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Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach

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DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Ilfracombe, Devon
  • Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Verity Statue
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ilfracombe Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Swansea (SWS)
    ‪206 min drive‬

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About the area

Ilfracombe

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ilfracombe cottage, you'll find North Devon Coast and Ilfracombe Beach. Wildersmouth Beach and Ilfracombe Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 4 min drive
  • Verity Statue - 5 min drive
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 7 min drive
  • Hele Bay Beach - 12 min drive
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Wellington Arms Ilfracombe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Larkstone Cafe and Leisure Park - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪S & P Fish Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬5 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.

Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach

Higher Mullacott Farm Cottages where Dolly's Barn is located are nestled within the foothills of the North Devon coast, providing the ideal country properties to explore the wider North Devon area and Exmoor. With buildings dating back to the time of the Domesday Book, the cottages are able to combine period charm with modern day elegance, think wood beans meet contemporary decor.

Dolly's Barn sleeps 11 (+ cot) in six bedrooms, and provides the ultimate get away cottage for large families, and groups of friends - all set in a property full of period features.

Lovingly restored the cottage sits within 3.5 acres of communal gardens and paddocks, making it the perfect property to escape to the country. With its excellent location, it is easy to explore North Devon and beyond from Higher Mullacott Farm. There is even a children's play area onsite for the little ones to enjoy.

The beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton are all less than a 15 minute drive, and Exmoor with its pretty villages and rugged landscape is half an hour away.

Ideal for larger family groups and celebrations, Dolly's Barn has plenty of space and character with sloping ceilings, beams and stone walls that beautifully combine with modern elegance. Less able bodied guests can also enjoy the cottage with a downstairs double bedroom complete with en-suite shower room.

The large open plan lounge/kitchen area has three large comfortable sofas clustered around a LPG wood burner. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large range electric oven and two fridges, meals can then be enjoyed at the wooden dining table, which easily seats the whole family for relaxed meals or special occasions.

Upstairs, there are five further bedrooms, a double with en-suite bathroom, two pretty twin bedrooms, a lovely single with Victorian style day bed, and the Master Bedroom featuring a king-size bed and en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom with bath and electric shower. Outside the cottage there are places to enjoy alfresco meals or watch children play.

For groups of up to 17, Dolly's Barn can be rented with its sister cottage Aggie's that sleeps up to six in three bedrooms and is located just across the courtyard.

Please note unfortunately, we are unable to welcome pets or same sex groups at Higher Mullacott Farm Cottages.

Property manager

Amanda

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golfing on site

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)

General

  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

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.

Property is also known as

Charming Family Friendly Barn Conversion Located Beach House
Charming Family Friendly Barn Conversion Located Beach
Charming Family Friendly Barn Conversion Located Beach House
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Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely grounds and a good sized house which suited our family very well. Good location for local beaches and attractions. We enjoyed our stsy very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jENNIE F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Lovely old cottage located within a few minutes drive of Ilfracome harbour. The gardens are fabulous with so much for the kids to explore, it gave them a real sense of freedom and was priceless. The facilities are very good and almost everything you need for a great holiday is provided One bedroom however was basically un-useable as it had a very high skylight window with no blinds. Also be warned if you have an infant, the cot is a travel cot with only the hard base, you'll need to take a mattress as there isn't one provided. The outside space can be a bit difficult if one of your party is elderly or has a disability as the cobbles are obviously very old and uneven. We did have a wonderful week though and would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Holiday at Dolly`s Barn
A thoroughly enjoyable week and the cream tea on arrival was well received!! Well equipped but could do with suitable microwave dishes and more info on getting the towel rails warm. Whilst appreciating the difficulties of Covid, having to be out by 9am was a bit much. This aside, it is a lovely venue.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for large family groups
Great communication. Beautiful cottage with plenty of space. Perfect for large family group. Surroundings are lovely with plenty of space. Great location with plenty to do nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Helena smith

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend away
Great property , had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from Home
We stayed at this property over the Christmas period.It was very welcoming and comfortable throughout. We had a Christmas tree,decorations and crackers ,but also a nice added touch of chocolates on each pillow a large box of chocolates and two bottles of bucks fizz The location is also just a short car ride away from Ilfacombe and other stunning beach locations
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
We had a lovely girls weekend away in this beautiful house. It was spotlessly clean , warm and comfortable. A well equipped property and lovely grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it!
A beautiful, spacious property. Clean and comfortable. Can not wait to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iain R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolly's Barn
A lovely spacious cottage with all the facilities needed by a large family holiday. We had 5 Adults and 4 children. The equipment supplied in the cottage was first class from the crockery and cutlery through to cooker, beds, linen. All first class, and just as an addition there is the beach hut with a great selection of beach equipment, including body boards, windbreaks and deck chairs. The whole experience just kept on givng
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness
North Devon
Property was lovely. Extremely well equipped. Close to Woolacombe and Ilfracombe. Only negative comment would be that blackout blinds should be on the velux bedroom windows as the bedrooms were too light in the evening when the children went to bed and then obviously when the sun rises in the morning and the children were awake a little bit too early!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy barn in great location
We visited here with our 2 teenage boys and 89 year old mum and it worked very well for all of us. A cosy communal kitchen/lounge and a spacious bedroom/bathroom downstairs - which is great for anyone with more limited mobility. And plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs too. The gardens are extensive and beautiful - with a large play area with play frames, football nets, table tennis and swing ball - and gorgeous areas to sit and admire the amazing views. The location is great - only 5-10 mins drive from Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, where you can enjoy the stunning beaches and learn to surf! And the owners were very hospitable and friendly and quick to address any issues we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place to stay
Excellent accommodation and incredible grounds. A perfect stay after lock down
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2019
A lovely barn conversion which suited us for a family holiday with ages ranging from 1yr to nearly 70yrs. Comfortable and well equipped. The children loved the play area in the garden, shame the weather didn’t allow us to spend more time in the beautiful garden. Our first trip to Devon and we found this to be a great location within easy reach of most attractions. A few cobwebs here and there and larger towels would be nice but overall a wonderful place to spend our holiday.

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

Excellent outdoor facilities
Very enjoyable week in a great location. Comfortable bedrooms. Downstairs space limited.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Dollys Barn-lovely
We have had a great weekend in this lovely, warm, friendly, barn conversion. It was suitable for one of the group who has mobility issues. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Perfect location, very well presented cottage, very spacious but still has a cosy cottage feel.
I hired the cottage for my wife’s 50th birthday and surprised her with other family members arriving. The owners could not have made us all feel so welcome and kept the secret. There was plenty of room for all 10 of us and still a bed unused. The open plan kitchen and lounge was fantastic for the gathering. Apart from the cottage being so perfect the owners did some small touches that just made the stay special. We were greeted by name, flowers on arrival and birthday card for wife and then newspaper delivered. I would recommend to anyone to stay here. Thank you for making the stay special. Review of the area. Ilfracombe just 10 min drive away. Great fishing harbour worth visiting. Lovely beaches nearby well worth going to at Woolacombe, Croyde and this has National Trust so has free parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
The cottage was suitable for 12 people. Especially, kitchen, eating and living were big enough for this number of persons. The kitchen and the equipment were brandnew and perfectly clean. The house is located perfectly for day trips to beaches and other sights/activities. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay - ein herrlicher Ort
Das Haus ist bezaubernd, sauber, warm, grosszügig, gut ausgestattet und liebevoll dekoriert. Der Garten riesig und wunderschön angelegt. Ein perfekter Ort für viele Leute. Wir kamen als schweizer und englische Familie zusammen, waren insgesamt 9 erwachsene Personen und verbrachten eine herrliche Woche. Unsere Erwartungen wurden vollends erfüllt. Wir können den Ort wärmstens empfehlen. The house is enchanting, clean, warm, spacious, well equipped and lovingly decorated. The garden is huge and beautifully landscaped. A perfect place for many people. We came together as a Swiss and an English family, were 9 adults and spent a wonderful week. Our expectations were completely fulfilled. We can warmly recommend the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019