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Lounge area with woodburner
The exposed brick wall and roaring woodburner adds to the overall charm
Sink into the comfortable sofas after enjoying your evening meal
Family meals are meant to be enjoyed here
View towards the property
Entrance
Kitchen/dining area
Attention to detail
Kitchen
Original charm and character
Double bedroom located upstairs
Upstairs twin bedroom
Downstairs double bedroom with en-suite shower room
Finishing touches
Finishing touches
Downstairs twin bedroom
Bathroom with shower over bath
Bunk bedroom
The utility room is complete with appliances so you can keep up to date whilst away
Relax with a book in the enclosed south-facing garden
How about a game of Skittles?
Games room with additional seating
Additional space to relax in the games room
Additional games barn
Play equipment
Outside lawn area with BBQ and seating
Tennis courts
1 / 27  Lounge area with woodburner
2 / 27  The exposed brick wall and roaring woodburner adds to the overall charm
3 / 27  Sink into the comfortable sofas after enjoying your evening meal
4 / 27  Family meals are meant to be enjoyed here
5 / 27  View towards the property
6 / 27  Entrance
7 / 27  Kitchen/dining area
8 / 27  Attention to detail
9 / 27  Kitchen
10 / 27  Original charm and character
11 / 27  Double bedroom located upstairs
12 / 27  Upstairs twin bedroom
13 / 27  Downstairs double bedroom with en-suite shower room
14 / 27  Finishing touches
15 / 27  Finishing touches
16 / 27  Downstairs twin bedroom
17 / 27  Bathroom with shower over bath
18 / 27  Bunk bedroom
19 / 27  The utility room is complete with appliances so you can keep up to date whilst away
20 / 27  Relax with a book in the enclosed south-facing garden
21 / 27  How about a game of Skittles?
22 / 27  Games room with additional seating
23 / 27  Additional space to relax in the games room
24 / 27  Additional games barn
25 / 27  Play equipment
26 / 27  Outside lawn area with BBQ and seating
27 / 27  Tennis courts

Knaworthy

Bideford (7mls S), Devon
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Luxury
Family friendly
Tennis Court
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Fantastic barn conversion sleeping 10, in peaceful rural location tucked away in 130 acres of woodland
  • Attractive original features have been retained to evoke a taste of country life
  • 5* accommodation, ideal for a family getaway or friends’ reunion
  • Set on the edge of a working farm in woodland with paths to wander, children play area, games room and tennis court
Property code: KNAWO

Situated just 7 miles from the North Devon Coast, this beautiful barn conversion offers the perfect rural escape. Retaining many of its original features, it gives an authentic taste of traditional Devon country life whilst encouraging relaxation with its contemporary and comfortable design. Set within 130 acres of woodland which guests are welcome to use, it also has an outdoor children’s play area, games room with pool table and table tennis, as well as tennis courts available for a friendly family tournament.

The rural location is reflected in the interior of the property, with exposed stone walls, wooden beams and wooden floorboards. A warming wood burner features in the open-plan living and dining space which also has a delightful Juliet balcony looking out to the front lawn. A contemporary colourful kitchen is an ideal place to get together for meals, and stone tiles and elegant finishing touches give this property an extra special feel. The bedrooms and bathrooms are set over both levels and the gardens are a perfect place to sit and relax with a BBQ on warm evenings.

You’ll be close to many charming villages with traditional inns and tea rooms, as well as just 7 miles from the bustling port of Bideford which has a great selection of shops and restaurants lining its narrow streets. Cross the famous 16th century stone bridge over to East the Water and join the Tarka Trail or take the ferry out to the wild Lundy Island. For a day at the beach, head to Westwood Ho! just 9 miles away, or the surfing resort of Croyde, 25 miles north.

  • 5 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 2 twins and a bunk bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms , En-suite wet room with shower and WC with downstairs double bedroom
  • Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Freeview TV, DVD and hi-fi, plus additional TV in the games snug
  • Woodburner with logs provided free of charge
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Games room with pool/air hockey table and tennis courts
  • Beach 9 miles, shop 4 miles, pub 2.5 miles
  • 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 £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Nancy Hayes

This property is personally managed by Nancy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Richard 14th September 2024

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Knaworthy is an excellent base for a holiday in North Devon, with easy access to Bideford and Westward Ho, as well as the famous RHS Rosemoor gardens. The facilities are excellent, with a good tennis court and terrific games barn with table-tennis and skittles. The large lounge/diner/kitchen creates a great hub for a large family group, or a group Read moremade up of friends (as ours was). The owners are helpful and on site if you need them, and are focused on ensuring your enjoyment. Hide

Reviewed by Lisbeth 22nd June 2024

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Large holiday home in rural Devon. Nervous drivers should note it is 1 and a half miles up a very narrow lane and farm track. Even if we hadnt been travelling with a baby I doubt we would have been keen to leave it at night. Plenty to amuse us on the farm itself. Well equipped and easy to have separate spaces if needed. Sound proofing not great.

Reviewed by Diane 17th June 2024

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This is a lovely,clean, comfortable and well equipped barn. We loved it. The only slight downside was it's rural location in as much that access was through small country lanes. This added to its charm however.

Reviewed by sarah 12th September 2023

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Great Holiday at Knaworthy Barn. The property is so well equipped and the site has everything you could ever want for a lovely family get together. Four generations enjoyed this wonderful holiday, so something for everyone. Lots of attention to detail from the owners, and overall the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed at.

Reviewed by Graham 26th August 2023

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Reviewed by Maureen 5th August 2023

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Wonderfully equipped house- perfect for family get-together! Very well kitted out with great spaces indoors and outdoors to eat family meals together. Fabulous entertainment facilities for children and adults- all enjoyed tennis courts, ping pong, bonfires by the meadow and secret garden and play ground. Ponies, chickens, frogs, birds, hedgehogs anRead mored beautiful wildlife an extra bonus! Short drive to the beach and amenities made this house feel like a special, secluded retreat. Hide

Reviewed by Charlotte 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 27th May 2023

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Our family enjoyed a brilliant holiday to celebrate Grandpas birthday. The barn is spacious, very well equipped, has comfortable beds and is very clean. We made many great memories, birthday bbq, frisbee and boomerang fun on the meadow, marshmallows toasted on the fire pit and lots of time spent playing tennis, table tennis, football and on the swiRead morengs. Lovely trips out to RHS Garden Rosemoor , Sandymouth Bay, Westward Ho and Bideford ( steamship Freshspring and play park with splash pool ) Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 8th April 2023

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We had a great stay at Knaworthy. The house is very well equipped cooking wise, the best we have stayed in! Despite the bad weather which meant we could not do as much in the surrounding area, we had no problem entertaining ourselves & the children with all the facilities that were in the property. We all enjoyed the skittles & the table football iRead moren the barn plus the pool table & air hockey in the games room. The children loved feeding the ponies, a highlight for them. Adrian was very helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Lynne 23rd February 2023

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We were a party of 10, 8 adults and 2 young children, staying in February, and we all loved it. We made lots of use of the games rooms and the tennis court. The barn is very spacious, comfortable and was lovely and warm and fantastic to come back to after our days out. The kitchen is very well equipped so easy to cook. We had a lovely Sunday lunch Read moreat the nearby Cyder Presse pub (15 mins drive). A beautiful setting and would love to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 27th January 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 29th December 2022

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The barn is very comfortable and cosy and was spotlessly clean. It works well as holiday accommodation for a group of combined families. The kitchen is very well stocked with utensils, herbs etc making self catering much easier. The games room and play area and access to the fields and woods make this a delightful place to stay.

Reviewed by Lesley 22nd December 2022

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This is a really fabulous holiday cottage for 10 people. The quality of all facilities and amenities in the cottage/ barn was first class. There was plenty to do and activities were excellent to keep the children entertained. The ponies were a big bonus . It is a very warm and comfortable place and the supply of logs very generous . Adrian and ColeRead morette were helpful and had obviously thought of everything to ensure our happy .A big thank you for a truly wonderful Christmas. Hide

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Lounge area with woodburner
The exposed brick wall and roaring woodburner adds to the overall charm
Sink into the comfortable sofas after enjoying your evening meal
Family meals are meant to be enjoyed here
View towards the property
Entrance
Kitchen/dining area
Attention to detail
Kitchen
Original charm and character
Double bedroom located upstairs
Show 15 moreUpstairs twin bedroom

Location

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