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Kings Stable Barn

Bishops Tawton, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Semi-rural location with shops a short drive but beautiful countryside walks and the coast within easy reach
  • After a long day of exploring enjoy the Hot Tub and BBQ in the enclosed garden which offers a patio area and great views
  • The beautiful Taw valley with Codden Hill and the traffic free Tarka Trail are literally on your doorstep
Property code: 79393

Superb detached barn conversion with a private hot tub, situated in an elevated position on the edge of the pretty Devon village of Bishops Tawton.

This five-star luxury property is ideal for families with young children. Set in North Devon, you’re within easy reach of shops, pubs, eateries in Barnstaple (4 miles), Bideford (11 miles), and (popular with foodies) South Molton (12 miles), or enjoy outdoor adventures in Exmoor National Park (17 miles). You’ll find a pub (1 mile) and a shop nearby (3 miles), while Instow beach is a short drive away (8.5 miles). Further afield, enjoy the surf-loving strands within reach (12 miles). Off-road parking is available for one car and you have your own bubbly hot tub.

Step inside this characterful stone barn where contemporary farmhouse style awaits. Mealtimes are easy with the well-equipped kitchen and dining room, featuring granite worktops and underfloor heating - Fido may get a bit too comfortable. Catch up on dog-friendly viewing on the living room Smart TV. Throw open the French doors to the patio area and enjoy a good book. Gather for al fresco BBQ dining, just make sure you’ve dished out the dog treats first. Venture up the cottage-style stairs where you’ll find two cosy bedrooms (note ceiling height restriction), and soak your cares away in the family bathroom which features an elegant roll-top bath.

Enjoy a family picnic on Instow beach (11 miles). Hop on the Tarka Line railway (2 miles) which runs through from Exeter to Barnstaple. Or visit dog-friendly Tapeley Park (10.5 miles), a historic home with sustainability at its core. Cycle to the peak of Codden Hill (2.5 miles) and be rewarded with views of the Taw Valley. Enjoy animal encounters at Exmoor Zoo (13 miles), Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (15 miles), and The Big Sheep (12 miles). Visit the Regency villa of Arlington Court where dogs are welcome in the garden, grounds and the carriage museum.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 King size, 1 twin (with 1 3ft bed and 1 2’6” bed)
  • 1 bathroom with roll top bath and shower attachment and 1 separate WC on ground floor
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher.
  • Utility room with washing machine and freezer
  • Smart TV in the lounge and in king size bedroom
  • Gas fire in lounge
  • Private Hot Tub with bathrobes provided
  • Outdoor hot/cold shower
  • Gas BBQ
  • Allocated off road parking space for 2 cars. EV charging is not available at this property.
  • Beach 7 miles, shops 3 miles and pub within walking distance
  • Please note the property has steep spiral staircase
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Alice Newby

This property is personally managed by Alice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 42 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Martin 5th April 2024

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A sparkling clean and well maintained barn. A decent location not too far from anywhere. Weather was pants but it is England! Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Heidi 10th February 2024

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An absolutely perfect stay, so many little touches by the owner to make us feel welcome. Hot tub and outside shower were lovely . Barn smelt divine and so clean with the softest thickest towels! Good location for exploring North Devon, owner was on hand but not intrusive and extremely friendly.

Reviewed by Collette 24th November 2023

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Reviewed by Samantha 1st November 2023

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Absolutely brilliant stay, the barn has been brilliantly renovated, it was very cozy, emaculatly clean and was everything we wanted and more. We will definitely be returning next year. 10/10.

Reviewed by Richard 6th October 2023

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A very nicely appointed cottage with quality fixtures, fittings and furniture. The hot tub and additional external shower was fabulous too. We had a fabulous time and the owners of the property welcomed us, were friendly and helpful and gave some great info on local walks and facilities. A lovely cottage; well pleased with our choice.

Reviewed by M.orris 22nd September 2023

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Excellent week at Kings Stable Barn! Theyve thought of everything

Reviewed by Anna 1st September 2023

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We loved our stay in the Barn - immaculately clean inside and outside. Fantastic hosts - friendly but not intrusive at all, the perfect kind! Great facilities with everything we needed and the hot tub was just the best! Highly recommended but not too highly as don't want it to get too booked up so we can come back!! Thank you

Reviewed by Rachel 25th August 2023

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This was a lovely cottage, we really enjoyed our stay. Close to Barnstaple and easy access for driving to other areas. We would recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Rachel 18th August 2023

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Beautiful cottage in an easy location for exploring the area. Host was very friendly but not intrusive at all. We loved it!

Reviewed by Mark 4th August 2023

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We've just got back from an amazing trip to North Devon. Kings Stable Barn has everything you need for a comfortable and restful stay. Only downside to our trip is the Hot tub I'm now going to have to buy for the family to maintain the lifestyle we became accustomed to. A brilliant week. Thank you Sarah

Reviewed by Debbie 21st July 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a great location. Close to everything you could want - local town for shopping, country walks, beautiful beaches and fantastic restaurants and cafes.

Reviewed by Joanna 2nd June 2023

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Cottage was beautiful, comfortable, immaculate and very thoughtfully equipped. Spent our mornings exploring local walks (highly recommend Clodden Hill) and beaches, then afternoon relaxing in the sunshine as we had beautiful weather all week, making full use of the sunbeds, hot tub and BBQ. Welcome goodies (even for the dog) really appreciated. WouRead moreld highly recommend and hope to be back one day. Easy to communicate with the owner throughout. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 19th May 2023

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We absolutely loved this beautiful cottage. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Lots of lovely touches, from bath robes to biscuits and Prosecco to chocolate cake! Even a goody bag for our dog Small private, secluded garden with a super hot tub. Local facilities/shops within a short distance. Owner was very accommodating and easy to contact. Read moreWill definitely be back for another stay! Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 5th May 2023

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Reviewed by Rob 14th April 2023

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Amazing cottage spotlessly clean throughout, well equipped everything you could wish for. Lovely little touches left by hosts where very thaught full As it was my Wife's Birthday she thourely enjoyed her stay in the cottage. Would love to come back in the future

Reviewed by Matylda 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Tracey 31st March 2023

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Excellent location, the property was exceptional, we loved the kitchen, fabulous bed linen, hot tub was great after long walks. Will definitely return. Thank you for the added bits of cake and sparkly very appreciated

Reviewed by Georgia 20th March 2023

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Property was beautifully decorated and located. Would definitely recommend to anyone! On arrival there was lovely bits left including milk, Prosecco and chocolates which was a really nice touch. The barn was so clean and the furniture and style of the barn is beautiful. Owner of the property, Sarah made sure that everything was okay and then left uRead mores to our holiday. I would definitely return here, as everything was top quality and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 15th March 2023

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Reviewed by Nicholas 3rd March 2023

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Just returned from a lovely relaxing week at the barn. Well appointed and had everything we required for our stay. Garden was dog safe. Hot tub was lovely. Couldn't fault it at all and highly recommended.

Reviewed by Michael 23rd February 2023

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Everything about the cottage was first class; spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, comfortable and with everything at hand that you could possibly needa genuine home away from home.

Reviewed by Wayne 10th February 2023

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Reviewed by Becky 24th December 2022

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Weve just arrived home after an amazing stay for Christmas 2022. This cottage is fabulous! Complementary basket of goodies on arrival was a lovely surprise (even treats for the dog). After daily long walks along the beautiful beaches we would chill in the hot tub then relax in front of the fire. The cottage has such a warm cozy feel to it. We had tRead morehe best Christmas. Will definitely be back soon! Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 21st November 2022

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Outstanding stay, exceeded way above our expectations. Beautiful and well thought out cottage. Beautifully decorated, excellently equipped and the owner was very attentive to ensure our stay was as pleasant as possible. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a comfortable stay, with great location, amenities and great value for money.

Reviewed by Ben 11th November 2022

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Our 2 night stay was amazing. We arrived later than planned after a stressful day and the barn was so warm and cosy with all of Sarahs little pressies for us there waiting! The bottle of Prosecco and the doggie treats were just what we needed! The barn was beautifully decorated and so so clean upon arrival. Just stunning with such lovely views. TheRead more garden area is enclosed so perfect for little ones and dogs to play in. The whole experience was 5 star. Will definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 21st October 2022

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Excellent accommodation, the little touches were exceptional. An amazing place to stay.

Reviewed by Mark 30th September 2022

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Fantastic cottage with first class accommodation facilities for everything you need & to make your stay extremely comfortable. Great host who are quite close,but whose only contact is if you need them or any advice & response is very quick which I believe is a great asset. Little treats on arrival making you feel instantly welcomed. Thank you SarahRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Maureen 16th September 2022

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A beautiful cottage in a lovely area. High quality decoration, furnishings and equipment. Loved the hot tub and outside shower.

Reviewed by Adele 9th September 2022

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Absolutely wonderful stay at King Stable Barn. Fantastic property I cant recommend it enough. Very comfortable, clean and well appointed. The property has a lovely atmosphere and the owners have obviously worked hard to get things just right. The beds are very comfortable too. Always a bonus when on holiday.

Reviewed by Mark 2nd September 2022

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STUNNING. Kings stable barn is beautiful, full of character but modern with everything you'd need for a comfortable stay. The owners have gone above and beyond with what they provide, a welcome pack of wine, cupcakes, chocolates & milk and also a supply of coffee machine pods, sugar cubes, tea bags, washing machine tabs, dishwasher tabs, bath robesRead more and every type of towel you might need. Then for your beloved furry friend you get 2 dog towels, dog bed, 2 x dog bowls and some treats. Great place. Hide

Reviewed by Katy 19th August 2022

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Absolutely stunning would highly recommend such a beautiful place to stay will be going back for sure

Reviewed by Clare 5th August 2022

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The barn was absolutely immaculate!! and smelt divine. The barn was 30 minutes to most beaches and the hot tub was glorious after a day exploring North Devon. Sarah was so attentive, friendly and always on hand if we needed her. We had a fantastic holiday creating family memories in North Devon - thank you for a wonderful holiday

Reviewed by Megan 15th July 2022

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A fantastic Barn equipped with everything you may need. Hosts were helpful and kind and even provided some welcome treats which was a nice touch. You do have to get in the car to visit places but this didnt bother us at all. Would recommend staying here in a heartbeat!

Reviewed by Richard 8th July 2022

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The cottage is amazing with everything you could want. It is super clean and a really nice place to be. The owners have thought of everything.

Reviewed by Jacqui 1st July 2022

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This cottage is beautiful, its located within a lovely quiet area which provided us easy access around North Devon. Its very peaceful and we stayed with our GSD dog who loved it as much as we did. Its extremely well equipped, was spotless and all the little touches were lovely. The owners were kindly on hand when we had an issue, our fault entirelyRead more, but they were more concerned about us enjoying ourselves which we did. Would hugely recommend this unique cottage, we will definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 18th June 2022

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We have had a fabulous 6 night stay at Kings Stable Barn, it is in a fantastic location, quiet and with lovely views. It is a good location to get easily to the beautiful North Devon beaches. The barn is very well equipped, the beds are very comfortable and it is spotlessly clean. We definitely recommend this property.

Reviewed by Samantha 10th June 2022

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Such a lovely holiday cottage! Everything is of such high standard, including cleanliness. We had a very relaxing week knowing everything we would need was available. We will definitely be back again in the future.

Reviewed by Tracy 3rd June 2022

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Just returned from a 7 night stay at Kings Barn Cottage. What an outstanding property. Absolutely loved our stay there. The barn has been thoughtfully and beautifully renovated to a really high standard and was a pleasure to stay in. Very well equipped with the added bonus of a large hot tub and the outdoor shower was fantastic. Placed ideally for Read moreexploring North Devon ( we even visited Somerset and Cornwall from here). Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Caron 27th May 2022

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Wonderful cottage, exceptionally clean with every small detail thought about, great location with just a short drive to amenities. Beds very comfortable with good quality bed lined and lovely pillows. The owner had left us a wonderful cake, biscuits and milk and a bottle of something lovely in the fridge! We thought was a very nice gesture, our 10 Read moreyear old was especially delighted with the chocolate cake! We would certainly recommend this beautiful property and we will return. Thank you Sarah. Hide

Reviewed by Beverley 16th May 2022

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spotlessly clean, excellent facilities and beautifully furnished.

Reviewed by Nikki 22nd April 2022

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Wow wow wow. This cottage was so amazing! It was so clean and so well finished, it really felt like we were living a week of luxury. The kitchen was fully equipped with anything and everything we might have needed, which meant cooking decent meals was a breeze. The beds were so comfortable! And the travel cot they arranged even had an extra thick mRead moreattress in it which I thought was a lovely touch :) The cottage was modern but super cozy. The outside space was great and the hot tub was perfect Hide

Reviewed by Katy 15th April 2022

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Cant rave about this cottage enough. The place is absolutely spotless and has everything you need.The location is great, its about 30-40 min drive to all of the north coast beaches and about 50-60 mins to exmoor national park. There is a pub within walking distance but I didnt feel safe walking on the road with the dog as its a fast road. The gardeRead moren is secure for the dog but we kept an eye on ours as he is a high prey drive lurcher & there is livestock behind the house. Otherwise 10/10!!!!!! Hide

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