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Contemporary barn in the East Devon countryside, close to the coast.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Contemporary barn in the East Devon countryside, close to the coast.

Located at the end of a quiet country lane, our contemporary barn conversion is an ideal holiday escape. Situated in the heart of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with stunning scenery and easy access to the dramatic beaches of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

The open plan living area on the first-floor is brightly decorated with oak-flooring; stylish furniture creates a cosy seating area around a wood-burner and the TV. Gather around the large kitchen table, seating six, which has beautiful views over our fields through full-height windows.Our modern kitchen is fully equipped with large-larder fridge, dishwasher, electric hob and oven.

On the ground floor, the three bedrooms all have views across the fields and down to the woodland. The master bedroom has a King size bed and an en-suite bathroom and the other double bedded room has access to the terrace through French doors. This and the twin-bedded room share the main bathroom. Both bathrooms are fully-tiled as ‘wet rooms’ with shower.

All bedlinen is provided, Devon Wool duvets and 100% cotton sheets and covers, kitchen linen, Ecover dishwasher tablets and liquid.
There is a bbq on the terrace, table-tennis table and a ‘tree swing’ in the home field. There are long and short walks all around the farm.
We allow visitors to swim in our pool, which is in our orchard garden, between 4 and 6pm; it is a deep pool and not suitable for non-swimmer and children must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times. We can arrange bike hire in Colyton and horse-riding nearby. Tennis courts are located in Colyton and there are excellent golf courses in the area.

We manage our farm under the Countryside Stewardship scheme, which ensures that birds and wildlife flourish and we have an abundance of native wildflowers including orchids. We keep traditional breeds of Red Ruby Devon Cattle and Black Welsh Mountain Sheep providing meat in season and our free range hens give us eggs most days!

This part of East Devon has a wonderful varied coastline stretching from Charmouth to Budleigh Salterton and day trips to North Devon for surfing the beautiful beaches of Staunton and Croyde are always worthwhile. We are a short drive from the wild spectacular Dartmoor National Park with its rugged granite tors and the historic cathedral city of Exeter is just half an hour away. There are many great National Trust Houses within easy reach and our area is famous for gardens to visit including the outstanding ‘Newt ‘at Bruton in Somerset.

We can recommend a growing number of small local restaurants and cafes and the area boasts several ‘Michelin star’ offerings - Mark Hix in Lyme Regis, Micheal Caine’s Lymptone Manor, as well as the fabulous The Pig at Combe and The River Cottage Canteen and Park Farm in Axminster, both very nearby.

Property manager

Deborah Edwards

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Not within the property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Colyton, Devon

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 15 min drive
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 20 min drive
  • Seaton Beach - 23 min drive
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 31 min drive
  • Sidmouth Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Honiton Station - 14 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zest Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Kingfisher - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boston Tea Party - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelwright Inn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Contemporary barn in the East Devon countryside, close to the coast. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Contemporary barn in the East Devon countryside, close to the coast. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary barn in the East Devon countryside, close to the coast.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary barn in the East Devon countryside, close to the coast.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary barn in the East Devon countryside, close to the coast. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Farway Country Park, Seaton Wetlands and Lyme Bay Winery. East Devon and Beer Quarry Caves are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Contemporary barn in the East Devon countryside, close to the coast. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
East Devon
Location very rural, down single lane tracks. Lovely views, quiet relaxing countryside. Sheep and chickens can be entertaining when you take time to sit and watch. Accommodation as described. Good base for exploring the local area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful holiday home
We had an amzing long weekend here. The accomodation is brilliant, bedrooms are downstairs which means upstairs benefits from the most amazing views and a lovely open plan space. Use of the ownser's pool between 4-6pm was perfect for us and the kids loved watching the sheep and chikens. The swing on the hige oak tree was idyllic. The road leading to the barn and the owner's farmhouse is a long single track road which we were not used to driving but there is very little traffic. Tesco delivered to the barn which was great. We visited Sidmouth, the Seaton tramway, Beer Caves and family nearby. It was such a lovely relaxing break, we really hope tomcome back soon! Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views and a Great Stay
We stayed for a family birthday, wanting to be close to Lyme Regis and Sidmouth. The barn was in an idea location to get to both within 25 minutes. The views are beautiful as all the shared space is upstairs so panoramic views from every window. Deborah and Anthony were really responsive, a huge thank you to them. A few more utensils would be handy for cooking but we managed fine and it’s worth being aware the roads are super narrow and lots of potholes, especially if you have low profile tyres. Wonderful stay and just what we had hoped for, for a special birthday celebration.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing stay
We really enjoyed our stay in the barn. Plenty of space and gorgeous views. Lambs were an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful break away with family
We had a lovely stay at this property. Deborah and Anthony are great hosts and did everything they could to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable - from getting the fire going for us, to providing a cot and high chair for our baby. The views are incredible and there are some lovely walks around the property. It's only 15 mins from Colyton and close to lots of lovely local attractions too. Would highly recommend this place to groups wanting a peaceful getaway in a beautiful rural location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Restorative stay.
This is a beautiful airy barn in a stunning location. Lots to do locally. Debbie and Anthony are lovely, helpful and professional. It’s really quiet, the pool is excellent. Hard to improve on what they are offering. The trouble I had with the checking in process was on the Vrbo side. I struggled 3x to get passed the verification as I didn’t receive the confirmation email I’m any inbox. This meant Debbie didn’t know when we were arriving which I was sorry about.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S., Ashland

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Bliss
We loved the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, perfectly located.
My family and I (2 adults and 2 children) had a lovely stay at Deborah and Anthony's property. The hosts were very welcoming, the property was as described, clean and very comfortable. The location was great to access beautiful coastal towns such as, Beer, Sidmouth, and Lyme Regis. Would definitely recommend, and will certainly vist again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and relaxing
Lovely property, comfortable and well equipped. Stunning views across beautiful countryside. Perfect place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely barn conversion in beautiful rural valley
All of the bedrooms are of generous proportions. Kitchen was well stocked with every you could possibly need for a short stay including Nespresso coffee machine and milk frothed. Both bathrooms are wet rooms and the showers are warm and powerful. Lovely open plan feel to the whole place (but that does mean noise travels when little ones are asleep) or they get up early and walk you up! Two lovely terraces to enjoy morning coffee and take in the stunning views or magnificent night sky. Deborah and Anthony lovely hosts - attentive not intrusive. Two gorgeous working farm dogs Jess and Nel will be outside your front door when you open it first thing in the morning which is quite lovely. Overall quite lovely and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A truly get away from it all property!
Great communication upon booking. Nice spacious property. Great for kids because of the outdoor space and pool. A truly ‘get away from it all’ experience. The location of the property is beautiful, however the single track lanes getting to the property are not for the faint hearted. Helpful friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and location
What a lovely holiday home this is, Deborah and Anthony where so nice and welcoming, Anthony even went out in his jeep to find our lost Asda delivery driver on our first evening there. They were always on hand should we need anything. The house had everything you could possibly need for a lovely week or 2 away. The pool was a massive hit with my 4 children and although it is deep they had the best time in there, dive bombing galore and having swim competitions. The surroundings are amazing, so much space to explore, my children loved the dogs especially and played with them several times each day. The tree swing was ace even for us adults! One evening a bat managed to fly in to the barn which excited us no end, he made it out safely don't worry! While the barn is lovely and secluded there's lots to do nearby, a few things we enjoyed were..... a day out in Exmouth and a boat ride, a day Beer, Lyme Regis Beach is lovely and sandy with a lovely little village, was very busy but the weather was good so to be expected. We had another great day at Killerton House, which is national trust and finally we went to The World of Country Life, which is a great day out for the kids. We had the best week and will be sure to recommend to our friends. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away from it all
This property was wonderful, as were the hosts. It is a modern barn conversion in the middle of nowhere, perfect end to the day after a busy beach day. The barn is surrounded by countryside, and that is all you can hear, apart from the occasional bleat from a sheep. Deborah met us on arrival and made sure we had what we needed for a cup of tea, and biscuits - very thoughtful. The two working dogs are incredibly well behaved and wonderful company. There is everything you need in the barn, and more. The rooms are large, the beds comfortable. The outdoor pool is a really good size, and a welcome relief from the sun in the afternoon, and the lovely pool chairs were extremely comfortable. My teenage sons loved to play with the dogs (not really allowed as they are working dogs, but my sons couldn’t wait to return to see them), play on the huge oak tree swing, and play table tennis. Robert did offer to show them around the farm, which they were looking forward to, but we just ran out of time. It is a wonderful place to stay, as long as you don’t mind very narrow country lanes, and having to wait whilst the cows moved fields. Due to the narrow roads, it’s about 25 mins to the nearest beach - but that may just be my cautious driving on the lanes! We had a wonderful holiday and send a huge thank you to our hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverley F., Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and picturesque, great base.
Deborah and Anthony were very welcoming. The property is very secluded down a long single track road as they clearly state. So need own transport to get anywhere. But its a beautiful retreat, the use of the pool for us was a huge benefit. Very spacious and well catered for property. Very relaxing with stunning scenery. If you want to escape from the hustle of the seaside resorts but still have access to what they provide i cannot recommend this property enough. Thank you to Deborah and Anthony, plus sheepdogs Jess and Nells.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paola B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We've had the most wonderful stay yet again at Buckhouse Farm. Our children loved being able to roam and explore the beautiful surroundings. It's a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private piece of paradise
Wonderful hideaway, stylish but homely, all you need for a relaxing holiday with add ons making it truly special for all the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace, tranquility and birdsong
Well the pictures do not do the property justice! Such a wonderful, spacious, contemporary yet homely, well appointed, tranquil idyll….and that’s playing it down!! Couldn’t have wished for anything more. Can’t wait to go back. Recommend walking to Colyton and visiting the pub and getting to know the friendly locals. Scenery everywhere is beautiful…we loved it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute bliss
We loved staying at Northleigh. The house was beautiful with the most stunning countryside views. The kids loved seeing the animals and tractors and it was such a plus to be able to use the pool for a few hours. We had some lovely day trips locally but it really was such a treat to be able to switch off and have peace and quiet for a few days. We hope we can come back!

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and very rural barn
The barn is a lovely comfortable place to stay, and its position is fantastic. We loved the views looking out over the valley watching the farmers at work! The downside of being in the middle of nowhere is the very poor wifi which we did know in advance. However, unforeseen work commitments meant we really needed a solid connection, and Anthony really went the extra mile to try to solve our problems. This is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
An amazing cottage in beautiful surroundings with fabulous hosts. We all had a great week at Buckhouse farm, the accommodation cleverly takes advantage of the surrounding views and has everything you need in a stylish space. Deborah and Anthony are so welcoming and can’t do enough for you, thank you so much. All this and there is a huge pool to use as well, perfect for the hot days we were lucky to have. We shall be back for more holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Una B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break in the contry side
We really enjoyed our stay at Buckhouse farm! Kids loved running around in the big outdoor space (and even in the big open space in the house)! They loved the animals, the swings and the toys! Close to a few lovely beaches... And Thanks to Deborah and Anthony for being amazing host very welcoming and helpful. Really recommend, Una
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eve W., Exeter

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic setting
We were welcomed to the farm with great warmth and felt immediately rested in such an idyllic setting. Every window has a stunning view. Sitting on the terrace in the sunshine watching the birds, and the black sheep was heavenly. What a great way to start summer. Thank you Deborah and Anthony (and Jess and Nell - the collie pups)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful country getaway
Comfortable, quiet and peaceful getaway in beautiful countryside. Wonderful views and all the necessary facilities for a relaxing getaway for a few days. Very welcoming hosts. A welcome short holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
Great hosts, spacious and clean accommodation in beautiful rural setting
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Holiday
The property was perfect in every way. The photos on the website didnt do it justice really. We stay in a different place every year and this is the first one where we have said we will definitely come back next year.