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Hartland Abbey a short drive away
Bude beach North Cornwall
Lots of coastal paths to choose from
Nearby Tamar Lakes
Cobbled streets of Clovelly on the North Devon coast
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32 / 38  Hartland Abbey a short drive away
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35 / 38  Bude beach North Cornwall
36 / 38  Lots of coastal paths to choose from
37 / 38  Nearby Tamar Lakes
38 / 38  Cobbled streets of Clovelly on the North Devon coast

Lympscott Barn

Kilkhampton (3mls NE), Devon
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Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

 

  • Sit back and relax in your private hot tub
  • Located just 20 minutes from the beaches and shops at Bude in North Cornwall
  • A stunning barn conversion set in 300 acres of stunning farmland
  • Just a short walk from the beautiful Tamar Lakes with picturesque countryside views
Property code: LYMPB

Big and beautiful, this impressive property sits proudly among 300 acres of stunning farmland. Sleeping 14 people comfortably and boasting a bubbling hot tub and games room, you can be assured an unforgettable stay, whether that’s with a group of friends or extended family. Set in the heart of rural Devon, you can benefit from a fabulous location as well - take to the waves and try your hand at surfing, enjoy long windy walks on the South West Coast Path - delightfully refreshing after a nights’ celebrating in the property, or explore the depths of the rolling countryside and woodlands.

The exposed stone walls and floor to ceiling glass front door give you a glimpse of the beauty to be found inside. The first thing to greet you is the central split-way staircase leading off to two separate landings, highlight just how grand this property is. The downstairs living and dining area is completely open-plan and perfect for enjoying quality time with your companions. Comfortable corner sofas surround a feature circular fireplace which warms the whole floor - gather around to warm your toes, toast marshmallows and make plans for your next day in Devon. The minimal white and black palette subtly warmed by wood and rust furnishings lead you to the fabulous dining table and well-equipped kitchen. No attention to detail has been spared. Take the fun outside, where you’ll discover a BBQ and seating - perfect for dining alfresco and soaking up the fresh countryside air.

Set on a working farm, you don’t have to venture too far for adventures in the great outdoors. The Tamar Lakes are just 5 miles away and are the perfect little hideaway to enjoy a scenic picnic or try your hand at shooting, fishing or water sports. The north cornish coastline is just 8 miles away - Hartland Quay is a stunning beach, backed by an ancient village lost in time. Bude, with its fantastic selection of eateries, shops, sea pool, and the beach is also just 8 miles away and is well worth a visit during your stay.

  • 6 bedrooms: Downstairs- 1 super king zip and link (can be made into twin beds on request)  en-suite with shower and small bath and WC. Upstairs- 1 super king zip and link (can be made into twin beds on request) 2 doubles en-suites with showersand WC, 1 king size, 1 family room with 4 single beds en-suite with shower and WC.
  • Upstairs- 1 family bathroom with roll top bath and shower and WC
  • Smart TV with DVD and Netflix in lounge
  • Range style oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer, and fridge and freezer in utility area
  • Wood burner (logs included)
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Private hot tub- robes provided per person
  • Exclusive use of games room with pool table and table tennis
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Electric, central heating and Wi-Fi included 
  • Please note- property is on a working farm with farm dogs onsite
  • Beach 4 miles, shop and pub 2 miles
  • Complex of properties
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Claire 20th September 2024

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Fabulous stay, well appointed and spacious. The perfect place for family to catch up. We all had a great time

Reviewed by Gillian 23rd August 2024

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A lovely place for a large family gathering , very comfortable my family really enjoyed themselves and were impressed with the accommodation my great granddaughter (1 year old ) really enjoyed her self and we felt she was safe. They were pleased to be able go and see the calves and cows. Would recommend it for a lovely family gathering

Reviewed by Candice 2nd August 2024

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Positives What an amazing house it has all you need it really is like home from home. The owners are lovely only seen them on arrival left us alone to enjoy our holiday and attentive to a couple of issues we had. Negatives Very remote tight country lanes for access and one of the cattle grids need some work. It is a working dairy farm with cows whiRead morech meant lots of flies in and around the property. The beach and shops take at least half hour to get too. Beds are not very comfortable. Hide

Reviewed by Daniel 19th July 2024

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Lovely location with attentive hosts when needed. The house is well maintained and has been fitted to a high standard. Bude beaches are only 20 minutes away which makes it a great base to holiday from. The separate games room helped if the weather was a little gloomy.

Reviewed by Helen 21st June 2024

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A beautiful cottage for a 90th birthday family get together. The cottage was very clean with loads of space and the beds were extremely comfortable. The games room was great for the kids and we loved watching the cows come in for milking!

Reviewed by June 14th June 2024

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Lovely barn with super bedrooms and brilliant open plan kitchen living area so the whole family could be together. Bedding and towels supplied lovely hot airing cupboard very spacious utility area. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Lionel 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Emma 17th May 2024

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A stunning house, set in the rural country side but a short drive from beaches and towns. Great destination for a family get away, adults and children loved it. Thank you.

Reviewed by David 26th April 2024

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Reviewed by John 29th March 2024

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Excellent very well equipped accommodation

Reviewed by Anne 22nd March 2024

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A fantastic barn in a lovely rural location. Perfect for our family celebration.. The hot tub and games room are a great extra. Lots of living space and good sized bedrooms and bathrooms.

Reviewed by Jessica 15th March 2024

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A lovely place to stay with family or friends that has an open plan area downstairs for the kitchen, dining and lounge. A big hot tub to enjoy as well as your countryside walks. Towels were in the airing cupboard nice and warm ready to be used. Owner was very quick and efficient replying to any messages I had. I would definitely recommend people toRead more stay here. Hide

Reviewed by Karen Zoe 23rd February 2024

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Great cottage with lots of space and facilities for a big group, however time for some TLC to keep it up there with other similar properties.

Reviewed by Rebecca 16th February 2024

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Lypmscott barn is a great place for a large group to enjoy a break away! Plenty of indoor space where we could all sit around in the communal garden without being on top of each other and outdoor space where the children could play on their bikes & scooters and also walk around the farm to look at the cows and calves in their barns. The hosts were Read morelovely and on request, allowed us to arrive early on check in day and were around on site if we needed anything during our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 2nd February 2024

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We had a wonderful weekend, Well equipped, spacious and comfortable. Owners helpful and friendly. Thank you!

Reviewed by Badrul 26th January 2024

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Reviewed by Charlette 19th January 2024

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Beautiful big friendly property, great for entertaining. Lovely bedrooms. Fantastic walks around.

Reviewed by Hannah 15th December 2023

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Fantastic house, renovated to a very high standard. It was the perfect place to have our family christmas!

Reviewed by Jean 24th November 2023

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Great place to have a break or holiday

Reviewed by Terence 10th November 2023

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Reviewed by Valentina 21st September 2023

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Reviewed by Muhammad 21st July 2023

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Thoroughly Enjoyed our Holiday at Lympscot Barn , Johnny and caroline Were so kind, there was everything you would require even milk in the fridge ,coffee, sugar tea . The barn was spacious and we enjoyed everyminute at the barn. Driving In the country side was amazing. Kids enjyoned seeing the cows milked. Overall fantastic place to stay.

Reviewed by Suzanne 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 26th May 2023

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We had a brilliant time at this cottage the farmer made time for us to see the cows being milked and answer our questions .They were also very helpful with any general questions We were a party of four generations and there was something for all of us Would definitely go again Just remember this is a working farm and cows get up early

Reviewed by Kim 21st April 2023

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Perfect space for our family weekend away. Great fenced back patio area to keep children and dogs secure. Hot tub was enjoyed by all and we all enjoyed hearing and seeing the farm.

Reviewed by Julie 7th April 2023

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Despite the Great British weather, we had a fabulous week. Lympscott Barn is built for maximum comfort, plenty of room for our four granddaughters to play, whilst we enjoyed the comfort of the whole place, including the hot tub. The farm life surrounding the barn fascinated the children, and was strangely comforting. A fabulous place to celebrate mRead morey husbands 60th birthday, we definitely recommend a stay here, and hope to return in the not too distant future. Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 27th January 2023

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Had a great stay in Kilkhampton. Good facilities, plenty of room for a group of 14. Log fire was nice, as was the hit tub and games room. Bude is about 20 min drive away so not far. V quiet peaceful location. Would stay again.

Reviewed by Lucy 25th November 2022

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Lovely spacious accomodation

Reviewed by Robert 18th November 2022

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We had a fabulous time for a 70th birthday with the family. The cottage was fantastic no complaints at all. Bit of the beaten track but that suited us. Would we go there again definitely.

Reviewed by Anne 4th November 2022

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Perfect venue to celebrate my 60th birthday with family. We were greeted by Caroline as arranged who made us feel very welcome. The house exceeded my expectations even though it looks amazing in the pictures. The ground floor bedroom with a wet room was perfect for my elderly parents, and very soundproof from the living area. Everywhere was spotlesRead moresly clean and comfortably warm (November). The hot tub was a nice addition. We all had a fabulous stay and would highly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by kayleigh 28th October 2022

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Beautiful house. The owners are very friendly and let the kids watch the cows be milked! Great place

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