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Oriel Cottage

Barnstaple, Devon
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Single-storey barn conversion with enclosed lawn garden set in rolling countryside
  • Unwind in the hot tub on the patio after a long day spent exploring North Devon
  • Book with adjoining House Martins cottage for large family gatherings

Property code: OC-ORIEL

This lovely barn conversion complete is a great base from which to explore all that North Devon has to offer its visitors. It sits in tranquil surroundings on the edge of Exmoor National Park and beside the owner's own Georgian country house. With plenty of space inside and out and lots of fabulous features such as a wood burner, hot tub and BBQ, this is the ideal home for a Devon getaway in the countryside.

Inside this attractive single-level property, you’ll find exposed stonework, oak beams and slate flooring throughout all adding to its charm. The spacious living area is open plan with a vaulted ceiling and French doors opening onto a patio and lawn with stunning countryside views, meaning that the space is flooded with light. Alongside the well-equipped kitchen, there’s a dining table and chairs as well as comfortable seating around the cosy wood burner. Both bedrooms, located at the end of the barn, are well presented and the double bedroom, accessed from the living room, has French doors out onto the patio and benefits from an en-suite shower room. The second spacious double room has an additional single bed, making the property ideal for two couples or giving flexible sleeping arrangements for families. A family bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower is located off the hallway. Outside, the patio area has outdoor furniture and a BBQ for al fresco dining and from here, three stone steps lead down to the enclosed lawn where there is also a fabulous hot tub to enjoy.

The village of Muddiford is well situated to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside and is just a short drive from the fantastic surf and swimming beaches of Woolacombe (9 miles) or Croyde (12 miles) and the market town of Barnstaple (7 miles) which includes attractions such as a theatre, swimming pool, cinema and plenty of pubs and restaurants. There are miles of inland or coastal walks to explore and a great local inn and restaurant with an extensive menu just a couple of minutes’ drive away. An out-of-town supermarket is less than 5 miles away, just outside the Victorian coastal town of Ilfracombe.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size bedroom, 1 king-size bedroom with additional single bed, travel cot 120cm x 60cm).
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite with shower room and WC, 1 bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC
  • Hob, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, Dolce Gusto Espresso Coffee Machine, Double Air Fryer, Slow Cooker, Sandwich toaster
  • Welcome pack
  • High chair and travel cot provided
  • Wood burner, with 1 complementary basket of logs
  • Water supply from its own well
  • TV and DVD
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • No mobile signal, landline only
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, hot tub and patio area with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Private parking
  • EV Charger
  • Christmas Decorations
  • Pub 3 miles, Hele Bay Beach 8 miles
  • This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 6 guests
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tania Robinson

This property is personally managed by Tania.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sam 29th December 2024

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Lovely, well presented property. Comfortable and had everything you require, including all kitchen items, spare batteries and a torch. Every little item was thought about.

Reviewed by Michael 19th December 2024

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Nice scenic location and well equipped.

Reviewed by Bryan 22nd October 2024

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Lovely spacious cottage with hot tub. Enclosed garden for dogs.Nice and quiet couldn't fault the holiday would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Christine 30th September 2024

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Quiet and peaceful with great privacy. Huge hot tub which we enjoyed at the end of most days. Cottage is lovely and warm. First impressions were that it was a bit far from the places we wanted to visit but soon found out we could get anywhere we wanted to go in half an hour. Excellent place if you are bringing a dog

Reviewed by Peter 28th July 2024

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It's is isolated , no phone signal and does have farming around it . So there will be farmyard noises and smells if you are happy with that then it's a great place . The lane you drive up is sooo much longer than your expecting , but it's worth the trip . Clean well appointed and has good broadband. Plenty of wildlife as well house martins , deer aRead morend buzzards . Not far from some great dog friendly beaches Hide

Reviewed by Martin 3rd July 2024

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Reviewed by Kate 20th February 2024

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Lovely cottage, warm and comfortable with everything you would need.

Reviewed by Anthony 13th October 2023

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Nice, quiet location with excellent accommodation. Hot Tub was brilliant & good to have a log burning stove, if required. Beds were super comfy & a good size. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Melanie 24th September 2023

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Oriel Cottage was an amazing find lovely appearance and very clean inside. Perfect for a restful holiday but also central for plenty of dog friendly walks and things to do and see in North Devon

Reviewed by Claire 27th August 2023

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We spent a week at Oriel cottage during August 2023. Its in a good location to get to Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Saunton and Barnstable, all are within a 20 min drive. You should note that the access road to the property is private and its about a mile from the main road. You cannot turn right onto the main road when you leave or take a left into the Read moreaccess road when returning, as we found out to our cost! Instead do a U turn at the saw mill, which is just down the main road. The hot tub was nice, however the jets are not very strong for my taste, I wonder if it needs servicing? The garden is private and not overlooked and its a fairly well equipped property. The beds were fine, but we found the sofa really uncomfortable. The outside clothes airer is a welcome addition. The floors in the property were not very clean, there was a big clump of hair in the en-suite bathroom and it just needed a good sweep, which I did. I would have mopped it if there had been one there to use! There was also a slight smell of damp, its very strong in the cupboard with the cleaning equipment. You might want to do some local research as there was no local information, local recommendations or a visitors book (old ones) so you can read up on others suggestions. You should also do some shopping as there is no welcome pack with this property, not even a pint of milk, which was extremely disappointing! I cant get over that there was absolutely no local information given by the owners not even about where to do a U turn out of the access road and to then not even get milk so you can at least have a cuppa after a long journey more than disappointing given the nearest shop is 6 miles away! We visited family who were staying in another property a few miles away and the information pack for their property was excellent and they did get a welcome pack too! This lack of detail just doesnt make you feel very welcome in my opinion. We liked the area and loved Woolacombe beach, its safe with plenty of life guards, so the kids got to enjoy plenty of bodyboarding and surfing which made our holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 1st August 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 11th July 2023

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Lovely accomodation. Great hosts. Beautiful location. Very well equiped.

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