Barnstaple Holiday Cottage, South West, England

Rural retreat, Individual holiday cottage in quiet village rural location

View of the byre from the entrance
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Description of holiday cottage in Barnstaple, South West

The Byre is a family holiday cottage, full of style and luxury, converted from 19th century barn - a newly furbished rural retreat with everything you’ll need from dishwasher to garlic crusher. Enjoy a comfortable family holiday; it's child friendly and dog friendly, with bunk beds for the children and a Barbicue for the dads! The Byre is perfectly located to discover an abundance of North Devon’s delightful attractions – all within easy reach.

The family friendly accommodation includes three bedrooms, (a double with en-suite, a twin and a bunk room), a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area with music system and a lounge with Freeview TV.

facilities at the byre
Lounge:
Freeview TV, DVD player, PS2, CD and DVD library, selection of board games
Dining room:
Dining table for 6, bookcase & books, music system, lamp, patio doors to the garden
Kitchen:
Hob, Oven, Kettle, Toaster, Iron, washer/dryer machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave. First aid kit.
Bedrooms:
1 double (en-suite) with fitted with wardrobes, chest of drawers, bedside lamps, full-length mirror, 1 twin with fitted with wardrobes chest of draws and 1 with bunk beds and chest of draws. Hair dryer in double bedroom.
Bathrooms:
Main bathroom: shower, sink & wc. Ensuite: bath, sink and wc.
Exterior:
Outside there is off-road parking for 2 cars, a patio, tables, parasols and chairs, surrounded by an open garden, (we do the mowing unless you insist!) leading down to a fishpond with a fenced in lawn with barbeque, picnic table and benches.

The price includes:
Weekly cleaning
Electricity and all other utilities
Bath and hand towels
Bed linen
A bottle of wine to greet you on arrival
Use of body boards and beginners foam boards
Travel cot and high chair
i-pod docking station
PS2 + 2 controllers and games

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability: No Smoking, Pets Allowed
General: Central heating, Sports equipment
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
2 x bunk beds in 3rd bedroom
Bathrooms: 2 Bathroom/s
1 Bath/s, 1 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s
Lounge: Seating for 6 people
TV, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Computer Games Console, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music
Dining Area: Seating for 6 people , High chair
Kitchen/Utility: Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors: BBQ, Private garden, Terrace, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access: Car essential, Off road parking, Secure parking, Private car park
Services: Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included, Laundry included, Babysitting


Price quoted in £ Sterling

Rates

Period Weekly
2 January - 19 March £390.00
26 March - 9 April £523.00
16 April - 21 May £470.00
28 May £685.00
4 - 25 June £565.00
2 - 9 July £655.00
16 July - 20 August £835.00
27 August £685.00
3 September -10 September £565.00
17 September - 15 October £470.00
22 October £523.00
29 October - 10 December £390.00
17 December - 23 December £740.00

Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Deposit/Booking Notes: We will accept short breaks from October to April.
We only accept cheques

Location of holiday rental in Barnstaple, South West

Holiday Type: Beach, Rural, Family
Local Activities: Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market, Amusement/Water Park


Location description

The Byre is in GOODLEIGH, North Devon, a small village three miles north of Barnstaple with many classic old houses that reflect the history of the village. It has a pub, school and a church. The village is surrounded by stunning scenery and lovely walks along ancient green lanes with steep banks laden with primroses, bluebells, campion, fox gloves and other wild flowers in spring and early summer.

North Devon is blessed with beautiful landscapes offering inspirational views no matter what time of year you visit. Enjoy lively coastal resorts, spectacular sandy beaches, the rolling hills of Tarka Country and the wild dramatic moorlands of Exmoor. With many tourist attractions, events and festivals there’s something for everyone
North Devon is host to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches; Saunton Sands with 6 miles of stunning beach; Putsburough, to the west side of Woolacombe bay is the most beautiful beach you will ever see; plus the famous beach at Croyde, all of this is only 20 minutes drive away. The area is also famous for some of the best surfing in the world and also hosts a stunning nature reserve for birds at Braunton Burroughs. The coastal walks run for miles and are well marked with regular breaks for refreshments and Devon cream tea’s.
Within 20 mininutes of The Byre you can enjoy almost any activity you can imagine, from walks on Exmoor or the long empty beaches, take a ride along the Tarka Trail which stretches for miles through the beautiful North Devon countrside, play tennis at the Tarks tennis centre with it's 6 indoor and 6 outdoor courts of for the more adventurous the local beaches at Saunton, Puttsburough and Croyde offer some of the best sufing in the world. Or if you want to just wander around Lynon and Lynmouth are a must. All this provides plenty of entertainment for a summer holiday or a short break. The main town of North Devon is Barnstaple, which offers great shops, restaurants and places to visit, it dates back to Viking times and has many architectural sites for the keen historian. The Pannier market in the centre of the town is famous for its local food, produce, arts and crafts.

Other activities

For the more adventurous there is a host of water-sports from surfing to kite -surfing and canoeing. Instow has a great sailing club where the kids can learn to sail. Barnstaple also has one of the country’s leading tennis centres, tarka tennis centre, with six indoor and six outdoor courts as well as top level coaches on site. For cyclists of all levels the Tarka trail cycle path which runs from Torrington all the way through to Instow and on to Braunton offers great, level, cycling through the beautiful North Devon county-side.

For younger children there are fantastic theme parks like the Wildlife and Dinosaur Park at Combe Martin and The Big Sheep and The Milky Way with loads of scary rides.

Local events

North Devon holds the fantastic North Devon Festival during June with international stars performing at the Queens Theatre and the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe. This festival also includes the famous music festival on Croyde beach - Ocean Fest! which will have top bands from around the world

Tourist attractions

North Devon has loads of attractions for all ages; children can enjoy The Big Sheep and The Milky Way and parents can walk for miles on Exmoor and everyone can enjoy the wonderful beaches that surround the coastline.
Barnstaple is a lively market town only 3 miles away and there are beautiful villages and gardens all around.

Nearest Airport: EXETER
BRISTOL
70miles
150miles
Nearest Railway Station: BARNSTAPLE 3miles
Nearest Ferry Port: PLYMOUTH 200miles
Nearest Bus Station: BARNSTAPLE 3miles
Nearest Beach: SAUNTON SANDS 8miles
Nearest Pub/Restaurant: NEW INN 200m

Directions

The Byre @ Cross Farm
Directions to The Byre Cross Farm, Northleigh Hill, Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NR.

Turn off Junction 27 M5, follow A316 to Barnstaple. Go straight over 3 roundabouts & nearer to Barnstaple turn left, sign post Landkey. Then immediately left again 200 yards sign post Goodleigh, then turn left again sign post Goodleigh. Follow for 2 miles. Go up hill and turn left at top to Goodleigh, across x roads then turn right at T junction. In village, go past the pub, New Inn, & take next left signed Cheltfont

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Owner Name: harry
Property Ref: 02561
Languages Spoken: english
Preferred Contact Method: Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone: 44-1271321941
Secondary Telephone: 44-7735076688
Owner joined website: 18 February 2010
Property listed since: 19 February 2010
Link to owners website: www.mynorthdevonholidaycottage.co.uk

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Rural retreat

Type:

Cottage
Ref: 02561
Sleeps: 6 (3 bedrooms)
Board: Self Catering
Pets: Pets Allowed
Smoking: No Smoking
Access: Car essential
Airport: EXETER (70miles)
Highlights: Lovely countryside
Relaxed setting
Great walks
Rates: from £300.00 pw
Changeover: Friday

Holiday Type

  • Beach
  • Rural
  • Family

Local Activities

  • Swimming/Watersports
  • Walking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Horse Riding
  • Tennis
  • Cycling/Mountain Biking
  • Local Market
  • Amusement/Water Park