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Hot Tub can be booked at an additional cost
Meet and feed the friendly alpacas
Explore the 18-acre grounds
Laze in the alpaca field
Games Barn
Games Barn
Explore the 18-acre grounds
Everything your four legged friends needs!
Explore the 18-acre grounds
Children’s play area
Walk the friendly Alpacas at addtional cost
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Goldfinch Cottage

South Molton (4mls SW), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful stone built converted barn situated in idyllic 18 acres of woodland and meadows in the rural Devonshire countryside
  • On-site activities include - Meet and feed the alpacas, laze in hammocks in the alpaca field, dog exercise field, star gazing in dark skies, hot tub available to book (at additional cost) for private sessions and much more
  • Why not tour the whole of Devon from this great central location and explore the dramatic coastline and National parks
Property code: 78303

Forming part of an attractive traditional Devon barn, this fabulous property has been sympathetically furnished to provided comfortable home from home, and is perfectly placed for exploring the whole of this ever popular county.

The nearby town of Barnstaple offers access to the Tarka Trail and cycle hire, and an array of amenities including the characterful Pannier Market, or jump on the Oldenburg at Bideford and you can and enjoy a day trip to Lundy Island. Beach lovers are also well catered for with Instow, Croyde, Woolacombe and Westward Ho!, all accessible from here. The pretty coastal villages at Hartland and Clovelly are also well worth a visit. Alternatively, closer to home the vibrant market town of South Molton boasts an array of amenities, and just a little further afield Exmoor National Park offers stunning scenery and walking terrain. Other attractions in the area include RHS Rosemoor, Tapeley Park, Arlington Court and Dartington Crystal. Or why not bring your bikes access the traffic free Tarka Trail which is only a stones throw from the cottage.

A flight of stone steps leas you to the front door and inside this pretty property where the accommodation immediately opens into a beautifully spacious and light open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Here comfortable sofas sit in front of a TV with DVD, and this lovely sociable space provides the perfect place to relax in style after a day exploring. The kitchen area is perfectly equipped with all the essentials including an electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. Venturing up the stairs and onto the first floor you will discover the beautiful bedrooms, both having been lovingly styled with a contemporary country aesthetic. These comprise of a king-size and a twin bedroom, completing the offering on this floor is a contemporary bathroom with a shower over bath and WC.

Heading outside and located to the rear of the cottage there is a small enclosed patio area with garden furniture and BBQ which provides the perfect place to dine alfresco during warm weather. The gardens between the other self catering cottages are separated by picket fences with gates which can be opened should you wish to socialise with your neighbours!

Shared on-site facilities include a children’s play area and a rustic play barn which is overlooked by internal summer house with seating and coffee making facilities, with access to 18-acre grounds with a dog exercise paddock and cut walkways leading to idyllic seating areas. Or why not relax with a good book in one of the hammocks on the Alpaca field overlooking Dartmoor? Or perhaps have evening drinks admiring the view from the South-West facing sun terrace.  
There is also an alpaca walking experience which can be booked with the owner directly at an additional cost.

Private off-road parking is provided for 1 car.

For that extra special occasion the property also boasts a spa grade hot tub with magnificent views and luxury robes which can be booked for 2 hours at an additional cost of £45 arranged directly with the owner. The perfect accompaniment to the perfect holiday.

 

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 King-size and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Multi-site bookings available other cottages on site Gander Cottage, Falcon Cottage, Tawny Cottage (discounted rate may be available)
  • Enclosed rear garden with charcoal BBQ and fire pit with Dutch oven
  • Free ranging flock of chickens on site
  • Logs and charcoal available on site to purchase with matches and fire lighters free of charge
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • Shared on-site laundry room and rotary clothes lines
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • TV/DVD in the lounge area
  • Dog exercise field
  • Bike storage available
  • Please keep dogs on a lead when on site
  • Private off-road parking for 1 car
  • Beach 20 miles, shops 4 miles, and pub within walking distance
  • Luxury Hot Tub can be booked at an additional cost direct to the owner of £45 for 2 hours
  • Alpaca walking experience which can be booked with the owner directly at an additional cost
  • As part of a green initiative the owners request guests to arrive in one car due to limited parking. If bringing more than 1 car £15 will be payable upon arrival and any profit donated to the Devon Wildlife Trust  
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 7 guest ratings

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Reviewed by victoria 25th August 2023

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What a beautiful and welcoming place to stay. The cottage itself had absolutely everything we needed and more. It was cozy and well stocked. With fire pit and bbq too! The owners were fantastic and also allowed us to meet their beautiful animals! My son especially got very attached to the gorgeous Alpacas! We had some lovely honey made right there Read moreon the farm and were welcomed with a yummy chocolate cake. The kids also had a great time in the barn, on the giant trampoline and tractors. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 18th August 2023

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The cottage was perfect for us, it had everything we needed, looked just like the photos and was spotlessly clean. The hosts couldnt have been more kind and helpful. The play barn was amazing for our 6 year old to burn off energy at the end of each day. The farm itself was lovely, quiet lots of wildlife to see and hear as well as the resident animaRead morels who we were able to feed and interact with. Highly recommend, thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Roger 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Nicole 9th June 2023

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Overall a great stay. But everything you may need is there. We were out and about most of the time, anyway, as it's a beautiful part of the world with loads of things to do with the little one. Great stay, with Zoe and Steve really looking after us und nothing being too much trouble.

Reviewed by Olivia 16th January 2023

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Lovely hosts and a lovely property! The cottage was SO cosy and we loved the amazing country views. Seeing the alpacas every morning was definitely the highlight of our stay! Thanks to Zoe and Steve for the amazing cottage and for the fresh eggs! By far the best eggs I have ever eaten!

Reviewed by Gail 3rd September 2022

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A lovely cottage, tastefully refurbished and well equipped, very peaceful even with chickens waking early, but that's the countryside! Zoe and Steve are great hosts. very friendly Ozzie, our dog, loved his huge bed and treats left for him, the dog walking field was excellent to let him run free. Thank you.

Reviewed by Helen 5th August 2022

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We really enjoyed our short stay - lovely cottage, beautiful peaceful countryside location - Zoe and Steve very friendly and helpful.

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Location

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Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.

3 more properties at this location

Falcon Cottage

Falcon Cottage

Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2

£427 - £954

Gander Cottage

Gander Cottage

Sleeps: 6 | Bedrooms: 3

£551 - £1,310

Tawny Cottage

Tawny Cottage

Sleeps: 5 | Bedrooms: 3

£501 - £1,147

To arrange group bookings across one or more of these properties, call our team to check availability and book.

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