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Hilltown Farm - Rooks Nest

Mariansleigh, near South Molton, Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Complex
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Spacious barn conversion set in a tranquil farmland location within easy reach of Exmoor
  • Relax in the private hot tub within the enclosed garden soaking up the countryside views
  • Guests can enjoy a shared children's play area just adjacent to the garden
Property code: OC-HILRO

This delightful barn conversion enjoys a peaceful rural location on the owner’s farm and has access to a 6 acre field and lovely walk to the lake. The town of South Molton, with its shops and market, is only three miles away, and is also home to the Quince Honey Farm, which has over 1000 hives and sells a range of their own artisan products. Exmoor is an easy drive away, which will delight keen walkers and those with an interest in wildlife. For those who like to explore the local area, the town of Barnstaple is just twelve miles from the cottage.

The spacious barn offers upside-down style accommodation, with the upstairs living area being accessed via a set of external steps. The large open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is the perfect space in which to relax, with its comfortable sofas, a warming wood burner, TV and DVD. The lounge area is separated from the kitchen/diner by the stairs. The large dining table comfortably seats six and the kitchen is well-equipped with an oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, and washer/dryer. Taking the stairs to the ground floor, guests will find the property’s three bedrooms, all of which have their own TVs (smart TV in master bedroom) and French doors with access to the property’s garden. The main bedroom has a super-king-size bed (which can be made up as a twin on request) and an en-suite shower room and WC. The second bedroom is also a super-king-size bed (which can be made up as a twin on request) and the third bedroom is a generous sized twin room. The main bathroom is also on the ground floor and offers a shower-over-bath and WC.

Outside, the property benefits from a generously sized enclosed garden which is mainly set to lawn, with a large private hot tub, patio with seating and BBQ. Guests have access to a 6 acre field (completely enclosed with stock fencing) to exercise dogs and can enjoy a lovely walk to the lake, there is also a shared children’s play area opposite the cottages. For those who would like to meet the resident horses, this is possible with supervision by the owners.

Ample parking and EV charge point available (shared with another cottage and at additional cost to be arranged directly with the homeowner).

  • 3 bedrooms: 2 super-king (which can be made up as a twin on request before arrival) and 1 twin
  • Bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC, en-suite shower room with WC to master bedroom
  • Oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, and washer/dryer
  • Woodburner in the lounge (first basket of logs included)
  • Upside-down living
  • Enclosed garden
  • Wi-Fi included
  • 50 inch Smart TV in lounge area, Smart TV in master bedroom and standard TV in other bedroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Electric and heating included
  • Travel cot and highchair provided
  • Meet the horses (under owner supervision)
  • Ample off-road parking
  • EV charge point available (shared with another cottage and at additional cost to be arranged directly with the homeowner)
  • Shared children’s play area
  • 6 acre field for exercising dogs (completely enclosed with stock fencing)
  • Dog friendly beaches within an hour's drive
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jayne 26th April 2026

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We are regular visitors to Rooks Nest and it never disappoints. The accommodation is always spotless and has everything you need. It is in a quiet and beautiful spot and when we were there last week, the house martins had just arrived and wild flowers were abundant in the dog walking field. If you have dogs this is the perfect place as there iRead mores an enclosed garden and a fully secure field for them to run in. Our dogs definitely think this is their second home! Nigel is lovely and always on hand should you need anything. I cannot recommend this property highly enough and we will continue to be regular visitors. Hide

Reviewed by Cara 21st February 2026

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We had a wonderful 5 days at Rooks Nest. I feel like this place is such a hidden gem, fantastic facilities, a wonderful social space and use of an excellent secure dog field which was a very welcomed but unexpected bonus to the property. We will certainly be back!

Reviewed by Sarah 19th January 2026

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We had such a lovely week at Rooks Barn. The property is warm & comfortable & in such a peaceful location . The set up is perfect for dog owners as you have your own secure garden plus a huge field to let your dogs run free. Just perfect ! Quite a central location means you can get to other places easily too . Nigel the owner is fantastic & puts otRead moreher dog friendly holiday lets to shame .he's very relaxed & that does take a lot of stress out of your holiday. Hes a perfect host! Hide

Reviewed by Zoe 30th December 2025

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The whole stay exceeded our expectations, from Nigel our excellent host, to the amazing accommodation... The property was clean and well equipt, with all we needed for our 3 day stay, with the secure field for the dogs being a great bonus. I will be rebooking. Thank you Nigel for letting us say in your property

Reviewed by Rob 17th October 2025

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Very comfortable and peaceful. Perfect for dog friendly holiday with excellent walking areas. Cottage was clean, well equipped and comfortable, a great place to relax. The host, Nigel couldn't be more helpful. Will definitely book again. Already recommended to a friend.

Reviewed by Suzanne 3rd October 2025

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Reviewed by Paula 29th September 2025

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Rooks Nest is perfect, it had everything we needed and more! The property layout made for an extremely comfortable stay. Nigel showed us round and explained where everything was. We loved the privacy, the quietness, and the surroundings. The dog field and dog wash were superb. Perfectly located to a couple of days out at either the beach or Exmoor.Read more Well definitely be back, in fact weve already booked again!! Absolutely a 10 out of 10!!! Hide

Reviewed by Claire 19th September 2025

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Lovely accommodation in a beautiful setting. Nigel, the owner, was very friendly and accommodating. Plenty of space for all the family and a huge totally enclosed dog field for your furry friends.

Reviewed by Anthony 29th August 2025

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Fantastic stay as always at Hilltown Farm wether it's at Rooks or Owls. Owners are very welcoming and everything needed for a relaxing stay is provided. The enclosed field is a bonus along side the enclosed gardens for our dogs to enjoy. Oh and the hot tub is always relaxing wether it's sunny or raining.

Reviewed by Samantha 22nd August 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a quiet location with lovely views. Very comfortable and clean.

Reviewed by Michele 15th August 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 7th July 2025

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Thank you to Nigel the owner. The accommodation was very comfortable, and clean. All that you needed was to hand. The field for exercising the dog was fantastic, as was the fully enclosed garden. We all particularly enjoyed the hot tub. The location was very good with lots of places to see and things to do just a few minutes drive away. Nigel was vRead moreery helpful and showed us how to work things on arrival. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 27th June 2025

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Fantastic place to stay, great base for visiting Devon. Really dog friendly. The owners are very welcoming and friendly. Everything we needed for a great family holiday.

Reviewed by Mary 20th June 2025

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Pictures on the website were very true to the accommodation. Well secured garden for dogs. Outside stairs very safe & secure and no problem for us or our 2 spaniels going up and down. Stair gate over stairs going down to the bedrooms was very useful. Very well stocked with crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. Cling film, tinfoil etc. Lovely home made Read morescones, jam and clotted cream awaited our arrival. Nigel checks the hot tub every day. Outside enclosed dog field for dogs to go off lead was good. Hide

Reviewed by Anita 30th May 2025

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This cottage is spacious and clean and has everything you could possibly need. Its location is perfect for exploring the North Devon area especially many dog friendly beaches which our four dogs loved.

Reviewed by Lee 9th May 2025

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This was our second visit, as we loved it so much. Has everything you need and its so peaceful, you can hear the birds and the horses. Great views and only 15 mins to South Molton which has a fantastic pannier market on a Thursday and Saturday, the cheese stall is amazing!! We made full use of the hot tub and the bbq as we had great weather. Get toRead more visit the horses as well with owners permission. Definitely booking again. Nigel and Den are perfect host. Hide

Reviewed by Diane 2nd May 2025

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We enjoyed our stay and loved the quiet location. The cottage was clean and had everything you need. The field was useful to walk our dogs and everyone loved the hot tub. The beds were comfy also comfy and all a good size. We definitely will be back!

Reviewed by Jennie 25th April 2025

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We enjoyed our stay the accommodation was excellent it had everything we needed. The dogs had a lovely time the garden and field were great knowing they were both secure. Nigel welcomed us on arrival and gave us lots of information about the area and where to visit with the dogs. We would definitely booked to stay again and recommend to family and Read morefriends. Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 11th April 2025

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We keep returning to Rooks Nest as it is perfect. It is exceptionally clean and well equipped and so peaceful. The hosts, Den and Nigel are so friendly and helpful and always on hand for anything you need or recommendations of fabulous places to eat. Our 2 dogs love it too, especially the secure dog walking field only meters from your gate. ComplimRead moreentary cream tea (and dog treats) on arrival. What more could you want? We cant recommend it highly enough. Hide

Reviewed by Adele 4th April 2025

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Reviewed by Alison 28th February 2025

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We had the best time, Nigel was so welcoming and our dogs absolutely loved their stay too! Would recommend visiting.

Reviewed by Shelley 3rd January 2025

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We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend. Nigel made us very welcome when we arrived. The accommodation was fantastic and had everything we needed. Having the enclosed garden and the field was ideal for our dog. We would highly recommend and we will visit again.

Reviewed by Jane 29th November 2024

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What a lovely welcome from Nigel and Denise. Lovely and cosy cottage. We had a fab girls weekend. Xx

Reviewed by Chris 22nd November 2024

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Lovely cottage open plan and very spacioys. Loved the fields for walking the dogs with fantqstic views. Nigel was very helpful and communication was excellent. Beautiful brownies on arrival that were amazing. Secure garden for the dogs which was great with Hot Tub.

Reviewed by David 11th October 2024

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The properties at Hilltown Farm are absolutely 5! The owners, Nigel and Denise went over and above to make our week away as enjoyable as possible. You could easily hunker down here for your whole stay, or use it as a base to explore North Devon! Will definitely be returning! Thankyou Nigel, Denise and Charley once again for making our trip so memorRead moreable! Hide

Reviewed by Karen 27th September 2024

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We only had 3 nights here, but we could not say a bad word about anything.. Lovely hosts who couldnt do enough for you. Fab hot tub & bbq A lovely cottage with everything that you could want for your stay, the kitchen cupboards were stocked like your own home, lots of crockery, pans, baking trays, there wasnt anything not there. We where 3 generatiRead moreons age 5-63 and everyone loved it, The two super king beds were soooo comfy, and the sheets and duvets where of a superior quality . Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 13th September 2024

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The property was idyllic, in a wonderful setting. The owners were friendly and welcoming. The property itself was comfortable and very well equipped. There were 3 generous double bedrooms and the hottub was an added bonus. I would definitely recommend it, especially if you have dogs as they were very well catered for.

Reviewed by Chris 6th September 2024

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Wonderful accommodation, and beautiful surroundings. The owners are both dog lovers, and the garden is really secure and enclosed with a fantastic sized garden, and a large field on site to walk the dogs. The town of South Molton is just 8 minute drive away with access to the supermarket and local shops/takeaways, and the Market was brilliant, so wRead moreell worth a visit. Wonderful clean, homely and large property to stay in, highly recommend if you wanted to explore different areas of Devon nearby Hide

Reviewed by Michele 30th August 2024

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We had the most wonderful holiday. Rooks Nest provided everything we needed, and more! Spacious and super clean, fabulous hot tub and the huge dog walking field was an added bonus. Den and Nigel could not have been any more helpful, super welcoming, attentive but not intrusive. For the first time my 17 year old daughter didnt want to come home, tesRead moretament to a fabulous holiday. Cant wait to go back next year. Hide

Reviewed by Adrian 16th August 2024

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I stayed for two weeks with my son, daughter-in-law, grandson and five dogs. It was one, if not the best holiday cottage we have stayed in in years. From a call the week before to being greeted on arrival and being shown around, nothing was too much trouble for our host. We particularly like the upstairs lounge/kitchen layout with the views across Read morethe valley. Large enclosed garden for the dogs to run around and an even larger field for more lively exercise. Many thanks for a wonderful stay. Hide

Reviewed by Isla 5th July 2024

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We had a wonderful holiday in this beautiful part of Devon. Nigel and Den are lovely hosts, very attentive and nothing is ever a bother. The property was very clean and very well equipped with everything we needed for our family of 5. As we were staying for two weeks a change of bedding and towels was offered after our first week. We cant recommendRead more a stay here highly enough! Thank you Hide

Reviewed by tammy-Jo 24th June 2024

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Fantastic, spacious, unique property. Hot tub, enclosed garden. Perfect for my staffy. Large exercise field for your dogs. Kids play park. We came with our 4 children. My oldest daughter is horse mad. Owners Nigel and Den let my daughter help out with grooming, leading horses out. Really made my daughters stay memorable Nigel and Den were great hoRead morests. Nothing was too much trouble. Even had dog treats for our staffy, and cream tea waiting for us. We will be back. Highly recommend Hide

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