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The Hay Loft - Devon

Shirwell, near Barnstaple, Devon
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Tennis Court
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Hot Tub
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex
Indoor swimming pool
Spa facilities
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At a glance

  • A beautifully appointed stone cottage set in an idyllic rural location, yet close to seaside villages
  • Featuring a shared indoor heated swimming pool, a toddler pool, a sauna, a hot tub, a games room and a play area
  • Return from the sheltered coves and long sandy beaches to play tennis on the complex courts
Property code: OC-92362

Situated within a converted farm building, this is a stunning upside-down two-storey property boasting stunning views down a wooded valley to the River Taw and Dartmoor beyond. Within easy reach is the beautiful North Devon coastline, perfect for those classic beach days surfing, kite surfing or coasteering. The popular beaches of Croyde (12.5 miles), Woolacombe (13 miles) and Saunton (10 miles) are all within easy reach. Nearby Ilfracombe (11 miles) offers sea safaris, trips to Lundy, and a wealth of shops and galleries, and Barnstaple (3 miles) provides a range of leisure facilities and shops, and both have a wide choice of eateries. Exmoor Zoo and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park are both within 10.5 miles, with the quieter Broomhill Sculpture Gardens and National Trust's Arlington Court 2 miles and 7 miles away respectively.

This charming cottage is quietly situated at the end of a private no-through lane. Upon entering the beautiful accommodation, you are greeted with a hall – the perfect place to hang coats and store sandy shoes. From here, head upstairs to a light and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. There is a comfortable seating area, which is made for relaxing, with a TV and DVD player and comfortable seating. The kitchen area is well equipped and is perfect for rustling up some home-cooked meals. Heading back downstairs, you will find two bedrooms: a master king-size bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a triple bedroom with a double and a single bed and an en-suite shower room.

Head outside and you will find a shared courtyard garden with outside seating, which is a lovely spot for your morning coffee. This property boasts many shared facilities with the highlight being an 11m-long indoor heated swimming pool for your enjoyment with a changing room, a shower and a WC. Alongside the main pool is a toddler pool. This area is 0.65m deep (just over 2ft), where those who can't swim unaided can be supervised safely. Both are heated to a comfortable 26-28°C. Within the pool house, there is a sauna cabin for those who enjoy warming up before plunging into the pool. Place £1 in the coin box to get 20 minutes of heating. If you just want to chill out, slip into the hot tub, perfect for relaxing and letting your troubles drain away. This is heated to approximately 37°C. £1 will give you 10 mins if you want bubbles and jets. Guests can enjoy the freedom to roam 8 acres of lawns and fields or find the perfect hideaway spot for a cream tea picnic amidst glorious views. There are also miles of beautiful footpaths across the ancient Devon countryside right from your door. There is a children's play area, a safe play space with swings, a slide and climbing holds. In case beach tennis is not enough, guests can enjoy the real thing on the all-weather court (rackets and balls are available in the games room). Completing the shared facilities is an indoor games room for the young and young at heart with table tennis, a pool table (50p per game) and table football.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 triple room with a double and single bed
  • 2 en-suites – 1 en-suite bathroom with a handheld mixer shower over the bath, and WC; and 1 en-suite shower room with a shower and WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • TV and DVD in the lounge
  • Please bring towels for the pool
  • Shared courtyard garden with outside seating
  • Shared Indoor swimming pool and sauna, hot tub/spa
  • Shared all-weather tennis court
  • Indoor games room
  • Children's play area
  • 8 acres of lawns and fields
  • Pub 2 miles, shops 3.5 miles and beach 10 miles
  • A charming complex of 10 holiday properties
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Yilmaz 28th December 2025

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Hi, What a hospitality!! A neatly written welcome card, detailed thoughts on what might be needed for our sauna and or hot tub use, cleanliness, helpfulness, immediately available to contact... Listen, I cannot emphasise enough for anyone to go and spend some quality, quiet, family time here. Kids absolutely loved it. Thank you Northill Team! .

Reviewed by Linda 11th October 2025

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Really lovely cottage complex with great facilities and comfortable accommodation in an idyllic location but beware if you are a nervous driver - the long private drive to the property is not for the faint hearted ! Fortunately we only met one vehicle in the whole week - and that was the owner ( who naturally gave way to us ! ).

Reviewed by Karina 5th July 2025

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Reviewed by Melissa 21st December 2024

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Had a thoroughly relaxing christmas with our 3 children. None of us wanted to return home! Thank you!

Reviewed by Lisa 20th July 2024

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Wonderful relaxing stay. The cottage was beautiful and matched the wonderful views out over the hills towards the river and estuary. The owners were warm, welcoming and helpful. The pool, sauna, jacuzzi were fantastic. The cottage itself was clean, with a well equipped kitchen, and having the washing machine and tumble dryer was a good send as unfoRead morertunately the weather was not favourable the week we stayed. Would highly recommend any of the North Hill Cottages. Hide

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