Linham Barn

ID: S140403

  • Bedrooms 7
  • ・ Sleeps 16
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Linham Barn in Devon is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its spaciousness, beautiful garden, and excellent location close to beaches and local amenities. Guests enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen, games room, and the property's suitability for large groups and dogs. Some concerns were raised about cleanliness, maintenance, and the lack of certain amenities like a BBQ and full-length mirror.

Guests that stayed at this property said

Guests generally found Linham Barn to be satisfactory in cleanliness, though some noted areas for improvement such as cobwebs, dust, and dead flies. The property was not described as pristine, but the level of cleanliness was acceptable for most guests.

The location of Linham Barn is highly praised for its proximity to Kingsbridge, local shops, supermarkets, beaches, and holiday attractions. The setting is described as beautiful and perfect for family occasions.

The property is considered warm and comfortable with ample space for guests. However, some guests mentioned issues with heating control and the comfort of beds, particularly in the master bedroom.

Facilities like the games room, parking, and kitchen equipment are appreciated, but guests reported maintenance issues such as broken appliances and the need for more outdoor seating and a BBQ. The lack of a full-length mirror and a ground floor shower/bathroom was also noted.

While the reviews mention a welcome pack and the provision of toys and books for children, there is insufficient information to determine if gifts were consistently provided or if their presence was a thoughtful gesture from the property owners. Therefore, a score cannot be given.

About this property

This detached barn conversion rests within its own garden, with mature trees and a babbling brook, in West Alvington near the bustling Devon town of Kingsbridge.

Linham Barn is a Grade II listed property offering quality accommodation, with a sweeping, spiral staircase climbing to the first floor and beautiful fixtures and fittings to complement the colour schemes throughout. Bring your families and friends along to this modern-style abode and share a memorable experience together; it is ideal for those celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a spot of relaxation.

Unwind in the spacious lounge on return from seeing the local sights and tune into the Smart TV or simply enjoy each other’s company and catch up on your day.

The large kitchen comes with a range of high quality units, ideal for cooking up a feast and getting together around the dining table, while the breakfast island is just the place to perch and enjoy your morning coffee with a read of the newspaper. Take yourself off into the conservatory, which acts as a second sitting room and is perfect for a quiet read of your book with the warmth of the contemporary-style woodburner filling the room on a cool wintry evening.

Throw open the French doors in summer and enjoy a gentle breeze drift through as you watch the kids enjoying some fun on the lawn. Later, head into the games room for a competitive evening of table tennis or around the 7' American pool table. The ground floor also plays host to a cloakroom, handy utility with laundry facilities and a double bedroom benefitting views over the garden.

Upstairs the master bedroom incorporates a modern design with exposed beams, an en-suite shower room and plenty of storage, while the bedrooms to follow along the landing comprise of two more king-size doubles and a family room with children's bunks.

The seperate annexe, sleeping a further 4 guests comprises of an open plan living/dining/kitchen with two bedrooms, both en suites, with 2 x singles and 1 kingsize bed.

Spend a balmy afternoon in the garden with a drink at the patio as you take in the peaceful sounds of nature and admire the pleasant scenery or enjoy a game of Petanque (Boules in the game cupboard, not to be taken to the beach). Head into Kingsbridge town for an assortment of amenities including independent and antique shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. There are plenty of opportunities for watersports on the estuary, with kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing to try. Explore the wider area with day trips to Dartmouth and Salcombe, while Plymouth beckons with its National Maritime Aquarium and Barbican Quay. With all of this to keep you entertained and a fabulous base to return to, how can you pass up an opportunity at Linham Barn?

Kingsbridge lies at the head of a marine estuary in the South Hams area of South Devon. You can take a walk along the Kingsbridge Quay, wander through the narrow alleys off Fore Street or visit the Shambles, an Elizabethan market arcade. Discover the delights of Dartmouth and Salcombe, together with the sandy beaches at Blackpool Sands near Stoke Fleming.

Accommodation

Main House Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower, two wash hand basins and WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double, 1 x family room with two sets of children's bunks, 1 x ground floor king-size double.

Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC, ground floor cloakroom.

Kitchen/diner with breakfast bar, Bluetooth sound system and large wooden dining table.

Sage Creatista Plus coffee machine which takes Nespresso Capsules.

Utility.

Sitting room with surround sound system and woodburning stove.

Garden room with woodburning stove.

Games room.

Petanque Court (boules in the game room).

External hot shower for washing wet suits and beach kit.

There is a cot and high chair at the property.
2 dogs welcome at a price of £25 per dog per week.
Annexe: 2 bedrooms both with en suites, 1 x twin and 1 x king, open plan living room with dining area and fully equipped kitchen.
Regretfully no stag/hen or similar parties accepted
Underfloor heating with wood-burning stoves.

Gas AGA range cooker, electric oven, gas hob, integrated microwave, larder fridge and freezer, wine cooler, 'Sage Creatista Plus' coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV, Blu-ray player.

Fuel, power and Wi-Fi included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Ample off-road parking.

Two medium well behaved dogs welcome (In the main house only).

Strictly No Smoking.

Shop 1 miles, pub 0.5 miles.

Note: The games room comes with table tennis, a pool table and football table, boules for Petanque (not to be taken on the beach) Note: There is an unfenced brook at the back of the garden, children to be supervised.

Unfortunately the property does not supply a barbecue.

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Reviews (34)

  • Michael

    The house was beautiful, so well designed and comfortable. The garden was gorgeous with different areas to sit, plenty of space for the kids to play, and lovely planting. It is so easy to get to the beautiful beaches nearby. We were a large group but there was plenty of space for everyone. Everyone wanted to come back!

  • Juliet

    Just a few negatives. The juccuzzi bath needs sorting as it spat out sand and grime when turned on, could do with a barbecue and parasol. The gardeners rocked up unannounced at 8.15 on the Thursday, didn’t even knock us to make us aware , noisy mowers etc. Other than these minor things we had a brilliant time enjoying the vicinity,

  • Michael

    The property really suited the dynamics of the family and suited all from young to old. The games room was a real hit for everyone and kept people entertained for hours. The main house appears to be larger on the inside then what you see from the outside and was well laid out although this was on different levels it was not an issue even for our blind dog who after a day or two could make his way around safely. On arrival coming through the front door my initial thought was that there was a danger of people hitting there head on the underside of the spiral staircase - As it happened only my wife managed to do that so all good !!!! Because of the time of year we were not able to enjoy the grounds so much but did manage to get out and have some family photos taken. Later on in the year I am sure families would enjoy the space to enjoy ball games etc. It was nice to have the garden room / conservatory as well as lounge for people to gather - all rooms were well heated by the underfloor heating. A couple of issues that came to light as your always going to get on a property of this size were only minor - were the lounge door to outside if opened was extremely hard to shut. The kitchen tap was loose , Apparently the one electric blind in the bedroom didn’t work , the jacuzzi bath when jets were operating a small amount of black particles came through so perhaps needs a service - also the controls only worked on two buttons ( could do with a waterproof instruction sheet that could be left in bathroom ). Finally I could not find any instruction on what to do with ash from log fire - so perhaps a external metal bin or designated area could be specified. I would thoroughly recommend this property and the location being close to several places of interest - Salcombe and Burgh island and stunning coast .Would have no hesitation in booking this property again.

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