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Millpond Stables

Clawton, near Holsworthy, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A relaxing countryside retreat for couples or a small family
  • Enjoy a stroll through the woodland, and enjoy walks down by the onsite lake
  • Relax after a day exploring in your own private enclosed space
  • Conveniently located close to the Devon and Cornwall border
Property code: OC-MILLP

Situated on a working farm in rural Northwest Devon, this beautifully converted barn will enable you to switch off, relax and immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the surrounding countryside. With woodland walks, a picturesque millpond, a summerhouse and unbridled views, this property provides the ideal retreat in the heart of what is known as Ruby Country. Conveniently located close to the Devon/Cornwall border, you can explore the best of both counties, including the stunning coastline and South West Coast Path only 14 miles north.

 

Sympathetically renovated and tastefully decorated, everyone will feel at home in this one-storey property. The high-vaulted ceilings and exposed beams create light and space throughout, whilst the warm tones and wooden floors create a sense of warmth and comfort. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area has a well-equipped kitchen, plenty of seating at the table and comfortable chairs to retire to after a busy day exploring. The master bedroom is spacious and the twin bedroom can be made up to a king-size if necessary. Stepping outside, you can enjoy the enclosed patio area with garden furniture, BBQ and gorgeous views. Guests are also welcome to explore the large lawn, woodland and millpond too.

 

The coastline near here is understandably an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its dramatic cliffs, crashing waves and sandy beaches. In the seaside town of Bude (14 miles northwest), you’ll find beaches, a canal and a tidal pool. Or from Morwenstow (21 miles) enjoy a circular walk to the smallest, quirkiest National Trust property, Hawker’s Hut. Dartmoor National Park is also easily accessible, with Lydford Gorge 20 miles away. For the kids, why not try family-run, award-winning theme park The Milky Way (20 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin with a zip-and-link bed (which can be presented as a super king-size by request)
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Oven, hob, extractor hood, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and microwave
  • Smart TV and radio in lounge, TV/DVD in double bedroom
  • Enclosed patio area with garden furniture and adjacent large lawn area
  • Welcome pack on arrival
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Complimentary decorated Christmas tree for bookings in December
  • Beach 12 miles, shops and pubs 3 miles
  • Supermarket delivery available. Local supermarkets will deliver - Waitrose, Asda & Tesco
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Geraldine 22nd June 2026

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Reviewed by Lee 31st May 2026

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Great location, ideal base to explore both Devon and Cornwall, lovely and peaceful stay.

Reviewed by Linda 24th December 2025

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Comfortable and warm everything that we needed for our short Christmas break. The tree and decorations made it cheery and the flowers and welcome pack of goodies a lovely gesture,

Reviewed by Sally 4th October 2025

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We had a lovely week at Millpond Stables. Mrs Stacey was very welcoming and called me to let me know that the cottage was ready prior to the stated 3pm. Lovely pack of biscuits, bottle of juice, milk, tea etc upon arrival. The cottage was clean and comfortable and in a lovely location, perfect for accessing everywhere we wanted to go to. Lovely meaRead morels at the local Rydon Inn - would recommend! We had a truly restful stay and would not hesitate to book again :-) Hide

Reviewed by Christine 7th September 2025

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This property is in one word fantastic!! It is comfortable and has everything you need. We were a last minute booking, because our first choice was so disappointing. Mrs Stacey geeft up her Sunday afternoon to prepare the cottage for us. We were also very grateful to the staff at Holiday Cottages who rang around to find us a new cottage and save ouRead morer Holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 30th August 2025

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Reviewed by Christopher 16th August 2025

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Lovely property and location. It has everything you need for a peaceful break and is well positioned on the Devon/Cornwall border for visiting nearby beaches and attractions.

Reviewed by Anthony 9th August 2025

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Reviewed by David 26th July 2025

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Thank You, my grandson and I had a wonderful break. Location was perfect as a retreat each day, with space to play endless small person games, yet the location allowed for travel to different places and enjoy different experiences each day and buy the holiday ice creams. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Liz 5th July 2025

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A lovely property in a beautiful area. We found it very peaceful and well equipped.

Reviewed by Peter 7th June 2025

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Excellent accommodation, very comfortable, well equipped and an excellent price. It's worth travelling a bit further to this quiet place because the benefits will be appreciated.

Reviewed by David 31st May 2025

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Reviewed by Margaret 17th May 2025

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If you want a quiet, relaxed stay, then we would recommend this property. We thoroughly enjoyed the quietness and, apart from the distant lowing of cattle, there was no noise and it was perfect! We are used to noisy vehicles in our home location! The weather was very good, which helps enormously. The accommodation was comfortable. and our only regrRead moreet is that we forgot to complete comments in the visitors book! Hide

Reviewed by Frances 18th November 2024

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We had a very comfortable stay here in these well equipped Millpond Stables and would stay here again. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Andrew 21st September 2024

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An absolutely wonderful place to stay.

Reviewed by Barbara 14th September 2024

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Nice comfortable place to stay. Within about half to an hour of most places of interest.

Reviewed by Christopher 24th August 2024

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Very clean and well maintained. Nice to have all extras included like bedding, towels, tea, coffee etc. Would stay again without a second thought

Reviewed by Annalie 17th August 2024

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A great stay at Millpond Stables. The cottage is straight forward to find and in a great location. Really clean and comfortable with everything you need. The goal in the garden and the pond were very much appreciated by my boys (10 and 12). Thanks for lovely week!

Reviewed by Pamela 27th July 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage. Great outdoor space for playing football or just relaxing. Lovely cream tea and drink on arrival. Great host.

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Marsdens Devon Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.