning gardens to look around and a visit to the UK's only remaining glass factory, Dartington Crystal being15 miles away.

As you enter through the hallway, you will see that this barn has been lovingly decorated, with underfloor heating throughout. There are two bedrooms on this floor, a twin room and a king-size bedroom, both with en-suite shower rooms and Smart TVs. The large farmhouse-style kitchen with its original beams and centre island is the perfect place to try out new recipes or make breakfasts together as you plan your fun-filled day ahead. It is equipped with a dual-fuel cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, wine cooler, washing machine and tumble dryer. Next to the kitchen is the dining room with a large dining table that seats 12 people. On this floor, there is also a WC. From the kitchen, you go down six steps into the light and airy lounge with large comfy sofas, gas fire, and a Smart TV with Netflix and DVD, to sit, relax and watch your favourite movies or enjoy a board game or two, with patio doors leading out onto the courtyard. There are a further four bedrooms upstairs, all with en-suites: there are two king-size rooms with roll-top baths, shower attachments and WCs, another king-size bedroom with a shower room and WC, and the final room is a twin bedroom complete with a bathroom with handheld shower and WC. All bedrooms have Smart TV`s.

Heading outside through the patio doors from the lounge, is an enclosed south-facing patio with a large table and chairs to seat 12 people, and a gas BBQ to enjoy al fresco dining with friends and family on those lovely summer evenings. For those that like a game of tennis, you will love that the private tennis court is open all year, plus there is also a children’s play area.

The indoor games room is located only 25 yards from the cottage with small fridge/freezer, dart board, ping pong, football and air hockey tables.

There is also ample gated car parking directly in front of the cottage.

 

  • 6 bedrooms - 4 king-size and 2 twin
  • 3 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and handheld shower and WC, 2 en-suite bathrooms with roll-top baths with shower attachments and WC
  • Double multi-fuel range style cooker, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and wine cooler
  • Separate indoor games room with table tennis, air hockey table, darts board and table football
  • Private Tennis Court
  • Smart Tv in lounge - Netflix provided
  • Smart Tv in all bedrooms
  • Children's play area
  • 2 wooden cots & highchair
  • Outdoor table & chairs and sun loungers
  • Gas BBQ
  • Ample gated car parking
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • 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 £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £55. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Alice Holt

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

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah, 8th November 2024

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Beautiful house altogether with a spectacular dining table and lovely kitchen. Very comfortable and cosy. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Debbie, 26th October 2024

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We were a family group of 8 adults and 4 young children and we all thought the house met our needs really well. We were made to feel very welcome by the owner who was very happy to have the children come trick a treating.

Reviewed by Ian, 13th September 2024

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Really lovely house with everything you need for a large family get together. Plenty of space and great facilities. Fabulous kitchen we all enjoyed cooking in it. Games room, play area and tennis courts were used by all the family. Perfect place to relax and have a great family holiday, Great sandy surfing beaches and golf courses within 20min drivRead moree. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Brian, 23rd August 2024

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Lovely cottage for a large group. Peaceful and quiet location, only 10 mins to nearest shops. House was well equipped and we all liked that we could eat around the large dinner table. The tennis court was a bonus.

Reviewed by Richard, 2nd August 2024

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Just perfect for our annual family holiday get together. Tennis for the enthusiasts, A games room for all. Plenty of room for the youngsters to let off steam. Carp fishing just 4 miles away. Glorious beaches in easy striking distance and the beautiful countryside. Easy access to supermarkets avoiding traffic bottlenecks. Very helpful host.

Reviewed by Elizabeth, 26th July 2024

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We were a party of 11 ranging from 3 to 75 years old. A beautiful setting and well equipped house with a great range of kitchen equipment. We were able to share some lovely family meals together around the huge dining room table. Kids loved the games room and play equipment.

Reviewed by Maxine, 1st July 2024

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Fantastic cottage for large family gatherings. Relaxed decor afforded relaxed surroundings perfect for those with children and dogs. Excellent array of kitchen equipment and washing drying facilities. Plenty of comfortable lounging areas for those seeking a bit of peace and solitude. Outside the large enclosed patio area with seating and tables wasRead more perfect to ensure young children and dogs were contained and for al fresco dining. The tennis courts and games room were a huge hit with all! Hide

Reviewed by Anthea, 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by David, 17th May 2024

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Extremely well equipped and laid out accommodation, which allows for everyone to be together inside or out. All needs catered for in an excellent quite location, but within easy distance of many local attractions. The family had a perfect holiday celebrating Mothers 80 birthday, we will be back!

Reviewed by Stephen, 10th May 2024

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Reviewed by Marie, 3rd May 2024

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Lovely cottage in a pretty village. The cottage has lots of space and it was great to all sit round the dining table having a meal and not feeling cramped. We were lucky with the weather and had a bbq one of the evenings the games room was used as well.

Reviewed by Jo, 9th February 2024

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Perfect place for extended family to meet up for a special get together (a 50th birthday in our case). Something for everyone

Reviewed by Susan, 23rd December 2023

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A great place to spend Christmas! The kitchen was well-equipped for entertaining. Living room area catered well for a large group. Tennis court was usable. Plenty of off-street parking. Bedrooms a good size . Location quiet, yet not far from Barnstaple. Two of the rooms have excellent showers.

Reviewed by Jan, 18th August 2023

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A wonderful house that feels like home, with amazing views and facilities. It is very well equipped and catered for our families whatever their age. I would highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Elaine, 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Rodney, 21st July 2023

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Excellent, property, escesslent space and excellent location. Rodney Pollock

Reviewed by Christopher, 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by William, 16th June 2023

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An excellent venus and a most enjoyable break with 4 generations of the family togethe

Reviewed by Cathy, 15th May 2023

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Reviewed by Beverley, 21st April 2023

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Such a beautiful property, great location, we wish we could have stayed longer. Accommodation was very spacious and everything was very clean. Very comfy beds too. Would highly recommend this accommodation everything was perfect. Thank you so much, we had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the location to the wedding venue which we were attending. I'd hiRead moreghly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra, 14th April 2023

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This house was very comfortable and well equipped. Our group of ten had a wonderful week here

Reviewed by Tony, 7th April 2023

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Great house for multi generational families.

Reviewed by Annette, 24th March 2023

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The house had everything we required, space, comfort, beautiful furnishings, well equipped kitchen as we were cooking for 12 adults, all our friends had a fantastic time .

Reviewed by Rachel, 4th March 2023

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Excellent property for extended family gatherings. Car required to get to shops, only 5-10 mins away. There are a few slate steps from the kitchen to the sitting room , so may not be ideal for people who have mobility issues or small children, although we had an 18month in the party as long as she was watched she was fine. Well laid out accommodatiRead moreon plenty of outdoor space. Dogs can be contained in part of the garden. Well equipped kitchen and large table to sit 12. All in all fab place. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel, 29th December 2022

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Reviewed by alan, 23rd December 2022

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Fabulous time .. we loved staying at Parkgate stables thank you to the super hosts for all their kind attention to detail. We had a lovely Xmas and will look to return as soon as possible.

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