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

South Molton (4mls SW), Devon
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Enjoy far-reaching countryside views from this beautiful barn
  • Don your walking boots and explore the 18 acres of surrounding woodland and meadows
  • Meet and feed the friendly on-site alpacas
Property code: 78304

This fabulous property forms part of an attractive barn, surrounded by 18 acres of rolling Devonshire countryside. Laze in a hammock in the alpaca field and enjoy a wealth of on-site activities.

Within 4 miles of the barn is the pleasant market town of South Molton, where you can enjoy a selection of independent shops, places to eat, and traditional markets twice a week. For walking and outdoor activities, Exmoor National Park is just 10 miles away, while those who prefer a day on the sand, can enjoy the beaches at Instow, Croyde and Westward Ho! all within 25 miles. If you prefer to explore on two wheels, the traffic-free Tarka Trail is within half a mile of the cottage, perfect for scenic bike rides. Head to the town of Barnstaple (15 miles) to pick up some local produce at the characterful Pannier Market or jump aboard MS Oldenburg in Bideford (23 miles) and enjoy a boat trip to the wildlife-rich Lundy Island. Other exciting attractions in the local area include RHS Rosemoor, Tapeley Park, and Arlington Court, all within 23 miles.

Head up a flight of stone steps to the front door of this characterful barn. Step inside into the spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner and make yourselves comfortable on the sofas, which are perfectly placed to enjoy your favourite programmes on the TV/DVD. If you’re feeling peckish, the kitchen is equipped with everything you might need for your stay, including an electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. Climb the stairs to the first floor and choose between three bedrooms, each beautifully styled for a restful night’s sleep. There is a king-size, twin and a single bedroom. Finally, there is a contemporary bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC.

Outside and to the rear of the barn is a small, enclosed patio area with garden furniture and a BBQ, ideal for dining alfresco on sunny days. Each of the gardens for the cottages on the complex is separated by picket fences with gates, which can be opened should you wish to socialise with your neighbours! For a 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. There is also private off-road parking for one car.

Shared on-site facilities include a children’s play area and play barn, a summerhouse with seating and coffee-making facilities, alpaca walking experience (at an additional cost), a dog exercise paddock, an alpaca field with hammocks, and 18 acres of grounds with cut walkways leading to outdoor seating areas.

 

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • TV/DVD in the lounge area
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Enclosed rear garden with charcoal BBQ and fire pit with a Dutch oven (logs and charcoal available to purchase on site, with matches and firelighters free of charge)
  • Bike storage available
  • Dog exercise field
  • Alpaca walking experience (at an additional cost) please arrange directly with the owner 
  • Hot tub can be booked directly with the owner at a cost of £45 for 2 hours
  • Shared on-site laundry room and rotary clotheslines
  • Please note, that there is a free-ranging flock of chickens on site – keep dogs on a lead Private off-road parking for 1 car – as part of their green initiative, the owners request guests to arrive in 1 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
  • Complex of 5 properties – discounted rate may be available if you wish to book further cottages on site
  • Beach 20 miles, shops 4 miles, and pub within half a mile
  • 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 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Claire 25th September 2023

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We had such a lovely week, our toddler had the very best time and fell completely in love with the Teddy bear alpaca Aka Raisin and Debbie the chicken and couldn't get enough of the ride on tractors! We will definitely be returning very soon.

Reviewed by Karen 1st September 2023

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Fantastic location, peaceful and tranquil, great place to recharge your batteries. We will go back again.

Reviewed by Malcolm 25th August 2023

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Perfect, enjoyed the week with my grandsons, they loved the animals and being hands on with the alpaca walk and feeding the chickens. A very peaceful place and the owners Steve and Zoe are very attentive and lovely.

Reviewed by Gareth 16th July 2023

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Absolutely loved our time at Tawny Cottage, it was very last minute but Zoe and Steve were the best hosts! Made us all feel very welcome. If youre after peace and quiet, relaxation and tranquility this is the place to go. The hot tub with a sunset just topped it off nicely. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Reviewed by Hasan 1st July 2023

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Great place to stay, great if you have kids with you as there is plenty to keep them entertained on site. Lovely hosts!!

Reviewed by Sarah 16th June 2023

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We had our best ever family holiday here. The location was beautiful and Steve and Zoe were outstanding. The cottage itself was clean and cosy, the view was amazing. The kitchen was well equipped and everything had been thought of. It was absolutely lovely to be so close to all the animals and get as involved as we wanted to. Our kids were obsessedRead more with feeding the chickens and the trampoline in the play barn. Definitely recommend walking the alpacas too. Thank you for some amazing memories. Hide

Reviewed by Alastair 2nd June 2023

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The cottage provided us with an excellent holiday. It was a lovely place to stay and we were well looked after by Zoe and Steve. The additional facilities in the barn were great for our children. They thoroughly enjoyed exploring the available games and it was very useful at the end of the day before or after our evening meal. We really enjoyed ourRead more time in Devon and would definitely stay at the cottage in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Jessica 7th April 2023

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We would highly recommend this cottage for families looking for a fun week on a farm with lots to do in North Devon. Play barn for the kids to use was great. Walks both on and around the farm. Friendly owners who were happy to talk about their animals and local area. Great holiday.

Reviewed by Heather 31st March 2023

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A lovely cottage, very comfortable and well equipped and in a lovely location. We loved seeing the Alpacas and watching the newly hatched ducklings growing each day. The hosts were friendly and knowledgeable and the Alpaca walk was great fun. Thank you

Reviewed by Angelina 21st October 2022

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What a wonderful time we all had we all loved the chicken and the alpaca's are so adorable. My grandchildren had so much fun play in the play barn helping feed the animals. Looking forward to returning next year.

Reviewed by Barry 10th September 2022

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Fantastic site. Lots of attention to detail. Very clean. Loads to do on site. Loved feeding the animals. Lots of space around the site. Table tennis and badminton court under cover. Loved the small enclosed garden for each cottage. Great well kept flower displays on site. Cottage itself was great, dog towels, bed, snacks, poop bags, bowl all providRead moreed. Dog field great idea. Hide

Reviewed by Edward 3rd June 2022

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We stayed in one of a lovely row of converted cottages. In the grounds of the farm there is a lot to do for our kids, particularly our 4 year old who played in the barn, playground and enjoying being around the animals. The owners are lovely. They were really helpful and on-hand if ever we needed anything. We recommend this cottage particularly if Read moreyou have a young family. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 10th April 2022

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We had a fantastic stay in Owl Cottage, a thoroughly relaxing week during the Easter holidays. Three teenagers had a great time, they loved being in the play barn and hanging out in the snug and were little kids again when feeding the alpacas. We all enjoyed swaying in the hammocks and were lucky enough to marvel at a stunning sunset whilst floatinRead moreg in the hot tub. Would thoroughly recommend a stay here, the cottage is lovely, cosy, comfy and clean with everything you need. Thank you Zoe & Steve Hide

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