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Spacious and Characterful 3 bedroom Detached Barn Conversion close to coast.
Hartland, England

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10/10 Excellent

David B.

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Great rural location, spacious base
Warm welcome on arrival, comfortable base, visited Bude, Hartland Quay, Westward Ho. Dartington glassworks a bit of a highlight, along with those scones, cream and jam.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break with friends
This property was ideal for our annual get together (5 ladies). Three well appointed bedrooms, all en-suite. A very well equipped kitchen and warm and cosy with central heating and a log burner. Ideally placed for various walks and close to pubs for bar meals or Sunday roast. Kris made us very welcome and her gift of a gluten free cream tea was much appreciated. The whole was spotlessly clean. Thank you, we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2023
Thank you Ann for a lovely review. You were perfect guests :)

10/10 Excellent

paula t.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect family break.
A very comfortable home with stunning views of rolling hills and high-hedged lanes. We absolutely loved it here - thank you Kris and Pete for sharing your paddock - our morning coffee will never be the same! We explored the area on foot - walking along the coastal path. The coastline is so beautiful and the locals so friendly. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Easter break
Fabulous weekend spent at the barn. Firstly communication with Kris was spot on, quick to reply to messages and very helpful. The barn was exactly as listed,plenty of space for the 6 of us but very cosy too. It was just perfect, beautiful outside seating areas, a basket of logs for the woodburner and a very welcoming cream tea when we arrived. We had some lovely walks in the area, and visited the local pubs too, just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2023
Thank you so much Donna for your kind comments, you were perfect guests to :)

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem!
We had a wonderful break at the Parlour in Hartland! The accommodation was immaculate, spacious and very well equipped. The welcome gift of a gluten free cream tea was a very thoughtful addition, and reflected the care put into the details to provide for an easy and enjoyable stay. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happiness in Hartland
This property certainly had the wow factor. All 3 bedrooms were of an extremely generous size with en suites also of a very good size and all with a lovely rural outlook. The lounge and kitchen areas were similarly spacious and well equipped. There was a smaller games area with table football and pool and a well stocked cupboard with a variety of other games. Outside was a covered seated area as well as a table large enough to accommodate all 8 guests as well as a bbq. The outside area was secure which was important for guests with dogs. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful and a nice touch was the scones, jam and cream left for us to have. We also thought having a television in all the bedrooms as well as the lounge was a thoughtful touch. Needless to say the whole family and dogs enjoyed a really wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The very best of everything
It felt like home from the moment we walked through the door. Plenty of space inside and out. Beautifully furnished with everything you would need. Peaceful, relaxing and gorgeous cows, sheep, birds and bats fabulous!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for your kind host
Kris and Pete are very kind and helpful providing us with useful local information and suggestions. We have spent a great week there. The house is very children friendly and we are two families with four children under 5 year old. They had great fun running about in the garden. Kris has also brought us the beach toys for the children to play at beach. Speacial thanks to Kris that she offered help to search for the lost book and post me the chopsticks I left behind. Thank you very much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

martin t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect countryside getaway
The website did not really tell the story properly. The property surpassed expectations (and they were quite high), there was a new covered outside seating area, and we were constantly entertained by the swallows, martins and sparrows, not to mention the birth of a calf just across the way. A little tricky to do the first couple of miles of any journey, but well worth that because of all the lovely places to visit in the area. And the fitter guests will have no trouble walking to Hartland with its pubs, small shops and post office. Altogether great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

bryan p.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect stay
The property was the perfect place to stay, owned by the perfect hosts, in a beautiful tranquil part of the world. We had a small dog and a 15 month old granddaughter, and we could not have been made to feel more relaxed and at home by Kris and Pete the hosts. Thoroughly recommend this property. The upstairs bedrooms are stunning, and the downstairs bedroom was just what we needed with our dog who unfortunately hates being left on his own. The facilities at the property covered every eventuality we needed for the weather. A great job Kris and Pete.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an awesome location and property, lived up to everything.
We spent a week here, 2 families & 4 dogs, plenty of space to get away from each other if needed. Location was awesome, in 1week we only saw 3 cars, 2 bikes &1 tractor. Very quite and a great little sun trap in the garden. Great place to base yourself and explore both Devon & Cornwall
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beautiful cottage! Everything was perfect, can not fault it at all! Kris and Pete were both so friendly and welcoming. The scones went down a treat! Kris was so attentive, having noticed a few items had been left behind after our trip, and was more than happy to drop them off to us as she was heading our way!! We loved our holiday and would definitely consider renting out the property again!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
We all had a lovely holiday here, the house was perfect for us, 5 adults and 2 young children. Plenty of room both inside and out for the girls to play, we arrived a little early but were made welcome and Kris had made us some yummy scones and gave us some nice jam and clotted cream as well. The house is in a very beautiful part of Devon , we went to some great beaches, don’t miss going to Welcombe beach which our 2 little ones thought was great. I would also recommend going to Hartland Abbey, the gardens are amazing and I should think they would be spectacular in the summer. If you are considering booking this house we would certainly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parlour cottage
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Parlour cottage in Philam, Kris and Pete were welcoming friendly and helpful. Plenty of days out in the local area and particularly pleased with our meals out in Hartland village. Would definitely consider a return vist!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic time
Fantastic property and location. So quite away from busy life, but just a mile to a small village and perfect for exploring Bude, Hartland Quay, Bideford. Everything on hand for cooking a meal, or go the the local pubs. Kris and Pete were on hand to help us through the storm, extra logs for the fire, candles and hot water bottles. The bedrooms are spacious, upstairs rooms are massive. The downstairs bedroom is perfect and greatly needed to accommodate a disabled friend. Would recommend this property to anyone. Come and enjoy North Devon
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2022
Thanks Ray, it certainly was challenging getting through Storm Eunice but we survived :) Happy to help. We are looking to improve the property for better disabled facilities so would welcome any feedback, you've got my number!

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent new year retreat for 2 families .
Well what can we say ….. perfect for our annual new year break away !! House was amazing with homemade scones jam and cream and a bottle of fizz on arrival oh and a fresh bottle of milk too . Big basket of logs for the fire 🔥 which we lit most evenings . Children and baby lived the property playing hide and seek and table football most days . Thankyou for a great new year .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

russell s.

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC STAY
The barn is spotless, well equipped and has plenty of space.We had a fantastic time, as did our two labradors. Plenty of walks from outside the property with superb views. Kris and Peter were charming and perfect hosts. I would highly recommend this property. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2021
What a brilliant review, thank you so much Russell. You and Richard were perfect guests :)

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Ingrid Horne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful secluded retreat on north Devon coast.
A spacious (perfect for 6 adults and two dogs) well laid out property in a lovely quiet location within reach of some spectacular coastlines in Devon and Cornwall. The cottage was very warm and cosy and the owners very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our week very much and would certainly return and recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2021
Thank you Ingrid for the 5*. Will be lovely to meet up again.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, spacious holiday cottage.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Parlour. There was plenty of space for a family of 5 and the small pool table and the outdoor space was a big hit with the kids. The cottage was situated in a small hamlet and was a lovely get away from our normal busy lives but had quick access to some beautiful beaches and coastal walks. There was certainly plenty to do in October, even when we had a few days when the weather wasn’t at its best. A beautiful part of the country and I would highly recommend the Parlour as a base. We felt very welcomed by the owners and we knew they were on hand next door if we did have any issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2021
What a lovely review, much appreciated. You had a tricky week with bad weather and the local internet exchange being attacked by rodents meant 5 days without internet - You certainly made the most of this amazing part of Devon.

10/10 Excellent

Della S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hartland Devon
A beautiful cottage in a beautiful part of North Devon, very comfortable, clean and the new owners couldn't have been more helpful. We had a wonderful stay and would certainly book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2021
Thank you so much for your 5* review. We are delighted that you had such a lovely break. Hope to meet again :)

10/10 Excellent

Pam E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Lovely, comfortable and peaceful place. In need of some peace and quiet???? Then this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review Pam. Indeed, it is the perfect place for peace and quiet, an escape to the country with coast and tourist spots within easy reach.

10/10 Excellent

Beckey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay, would recommend to anyone travelling to North Devon
We’ve just returned from a week away staying at the Parlour, which was nothing but brilliant. Mark and Lorraine have been in communication since we booked back in January. Mark met us on arrival and gave us some good recommendations (pubs, beaches and places to visit), which we were very grateful for as we were new to the area. The Parlour is in a fabulous location in easy access to some of the best sites in North Devon, as well as a short drive to Cornwall. Although the weather wasn’t as sunny as we would have liked, we still managed to enjoy the local beaches, as well as some slightly further afield for plenty of water sports! The Parlour itself was very spacious, it had everything you need and more! The rooms were very well decorated, and the children really enjoyed the football table. A great bonus to the parlour is the field across the road. A lovely bench with amazing views across the fields, as well as a trampoline which the children had a great time playing on. They even got to help collect the eggs from the chickens, which they loved. I would recommend the Parlour to anyone travelling to North Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Parlour in August
The Parlour was great for our family holiday ( 7 of us plus pooch) with 3 large bedrooms all with bathrooms, comfortable seating area and spacious and well equipped kitchen. Some nice touches with a breakfast pack and fresh cut flowers and a warm welcome. Our hosts Mark and Lorraine genuinely wanted to make our stay comfortable and helped us when we needed support. We enjoyed the countryside and the location, whilst off the beaten track the Parlour is a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nigel R., Solihull

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday home
Had a very enjoyable stay in this comfortable home. Peaceful location - everything you need here. Spacious rooms and comfy beds. Mark and Lorraine very pleasant and helpful. Only suggestions would be bigger towels and a hairdryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from Home
This property was immaculate throughout. The area was quiet but within 2 miles of spectacular scenery and various attractions for all the family. The property had all the home comforts you would expect. I would not hesitate to book again in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rural location
The property is lovely with all amenities. We enjoyed the sun when it shined and the paddock and grassy areas were good for the dogs. We found the patio area and paddock to not be secure for our dogs- but we made a temporary adjustment to the gates to prevent the cockerpoos from escaping. Not a major problem if your dog doesn’t like chasing rabbits and pheasants! Good pubs/ restaurants and fish and chips a short drive- for takeaways it was a lot further (Bude or Bideford) but you can’t have everything. An awesome time was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed get away
Hi mark we all had a brilliant week away from home at this much needed time We couldn’t have asked for more a very comfortable and lovely place to stay Everything you need and more for all ages and abilities and would love to come back again to see this beautiful place Very many thanks from us all Glenda and family x
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
We had a lovely stay at the Parlour and Mark and Lorraine were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend to friends and family as a great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2020
Thank you do much for your lovely comments and your five star review, really appreciated and we loo forward to seeing you again at some stage in the future. All the very best, Mark and Lorraine.

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family holiday
What a lovely place to stay. My family and I were desperate to escape to Devon for our traditional family summer holiday, albeit we were nervous due to covid but we couldn’t have felt safer, the place was extremely clean and the owner respected social distancing measures but was always on hand if we needed him. Had no issues whatsoever, host was polite, warm and welcoming. He even kindly allowed us to bring our portable hot spa. The area is stunning, my niece loved the trampoline and rope swings (and so did we ;) ) It was a home from home, comfy beds & fluffy towels. It was not far from the places we wanted to visit, lots to do nearby. We would love to come back next year. Thank you ever so much :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Wow, thank you so much for your wonderful review and feedback. So glad you had a great stay and we would love to have you back again next year. Keep safe and enjoy the rest of the year. All the very best, Mark and Lorraine

10/10 Excellent

debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation
Very spacious property in lovely quiet setting, 3 en-suites meant no waiting for the shower, big bright rooms, would definitely recommend it , beaches and tourist attractions within easy reach, beautiful views over the countryside, will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review and for your 5* recommendation, So pleased you had a great holiday and made the most of the area. Really hope to see you all again at some stage in the future. All the very best, Mark and Lorraine.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hartland holiday
Good spacious house and well equipped. Location good for coastal walks, surf beaches and the Tarka trail. Hartland is a quiet corner of Devon, but is well worth exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for your 5* review, it really does make a difference to future bookers. Wishing you all the best for the rest of 2020, kind regards Mark and Lorraine.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Break!
The Parlour is a great place for a holiday with family and friends. The owners were quick to respond to any questions and the house was beautifully clean. Ideal for a family or, as we were, two small families with younger children. Great to arrive and have a few essential food items there already - much appreciated. The location is perfect for exploring this amazing part of Devon - everywhere Worth visiting is within a short drive or a scenic walk. We absolutely loved it - thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2020
Thank you for your lovely review, really appreciated and so glad you had a great stay with us. Loved the feed back and really hope you will come back and see us again at some stage. All the very best, Mark and Lorraine.

10/10 Excellent

ruth E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cottage Holiday in Devon
Visiting Devon with a family group including 1 year old, two teens and three adults and a dog the Parlour was the ideal accommodation. It was well equipped, very comfortable and spacious. Each of the three roomy bedroom have their own en-suite which made it ideal for our party. Mark and Lorraine were very helpful and many thanks for leaving everything for a lovely cooked breakfast on our first morning. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review, really appreciated and so glad you had a great stay. We very much hope to see you again in the future. All the very best, Mark and Lorraine.

10/10 Excellent

Johanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay at The Parlour
The property is in a fantastic location with plenty of excellent walks all around. The property is spacious and felt like a home from home. We had a great time and managed to relax and unwind.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2020
Thank you for your lovely review, so glad you had a great stay and all the very best for the future. Kind regards, Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year break
Everything about this property was great. We were 3 couples who always meet for a few days at New Year having 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms was such a plus, the amount of space was excellent, it was well equipped cannot think of any negatives. The owner's were easy to contact and would not hesitate to recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Wow, thank you for your great review, really appreciated and it will certainly help others when deciding to book with us. Happy New Year to you all and we hope to see you again at some stage in the future. All the Best, Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home!
An immaculately presented property in beautiful country setting. Extremely spacious and well laid out. Mark was on hand to offer help if needed or a cheery wave. We were a three generational group and we were all extremely pleased with the property. I would thoroughly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Lovely review Carol, so pleased you had a great stay and so glad you want to tell others about us. Great to meet you all and we look forward to seeing you return at some stage in the future. All the best, Mark and Lorraine

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful Philham
This is a beautiful conversion, all bedrooms are huge and with en-suite. We love the decor, ambience, home away from home feel and the location was perfect for discovering the sites around. Local pubs were great for food drinks and ‘scene’.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review and feedback Pam, really appreciated and so glad you and the family had a great stay at the Parlour. Thank you for telling others about our holiday cottage and we very much hope you will return again at some stage in the future. All the very best, Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Philham House
We chose Great Philham House as there was a downstairs bedroom with on-suite which for our son who is wheelchair bound was ideal. The parlour was clean and fresh with plenty of space for us all, 6 adults in all. The rural location and the private courtyard area was peaceful and relaxing. The fridge was stocked enough for a cooked breakfast with some duck eggs too, which was a really nice touch. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review and feedback. I'm really pleased you made the most of the level wheel chair access and downstairs bedroom and that as a result you all had a great holiday. Lovely to meet you all and thank you for telling others about us. We hope to see you again at some stage in the future. All the best, Mark and Lorraine.

10/10 Excellent

Mandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
We have just got back from saying in the Parlour and I have to say I didn’t want to come home. When we arrived there was a welcome pack waiting which we were really grateful for of eggs, bacon, sausage, bread, milk, butter and tea and coffee on the side. Obviously the kettle went on first! The Parlour was clean and tidy and even though there were 8 of us with 3 dogs there was still plenty of space. Each bedroom had an en suite which made life easier, although the deep roll top bath was a big hit for all. The boys enjoyed going on the trampoline and loved looking at the chickens in the field opposite. The Parlour is surrounded with fields and farming and it’s lovely to look out of the kitchen window and see the cows in the field or watch the sheep being herded as they go past the door. We live in the country but it’s still lovely to see it happening at your doorstep. Philham is only a couple of miles from the next village and only a few minutes drive to the beaches, there are many of them and the tide does come in very quickly, but they are beautiful and well kept. Hartland Quay is amazing to look out from. Mark and Lorraine were there if you needed them and left you to enjoy your holiday, but always had a wave or a very quick ‘hello’ if they saw you. Contact with Mark from the booking on line was easy and his replying was very quick. Thanks Mark and Lorraine we had a lovely time staying at the Parlour and we will be back some time in the future to visit all the places that we ran out of time to see.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Mandy, thank you do much for leaving such a fantastic review, its really appreciated and will certainly help others decide to book with us. So glad you had a great holiday and made the most of the area. Would love to see you all again and in the meantime enjoy the rest of 2019. All the best, Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

The Parlour
Spacious, well equipped and decorated. Perfect for our largish family group. So good to have three en-suite bathrooms. Plenty to do both in the house and a welcome added extra being the small field across the road for playing. Feeding the chickens was a big hit with the two year old and came as a great distraction. Plenty to do in the area for the week , so overall a super holiday. Thanks Mark and Lorraine
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you Sheila for leaving such a wonderful review. so glad you had a great holiday and thank you for telling others about your stay. Lovely to meet you all and very much hope to see you back again in the near future. All the very best, Lorraine and Mark.

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

Lovely holiday cottage
We have just returned from a week in the Parlour and are already looking to rebook! The cottage was spacious, clean and fully equipped with everything you could think of. Leaving sausages and bacon for breakfast was appreciated by the family. The bedrooms were clean and huge and it was very handy having en-suites in all, having a tv in each bedroom was nice and the children loved the games table! The children loved the field with the trampoline and tyre swings and made use of them every day. It was handy to take the dogs over and throw the ball around while the kids were playing. They also enjoyed visiting the chickens. Some easy walks from the cottage (or runs if you fancy some killer hills). We didn’t use the bbq but the courtyard was a lovely suntrap. The location is excellent for good beaches, Docton Mill is a nice few hours out with the waterfall walk. Hartland Abbey is a must, especially the Bluebell walk to the sea. Mark was very helpful when I needed something delivered urgently c/o his B&B. All in all a great holiday and the highlight for my daughter was the pink hoover!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Wow, thank you for your brilliant review and for telling others about your stay. So glad you had a great holiday and delighted that you have already looked at rebooking for next year which is fantastic news. Thanks again for the great reviews and we look forward to seeing you in 2020. All the very best, Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Iain G.

Beautiful and stunning accommodation in a lovely quiet location.
This was the first time we had rented a house, to celebrate my wife’s 50th birthday. There were 5 adults and 3 dogs. On arrival we were pleasantly surprised by the lovely quiet and beautiful location surroundings the property. On entering there were fresh flowers in the window, and milk, bacon, sausages, eggs, cheese, butter and bread in the fridge ready for us. Which we felt was a lovely warm friendly touch to make us feel very welcome. As we explored the accommodation, we noticed how clean and well presented the property was, the towels were shaped like elephants heads, heating was on so lovely and warm. During the day it was so quiet no cars driving by, just maybe the odd tracker. In the evenings it was lovely to walk the dogs down the lane. I met Mark on the first day and he was very welcoming and friendly, and gave us information about places to visit, and were to eat. If your looking for a quiet place to escape the rat race, then this it it. We would 100% recommend the parlour to anybody. Mark once again thank you for a lovely time. Iain
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Wow Iain, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review and description of our holiday cottage,it will really help others to decide to book with us and it describes the area and the accommodation beautifully. So glad you all had a great holiday and we very much hope you will come back and visit us again in the future. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of 2019 and have a great summer. All the best, Mark and Lorraine.

10/10 Excellent

Simon J.

The Parlour
Spent a week at The Parlour lovely property very spacious and clean and well equipped, lovely touch with the towels (made me smile) also welcomed by the owner Mark Very thoughtful to have ingredients ready for full breakfast. Even though this property is up a narrow lane it's not too far off the main A39 Road and in easy reach of many places, we had glorious weather all week and would definitely recommend and book this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thats a wonderful review, thank you so much. Really glad you had a great stay and were able to enjoy the Parlour and the area. Your description is perfect and will certainly help others to book with us. Lovely to meet you all and very much hope we will see you again at some stage in the future. All the very best, Mark and Lorraine.

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Great amenities,very clean and quiet.
This was the best VRBO we have stayed in to date. Beautiful place and surroundings ,very peaceful. Had at lovely time celebrating my Sisters 70th Birthday visiting The Eden project,Bude and westward ho. Shame the weather didn’t cooperate the first few days with our good friends but cleared up when my Sister and partner came. Would recommend this to everyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Wow, what a wonderful review, thank you Peter, really appreciated. So glad you had a great stay with us and thank you for taking the time to tell everyone about it. Lovely to meet you all and hopefully, if you find yourselves back in the UK, you will look us up again. All the very best, Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Sarah s.

Stunning
This is a beautiful holiday home! It is tastefully decorated and immaculate throughout. The breakfast pack that Lorraine and Mark provide is wonderful and tasty 😋. My family thought it was a little remote but I thought it was a perfect retreat to have some quality family time - lovely not to have to share the bathroom! 👍🏻 I am already missing my bedroom and pool table. Mark and Lorraine are on hand to help with anything you need. If I ever visit North Devon again I wouldn’t hesitate in booking the amazing property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review Sarah, so glad you had a great time staying at the Parlour and thank you for telling other about our holiday home, it really is very much appreciated. Lovely to meet you all and we very much hope you will look to stay with us again in the future, All the very best, Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Stunning and immaculate accommodation with a superb location.
We have just enjoyed our two week stay at the parlour and can say that the reviews we read were absolutely spot on. Mark and Lorraine deserve every one of those stars. We miss it already. It was a stunning property with huge bedrooms and everything we needed. The welcome pack was a lovely touch too with some provisions for when we arrived. Mark and Lorraine were lovely, there if we needed them, but left us to enjoy their holiday let. It was so peaceful with the paddock for our girls, 13 and 10, to run around and our 2 cockerpoos to have a play as well. We hope to go back again and would thoroughly recommend a visit. We took our slow cooker and wok with us but everything else we needed to self cater was there. We loved the kitchen and the open plan set up downstairs. It just had such a lovely feel to it. We enjoyed the log burner on one of the cooler evenings, used the charcoal bbq for a couple of meals while we were there too. We took coals with us. We visited lots of places; Westward Ho, Barnstaple, Bude, Sandymouth National Trust beach, The Big Sheep, Clovelly (which was only about 3 miles away and stunning) and many more places. Hartland is a lovely little village and the quay was well worth a visit. It was Hartland carnival while we were there and bless them they got soaked but everyone made every effort to enjoy it. There were some fabulous floats and everyone had a good time and we went down in the pouring rain to support them. Lol. We did a bit of shopping at the Atlantic Village retail outlet and had so many beach days with our girls, body boarding. We just had the best time. The weather had turned a bit cooler but we just loved our holiday and miss the comfort and welcme of the Parlour. Thank you so much to Mark and Lorraine, we couldn't recommend you enough and really do hope to make a repeat visit. We wish you every success for the future and keep doing what you are doing. Best wishes from the Smith Familiy. 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Well, what can we say, but thank you for a wonderful review and for all your positive feedback. You have highlighted all of the key parts of the cottage and the area, which will really help others when making a decision to book, I can't see why they would want to go anywhere else. Believe it or not, Lorraine and I stayed in the cottage for my birthday, it didn't make any sense to go anywhere else, so we enjoyed our own cottage, even though its next door! So glad you had a great stay and very much hoping you will return in the future. Thanks again for taking the time to write such a wonderful review, its really appreciated. All the best, Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Excellent holiday
We have just experienced a wonderful holiday on the Hartland peninsula where the 5 of us stayed in the self catering accommodation in Philham. On arrival we were immediately struck by the large size of the bedrooms and the overall cleanliness of the property. It was well appointed and the welcome breakfast pack was much appreciated. The owners, Mark and Lorraine, were very friendly and helpful. When we needed anything it was readily supplied. We used the BBQ twice and regularly made use of the outside seating area. It is in a very quiet village which was perfect for us. You do have to drive to pubs and restaurants but that was no problem. It is ideally located for some exhilarating coastal walks and Hartland Quay was undoubtedly our favourite place. The weather was kind to us and we had an excellent week in very comfortable accommodation. We would thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and summary of your holiday with us. The description of our cottage is perfect and will really help others decide to come and stay. So glad you had great holiday and we look forward to having you visit again in the future. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of the summer and this fantastic weather. All the best Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L., Buckinghamshire

Fantastic property,with fantastic owners and beautiful scenery!
My family and I had a one week holiday staying at The Parlour in Hartland Devon and found it to be a delightful property to stay in, plenty of space and very impressed with the en suites! Hosts are very helpful and live next door where they run a B&B so always on hand to help if need be. The location is extremely peaceful,ideal for unwinding and for exploring the North Devon and North Cornwall coastline. If you have teenagers,don't worry the wifi is very good and also plenty of games including a pool and football table and lots of DVDs and books to keep everyone entertained. Hartland village is approx 1 mile away with 2 shops which stock day to day goods and also a pub and fish and chip shop, a broader range of shops can be found at Bideford or Bude,both around 15 miles away. I would definitely stay here again if returning to area and would highly recommend it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
What a wonderful review, thank you so much Michelle, you have really highlighted the benefits and facilities on offer, which will really help others when deciding to book with us. So glad you had a great holiday and have taken the time to tell others about it. Great to meet you and we hope to see you all again in the future. Enjoy the rest of 2018, Kind regards Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Gil C.

Spacious,well equipped,quiet and in a lovely area.
This accommodation has plenty of room for all the family and suited older and younger family members. The bedrooms are amazing and each having an ensuite is a big bonus. There is plenty to do in the area but also peace and quiet and beautiful scenery. Mark made us very welcome. We had a good holiday here and would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Gil, really appreciated and a lovely review to boot. So glad you had a great stay and we very much hope you will come and visit again in the future. All the very best Lorraine and Mark

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Lovely property, a real home away from home.
Philham Parlour was perfect for our stay. The owners were very welcoming and the breakfast pack was a lovely touch. Plenty of space (we were a party of 6 adults and 3 dogs) and very comfortable. Beautiful part of Devon but a car is essential to visit all the nearby beaches ... Bude and Sandymouth were our favourites. Highly recommended and we would definitely stay again. Thank you Mark and Lorraine.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review Marie, really appreciated and will certainly help others to decide to book with us in the future. So glad you had a great holiday, we very much hope you will visit again in the future. All the very best, Mark and Lorraine.