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Rack Hays

Sidmouth (10mls NW), Devon
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Large rustic, well-equipped kitchen for all the family to enjoy an evening meal
  • Warm up by the cosy wood burner after a long walk in the surrounding countryside
  • Enjoy an evening watching village cricket in the adjoining field while the children feed the lambs and play in the woodland
  • Set within a small working farm with some resident livestock to admire
  • Easy access to the stunning and much photographed Jurassic Coast, Dartmoor and Exmoor

     

Property code: 45563

Set within a small working farm in the heart of Devon, this stylish property is in a tranquil courtyard setting surrounded by countryside, making it the perfect spot for walkers and nature lovers alike. The pretty village of Payhembury is home to a pub and community shop, offering essential supplies. Enjoy an afternoon fishing for brown trout on the nearby River Tale, or perhaps have a picnic in the copse. The farm also hosts the village cricket club, with a bar open on match days and pitch available to hire, should you be feeling energetic. An abundance of pretty towns and villages are accessible from here, with the stunning Jurassic Coastline nearby, ideal for all manner of outdoor pursuits.

A pathway through a private garden leads you to the barn. On entering the property, you are met by an entrance hallway, with WC, which leads into a bright and airy open-plan kitchen/diner. The stylish kitchen area is well-equipped with luxury appliances plus an electric range style oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. A useful utility room houses a washer/dryer. Leading off from the kitchen area is an inviting lounge with wood burner, TV and DVD, the perfect place to unwind after a day spent exploring. Adjacent to here is a spacious super-king-size bedroom with a zip-and-link bed (which can be made into a twin on request) with en-suite shower and WC. Rising from the hallway is a staircase, leading you to a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower and WC. A further king-size bedroom is also on this floor, along with a twin bedroom. A contemporary bathroom completes the first floor, with a bath, shower and WC.

Venturing outside from the hallway, you will find a generous, private, enclosed garden, with patio area, garden furniture and BBQ. Located directly outside of the barn, it’s the perfect spot for enjoying a meal outdoors. To the rear of the property, accessed via the kitchen, there is a communal courtyard and a children's play area shared with one other property.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request), 2 king-size and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom, 2 en-suite shower rooms and 1 separate WC
  • Electric range style oven and hob, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher and microwave
  • Utility room with washer/dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Beach 10 miles, shop and pub within walking distance
  • Increased accessibility - please ensure you refer to our FAQ's
  • TV and DVD in lounge
  • Gas BBQ available
  • Complex of 2 properties (available to book together for large groups of up to 16 on request)
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 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 £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sally Burt

This property is personally managed by Sally.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by James 9th March 2024

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This was an exceptionally high level of accommodation. The beds and sofas were really comfortable. The underfloor heating kept us at the perfect temperature and the quality conversion of the barn meant that the property was draft free. Such a bonus in a characterful old building. Jon the host was incredibly accommodating and did everything he couldRead more to make our stay as comfortable as possible, despite being in the middle of lambing. We would highly recommend staying at this accommodation. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 5th November 2023

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Beautiful property in a gorgeous location. Loved the wood burner! Groundfloor bedroom and wetroom ideal for my elderly parents. Jon, the owner, was super helpful with all our queries and requests. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Diane 2nd June 2023

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We had an amazing stay at Rack Hays. What a stunning property in an idyllic location. Home from home, everything that you could possibly need and more. Beds were very comfortable, the accommodation was spotless. Delicious homemade scones, jam and clotted cream on our arrival. A very safe environment for my 4 year old granddaughter Poppy in the enclRead moreosed garden to play. Just perfect. Thank you Diane, Jess, Owen, Poppy, Millie, Ollie & Annabelle Hide

Reviewed by Carole 28th April 2023

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We stayed at RackHay recently and the property was wonderful. We were met on arrival by Matt who was very informative about both the property and the area. The property is well equipped and it was great to make use of the games room. We were also able to participate in feeding the animals which made a great experience. The stay was very relaxing asRead more its situated in a very peaceful area. It was a lovely touch to have fresh scones, eggs and milk. on arrival. We will be back again thanks. Hide

Reviewed by Josie 24th March 2023

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We had a brilliant family holiday at Rack Hays. Lovely property, really clean, great location to explore Devon. Lovely garden, courtyard and play area. The property is set on a farm so seeing lambs running around was definitely an added bonus! Would 100% recommend. There is also a sister property next door so would be a great place for a few familiRead morees to get together! Hide

Reviewed by Lucie 14th October 2022

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Lovely accommodation in the middle of the countryside. The rooms are huge and this meant there was plenty of space for everyone to relax and the dogs still had room to stretch out without getting under our feet!

Reviewed by Sarah 7th October 2022

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Beautifully presented property, lovely location with lots of places to visit. Definitely would return.

Reviewed by Gavin 26th August 2022

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We had an excellent holiday so much so that we plan to go again.

Reviewed by Hollyjune 19th August 2022

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Stunning cottage in a beautiful area, perfect for the kids and dog , the cottage has everything you need with the bonus of Jons farm produce! Sausages where delicious. The kids got to feed the farm animals and ride in the tractor (holiday highlight!) would definitely recommend ! Thank you for having us !

Reviewed by David 1st July 2022

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Reviewed by Sophie 27th May 2022

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Highly recommended, everything you could ask for a week away in Devon with kids.

Reviewed by Mark 13th May 2022

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Excellent stay , for all .

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