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Johns Retreat

Barnstaple (3.8ml N), Devon

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 1
grade 4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

 

  • Single-storey barn conversion for two on a working farm
  • Relax in the bubbling hot tub or keep warm beside the fire pit under the stars
  • Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and countryside views from inside and out
Overview
Property code: 91387

Located on a working farm in a quaint hamlet in the North Devon countryside, this retreat is surrounded by open fields. The award-winning beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton Sands are all within 10 miles, and popular for surfing and many other water sports. For golfing enthusiasts, Saunton Golf Club (7.5 miles) welcomes visitors to its 36-hole championship links, or you can take an adventurous bike ride on the 180 miles of off-road cycling on the well-known Tarka Trail. Venture a little further to Exmoor National Park (10 miles) where the Exmoor ponies roam free over the moorland and red deer hide in the woodlands.

As you enter this beautifully converted barn studio, you can kick off your sandy shoes and muddy boots and relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Enjoy a movie night in on the comfy sofa in front of the Smart TV. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to create a romantic meal for two. When the evening draws in, enjoy a tranquil slumber in the super-king-size bedroom, which can be converted into a twin on request. Completing this stunning barn’s interior is a shower room with WC.

Step outside into your own private area and sink into the bubbling hot tub beneath a starry sky. On sunny days, dine alfresco using the charcoal BBQ, and keep warm beside the fire pit.

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  • 1 super-king-size zip-and-link bedroom (can be made into a twin on request)
  • 1 shower room with walk-in shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, slimline dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture, fire pit and charcoal BBQ
  • Private hot tub Private parking for 1 car
  • Pub 1.5 miles, shop 4 miles, beach 8 miles
  • Please note, this cottage is situated on a working farm
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

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Alice Holt

This property is personally managed by Alice.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rebecca 8th November 2024

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A lovely cottage for a weekend trip to Devon. With our dog and baby it was cosy, but the bed is lovely and big and very comfortable. The hot tub made the evenings very special once little one was asleep and the enclosed garden meant that we could be fully relaxed with the dog mooching about. We had some lovely days out as suggested in the welcome bRead moreook and fully enjoyed the welcome pack supplied by the owners. Thanks again! Hide

Reviewed by Kirsty 11th October 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay at Johns Retreat! Very peaceful and had everything we needed There was a welcome package when we arrived with lots of local recommendations which was very helpful. Brilliant for dogs as well enclosed! And David gave us a tour of the farm, which was a lovely added extra and very informative. The only thing Id suggest is bRead moreetter sign posting to the property itself as you have to go down a small track so we were a bit uncertain! Would deffo recommend though Hide

Reviewed by Gail 27th September 2024

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Excellent bolthole in the countryside. Cottage has everything you need and very peaceful. Really clean and comfortable bed. Hot tub a bonus and used most days after long walks. Easy access to lovely beached and walks. Recommend Heaton Court for food and drinks.

Reviewed by Amanda 13th September 2024

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Loved the location. The owner was so lovely and approachable. Beautiful setting and will probably return.

Reviewed by Claire 19th August 2024

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We had a pleasant stay at John's Retreat. The property was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. It was great that it's fully enclosed as this meant we could relax knowing our dog could have a wonder around without escaping. The hot tub was lovely to sit in after being out exploring all day. The views of the countryside are only visable Read morethrough the kitchen window or if sitting in the garden as the property is situated next to a house but we weren't disturbed by this during our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Pearl 26th July 2024

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Reviewed by Dawn 5th July 2024

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Peaceful, cozy and clean. Lovely location with everything you need to relax and unwind. We stayed here as it was within 30-45mins drive of lots of different beaches and coastal walks in North Devon and it was a lovely base to come back to. The hot tub was really warm, clean and great for the muscles after those long walks. We would stay here again

Reviewed by Jonathan 14th June 2024

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The cottage is a small but perfectly formed ideal stay, on a working farm but no distractions and well secluded, owners were very helpful and friendly, Hot Tub was perfect, remained the right temperature for the duration of our stay, fire pit was a bonus, bed was extremely comfortable, TV a good size and can be adjusted to watch at the breakfast baRead morer or in bed, compound is very secure and perfect for dogs to run around freely, Location was one of the best in Central North Devon Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 9th June 2024

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A lovely place to stay so quiet and relaxing .small but perfect .very thing you need . Very clean , comfortable bed and the hot tub was a n added bonus . We had lovely chats with the owners We will definitely be back one day .

Reviewed by Rhyannah 29th April 2024

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Definitely recommend, such a lovely place. Will definitely stay there again.

Reviewed by Klara 21st April 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at John's Retreat. Although it's on a working farm, it has been very quiet and peaceful. We have met the owners, lovely couple. The converted barn is fenced all around, and we were able to let the pooch out, without having to worry about him.

Reviewed by Peter 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Emma 16th February 2024

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Lovely relaxing break in a beautiful location. Welcoming, with great views, very comfy bed and well equipped. Great local walks and perfect to enjoy a hot tub afterwards! Really enjoyed our stay here.

Reviewed by Abbie 2nd February 2024

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Lovely place to stay would highly recommend staying here they have everything you need in the kitchen. Its a cosy little place with the most comfortable bed. Will definitely be coming back soon

Reviewed by Cheyenne 21st November 2023

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Reviewed by Trisha 30th October 2023

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We've had an amazing stay at John's retreat. This little bolthole is everything you'd want for an escape - from the modern finish, bath robes, kitchen appliances, a very comfortable bed to the thoughtful touches and additions for both people and pooches, a great hot tub and all-round fencing which meant our Husky could roam freely without the worryRead more he may escape. Great welcome hampet and local interest pack from the hosts. We will definitely be back next year! Hide

Reviewed by Anna 16th October 2023

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Beautiful accommodation within driving distance to beaches, perfect for a relaxing get away. Very clean and thoughtful touches, thank you for the fresh milk and prosecco :) Would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed by Sarah 13th October 2023

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This property was cute, clean and well presented but rather small. We did enjoy our stay, however very poor shower pressure which spoil our morning routine.

Reviewed by Lucy 22nd September 2023

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Perfect little bolthole for a couple! We had a lovely weekend here with our dog. It's finished to a high standard throughout and was spotless. V comfy superking bed with crisp clean linen. Kitchen has everything you need without being cluttered and we liked the clean modern finish, Breakfast bar stools were sturdy and comfortable. Hot tub a nice boRead morenus and a good size. The only 'dog friendly' garden our lab hasn't escaped from! Owners friendly but unobtrusive - definitely recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 14th September 2023

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We loved the extremely dog friendly place. There was a lovely welcome pack with fresh milk from the farm. We had everything we needed, the bed was fantastic and comfy, and we loved chilling in the hot tub at the end of the day. The accommodation is very well hidden at the end of a country lane.

Reviewed by Jackie 18th August 2023

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Absolutely beautiful could not fault anything, spotlessly clean with everything we needed and an awesome comfy bed we wanted to bring it home with us. Secure garden which was lovely for our pooch Arthur to just be left with the door open. The added bonus was the hot tub we used it most days to just relax after our days out. We will definitely be reRead moreturning so peaceful. Hide

Reviewed by Stephanie 11th August 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay. Had everything we needed. Good location for being able to visit other towns/villages. It was so peaceful and beautiful, loved waking up to see the sheep and horses.

Reviewed by James 6th August 2023

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Fantastic stay at Johns place. Great location for exploring north Devon. Average time to the beach around 30 minutes. Secure garden for the dog to run around freely and the hot tub is a lovely addition. Warm and clean with dressing gowns provided after a bathe. Bed is huge and super comfy and the shower is lovely and warm! Lovely touch with the welRead morecome basket and Prosecco. Bowls and treats for the dog also provided. Super clean and modern inside the home. The TV and Wi-Fi work well Hide

Reviewed by Becky 2nd August 2023

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Reviewed by Peter 23rd June 2023

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Beautiful little retreat perfect for two. Totally secured space so very handy for the pooch to roam around outside too. Hot tub a delight to have. All thoughtfully put together and idyllic location. Only downside is that it is quiet distance from anywhere so a car is needed everyday to go anywhere. Worth a look if you want that private get away as Read morethe only guests on site not a mass market chalet!! Delightful getaway . Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 10th June 2023

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We absolutely loved our stay it was first class . Would definitely stay again the one track lanes to it did not put us off

Reviewed by Nigel 2nd June 2023

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Perfect location for peace and tranquility. Dog friendly with fenced off property, so you can let your dog roam free. Private hot tub at rear of property, with lovely sunset views. Dog friendly beaches no more than 20 mins away. Stylish, mega clean and contempory decor, with very large bed and excellent shower. The owners were very friendly and welRead morecoming Hide

Reviewed by Peter 30th May 2023

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Amazing place, HOT TUB, HOT TUB, HOT TUB.... Friendly hosts. Google sat-nav nearly gets you where you need to go... just keep going turn left around the corner and left onto the farm.

Reviewed by Sandra 19th May 2023

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The location is very good despite the last 100 yds of rough track to the cottage. The road from the A561 to the cottage is about 3 miles, most of it single carriageway - take care! Cottage is hardly the description I would use for the property as it appears to be new or recently modernised. It is very tastefully fitted out.

Reviewed by Sheila 17th April 2023

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Clean and we'll equipped for a short stay with comfortable beds and friendly hosts. Good location for peace and quiet and visiting coast.

Reviewed by Molly 14th April 2023

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Great place to stay, hot tub was a bonus and beautiful views.

Reviewed by Colin 31st March 2023

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Beautifully presented modern unit with smart decor in a rural setting, with most friendly and exceptionally helpful hosts. Most comfortable bed. We enjoyed our tour of the farm at lambing time together with the views of the north Devon countryside. Thank you ,Anna and David, for an excellent stay.

Reviewed by Shane 24th March 2023

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I highly recommend this property as absolutely lovely and we look forward to staying again soon very happy ....

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