Holiday Cottages in Devon

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Salema - Verified booking

  Had a wonderful time at Syke Barn, not too far out from Barnstaple in a tranquil part of Devon.

  The barn was immaculate and furnished beautifully. Great countryside where you could see trees and hills around you. We even saw sheep outside our windows. Though it was cold and rainy outside there was enough to do inside for all ages. All types of games were available as well as space to play football and bat and ball. Lived the electric train set and Lego. The wifi really helped with the teenager's need to stay in touch with friends. The kitchen was well equipped we even cooked a roast one evening. The log fire was really cosy in the evening. The bedrooms were all reasonably sized and far enough apart that there was space for the 6 of us. Just be careful if you have a teenager they can use up the hot water! Glad it only happened once. We enjoyed trying out Alexa! to get the weather and listen to music. It was easy to get around with trips to Barnstaple, Woolacombe, Morton Hoe and Arlington Court. Tesco also delivered to the house which really helped. The owners were lovely and left us an amazing lemon cake. Definitely felt spoilt, they were on hand but left us to ourselves. Couldn't ask for more and catered for our different age range.

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• Ian - Verified booking

  This was our third time staying at Shippen Cottages, we really enjoy staying here.

  The cottages are located in a lovely quiet road that is central to both the coast and inland activities. The owners are lovely and really make us feel so welcome during our stay, Anne is a wonderful baker and there is always a cake there when we arrive. We have been deep sea fishing from Lyme Regis and brought some fish home and cooked it If you enjoy sewing I attended a course in Honiton at a lovely sewing shop .the garden at the cottages is full of birds due to all the feeders,ark the owner provides spotters book and binoculars so relaxing to sit on the deck and look for all the different birds. We saw a gorgeous Woodpecker this time Overall I would highly recommend a stay at the cottages, we loved our stays. We also visited the Donkey Sanctuary which has a marvellous restaurant where we had a great meal. We will be going back again

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• Geoff - Verified booking

  Such wonderful owners to begin with!

  A joyous welcome chat and many other chats afterwards, it makes a big difference and really made us feel more like visiting friends rather than host and customer! The garden is something else!- Its like having your own parkland to use. The property was comfortable in so many ways- we needed for nothing.In particular, i will rave about the beds the beds and bedding- absolutely top class!! Such gems are a rare find that I suppose I should keep to ourselves hoping that we may be able to get in again once everyone else discovers this absolute delight of a cottage. Thanks again Geoff & Carole- it was a privilige meeting you and enjoying your wonderful property.

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• Lena - Verified booking

  Cross Skye Barn was a wonderful place to have our family Christmas.

  It was lovingly decorated with little touches by the owners and was cosy, clean and `comfortable. The wood burning stove was especially lovely, as were the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. The owners have done a fabulous job in creating a both tasteful and practical space. The games, lego, train tracks etc were a big bonus for our two children (7 & 5) on the rainy days. The grounds of the cottage are beautiful and feature both a river and a lake. Finally, the location is a great launch pad for exploring the beautiful North Devon countryside - beaches, coastal walks and lovely pubs are only a short drive away. We'd love to come back!

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• P - Verified booking

  What a lovely place to stay!

  We had a fantastic time at this lovely, spacious, comfortable and well equipped cottage. The attention to detail in providing the best experience is evident through your the barn, and Carole and Geoff are so lovely. The highlight of Cross Syke Bar is the stunning garden with its own stream and the unique lake with a boat. Our 11 years old son had a fantastic time rowing around the little island every day. There is lots of great things to do as a family around d this stunning part of Devon and we were blessed by the sunny weather, specially at this time of year. We would definitely come back.

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