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Beech Barn

Thornbury, near Holsworthy, Devon
Visit England rating: 4 stars
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life
  • Within close reach of the South West Coast Path, ideal for keen walkers
  • Enjoy the large enclosed private garden - with lots of space for your four legged friends to roam 
  • 1 of 3 properties in peaceful countryside setting
Property code: BEEBA

Near this converted barn are a wealth of breathtaking coastlines just waiting to be explored. Just 13 miles by road is the pretty coastal town of Bude, as well as many other beaches and coves dotted along the cliffs. The Tamar Lakes, Clovelly, RHS Rosemoor, The Milky Way Adventure Park and The Big Sheep are all within easy reach and a great answer to what to do on a rainy Devon afternoon. Slightly further afield, but still within an hour’s drive, is the market town of Barnstaple, Dartmoor National Park, historic Tintagel and Bodmin Moor making this property the perfect base to explore some of the highlights of both Devon and Cornwall.

This barn conversion, which is full of character and still retains its exposed beams, offers one double bedroom and one twin. The family bathroom has a shower over bath and WC and lounge/diner is a large comfortable area with a woodburner (first basket of logs free), Smart TV. If you would rather stay in to cook than venture out for food, the well equipped kitchen has an oven and hob, a washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave.

Outside is a private enclosed garden, which has the sun all day . Dogs can be exericsed in a designated field onsite. Please note that dogs are expected to be kept on a lead unless in the enclosed garden or the exercise field due to the resident animals.

  • 2 bedrooms, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Kitchen with oven and hob, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Private water supply from a spring
  • Please ensure dogs are kept on a close lead, unless in the enclosed garden or exercise field, as the owners have resident cats, sheep and chickens
  • Woodburner with first basket of logs free
  • 1 of 3 properties
  • Ample parking
  • Beach 10 miles, pub and shop 2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by C 7th June 2025

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Amazing! Location and the cottage everything was fabulous thank you

Reviewed by Lewis 19th April 2025

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Our 3rd stay at this Lovely holiday cottage. Ozzi the spaniel just loves it. And we do too with its safe and secure enclosed garden and the exercise field close by. Everything you need for a relaxing stay with your dog. Will be back again next year.

Reviewed by Eleanor 28th December 2024

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Fantastic - so dog friendly and with everything we needed. We will be back

Reviewed by Becky 25th October 2024

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This is the best house my sister and I have ever stayed. We have been holidaying together for 10 years now. This house is actually dog friendly, not like others that just allow your dog there. The owners left dog towels, poo bags and snacks. The garden is the safest I have ever seen as is the dog field on the property. The kitchen has everything yoRead moreu could think of, and the milk in the fridge on arrival and lovely biscuits and cakes, and tea and coffee makes all the difference. Peaceful and a gem Hide

Reviewed by Janet 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Sue 7th September 2024

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If you have dogs, Beech Barn is ideal. There are two other properties on site, each with their own private garden as well as the added bonus of an exercise field - its just perfect. There are also lots of pretty nooks & crannies outside, too - small pond, big pond, gazebo, plants every where along with free roaming birds & cats. The barn has everytRead morehing you need for a comfortable stay. Easy access to Holsworthy, Bideford, Appledore, Braunton the list goes on! Book it!! Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 12th August 2024

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The Cottage was lovely, the dogs enjoyed the garden. One of our bitches was pregnant so we didnt venture far. It was a lovely restful, peaceful place.

Reviewed by Charlie 3rd August 2024

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Clean, comfortable and quiet location. Perfect for our dogs (2 labradors) who loved the garden and the huge dog field was the best place for a run and play. Well equipped and owners were friendly and around if needed but not intrusive.

Reviewed by Martin 20th July 2024

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Very rural setting. Great for dogs as they can exercise in the secure garden and also a huge exercise field close by. Property had everything we needed. The only thing I'd say is it's a good 15 minute drive to any shops and the roads up to the property are bumpy rural lanes. But the location is lovely with Bude being just 25 minutes away.

Reviewed by Warrick 6th July 2024

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A lovely place to stay and well situated for what we wanted to do during the time we were there. Just the right size for the two of us and the dog!

Reviewed by Ian 18th May 2024

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Reviewed by Rebecca 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Lesley 14th October 2023

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A wonderful second visit to Beech Barn. As I remembered it last time. A cosy restful holiday. Peace and quiet. Me and my dogs love it here. We will be back next year .

Reviewed by Sandra 23rd September 2023

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We have just returned from this lovely retreat. It was one of the most relaxing holidays we have had. Lovely quiet location, perfect and secure for dogs. The owner has ducks, and our dogs were absolutely fascinated by them. A large secure exercise paddock was on site for both dogs and owners to run free. Extremely quiet at night - wonderful. The coRead morettage itself was warm, lashings of hot water and everything supplied that you need. A super welcome pack was left for both us and dogs on arrival. Hide

Reviewed by Abigail 18th September 2023

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This stunning little cottage is the epitome of calm, cosy and welcoming. The garden is fully secure and our 3 dogs absolutely LOVED watching the ducks waddling by! The decor is beautifully put together with extremely comfortable furniture! It is a perfect little place in the middle of nowhere, away from day to day life to relaxing and recharge. We Read morecame for our honeymoon and we couldn't of picked a better place! We will be returning next year in the summer! Hide

Reviewed by Paulene 2nd September 2023

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Lovely cottage fantastic garden. Our Dog became very fond of the Ducks after a week. Roads rather challenging once you get of the A roads. Extremely comfortable beds and pillows. Sara and Colin are very friendly and helpful. We got a wonderful tour of the farm. Sept 2023. Polly

Reviewed by Elizabeth 26th August 2023

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Excellent for dogs Both the garden and field Could have been a little cleaner at the entrance and the furniture in the garden was rickety and dirty But we had rain all week so didn't complain Thank you

Reviewed by Kenneth 19th August 2023

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Had another fantastic relaxing holiday. This was our second visit & we are planning to come back again. Our dogs absolutely loved the large paddockas did we! Ken & Nikki

Reviewed by Simon 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Ginny 22nd July 2023

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Unfortunately we had to leave early due to a family situation, but the cottage was beautiful, cosy and peaceful and we loved the fairy lights outside! The whole surroundings felt magical. It had a great, flat garden for the dogs and felt very secure and the field was brilliant to exercise our four dogs in. We know the area and would love to have stRead moreayed longer. We will return. Thank you so much. Hide

Reviewed by Georgina 15th July 2023

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Beautifully presented barn with great outside space for dogs.

Reviewed by Tim 24th June 2023

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Beech Barn is absolutely ideal for people with dogs. Also for people who want peace and quiet in a lovely setting.

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Location

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