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Shepherds Rest

Holsworthy, near Bude, Devon
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels for hire
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Working farm
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A lovely barn situated within 150 acres of grounds to explore and relax within
  • Overlooking a beautiful lake
  • A short  drive to one of the many beautiful beaches the region has to offer 
  • One of two barn conversion properties on the site
Property code: OC-TCSHEPH

If outdoor activities such as fishing, golf and walking appeal to you, then this property is bound to tick a few boxes on your holiday cottage wish-list. Sat snugly within 150-acres of beautiful countryside and within easy reach of both the North Devon and Cornwall coastlines, this stunning barn conversion has an awful lot to offer up to five lucky guests and two of their four-legged friends. The shared games barn with a pool table and table tennis provides hours of all-weather fun for everyone, whilst the fully-stocked fishing lake is the perfect escape for a few moments of peace and tranquillity, with your hound on hand to help with the catch of the day.

Featuring a charming inverted layout, the bedrooms can all be found on the ground floor of the property. The lounge is on the first floor and due to its elevated position enjoys stunning countryside views across open fields towards the village of Holsworthy. The room has a homely traditional feel with neutral walls and ceilings adorned with natural wooden beams and pops of colour provided by the comfortable sofas and rug. Keen chefs will delight in the well-equipped kitchen/diner which has plenty of room for guests to sit and enjoy a delicious meal, with hungry pups hoovering up left-overs as special holiday treat.

The barn is surrounded by acres of fields meaning you and your faithful friend can simply open the door and explore. The market town of Holsworthy with its pubs and shops is just 1 mile away, and for beach lovers the surfing haven of Bude is just 10 miles from this property - with six dog-friendly beaches to choose from, three of them allowing canine visitors all year round, the outdoor activity opportunities are abundant here.
 

  • Sleeps 4 + 1
  • 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Smart TV and radio
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Tumble dryer avalaible on site
  • Electric fire
  • Garden furniture and BBQ
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Beach 8 miles, shops and pubs 1 mile
  • Games barn: shared, with pool table and table tennis
  • Shared games barn
  • No EV charging available at this property- nearby EV charging points within 1 mile
  • Farm tours available on request with owners
  • The lake is stocked for fishing.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs 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 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anne 29th May 2026

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Reviewed by Wajira 23rd December 2025

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Fantastic stay. Jenny and Malcolm are wonderful hosts and the house is spacious, spotless and very comfortable. The location is perfect for a peaceful break while still being close to neighbouring towns. They went above and beyond by providing an extra highchair and a baby gate, which we really appreciated. The cream tea lived up to the reviews! FrRead moreiendly, helpful hosts without being intrusive highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Jean 26th September 2025

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Lovely stay in this delightful cottage. Extremely clean, especially the bedding on a very comfortable bed. Very well equipped kitchen with higher end appliances, only missing the cooking extractor which is being replaced due to an accident the previous week so couldn't be helped. Everything you could need really except clothes drying facilities, alRead morethough you are able to use the owners. Location and fishing good, a comfortable and restful break. Owners lovely, as were the scones (special jam!) Hide

Reviewed by Phillip 19th September 2025

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Reviewed by Alan 5th September 2025

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Just had a fantastic week stay at the Shepherds Rest with our family and 2 dogs. The first thing that grabs your attention is its an upside down property with all 3 bedrooms and toilet downstairs and the kitchen and sitting room upstairs. Beautifully decorated and clean with everything you could need. Great enclosed garden for the dogs. Owners are Read morefantastic and helpful but not intrusive. The only negative is its not wheelchair friendly due to the steps, but overall I cant recommend it enough. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 15th August 2025

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Cottage was perfect and Jenny and Malcolm were brilliant hosts always friendly and available if needed.. The games barn kept the two boys occupied when around the cottage abd the secure garden was perfect for our 2 dogs

Reviewed by Emma 1st August 2025

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Had a lovely time away packed a lot in. Owners very helpful. Children took full advantage of games room and had tournaments. House made a good base for exploring both Devon and Cornwall

Reviewed by Laura 18th July 2025

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We loved our stay at Shepherds Rest. We had a very relaxing time. Peaceful, in a lovely setting. With easy access to Bude. All amenities provided. Nothing too much trouble for the wonderful hosts, Malcom and Jenny. Highly recommended 5*. We hope to be back again soon.

Reviewed by Margaret 23rd June 2025

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This was probably one of the best holiday cottages we have booked to date. Spacious and well-equipped, it was very clean and, we thought, probably newly decorated. It provided ample space for four adults. The owners were very pleasant and yes, we were given some just baked scones with jam and cream, which were delicious and very welcome! The locatiRead moreon was great for exploring Bude and the nearby beaches. The games room with pool table and table tennis table was a great added bonus. Hide

Reviewed by Jon 16th May 2025

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Reviewed by Vikki 18th April 2025

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Perfect stay with two young children and a dog! Owners were very helpful and available if there were any problems. Location is perfect for exploring the local areas. We had a fab time! Would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Andrew 26th October 2024

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We had a lovely stay in this very clean, spacious, and well-equipped home in a tranquil, rural location. The owners were so kind, friendly and helpful, and made us feel very welcome. Secure garden, scenic views. The games room was a real bonus for the children! Just a short (20 minute) walk on a quiet country lane to Holsworthy, which has a good raRead morenge of small supermarkets, shops, pubs, etc. and weekly market. Highly recommend this lovely home, and would love to stay again. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Anita 27th September 2024

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Everything was very clean and the cottage was well equipped. 20 minutes walk into Holsworthy for shopping, pubs and takeaways. Bude is a short drive and is a lovely day out with walks on the beach and along the canal.

Reviewed by Mark 13th September 2024

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Clean and spacious with high quality furnishings and decor. The reversed layout with steps up to the 1st floor and stairs down to the bedrooms and bathroom works fine. Garden is secure for dogs. Owners live next door and are friendly and helpful. Surprise scones with jam and cream day before leaving was a nice touch!

Reviewed by Martin 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Shirley 28th June 2024

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