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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Property grounds
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Garden

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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 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 area

Map
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Arlington Court - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Exmoor Zoo - 21 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Saunton Sands - 21 min drive - 18.4 km

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Barnstaple holiday 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 miles (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. 61 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great countryside stay

Comfortable and cosy cottage to stay for a long weekend. Communication with hosts was great on the lead up to the stay, location was perfect overlooking rolling fields whilst being close to the town and beaches. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

Bill N.

Very welcoming every thing that we required was at hand.

On arrival Ali was on hand to settle us in with a delailed walk through the property which was very helpful. Everything we required was on in the property and we really enjoyed our stay and will visit it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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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

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky little number

Lovely and quiet, very well equipped with a great big shower. All we needed was there. Scones and jam were extra special 😁

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant location, all beaches within 30 mins drive. Barnstaple town roughly 5/10 mins drive.

Property is very well thought out, the cottage has everything you would require, we even received scones & cream on our arrival! Kate & Ali looked after us brilliantly, a very angelic place. We wouldn't hesitate to go back 😁