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West Pennicknold Barn

Shebbear, Devon
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Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Superbly renovated former threshing barn with magnificent country views and games barn
  • Situated rurally on the outskirts of the village of Shebbear and close to the Tarka Trail
  • Private garden with giant garden games and BBQ plus a separate dog-exercise paddock
Property code: 89311

Set on the edge of the village of Shebbear, down a quiet country track, this property provides fantastic views across rural Devon countryside and Dartmoor. Within walking distance you will find the local dog friendly village pub, and village shop. The coast is just a short distance away, the nearest beach being Bucks Mills 12 miles from the cottage. Long golden sands can be found at Devon's  Westward Ho beach or Cornwall's Bude beaches (both 18 miles). The fishing villages of Appledore (15 miles) and Clovelly (14.5 miles) are both worth a visit, and home to such attractions as The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks. Water sports enthusiasts will love the North Devon Wake Park (12.5 miles) where you can experience paddle boarding, wakeboarding or the Aqua Park that hosts inflatable slides, climbing frames and obstacles. Nearby there is traffic-free walking route, the Tarka Trail, which is also a great choice for cyclists and dog walkers.

Stepping into this spacious upside-down property and entering via the ground floor where all three of the bedrooms and bathrooms are situated, you will find a master bedroom with a super king-size bed zip and link and French doors that open onto a front patio area. This room overlooks the garden and also has a lovely en-suite shower room. The other two bedrooms, one king-size and one a king size bedroom with additional single bed and the family bathroom completes this floor. Up the stairs on the first floor you can fully appreciate the amazing views. To your right is a wonderful kitchen/diner with high ceilings and exposed beams that is well-equipped with everything you need to rustle up a light snack or a formal three-course meal. The traditional dining table makes eating together a joy. The lounge area is a cosy space with more exposed beams and comfy sofas, Wi-Fi, a TV/DVD with a selection of DVDs and books, and a wood burner (first basket of logs included) making for a warm and welcoming evenings in.

Outside, just across the drive, is your private garden with a picnic table, giant garden games, and space for ball games. There is an indoor gym boasting a treadmill, exercise bike, cross trainer and more- all bookable with the owner direct. The adjacent half-acre, enclosed paddock is an area ideal for exercising dogs off the lead. At the top of the drive is another barn which has been made into a games room and has table tennis for you to enjoy.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super king-size  zip and link, 1 king-size and 1 king size bedroom with additional single bed
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and nespresso machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV, Blu-Ray DVD player and Sonos sound bar in the lounge area and Smart TVs in the King size bedroom and Super King
  • Outdoor patio with rattan furniture and fire pit
  • Enclosed garden with a picnic table, giant garden games and charcoal BBQ
  • Access to an adjacent half-acre, enclosed paddock for exercising dogs off the lead
  • Games barn with table tennis
  • Indoor gym boasting Nordic equipment such as a treadmill, exercise bike, cross trainer and more- all bookable with the owner direct. 
  • Off-road parking under a carport for 2 cars, additional parking is available on request- roads to property are B roads
  • Set within the grounds of the owner’s farmhouse although privacy is ensured
  • Beach 12 miles, pub 1.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 21st September 2024

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Pennicknold Barn is a wonderfully peaceful place to stay, so comfortable, spacious, clean and beautifully furnished. Jo and Simon could not have been more hospitable. Absolutely everything I could have needed was provided, and plenty more besides! Plenty of land for my dog was a huge bonus. This was my second visit. The first time I was joined by mRead morey adult kids who made great use of the gym and games room. A fabulous place,! Hghly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Peter 8th September 2024

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Reviewed by Patrick 17th August 2024

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Beautiful views from the Juliette balconies,so peaceful and quiet.Lovely spacious comfortable facilities,the bedrooms and bathrooms are particularly well appointed.Our grandchildren really enjoyed the games room, especially the space hoppers ,and the safe garden area for excercising dogs was a real bonus too.

Reviewed by Lisa 10th August 2024

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Such a lovely barn conversion in a super relaxing location. A beautifully presented place, with some lovely touches. The hosts were so friendly and helpful a great holiday for our family of 5 ages ranging from 8 to 15. We would love to return one day.

Reviewed by Jane 3rd August 2024

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Lovely barn with breathtaking views. Everything you could want was included , a great games room for children and adults alike. The views are fantastic especially the sunsets. Lots to do in the area although Devons country lanes took a bit of getting used too A great base for a fantastic family holiday.

Reviewed by Stephen 20th July 2024

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Very well equipped clean comfortable spacious accommodation. Brilliant for dog owners. Lovely place to relax and explore local area.

Reviewed by Carly 6th July 2024

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We had the most wonderful holiday at West Pennicknold! The hosts had thought of absolutely everything and were easy to contact. The field for the dogs is amazing and they absolutely loved it. We couldnt have been happier and would love to return one day!

Reviewed by Julie 15th June 2024

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A beautiful well presented barn with everything you would need and lovely little touches. Spacious rooms and a great secure dog field opposite.

Reviewed by Sarah 8th June 2024

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We had a week stay at the West Pennicknold Barn and could not fault anything at all. The barn is beautiful, spacious and very well equipped. The massive garden and paddock space is fabulous and great for children and the dogs. The hosts are fabulous and the lovely complimentary gifts including the teddies and books, dog treats, tea, coffee, milk, cRead morehocolates etc were such a lovely gesture. We would highly recommend to others and would definitely return if wanting to visit that area again. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 25th May 2024

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Lovely cottage Very well equipped and spotlessly clean.

Reviewed by Angela 18th May 2024

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What a wonderful location this is set in. Well equipped cottage. Games equipment to take into the field. We had 3 dogs and they got spoilt also with equipment left for them. Lots of lovely touches from the owners. Who couldn't do enough to make our stay excellent. Would really recommend this as a place to stay. 3 generations of family and 3x dogs aRead morell thought of. Lots of great places to eat and visit near by. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Charles 4th May 2024

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A lovely comfortable barn conversion with plenty of room overlooking great countryside, with good private outside space. Great quiet location to explore North Devon and North East Cornwall.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 27th April 2024

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We had a fabulous stay at West Pennicknold Barn. Simon and Jo are wonderful hosts. The barn was fantastic, as were the garden and paddock - so much space for us all. We would love to return many times!

Reviewed by Wendy 20th April 2024

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Reviewed by Steve 30th March 2024

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Excellent accommodation with top quality fixtures/fitting & nice touches throughout. If staying in the area again would certainly search this place out for comfort & space, exceptional value for money. Kids loved the table tennis & although the weather was horrid whilst we were there, I would imagine the dog would have spent a lot of time in the paRead moreddock opposite. Lovely hosts in Joanne and Simon. Kids & dog loved the complimentary treats, bears, eggs etc. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Kathy 23rd December 2023

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Plenty of space to spread out. Comfortable warm barn with super responsive owners. Bring wellies in winter if you want off lane walks from the house.

Reviewed by Jeffrey 30th September 2023

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An absolute pleasure to live here for a week, all rooms are very clean and are thoughtfully furnished and decorated with many extra touches not seen elsewhere. The stay here gave us luxury in the Devon countryside and was only 30 minutes from a beach. For families and dog owners there is a picnic area and a large field to run in and a games room.

Reviewed by Andrea 2nd September 2023

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It is a great place, very comfortable. Loved the garden and field, great for our dog.!SELECTED! !ENDOFSELECTED!Lovely and quiet and dark at night. All in all a great stay, would highly recommend

Reviewed by James 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Gerald 29th July 2023

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Lovely barn so spacious clean and modern. great games room for when its raining and it rained a little on our holiday.The nearest beaches were about 30 minutes drive away. The local inn was walkable about 30minutes and they did reasonable priced food. Could not recommend it highly enough plus you have your own orchard and field to romp around in. FRead moreantastic. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 15th July 2023

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Amazing accommodation and garden area. Spacious and comfortable for all of us and the dog loved the garden area.

Reviewed by Marc 1st July 2023

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Beautiful barn conversion, loads of space for people to do their own thing and a well equipped kitchen which will accommodate your needs easily. Great paddock if you have a dog with you and the table tennis is a distraction if its a liquid sunshine day. Plenty of towns and villages for you to indulge in cream teas and the nearest beach is just a 20Read more minute drive. Wouldnt hesitate to recommend or revisit in our next trip to Devon. Hide

Reviewed by Lorraine 17th June 2023

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Lovely location and hosts. Were made very welcome.

Reviewed by Madeleine 10th June 2023

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Lovely place to stay. The owners were very welcoming. Everything you'd expect from a quality holiday cottage. Lovely gardens to visit and walks along the coast path and on the Tarka Trail.

Reviewed by Collin 3rd June 2023

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Spent a week at West Pennicknold Barn, and couldn't have hoped for a better time. The barn and garden are in immaculate condition, and much more spacious than the pictures suggest. Dogs loved the enclosed garden and paddock. Perfect for them to run around in whilst we enjoyed a BBQ. A very secluded location to enjoy a relaxing holiday, but close enRead moreough to everything to explore North Devon and Cornwall. Thanks to S & J for a great holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Alex 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Graham 6th May 2023

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We had a brilliant stay at this fantastic barn conversion. The property was spotlessly clean on arrival with everything you need for your stay. An awful lot of attention to detail has been put into the property by the owners who make themselves available during the stay, but if like us things go smoothly they respect your privacy. The food at the lRead moreocal pub was a bonus and only a short walk away. The garden and paddock are perfect for exercising your dogs. I would happily recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Molly 8th April 2023

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Perfect accommodation. Exceptionally well equipped with very comfortable seating and beds. The welcome products and Easter egg were greatly appreciated. The girls loved the games room and the dogs enjoyed the really secure paddock. The filthy weather meant w!SELECTED!e!ENDOFSELECTED! spent proper family time playing the many board games. We enjoyedRead more fish & chips from the mobile van as well as lunch at the village pub. Bude and Tamar Lakes worth a visit along with country walk Hide

Reviewed by David 3rd April 2023

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Reviewed by Lucy 19th March 2023

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Reviewed by Sara 29th December 2022

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Beautiful, spacious and peaceful rural barn. Fantastic facilities for our children and 2 large dogs. We had a great New Years break and enjoyed many walks on the wild & windy beaches.

Reviewed by neil 22nd December 2022

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Lovely barn Well equipped, spacious, comfortable, spotless. Thankyou we wil return soon

Reviewed by Sian 18th November 2022

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This property is a lovely barn conversion, in a remote and quiet location. Decorated with thoughtful finishing touches, and consideration given to guest needs.

Reviewed by Helen 22nd October 2022

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We had such a lovely break in the barn. It was exceptionally clean and beautifully decorated. The living area was spacious and comfortable. The dog adored the garden and paddock and the kids loved the games room. The games provided were brilliant. We'd love to come back.

Reviewed by Andrew 8th October 2022

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A fantastic property spotlessly clean and very well presented . The owners Simon and Joanne are very friendly and available if required. Highly recommended , it is in a great location with lovely gardens/paddock and games room whilst you are at the barn . Had a great time at a lovely place . Thank you Simon and Joanne

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