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The Stone Barn At Hock Ridge Farm

Fairy Cross, near Bideford, Devon
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Relax and enjoy the North Devon coastline in this superb barn conversion
  • Set on a 6-acre smallholding with chickens, an orchard and the beginnings of a small wood.
  • A walker’s paradise with miles of clifftop walks, secluded beaches and wildlife nearby
Property code: OC-87347

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this characterful barn, which retains its original exposed beams, is a perfect rural retreat for a couple and their four-legged third wheel. Let your pup lead the way as you explore the Hartland Heritage Coast with its breathtaking rugged coastline, pebble beaches and gorgeous seascapes.

Step inside this charming barn and the entrance hall has clever boxed seating allowing coats, walking boots and essential canine accessories to be stored easily. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is the perfect place for you and your hound to relax. The eye-catching wood burner means you can look forward to cosy evenings on the comfortable sofa and armchair watching the Smart TV while your pup snoozes warm from nose to tail. The neat kitchen area has everything you need to cook your favourite meals and provides access to the courtyard. A king-size bedroom with a Smart TV, and a separate shower room with WC complete the offer for this snug property. Step outside to discover the small, enclosed courtyard with a patio table and chairs, perfect for morning coffee while you plan the day's activities. Your four-pawed pal is welcome to walk you around the grounds and will remind you to always use the lead.

Visit the pretty fishing villages of Appledore (7 miles) and Clovelly (8 miles) with its year-round dog-friendly beach on which four-paws can play fetch and run around and explore the Hartland Peninsula (13 miles). Or take a dog’s day out to Cornwall’s popular Bude (23 miles) with sandy beaches to spend memorable days surfing, swimming, or sunbathing. Your pup is welcome on Northcott Mouth Beach, Sandymouth Bay and Duckpool Beach all year round. There is an outside warm dog shower available at the property.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 shower room with WC and heated towel rail. Shower stool is available on request if required
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher
  • Outside utility room with shared washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TVs in living area and bedroom
  • Enclosed rear courtyard with patio table and chair
  • Outside warm dog shower available at the property
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • There is a type 2 EV charging point available- arrangement to be made direct with owner for an additional cos
  • Pub 2 miles
  • Shop 3 miles
  • Beach 5 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 45 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Emma 6th June 2026

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Loved the peacefulness of the accommodation. Just the right amount of room for 2 plus dog.

Reviewed by Susan 23rd May 2026

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The Stone Barn is sigtuated in a beautiful location and the accomodation is finished to a high standard. The hosts are friendly and available if you need them but not intrusive. We've beem 3 times and will be back next year.

Reviewed by Jayne 9th May 2026

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Barn was very comfortable and well equipped, brilliantly designed.

Reviewed by Fiona 25th April 2026

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Perfect break away. Good parking and excellent for our dog too. Ideally placed for visiting the area. Would we stay again yes definitely.

Reviewed by Tracie 14th March 2026

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Reviewed by Julia 6th February 2026

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A wonderful property- so well equipped. The location was perfect for visiting the North Devon coast.

Reviewed by Christina 9th January 2026

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Fab little barn conversation in great setting. Very clean & well appointed & friendly helpful host. Nice & warm & cosy. Wood burner great extra touch.

Reviewed by Laura 27th December 2025

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We loved every minute here and so did our dog.

Reviewed by Stephen 6th December 2025

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Reviewed by Cynthia 28th November 2025

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A warm and beautiful barn conversion with everything anyone could want. Situated in a hamlet in the countryside. A short drive to Bideford with its river historical bridge, also the coast.

Reviewed by Pam 25th October 2025

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Perfect place to stay, would 100% recommend. Comfortable, clean (spotless). Perfect location.

Reviewed by Brian 15th October 2025

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Reviewed by Mickey 4th October 2025

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Great cottage, great location, everything you need for a break, home from home. Great hosts, always time for a chat x

Reviewed by Rod 26th September 2025

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The accommodation couldn't be faulted it had everything we needed. It was comfortable and tastefully presented. The bed was so comfortable - made it hard to get up in the morning! The week passed far too quickly so we intend to pay another visit.

Reviewed by Linda 19th September 2025

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Reviewed by Richard 12th September 2025

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We very much enjoyed our stay in a very comfortable barn in a quiet beautiful location. The owners who live on site are friendly and very helpful. We would definitely recommend the barn to our friends.

Reviewed by Michael 30th August 2025

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The Stone Barn is a quality, well represented and very comfortable place to stay. The owners have provided everything that you need for a holiday, right down to an outside shower to wash the dog off after hes played in the sea and rolled in the sand at a local beach! Sofa & bed are very comfortable, wi-fi is great and The Barn is just a great placeRead more to relax in. Im sure the patio & furniture are good too, but the weather prevented our enjoyment of that. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 22nd August 2025

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The cottage was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need and very comfortable. The location is excellent for getting to all attractions. The hosts were lovely, very friendly and helpful and gave us excellent advice on the aera,and the apple cake left as a welcome gift was delicious. We would definitely stay there again

Reviewed by Melanie 15th August 2025

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We had a lovely stay. Plenty of space for the dog to run around. Great location for walking the SW coastal path.

Reviewed by Mike 8th August 2025

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A very comfortable property perfectly placed to access nearby attractions from the beaches of Westward Ho to the RHS Gardens of Rosemoor and beyond

Reviewed by Jenny 1st August 2025

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Thank you Alison and Roger for a wonderful stay at your beautiful stone barn it really was first class! In a great position to be able to get to many locations in North Devon like Instow, Croyde, Saunton Sands, Westward Ho!, Appledore and Clovelly. Our dog loved the dog friendly beaches, and so did we! If you want a peaceful setting, away from it aRead morell, with stunning views then this is the perfect place. Thank you both for a memorable holiday and for the delicious apple and blackberry cake! Hide

Reviewed by John 25th July 2025

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Beautiful spot to stay, accommodation perfect and a very well done. Hosts are very friendly and welcoming wouldnt hesitate to stay there again.

Reviewed by John 11th July 2025

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Reviewed by Jenny 4th July 2025

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A lovely property and excellent facilities.

Reviewed by Adrian 27th June 2025

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This is one of the best cottages we have stayed at. The directions and communication prior to our holiday was excellent. Lovely owners who clearly care. The actual cottage is so clean and tidy, bed comfy and good instructions how to use everything. The location for attractions and places to see. We ventured to Bude, Clovelly, Bideford, Torrington RRead moreHS GARDENS, plus Hartland Point and Harland Quary and Appledore. Plenty of places to eat Mr Chips, Thatched INN and so many more Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 20th June 2025

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The Stone Barn was very clean, comfortable and had everything you could need for a relaxing holiday. Outside was lovely and our little dog certainly enjoyed it. The owners were so helpful and we loved the lemon drizzle cake that was waiting for us. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Simon 13th June 2025

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Excellent in all regards and even surpassed our expectations given the Holiday Cottages website. If I have a suggestion (for years to come) it would be to whitewash the grey slab work of the outdoor seating area and maybe hang a few geranium plant holders, Or the like. But overall The Stone Barn couldnt be faulted.

Reviewed by Julie 30th May 2025

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Beautiful barn within a small holding. Everything you need for a lovely relaxing holiday. Location is great, ideal for the beach and coastal walks.

Reviewed by Susan 16th May 2025

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This was our second visit to the Stone Barn. Not only is it in a beautiful peaceful setting but the barn itself has been finished to a high standard and has everything you need away from home. Our greyhound Ivy has given it 4 paws up and has insisted we return again next year@

Reviewed by Jean 9th May 2025

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Lovely cottage . Comfortable sofas . Everything in the cottage was easy to use . Very clean . Lovely walk in shower . Everything in the kitchen you could need and a handy dishwasher plenty of storage . Enclosed patio and lovely surrounding gardens to take the dog for a sniff . The cottage is up a one track lane with passing spaces and had no troublRead moree getting to the cottage Owners very helpful and nice . We had a lovely week Hide

Reviewed by Isobel 28th April 2025

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The Stone Barn is a delightful cottage with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. We were blessed with superb weather every day we were there so made the most of the outside space which was perfect, not just for us but for our little dog too. The cottage is located in idyllic countryside, and with minimal light pollution the nRead moreight skies were also stunning. The owners have clearly given considerable thought to what makes a great holiday. We would definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 21st April 2025

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We have stayed in many holiday homes over the years all over the UK and this has to be one of the best. Our hosts were so welcoming and friendly, gave the best recommendations for days out and the barn was beautiful. Equipped with everything you could need and perfect to relax after a busy day out. The location was ideal to visit all of the north DRead moreevon coastline and neighbouring towns. Thank you Alison and Roger, we will be back again Hide

Reviewed by Anita 17th April 2025

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Beautiful barn with everything you could possibly need for your stay, has been renovated to a high standard and is so comfortable. Location was wonderful with amazing views, very peaceful, but still convenient for exploring Westward Ho!, Bideford, Hartland, Clovelly and surrounding areas. Host's very friendly and made sure that we had everything weRead more needed nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend and very enjoyable for your four legged friends as well thank you. We will be back. Hide

Reviewed by Anna 5th April 2025

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The Stone Barn was warm, well equipped and a peaceful, relaxing place to stay. It was safe for the dog and had a great little garden courtyard which was a lovely afternoon sun trap. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Arwel 10th January 2025

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This is a perfect venue for a quiet holiday 'away from it all', whilst at the same time being within easy reach of visitor attractions. The barn conversion is very comfortable and well appointed. Beautiful surrounding countryside. The local pub is beyond walking distance, so this may be a factor for some guests.

Reviewed by Annie 11th November 2024

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Stone Barn. Alison and Roger were excellent hosts, very friendly and welcoming, making extremely helpful suggestions of local places to walk and visit. The barn has been fitted out to very high standards and is exceptionally well kitted out with great attention to detail throughout. The location is very peacefuRead morel and quiet, but only about a mile from the A39 making it an ideal location from which to explore. Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Kirsty 2nd November 2024

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A lovely barn conversion in a beautiful setting, which was perfect for us and our dog. It had everything you could have wanted including a very comfortable bed. The apple cake waiting for us on our arrival was a lovely touch. We would definitely stay again!

Reviewed by Marie 13th October 2024

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Really great property, peaceful, quiet location. Just for potential guests, there are two plug points ts located just behind the top of the chest of drawers in the bedroom, making it easier to use your dryer and the mirror at the same time

Reviewed by Stephen 5th October 2024

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Reviewed by Martin 27th September 2024

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Really great place ,well equipped, nice and peaceful ,owners very nice , had lovely break

Reviewed by Andrea 20th September 2024

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We arrived late after a very long journey due to traffic among other things. Roger and Allison were so friendly and warm we loved them immediately. Inside the stone barn was warm and expertly equipped especially in the kitchen . Thr atmosphere in the barn just gave us a well deserved big hugs. Definitely going back at some stage next year as we enjRead moreoyed ourselves so much and so did our miniature dashound Dora. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 6th September 2024

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A super barn conversion that is really comfortable. Great walk in shower. Lovely grounds to exercise the mutt! Good location for accessing the lovely coastline and towns. Alison and Roger are great hosts and very helpful.

Reviewed by Dean 30th August 2024

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The cottage is finished to a very high standard and is well equipped with everything you could wish for from basics like ironing board and iron,hairdryer to top of the range ovens hob and dishwasher and two smart tv's. Very comfortable bed and the cottage is in a nice position overlooking the valley . It is situated about a mile from the A39 great Read morefor travelling through the local area and so peaceful both day and night . Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 23rd August 2024

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The Stone Barn is delightful and provides very comfortable holiday accommodation. It is well equipped and the kitchen utensil drawer in particular is the best I've come across. It's in a good location allowing easy access to a good chunk of North Devon and beyond. Absolutely ideal for dogs as its quiet, has plenty of outside space for them with easRead morey access to local walks. Alison was very welcoming on arrival and the homemade apple cake was very much appreciated. I'd stay there again. Hide

Reviewed by Lee 9th August 2024

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Perfect. Everything we needed at the cottage. Great location without the worry of it being very busy. Will definitely stay again when we come to this part of Devon.

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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.