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The Hay Loft - Devon

Shirwell, near Barnstaple, Devon
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Tennis Court
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Hot Tub
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex
Indoor swimming pool
Spa facilities
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At a glance

  • A beautifully appointed stone cottage set in an idyllic rural location, yet close to seaside villages
  • Featuring a shared indoor heated swimming pool, a toddler pool, a sauna, a hot tub, a games room and a play area
  • Return from the sheltered coves and long sandy beaches to play tennis on the complex courts
Property code: OC-92362

A beautifully-appointed stone cottage set in an idyllic rural location just 3 miles from Barnstaple. This dog-friendly cottage is deceptively large and features an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, en-suite bathrooms and access to a host of shared facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and games room. It is the perfect base for families seeking a relaxing break in the countryside.

This charming reserve-level cottage is located at the end of a private no-through lane and enjoys stunning views down a wooded valley to the River Taw and Dartmoor beyond. It has a warm and welcoming ambience thanks to its rustic colour palette and soft furnishings that glow in the natural light pouring in from multiple angles. Unwind under the vaulted ceiling and exposed beams of the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, a light and airy space with enough room for everyone to enjoy lazy brunches, afternoon naps and late night films. It’s downstairs for the two en-suite bedrooms, a beautifully-appointed king-size bedroom and a family bedroom comprising a double and a single bed. Outside, a shared courtyard garden unravels close to shared facilities including an 11m indoor heated swimming pool, a children’s play area and an indoor games room. Elsewhere, four-pawed visitors in the group will love exploring the 8 acres of lawns and fields near the cottage.

Footpaths crisscross the countryside surrounding the cottage, the perfect way to enjoy a family walk with the dogs. Barnstaple (3 miles) has a wealth of dog-friendly pubs and cafes, while the beaches at Croyde, Saunton Sands and Woolacombe (all 13 miles) are hugely popular with water sports lovers. Dogs are often welcome aboard the sea safaris that leave Ilfracombe (11 miles) a town that loves canine visitors. Exmoor National Park also lies 11 miles away.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 triple room with a double and single bed
  • 2 en-suites – 1 en-suite bathroom with a handheld mixer shower over the bath, and WC; and 1 en-suite shower room with a shower and WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • TV and DVD in the lounge
  • Please bring towels for the pool
  • Shared courtyard garden with outside seating
  • Shared Indoor swimming pool and sauna, hot tub/spa
  • Shared all-weather tennis court
  • Indoor games room
  • Children's play area
  • 8 acres of lawns and fields
  • Pub 2 miles, shops 3.5 miles and beach 10 miles
  • A charming complex of 10 holiday properties
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Yilmaz 28th December 2025

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Hi, What a hospitality!! A neatly written welcome card, detailed thoughts on what might be needed for our sauna and or hot tub use, cleanliness, helpfulness, immediately available to contact... Listen, I cannot emphasise enough for anyone to go and spend some quality, quiet, family time here. Kids absolutely loved it. Thank you Northill Team! .

Reviewed by Linda 11th October 2025

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Really lovely cottage complex with great facilities and comfortable accommodation in an idyllic location but beware if you are a nervous driver - the long private drive to the property is not for the faint hearted ! Fortunately we only met one vehicle in the whole week - and that was the owner ( who naturally gave way to us ! ).

Reviewed by Karina 5th July 2025

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Reviewed by Melissa 21st December 2024

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Had a thoroughly relaxing christmas with our 3 children. None of us wanted to return home! Thank you!

Reviewed by Lisa 20th July 2024

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Wonderful relaxing stay. The cottage was beautiful and matched the wonderful views out over the hills towards the river and estuary. The owners were warm, welcoming and helpful. The pool, sauna, jacuzzi were fantastic. The cottage itself was clean, with a well equipped kitchen, and having the washing machine and tumble dryer was a good send as unfoRead morertunately the weather was not favourable the week we stayed. Would highly recommend any of the North Hill Cottages. Hide

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Location

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.