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Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor

Escape to a peaceful corner of North Devon where coastal-hiking, surfing and scenery-spotting await just minutes from your doorstep.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor

Great Lilly Cottage is an historic 2 bedroom barn conversion sleeping 4, recently renovated to a high standard and nestled in a peaceful and picturesque corner of North Devon. Located on the outskirts of the village of Goodleigh, this property is a perfect rural retreat; only a 15 minute drive to the white sandy beaches of Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and Croyde, yet on the edge of Exmoor National Park. A perfect base to explore the whole of North Devon; whether you're into surfing or just scenery-spotting, coastal-hiking or horse-riding. Enjoy this peaceful rural setting that's only 5 minutes drive from the historic market town of Barnstaple, which has a wide range of amenities and tourist attractions. Great Lilly Cottage forms part of Great Lilly Farm where the owners, Kate & Ali live with their family and assorted menagerie including Pygmy Goats, Pigs and Chickens. The cottage is a 3 storey renovated barn with its own private parking and extensive & enclosed gardens - and being animal lovers, we happily accept well-behaved pets. Please note, although on 3 levels, the cottage is open plan with both bedrooms opening onto the central staircase.

Property manager

Ali & Kate Fenton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon

What's nearby

  • Queen's Theatre - 4 min drive
  • St Anne's Arts & Community Centre - 5 min drive
  • Pannier Market - 6 min drive
  • Exmoor Zoo - 18 min drive
  • Saunton Sands - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whiddon Valey Fryer - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ebberley Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Panniers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor located?

This family-friendly Barnstaple vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Funder Zone and Queen's Theatre. Pannier Market and St Anne's Arts & Community Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short stay
We had a great stay property was ideally located just outside Barnstaple with great views over the countryside property was immaculate and well stocked and lovely gifts of cider and fudge and even some sweets for Halloween we are already thinking of when we can go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C., South Gloucestershire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous peaceful location
Had a lovely relaxing stay at this accommodation the beginning of September. Clean, well equipped and in a fabulous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Thank you for a lovely stay very much enjoyed and the rescue. Great hosts and lovely cottage
The property is lovely in a very quiet location. Places near by lovely to visit. We had a very relaxing stay and our dog had a ball. Would definitely recommend Many thanks to the lovely hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacek C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect 2 Week Stay
This cottage had everything we needed and was the prefect base to explore North Devon. Very peaceful location with the owner close by if we had any questions or problems. We had an amazing time and would return again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Exceeded our expectations, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in an excellent location
We had such a lovely stay. Ali and Kate were so helpful and there whenever you needed them. So well equipped and so clean. Lovely log burner and outside area where we enjoy many bbqs overlooking the rolling countryside. Highly recommend this beautiful property in a beautiful location. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing stay.
Had a great relaxing time at the cottage.Has everything you need and was very comfortable.Our small dog had plenty of space to run around outside in the enclosed garden.Kate and ally were on hand with any quires we had.had a fantastic time visiting all the different places around the area.would recommend this cottage as it was very peaceful with lovely views of the countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nicola tyler

Lovely Devonshire Retreat
Had a three night stay here in December and really enjoyed it.Lovely cosy character cottage/barn especially with the wood burner lit. Very central ,quiet and convenient location for Devonshire beaches and other attractions. Kate and Ali very helpful especially getting our car on the move again when you have a flat battery Thanks very much again and hopefully we can make it a longer stay next time Happy new year to you all Cy Nicky Charlotte and of course Ted the dog
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Lovely cottage, nice location!
Lovely clean, well-equipped cottage, just outside Barnstaple - great base for exploring North Devon. The owners are lovely and made us feel very welcome. Would possibly recommend to those with slightly older kids (perhaps not toddlers) as bedrooms are separated by a first floor living/dining/kitchen area (master on ground floor, twin room on 2nd floor). Would definitely stay again - had a great time!!! 😀
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana H.

We love it! We love it! We love it!
After a very, very long drive in our Landy all the way from Munich to Barnstaple we arrived at this wonderful, lovely and cosy Cottage! Very friendly and helpful hosts! Everything we needed was provided. The Cottage was very clean and looked after. Lovely furnished with nice details. We will be back! Just a shame it's so far away from our place, otherwise we would stay more often! Thank you so much for a great holiday! We enjoyed every minute and felt at home away from home!

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Time, lovely Property
Great accommodation. Suited a family of 4 very well. Although there was a heatwave at the time it was cool and we were able to get some respite from the heat. Nice choice of outside areas either in the sun or out of it. Hosts were great. Nice Cider, fudge etc on arrival and we had a hello on arrival. Any questions were answered and nice to have them close, but not that you would notice. The location is fantastic and close to everything you want eg beaches, walks, supermarkets etc. Would recommend to anyone as would suit couples of any age or families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F., Hertfordshire, UK

Incredibly peaceful country retreat!
Well what can I say, the property itself was lovely and just off the beaten track. Surrounded by fields and fields some with animals (alpacas, horses and sheep to be precise). We were greeted by two beautiful Himalayan Mountain Dogs followed shortly by Kate and Ali. Upon entering the lovely characterful house there were three beautiful hand made scones with Devonshire cream and jam of course. The whole place has been recently refurbished to a lovely standard, the furnishings were very comfortable, especially the bed and pillows!!! Everything that we needed for the stay was there and we loved every minute of it. Shops were only just over a mile away and Barnstaple town centre was under a 10min drive away! Funniest part was going to leave and seeing the two Pigmy Goats outside the bedroom door eating the Xmas decorations! Thanks to Ali, Kate, the dogs and goats for being great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Classy and convenient barn conversion
Spent 3 nights in this lovely barn conversion, which has been tastefully furnished throughout. Ali and Kate were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Sitting on the balcony in the winter sunshine, overlooking devon countryside, yet only 5 mins drive to Barnstaple. We were visiting friends in the area and will definitely use this accommodation again when we next visit. We love the town of Barnstaple with its Pannier market and fresh produce in Butchers Row. St. Johns garden centre is a great place for a lunch. Baggy Point, near Croyde, is perfect for a half day outing. Dramatic cliffs with birds of prey, if you're lucky, and we watched climbers on the steep cliff-face. The wonderful view of the coast and beach at Croyde, where surfers can be found at any time of the year, is what you see on the walk back. Its an easy walk and well worth the effort. Goodleigh is a perfect spot to explore Exmoor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016
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10/10 Excellent

SIMON P., WORCESTER

Beautiful cottage very well presented and a lovely log burning stove to keep you warm.
Couldn't fault the cottage in any way. The owners Kate and Ali were very helpful and Ali met us on arrival showed us round and then left us to it. There were two spacious rooms, one double and one twin, and an open plan kitchen/dining room which had a wood burning stove as a focal point. The spaces work very well and give the impression of a much bigger space. We went as two couples, each with a child aged 10 months and 3yrs. Even with two little terrors running/crawling we found it more than suitable. Ali also setup baby gates on all stairs and provided high chairs and cot which saved us having to bring them. We were also greeted with scones and a bottle of prosecco on arrival which was very thoughtful after a long journey. We didn't do too much exploring but there are some great pubs local, The Chichester Arms in particular is highly recommended. There's plenty to do in the surrounding areas and we look forward to returning again in the warmer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Samantha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT QUIRKY COTTAGE
Overall, a great property with lovely large private garden (shame grass had not been mowed). Fabulous toiletries, kitchen had everything you need and more, however kitchen tap leaked and the ensuite toilet tap was loose, pedal bin did not work. Excellent living area apart from rug which had seen better days. I have rated the property 4 star but if the little nagging points were addressed then we would have given it 5 star!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lilly cottage
Very nice and everything you need. Comfortable beds. Downstairs bedroom rather cold and couldn't work the c/heating. Cottage is for four, but only three seats in the living room. Kindling needed for log fire, which was lovely in the chilly evenings. Yes, it was June!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break
Lovely location comfortable tidy and well equipped property would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Thank you for a lovely stay at Great lilly cottage, we had a great time & an added bonus of a private garden where our dog had a good run around nice & secure, there is everything you need, lovely & clean! We would love to come back Trevor & Karen
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rainer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
We had a superb few days in this lovely farm cottage w all mod-cons in North Devon. We'll be back 👍😎
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
We had such a wonderful few days here that we didn't want to leave. The house is lovely, really nicely decorated and I loved all the eco products that the owners have used. Our dog Phoebe had ample space to run around in the garden and it seemed very secure. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Can't fault it, can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ursula B., Hannover

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Lovely fully equipped cottage as good as it looks in the photos. We had a lovely time. It was our second stay and would definitely come again. Very nice hosts and great communication. Another highlight was the two cats Spiderman and Maca Paca. My two girls loved both and had a great time with them. Thank you Kate and Ali
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely break
We gave two goods rather than excellents. Their could have been a clean sweep but the Wi-Fi was unsecured and didn't always work (not that it was a bother to my wife or I) but one of our daughters had come down and had to return the next day as she conducts her own business via the net and her laptop simply wouldn't log on. But for us and our dog it was marvellous. Extremely quiet and peaceful yet actually close to a good road down to Barnstable. From the traffic lights the whole of Devon was signposted and as far as our dog was concerned, the massive beach at Saunton Sands was just 15 minutes away! The hammock in the back garden is also exquisitely comfortable! We had a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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10/10 Excellent

Clive W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage, comfy bed, very peaceful, very nice welcome with fresh scones, thank you Kate & Ali
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini Break
Lovely property, warm and cosy! Scones, jam, cream left for us on arrival which was very welcoming with a cup of tea! We would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019