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Properties relaxing lounge, set on the first floor
Prepare your favourite meals in the kitchen / diner
Lounge balcony with countryside views
Balcony from the lounge
Double bedroom with feature door
Double bedroom
Cosy downstairs twin bedroom
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2 / 10  Properties relaxing lounge, set on the first floor
3 / 10  Prepare your favourite meals in the kitchen / diner
4 / 10  Lounge balcony with countryside views
5 / 10  Balcony from the lounge
6 / 10  Double bedroom with feature door
7 / 10  Double bedroom
8 / 10  Cosy downstairs twin bedroom
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Lower Cobbaton The Barn

Barnstaple (5mls SE), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Family friendly
Thatched
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Delightful thatched cottage tucked away in the Devonshire countryside with good driving distance to Exmoor National Park and north coast of Devon
  • Balcony with stunning and panoramic country views
  • Pretty, enclosed garden and access to neighbouring fields
Property code: LCOBB

What is better than a property that sleeps four people? A property that sleeps four people and your four dogs too! 5 miles from Barnstaple, this gorgeous thatched property is the stuff dreams are made of. Boasting lots of space, warmth and homely touches, you're sure to have the time of your lives in this beautiful retreat. Surrounded by countryside, enjoy the advantages of this rural idyll and leave feeling rejuvenated and revived.

A beautiful thatched cottage framed with flowers and surrounded by fields, the property enjoys a fairy-tale charm. Both spacious and inviting, the neutral tones balance with rustic features creating a cosy, authentic feel. The traditional kitchen/diner is a perfect space for culinary creation with the dining table lending a sense of occasion to meals. The lounge’s comfortable sofas and TV provide a cosy venue for evenings after a long day’s roaming. Your dogs will love looking out of the French doors onto the balcony and beyond and watch the wildlife pass by. Home to two comfortable bedrooms, a double and a twin, the property is ideal for families.

With great access to some of North Devon’s most beautiful scenery, walkers of the two and four-legged variety will be in their element here. Just 12 miles away, the fantastic Exmoor National Park waits to be explored. An area of wild, hilly moorland and untamed natural beauty, you can enjoy the countless walks and routes that weave their way through the park. To stock up on goods, the village of Chittlehampton is just 2 miles away and has a village shop while Barnstaple, 5 miles north, has a wide selection of shops and eateries, including a number of dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and cafes.

  • 1 double and 1 twin
  • Bathroom with bath and WC and Shower room with WC
  • Oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and TV
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Smart TV in lounge and twin bedroom, standard TV in double and kitchen
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Enclosed lawned garden with furniture and BBQ and access to neighbouring fields
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs 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 44 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Heather 30th March 2024

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Lovely little barn, little extra bits included such as washing up liquid dishwasher tablets and hand soap. Very well equipped and having the washing machine made having wet dog towels easy to get clean. The cottage is in a lovely location and very quiet. The garden was safe for the dogs and would have been lovely if we could of sat outside but the Read moreweather was a little cold. The price was very reasonable and would definitely recommend to people wanting to escape the busy city. Hide

Reviewed by Vivian 23rd March 2024

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A beautiful, comfortable, homely and warm place to stay. Fresh flowers in every room was a lovely touch. The garden is safe and secure perfect for our dogs to play. We enjoyed a glass of wine on the balcony when the weather permitted. The dogs enjoyed their walk in the paddock which had been mown especially for our stag. We would definitely recommeRead morend Cobbaton Barn for a comfortable holiday for all the family especially the four legged family members who had a fabulous time. Hide

Reviewed by Scott 16th March 2024

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We had a brilliant time , loved the cottage , the only downfall was the bathrooms ,which needs up dating , our dogs loved the paddock and the gardens , we found the cottage lovely and cosy , and would definatly come back

Reviewed by Jason 24th February 2024

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Comfortable, toasty warm. Excellent enclosed garden. Field an excellent added extra. Loved it

Reviewed by Denise 10th February 2024

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Reviewed by Jackie 27th December 2023

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We had a lovely stay @ The Barn, Lower Cobbaton. The property is cosy and welcoming. The secure garden and use of secure field for the dogs is fabulous. Fresh flowers in the property on arrival was lovely and would definitely recommend the property.

Reviewed by Estelle 22nd December 2023

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Fabulous, cosy, perfect for taking the dogs on holiday, loved the fresh flowers! very handy having the field for the dogs to have a safe run off lead especially as one of my dogs is deaf and cant usually be let of lead he had a fab time!

Reviewed by Kay 11th December 2023

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A comfy, peaceful, dog friendly cottage with a small private garden & parking area. On a lane but v. little traffic. The paddock is ideal for the dogs to have a run, has a thoughtfully mowed path, some lovely trees, views over the countryside & the owners stand of silver birch & wonderful statues. Mobile phone signal dreadful. Local roads v. badly Read morepotholed. The upside down nature of the property is fine as there are only a few stairs. Head height downstairs limited for anyone 6ft+ Beach 35 mins. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 2nd December 2023

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If you're looking to get away from it all ! This is the place. Lovely and quiet. A cosy cottage, with a very comfortable bed. A great field to run your dogs around . However , there's a lot of biege carpet and bedding, which clash with muddy paws ( even when they've been wiped ).

Reviewed by Stephen 18th November 2023

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Great place all round. Enclosed garden for our 4 dogs. The exercise field was a real bonus as the tide times didnt always match walk times! Great access to lovely beach walks for the dogs. Will book again.

Reviewed by Robert 11th November 2023

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Beautiful cottage, in a beautiful setting. Very clean and so comfortable. Loved the added touch of fresh flowers around. The excercise field was wonderful for our two dogs, they so enjoyed it and being enclosed took the worry out of them running off. Great base to explore the countryside and wonderful coastline. We felt totally relaxed. We will be Read morevisiting again. Thank you for a wonderful stay . Hide

Reviewed by Lynn 4th November 2023

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We had a fabulous holiday absolutely loved the cottage, very cosy and warm. The beds were comfortable and its great to have two bathrooms. The dogs loved the field which was very handy to take them first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Will definitely be going back.

Reviewed by Stewart 30th October 2023

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Nice cottage , needs a visitors book and the bathrooms could do with updating

Reviewed by Vivienne 21st October 2023

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A delightful cottage! We shall be booking for next year to stay again.

Reviewed by Ian 14th October 2023

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A wonderfully quiet location, a chance to forget about everything and relax. The cottage is clean, well equipped and comfortable. Having the secure garden for the dogs is reassuring and having the use of the paddock is a Godsend. We have just enjoyed our third visit and it feels like our second home!

Reviewed by Shirley 30th September 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 23rd September 2023

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The Barn is in a lovely peacefully location and provided all the facilities for our stay making you feel at home. Which is why we return annually. The fully enclosed garden and additional enclosed paddock are thoroughly enjoyed by our dogs. And we are made to feel very welcome.

Reviewed by Helen 2nd September 2023

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Having the field to ourselves was fabulous. David , William and Alice, our dachshunds had a great time running around in there.

Reviewed by Francoise 12th August 2023

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Lovely stay, cottage is comfortable, quiet rural location and well equipped. Particularly appreciated the freshly cut flowers in all the rooms, lovely touch and very welcoming. The access to the field is ideal for the dog. Dog friendly beaches and family activities within easy reach ( North Devon wake park) . Would definitely recommend this as a baRead morese to enjoy and explore North Devon. Hide

Reviewed by Graham 15th July 2023

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A lovely well equipped property with superb quiet location.

Reviewed by Victoria 8th July 2023

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We absolutely loved this cottage! So quiet, quaint and tucked away in the Devonshire hills. Our four Doggies loved it too! It was like a home from home. We were able to visit some lovey parts of Devon and each place was just 45mins away. We had a few rainy days, but because the cottage was so comfy, we did not mind. The owner allowed us access to aRead more lovely field to walk our doggies too! We would definitely visit this little gem again come rain or shine. Hide

Reviewed by Arthur 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by Alan 17th June 2023

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Very nice and comfortable

Reviewed by Jill 10th June 2023

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Lovely cottage in peaceful location.

Reviewed by Cathy 27th May 2023

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We've just returned from a truly fantastic holiday.we really didn't want to leave. This place is brilliant if you have dogs-the field is less than 30 seconds away,and there is a fully enclosed garden which is such a boon.There's a big oak tree so there's always some shade if it's hot.The cottage itself is lovely(mind your head if you're tall!)The bRead morealcony was in full sun in the early evening which was perfect for wine drinking and snacks whilst enjoying the countryside.Can't wait to go back! Hide

Reviewed by Mark 13th May 2023

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What a beautiful place , it was like paradise to our family. We found it very peaceful and very quiet!!! Which is exactly what we wanted, our dogs loved it and they were very disappointed to be home . The cottage and garden are very dog friendly and the bit of land for the dogs was just wonderful. Karen was very helpful and made our arrival very eaRead moresy and we meet the owner who was also very friendly. We will definitely be back and we are already making plans to go back next year . The Gramsons Hide

Reviewed by Karen 1st April 2023

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Reviewed by Donna 4th March 2023

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The cottage is lovely with everything we needed . The bed was very comfortable and tvs in most rooms were great . The field next door was lovely for the dogs. We wanted a quiet relaxing week so the cottage was perfect. Karen was very helpful checking everything was ok for us. The Bell Inn a couple of miles away was lovely for Sunday lunch well wortRead moreh a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Adrian 17th February 2023

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Everything you need for your holiday is provided ,lovely peacefully setting.

Reviewed by Sue 29th October 2022

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An extremely comfortable, characterful and well equipped cottage. Definantely recommended. The enclosed garden and nearby paddock are wonderful amenities for dogs

Reviewed by Denise 22nd October 2022

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Reviewed by Janine 8th October 2022

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The cottage was perfect for us. 2 friends with 4 dogs between us, we couldn't have asked for more.

Reviewed by Fiona 1st October 2022

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The cottage was delightful and so well equipped. There was everything I needed for home cooking. The cottage warmed very quickly and was super cosy, the water lovely and hot, the bed comfy and the big paddock was such a bonus for our dogs! We were very grateful for the tumble dryer which was an added bonus. We enjoyed a fabulous week here with our Read moredogs. The beaches were a little further away than we'd hoped but that wouldn't stop us wanting to return to this very lovely cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Arthur 24th September 2022

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Have been coming to lower cobbaton barn for over 10 years. Lovely location, always spotlessly clean and well equipped. Booked again for next year.

Reviewed by Marie 17th September 2022

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We enjoyed a very relaxing and happy week. The cottage felt authentic, good quality, well thought through, clean and comfortable. We cooked there a lot as one of our dogs is a bit of a fidget in a pub and there was everything we needed in the spotless kitchen. Karen was lovely and welcoming and then we felt very much in our own private space. The aRead moreccess to the field was a wonderful bonus and our dogs seemed disappointed to arrive back home to an ordinary garden! Such a peaceful place Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 13th August 2022

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Reviewed by Jemma 30th July 2022

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Truly sad to have to leave this place...beautiful cottage in an amazing location....very well equipped (better than my home infact!)...the field you can use is amazing for walking your dog and flying model aeroplanes...Karen is lovely and Mr Shepherd (owner) is a delightful chap...we have had an amazing 2 weeks and can't wait to come back...I actuaRead morelly considered trying to hide under the bed to stay but the next people might have not wanted that :) 100% recommend this beautiful place Hide

Reviewed by Arthur 25th June 2022

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Reviewed by Clare 11th June 2022

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Beautiful picture postcard cottage in the quiet of the countyside with an excellent adjacent field to give the dogs a run. Picturesque beaches and villages in easy reach and Barnstaple only 6 miles away with a good selection of shops and supermarkets. This was our second visit to the barn and hope to return again. Would highly recommend this properRead morety for a relaxing holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 4th June 2022

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We found the cottage rather small for 4 people and their dogs. It was a pretty house and the flowers were a nice touch. The field for the dogs was brilliant and the dogs loved it. The location was good and within acceptable distance to visit all the wonderful places in North Devon. We wouldnt use it again due mainly to it being a bit cramped for usRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 28th May 2022

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Cottage was clean and kitchen very well equipped. Karen went out of her way to buy a new travel cot for us. Location was beautiful - so peaceful - but quite a drive from the coast due to the narrow country roads. The decking outside the lounge was a real sun trap. Having the field for the dogs to walk in was excellent and the garden was enclosed anRead mored safe. The owner, Mr Shepherd, was very welcoming. An excellent holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Jeffrey 22nd May 2022

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A beautiful cottage equipped with everything you might need. Spotlessly clean. one bedroom was better than the other so two couples would have to toss for it! Dog exercise facilities were excellent. Field and garden securely fenced off so there were no escapees! And so peacefully quiet. An average of four vehicles passed a day. A very enjoyable staRead morey. A special thank you goes to Karen who looks after the place - very well, I might add. Hide

Reviewed by Gary 16th April 2022

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The private field is a godsend. It is so peaceful and relaxing. This was our 2nd visit and certainly not our last.

Reviewed by Jean 9th April 2022

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It is a lovely comfy cottage. Very welcoming for dogs. The paddock is also an extra bonus. Would certainly book it for next year.

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