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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Barnstaple, ENG
  • Exmoor National Park
    4 min drive
  • Kentisbury Grange Tea Room
    3 min drive
  • Barnstaple Station
    28 min drive
  • Swansea (SWS)
    190 min drive

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About the area

Barnstaple

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Barnstaple cottage, you'll find North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park. Arlington Court and Wistlandpound are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Exmoor Zoo - 10 min drive
  • Combe Martin Beach - 16 min drive
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 16 min drive
  • Woolacombe Beach - 26 min drive
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Muddiford Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Station House Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hele Bay Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Larkstone Cafe and Leisure Park - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Stables on Historic North Devon Farm. Stunning Edge of Exmoor Location

The Stables is one of 5 beautiful and comfortable self catering cottages clustered around the courtyard of an historic North Devon farm. Set down a long driveway with no noise or passing traffic, Northcote Manor Farm (which was mentioned in the Domesday Book) is the perfect spot for a peaceful and relaxing break.
The Stables is a single storey cottage with a double bedroom and bunkbeds in the second bedroom. It has a cosy living/dining room with sliding doors which open out onto a sun-trap courtyard garden which is enclosed and which overlooks the main courtyard. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen and a family bathroom.
Northcote Manor Farm offers a heated, covered swimming pool set in a beautiful walled garden as well as a games room with table tennis, pool table, table football and lots of toys and games. There is a playground and large trampoline as well as a football field for children.
The property is set in the middle of 34 acres of woods and fields including a stream and offering wonderful walking right from the cottage door. Dogs are welcome in the cottage and love the setting!
This is a great cottage for couples or families.
Travel cots and highchairs are available for our youngest guests.

Property manager

Aidan

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

The Stables on Historic North Devon Farm. Stunning Edge of Exmoor Location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, relaxing stay at Northcote Manor Farm
We stayed in The Stables - which was charming, clean, cosy and peaceful. It definitely felt like a home from home. The pool was great and used by us all. The setting is scenic and close to lots of things to do - wonderful scenery, zoo, boat trips, lovely villages, and cafes. Aidan is a very good host and really nice and friendly. We will definitely be back and will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
This is our second time at Northcote Farm and our first time in The Barn. This place is such a good find! The pool is lovely, the gardens are so pretty and the hosts are even lovelier. We enjoyed a day out at the nearby Woolacombe beach, but were equally happy with staying on the farm, enjoying the wildlife, walks and the peace. We look forward to returning again. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter family trip
Unfortunately our stay was tarnished as the pool was not up and running as it had been stated in the description (states open April). We booked this property as specifically had a pool as the weather can be changeable. After speaking to the owner, they thought it would be up and running in a few days but unfortunately it was not, we were told due to the weather the pool could not get up to temperature. The owner offered to give us a solution but this never materialised which is very disappointing. The location is perfect for exploring the area, very good friendly but do not book if you are booking specifically for a use of a pool. We could have stayed at cheaper accommodation in the same area that did not state there was a pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good overall
Needs abit updating but cute
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

irene h.

Liked: Cleanliness
little gem
spotlessly clean with lovely grounds, the undercover pool was a bonus the cottage is in a great location not far from beaches etc, we will definitely be visiting again the children enjoyed every minute
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
We needed some help finding the place , in the end the owner came and found us and guided us to the property, the Satnav got us lost. The owner for personal reasons was not able to stay around but left us in the capable hands of Paul who was very helpful on the few occasions that we needed advice or help. The property was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. The TV and WIFI both worked well. The property had 35 acres of land to explore consisting of wooded and grassland areas although those with mobility problems would find the terrain difficult. Although the car can be bought to the properties for loading and unloading the climb to the carpark is up steps and is quite steep. The games room and swimming pool looked good although not our thing. The friendly sheep were fun and came readily when the food bag was shook.. This was a great place to stay and we would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little Cottage
This perfect little cottage was definitely home from home. Had everything we needed. Beautiful walks around the farm. Perfect location for lots of lovely days out. Beautiful part of the country. Will definitely be back. A big thank you to Paul who kindly removed a tick from our dog. 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra G., Bournemouth, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Good location, cottage very comfortable. Kids loved the pool and games room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great base for exploring this part of North Devon
The property had everything we could have needed for a week in North Devon. Our two boys loved the pool and games room, and we loved the glorious countryside and easy access to the coastline of North Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Comfortable, well-equipped cottage, set in a lovely rural location. Location is great for exploring North Devon. Really enjoyed the games room, which would be superb for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break in the Devon Countryside
The cottage is furnished in a contemporary style.It is warm & comfortable and very well equipped with all the usual kitchen facilities.It has a dishwasher and washing machine and there is a clothes line in the garden as well as an airer indoors.It has good wifi connection which sometimes is problematic in the countryside.Linen and towels are provided
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Lovely accommodation set in farmland ideally situated for North and south coastal areas

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic family friendly place
We had a great stay in Bluebell. Great place for kids to explore and loads to do within the grounds or within a 15 min drive. Cottage was spotless on arrival and Aidan was spot on and made sure we had everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Grace H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay when visiting North Devon
Me, my mum and my dog Maude are now on our way home from our lovely stay at Bluebell cottage at Northcote Manor Farm. Despite some rainy weather, Bluebell cottage was a perfect base for both exploring North Devon with easy reach of the coast and Exmoor National Park, and for relaxing when the weather turned. The cottage was cozy, comfortable and warm - a home from home. The outdoor pool was an added benefit as it could still be enjoyed even in poor weather. We would love to stay again in future, maybe with more family staying in the other cottages on site as it seems very family friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M., Worthing

Liked: Cleanliness
Intro to north devon
What an absolute dream of a location and cosy cottage stay for our first time in north devon. The added bonuses of a heated indoor pool and a fully equipped games room made this the ideal place to hunker down when the weather turned. Aiden and Lizzie were excellent hosts and only too happy to sort out any issues that arose. Northcote manor gave us the best base to then go and explore the stunning north devon landscape. Cant wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer break
A lovely cottage, tucked away in a beautiful part of the country. Bluebell cottage was so peaceful and ideal for dogs. The pool was a lovely bonus, with lovely walks from the property. The owner and family were helpful and friendly, and on hand should you need anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bev G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful week in an idyllic location
We stayed in Bluebell Cottage with our 3 year old granddaughter and two dogs. The cottage was lovely; comfortable, cozy and had everything we needed for our stay. Aidan was really helpful and very friendly. The garden and extensive land were ideal for dog walks and jumping in muddy puddles. The play areas and trampoline were a big hit and the swimming pool was fantastic. We had a fantastic holiday, and would fully recommend this property to anyone wanting a laid back, relaxing holiday in a stunning location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage perfect for families with toddlers or older children
We booked Bluebell Cottage only a few days before our stay. Linda answered a question I had straightaway and was very helpful on arrival and when we saw her the following morning. We loved the cottage. It was perfect for our family of four - two adults and children aged 4.5 and 2.5. We visited at the end of October and the cottage's electric heaters kept us plenty warm enough especially after we used the swimming pool. We did have trouble finding the cottage because our satnav didn't cope with the lack of phone reception in the area. Directions including landmarks (e.g. names of other cottages/farms) would have been helpful. Also a road nearby was closed so a warning about this would have helped. The full location of the cottage is on the ordnance survey map so if we'd not relied on satnav and looked at the map in advance we would've been fine! There are lots of places to visit in the area including Watermouth Castle and Arlington Court which we all enjoyed. A very enjoyable four-night holiday. We'd love to return in the summer months to make much more use of the pool, the trampoline and walks nearby.

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday experience
Excellent, the owner, Linda, was very warm and welcoming, we have two young children, and she was very warm and kind to them. They thoroughly enjoyed staying at Bluebell Cottage, using the games room with other children, the heated swimming pool was very much appreciated and the cottage was warm and welcoming and spotlessly clean. We would definitely stay there again... Rob and Caroline Gougerty

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay away.
Lovely few days away at this peaceful, well equipped property. There's something for everyone. Beautiful rural location, friendly owners and a pool.....

8/10 Good

Simon W.

Beautiful location
Everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

mark w.

loved it
We found everything we needed the cottage was clean warm and had everything you would need for a short or long stay. The pool was heated for us and was able to have a quick swim to start the day. There was only the two of us but would make a nice base and safe place for a family with children, would be my first choice when looking to come back for a long weekend in north Devon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Lovely cosy cottage
Friendly and available owners, beautiful rural location, brilliant pool.

8/10 Good

Maak F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice host.
Everything the ad promised. Because of the very small roads it takes some time to get to places.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024