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Merry Barn

Honiton (4mls E), Devon
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Increased accessibility
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stylish and contemporary detached converted barn with its own games garage and private hot tub
  • Conveniently located approximately 1 mile to the picturesque village centre with its own fabulous pub and well stocked community run local shop
  • Keen adventurers can enjoy the Blackdown Hills and visit National Trust Killerton House, the world-famous Jurassic Coast or the Cathedral city of Exeter
  • There's plenty to do for the children at Wildwood Escot and Crealy Adventure Park, only a few miles away
Property code: 83267

Book a group stay at this eye-catching, contemporary barn near Lower Cheriton, 5 miles from Honiton, and discover the beauty of East Devon. Up to eight guests can stay at the four-bedroom property, which nestles near woodland and takes in glorious views out across the countryside. Enjoy the enclosed garden and savour all the space you have inside. Head down to the coast and plan day trips out into Exeter.

Open the door, leave your outerwear in the hall and make your way through into the splendid lounge/kitchen/diner, which is filled with natural light and has a vaulted ceiling. Settle on the sofas to watch TV or take in the leafy views from the table. Prepare meals for your party in the modern kitchen area then dine together. Members of your party might also like to play table tennis or air hockey in the games room. Find a utility room close by. Bedrooms at the barn include two super-king-sizes, with zip-and-link beds that can be arranged as twins in advance, plus a bunk bedroom and a king-size, with en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom and an additional separate WC. Spill out into the garden on sunny days to light the BBQ, relax in the hot tub or doze off in a hammock. Find room to store cycles and other outdoor equipment in the games room and parking for three cars at the barn.

Lace up your walking boots or hop on your bikes and head straight out from home to explore the Blackdown Hills or the East Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Drive 11 miles down to the coast at Sidmouth to spend the day playing on the sand and splashing in the sea. Venture 17 miles into the city of Exeter to see its historic sites, to shop and to dine out.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 2 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into twins on request) and 1 bunk bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric double oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in the lounge and 3 bedrooms
  • Wi-Fi included however due to rural location, speed and connectivity may be intermittent
  • Enclosed garden and patio area with garden furniture and gas BBQ
  • Private hot tub
  • Games room with table tennis table, air hockey and pool table
  • Private off-road parking for up to 3 cars
  • Beach 11 miles, pub and village shop approximately 1 mile away
  • Whole property benefits from mechanical heat recovery ventilation
  • Please note changeover days are Fridays and Mondays. 3 nights minimum stay at Merry Barn
  • Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday, and where relevant, a security deposit may be requested
  • Please be respectful of our neighbours and we ask for no loud noise/music outside after 1030pm.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

 

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Maxine 26th October 2024

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We had the most wonderful week at Merry Barn. Time to unwind and relax and the house had everything needed for that. The hot tub was amazing. The games room a brilliant add on for adults and children. The hammocks for the garden were fun and so lovely to relax and listen to well absolutely nothing ( except nature ) my daughter ( aged 17 ) fell asRead moreleep in one! The surroundings were tranquil. Dave was a great host and very welcoming and helpful. A lovely house with everything needed. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Julia 30th August 2024

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What a wonderful holiday. The house was ideal and the location perfect. Spacious living arrangements and outstanding views. Games room and hot tub were a welcome addition. Loved the sheep and rabbits and squirrels at the bottom of the garden. Loved the welcome pack and inclusion of basic essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk. Dave was a suRead moreper host, very easy to communicate with and left us to enjoy our family holiday. We would love a Christmas holiday there if possible. 10/10. Hide

Reviewed by Mel 16th August 2024

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What a lovely property in a lovely area. Dave the owner was so helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend Merry Barn as a comfortable base for exploring all the surrounding areas. The games room was a massive hit with our son who loved beating us at Pool and Air Hockey. I would say that if you value your wifi connection it can be a bit hit and Read moremiss here! The hot tub is lovely and we saw Squirrels, Rabbits and lots of birds in the garden daily plus the neighbouring sheep! Hide

Reviewed by Katherine 9th August 2024

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Great holiday home, plenty of space, very clean and well equipped. Fun games room. Set in beautiful countryside. Great base for visiting East Devon and Dorset. Apart from walk to local village you will need to drive to significant places of interest.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 12th July 2024

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Lovely cottage, clean and well equipped. Good location with facilities in Honiton 10 mins away and Exmouth about half an hour. No issues with our stay, all brilliant!

Reviewed by Jean 14th June 2024

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14-28 June 2024. We had a very enjoyable stay at Merry Barn. The weather improved on arrival and was mainly dry and sunny throughout our holiday which was a blessing. The barn is well equipped with attention to detail ; the welcome pack was appreciated. It was good to meet the owner on arrival and to have a brief tour of the property. The hot tub wRead moreater was checked every day which was re-assuring. The rural location was a joy and we found many places to visit within a 20 min drive. Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 7th June 2024

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Lovely, well equipped barn conversion will a great games area and hot tub. Some nice pubs and honiton 10/15 minutes drive away depending on how you like driving through country lanes. Exeter and Sidmouth easily accessible. Hosts were friendly and willing to help with any issues although there werent any. Great weeks stay.

Reviewed by Roy 24th May 2024

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We enjoyed every aspect of our stay. It was very comfortable very clean and perfectly equipped - essential for birthdays. The games room was a real winner keeping us all happy and engaged. We liked the quietness and were delighted to see the barn owl. In all, a perfect week. We were left with plenty to do so hope to come back sometime. Thank you.

Reviewed by Alice 16th May 2024

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Reviewed by Claire 3rd May 2024

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Such a lovely time staying at Merry barn with friends. Really nice modern property and very well equipped with everything you could think of and more. Games room thoroughly enjoyed by kids and adults. Owners really nice and friendly, location is remote which is just what we wanted. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Rachel 19th April 2024

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Lovely location in the middle of nowhere! The view from the kitchen sink is so amazing watching the sheep under the large tree! A great place to stay with a family!

Reviewed by Alexander 24th March 2024

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We enjoyed a fabulous stay, as a family of four, at Merry Barn. The place is amazing, very spacious, with 4 bedrooms and perfectly positioned in quiet countryside. We loved the hot tub, the property is very well equipped and is immaculate throughout. Communication with the owners was excellent. We enjoyed jumping in the car and exploring beaches onRead more the South coast, with the likes of Lyme Regis, Beer, Sidmouth all a short drive away. Highly recommend, will definitely return!! Hide

Reviewed by Suzy 1st February 2024

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We stayed here with my granddaughter who is neuro diverse. Both inside and out were just so Peaceful and calm. Warm and comfy beds and bedrooms. So well equipped, everything thought of. She loved the games room it was a winner with the pool table .. The hot tub was so relaxing. So quiet sitting in it. Could hear the birds singing idyllic country seRead moretting but only 10 mins from Honiton. Cant wait to return. Hide

Reviewed by Toni 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Geoff 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Jill 25th August 2023

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What a great holiday we all had ! Accommodation was perfect in every way .The games room was much enjoyed by us all especially by my 13 year old Grandson . The hot tub was brilliant too . It was a perfect week and we were all sorry to have to leave !

Reviewed by Simon 11th August 2023

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Had a brilliant time. House was as advertised and Dave and Sue made us feel really welcome. Kids have asked if we can go again next year

Reviewed by Mark 21st July 2023

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What a lovely property ­ Very spacious with everything you needed and more I recommend this to anyone as its in a lovely location and quality all round The hosts were fantastic and couldnt be more helpful and friendly with good communication. 5 ­

Reviewed by Simon 14th July 2023

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Merry Barn is a well maintained and relaxing property- a well stocked kitchen with everything you will need the layout is great and flows very well on all ground level. All the beds a very comfy and the hot tub is an excellent addition to add to the relaxation element of the property ,if you are looking for a relaxing holiday with all the creature Read morecomforts of home and more look no further than Merry Barn. The Games room was excellent - and Dave also supplies meat boxes for the BBQ -thanks S&K Hide

Reviewed by Mark 3rd June 2023

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A beautiful holiday destination which is well presented by two lovely welcoming hosts. I would recommend this holiday to my closest friends and family.

Reviewed by Jessica 12th May 2023

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Owners were warm and welcoming, the property was absoloutly beautiful and had everything we needed. We had a very relaxing few days spent at Merry Barn and can't wait to book to come back. I have also recommended to a few people who have asked where we stayed.

Reviewed by Carla 28th April 2023

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We had a family weekend away at Merry barn and had a really lovely, relaxing break. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, well equipped and ideal for 6 adults and 2 toddlers. The garden area is lovely and the hot tub and games room are a great addition. Dave was a great host, we would highly recommended this location and accommodation!

Reviewed by Britta 7th April 2023

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I highly recommend this property. The barn is even more stunning than on the photos and the owners are lovely. The property if very private, but the next village (with a lovely local shop) is only 5 to 10 minutes drive away. Fabulous beaches, hiking spots and restaurants are all within 20 to 30 minutes drive. There are many exciting activities to dRead moreo in East Devon and it is less crowded compared to Cornwall. We will be back for sure. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 31st March 2023

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Excellent facilities with fabulous country views. The grandchildren loved the games room Would recommend to friends and family.

Reviewed by Helen 10th February 2023

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Perfect for a chilled out holiday. We all loved it. Could also see would be great for a family as well. Wouldnt change a thing. Thankyou Dave

Reviewed by Sue 13th January 2023

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What a lovely place! The last part of our journey there was along a single track road in beautiful Devonshire countryside. Our hosts greeted us & showed us around. The accommodation was roomy & comfortable. The kitchen had all that we needed to cook up good meals and there was plenty of room for our supplies. We enjoyed the hot tub, even in a cool Read more& wet January! Games were available for our evenings as well as a well equipped games room. Our stay was short but memorable! Hide

Reviewed by Rebekah 21st October 2022

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Such a lovely stay away. Dave greeted us with a pot of tea and scones, which was needed after a long drive, due to traffic. Property flowed perfectly with good areas for the kids to play as well as adult to have a hub to relax too Location was beautiful. Sunrise across the fields, and far enough out of the way from others, but close to towns, shopRead mores and restaurants. We visited a few local pubs and all owners and the food had good reviews by all in our party. Thanks Dave for a lovely break. Hide

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