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Hilltown Farm - Owls Nest

South Molton (3mls SE), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A stunning barn conversion set just 12 miles from Exmoor
  • Peaceful and tranquil farm location perfect for the whole family to relax
  • Enclosed garden with private hot tub
Property code: HILOW

This attractive barn conversion set in North Devon’s beautiful countryside is the ideal rural retreat for friends or families. It has been sympathetically converted, allowing it to blend into its wonderful surroundings, whilst retaining some of its original features and providing guests with lots of space, both inside and out. You’ll find it easy to sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the countryside. Once you’re feeling refreshed, you’re well placed to explore the natural beauty that this area has to offer.

One of two properties at this location, this attractive barn conversion offers reverse-living with the open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen areas accessed by an external flight of stairs. Inside, the guests will be impressed by the sense of space created by the vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and light walls. The warm wooden tones throughout create a comfortable and relaxing feel. At one end is the well-equipped kitchen/dining area, whilst at the opposite end is the lounge. The areas are separated by the stairs leading down to the two bedrooms: 1 with a super-king-size bed (which can be made up as a twin beds on request) and 1 with two single beds (which can be made up as a super-king-size bed on request). Both bedrooms have TV's. Outside, there is an enclosed garden with a patio, and an impressive shared play area.

Surrounded by miles of countryside, this property is still only 5 miles from market town South Molton with its thriving range of independent shops and eateries. Located 9 miles from Exmoor National Park there are endless opportunities for scenic walks, breathtaking views and mouth-watering cream teas in quaint tearooms. The town of Barnstaple is 16.5 miles away and offers lots of amenities including a swimming pool, cinema, museum and much more. The National Trust’s Knightshayes (17 miles) has a beautiful house and gardens to explore.

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 super-king-size (can be made up as a twin beds on request), 1 twin room with 2 single beds (can be made up as a super-king-size bed on request)
  • Bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC
  • Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, washer/dryer, and dishwasher
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Electric and heating included
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • Hairdryer
  • Upside-down accommodation
  • Shared children’s outdoor play area
  • Meet the horses (under owner supervision)
  • Ample off-road parking
  • 6 acre field for exercising dogs
  • Dog friendly beaches within an hour's drive
  • TV and DVD in the lounge area and TV in both bedrooms
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 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

 

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nicola 2nd August 2024

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Owls Nest is a lovely cottage, in a peaceful location. The hot tub was a huge attraction for our kids and the owners maintained it throughout our stay. The cottage itself is comfortable and extremely clean and the garden was secure for our dog. There is a field on site, which our dog loved; dogs are really welcome here! The cottage is approximatelyRead more a 20 minute drive from some lovely village pubs and approximately 10 minutes from South Molton - a lovely town. Well definitely be going back! Hide

Reviewed by Adam 26th July 2024

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One of the best places we have visited, the owners were fantasic and very helpful. They went above and beyond and made us feel very welcome, we travelled with a dog and 2 year old, all facilities are clean, beautiful and accessable. The garden is enclosed and there is a really good play area and dog field outside. We will be back as we can not faulRead moret the cottage or owners. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 19th July 2024

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Really lovely upside down cottage with great views. The field for the dogs was an added bonus which all our 3 dogs enjoyed daily. .The hosts Nigel & Denise were very welcoming and were on hand if needed. Denise suggested a wonderful pub in a local village call The Grove, its well worth a visit, food was very good!

Reviewed by Rose 28th June 2024

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Reviewed by Anthony 12th April 2024

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Well equipped cottage with good size enclosed garden, added bonus was the use of the 5 acre enclosed field which the dogs loved. Owners very friendly and welcoming and nothing too much trouble. One of the best holiday cottages we have used and have already booked to go back.

Reviewed by Gayle 8th April 2024

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Owls Nest was the perfect spot for our Easter break. Rural, lots of space and great location for things to do. Kids loved the hot tub and big bed! Also the horses! Play area was fab too, my girls are 12 and they still had fun on it. Owners Nigel and Den were so helpful and nice, great communication from the get go. All in all a great holiday, wouldRead more definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Kelly 15th March 2024

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Absolutely recommend this place to anyone who has dogs. Fabulous six acre field that you can use as well as fully enclosed garden. Hit tub fabulous and clean. Spacious bedrooms excellent cooking facilities and bathroom. About 40 minutes from the beaches on the coast, it really is one of the best places I've ever stayed. Wonderful hosts who are frieRead morendly upon arrival but leave you to it unless you need anything. Will be returning as soon as possible. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 12th February 2024

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On arrival we had a lovely welcome from the owner. There was a hamper with goodies awaiting us. The property was unusual in that it was upside down but that just made it a novelty for us. The sofas and bed were extremely comfortable and bed linen and towels were pristine. We really enjoyed the hot tub and our dogs had a fun time playing in the hugeRead more secure field. Hide

Reviewed by Jan 29th December 2023

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Beautiful property, great hot tub. Super hosts . Would definitely recommend .

Reviewed by Amy 19th December 2023

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Reviewed by Frances 24th November 2023

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A lovely, quiet, relaxing, rural location with welcoming, helpful hosts. We loved the cream tea on arrival.

Reviewed by Martin 20th October 2023

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We stayed a week in October and found the property to be spacious, clean, very comfortable and in a lovely quiet location. It was also very well equipped. Having a totally secure garden was reassuring as our two dogs would otherwise have loved to explore further afield on their own! I can't think of any negatives at all so we are sincerely hoping tRead moreo return in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Ashley 15th September 2023

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A really fantastic stay, very clean very tidy and absolutely beautiful. Owners were fantastic greeted on arrival was a warm welcome, very friendly and accommodating. The views are incredible. Thank you so much

Reviewed by Sue 1st September 2023

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One of the best cottages we've stayed in. Nigel and Den were great hosts, very relaxed and friendly. Was great to take 3 dogs, and having access to a secure field and wooded walking area was amazing. Great to have a coffee machine, (I normally pack my own!) Beds were very comfortable. Hot tub was great, used it much more than I expected to. Look foRead morerward to returning. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 28th July 2023

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Beautiful place to stay the cottage was immaculate and well equipped we had every think we needed hot tub was great. The views were breathtaking it was heaven , Our dogs loved the paddock We had a great 2weeks stay with our Granddaughter who loved the horses and the dogs Den and family were great with her. Nigel ,Den,Jackie and Andy are lovely cariRead moreng friendly people nothing was to much best place we have stayed at highly recommend .Will be back to stay again worth the long journey down Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 21st July 2023

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We had a lovely stay here. The kids loved it to. They are 2 and 5 and they loved the hottub and the play area. They also loved the novelty of an upside-down house. The house was so clean and well equipped and their was plenty of games and DVDs for them as we didn't have the best weather unfortunately. However this did not stop us. We would recommenRead mored going to the Honey Farm, the South Molton Market and the Dinosaur Park. There is so much to do around the area. We had a fantastic stay. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 30th June 2023

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The cottage was very clean , had all equipment , and a brilliant fenced in garden for our dogs. The cream tea was a lovely start to the holiday and very appreciated. The beds were so comfortable , we all slept like logs ! The owners were lovely and very friendly. The hot tub was wonderful. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

Reviewed by Tracey 9th June 2023

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Lovely quiet rural location - fully equipped kitchen with everything you need. Cosy sofas with a lovely view out the double doors of the trees and countryside. Garden perfect for dogs, fully fenced with the added benefit of a field opposite the cottages which guests can use to walk the dogs. Hot tub was a bonus. Everything was clean, tidy and in goRead moreod condition - out third stay at the cottage. In easy reach of Exmoor with around a 1 to 1.15 hour drive to the lovely beach at Putsborough. Hide

Reviewed by Gemma 26th May 2023

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Absolutely perfect get away for quality time with the family. Extremely dog friendly with lots of room for them to run and play. The owls nest is stunning, and really felt like a cosy home from home.

Reviewed by Lucy 19th May 2023

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We staying in Owls nest for a long weekend and it really was home from home. Beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. Everything was clean and ready for us on arrival. Very very dog friendly even for my very large Rottweiler. Hosts were incredibly friendly and were always on hand if needed. Beautiful walks and views. Hot tub was a huge hRead moreit! Cream tea on arrival was the best way to start our little holiday! Will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Nikki 28th April 2023

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We had a wonderful time staying at Owls Nest. The accommodation was perfect for us and our Labrador, with lovely walks right outside our garden. It was very clean and there was everything you needed, milk, tea, coffee and even Prosecco and crisps! The location is wonderful and a great base to explore the area we had a few trips to South Molton, andRead more a lovely walk along the beach at Instow. Den and Nigel are so kind and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. We will definitely be going back! Hide

Reviewed by Selina 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 23rd December 2022

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Our first ever Christmas away. A beautiful rural setting, very dog friendly. Very well equipped. Enjoyed some lovely welcome treats and found a homemade Xmas log in the fridge. Owners are very welcoming and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Loved the hot tub...would definitely return. Beautiful beaches a drive away.

Reviewed by Emma 5th November 2022

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Lovely cottage. Family and dog friendly. Very welcoming and accommodating hosts. The cream tea on arrival was much appreciated. I would definitely recommend. Beds were comfortable.

Reviewed by Caroline 28th October 2022

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Fantastic accommodation, fantastic and friendly host. The hot tub a definite bonus. We received a lovely warm welcome with a fresh cream tea, treats for the dogs and plenty of information on the local area. Lovely views and we were left to our own devices which was lovely. We would definitely like to return... our only little gripe was that we had Read moreto be out at 9am... instead of a more reasonable 11am... other than that we left feeling like we had definitely had a restful break. ;) Hide

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