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Farmhouse |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Shirwell in Barnstaple

From £250 per week |  From £75 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, car essential, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Courtyard Cottage is a two bedroom annexe to the grade II listed Plaistow Barton farmhouse which is listed in The Domesday Book. Surrounded by rolling countryside the property offers wonderful tranquility but within easy reach of a wide variety of beaches (including Croyde and Saunton) and countryside activities for all types of holidays.

Guests have access to a heated indoor swimming pool, childs pool and jacuzzi located at a nearby small holiday complex just 5 minutes drive from Courtyard Cottage. A small fee is payable.

The cottage offers comfortable sleeping and seating for 4 guests. The lounge/Kitchen area with its large Inglenook fireplace (now with log burning fire for the cosy colder nights) and historic plaque dating back to 1679 is accessed by it's own private entrance. The two bedrooms are accessed by a beamed staircase and offers comfortable sleeping for four by way of a double room and a twin bedded room. The bathroom provides both bath and shower over with toilet and sink.

Outside, via the stable door, is your own garden and BBQ area also suitable for ball games.

If you or your children would like to help feed the sheep or chickens please let us know. The eggs from our chickens are lovely and taste far better than shop bought so enjoy truely fresh eggs for breakfast in the morning!!

The Cottage is accessed by a track which can be bumpy - not suitable for sports cars!!!

Facilities

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The Kitchen Area

 

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Lounge with new log fire & Grade II Listed Plaque above the Inglenook Fireplace

 

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Courtyard Cottage

 

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BBQ and table and chairs in cottage garden

The West Country / Devon region

North Devon is a truly magnificent part of the country to both live and holiday in. With some of the countries finest beaches and rural countryside, North Devon offers a range of interesting activities for all holiday makers. The combination of beaches and countryside offers a variety of activities for everyone on all budgets.

The coastline can be rugged, with fantastic surf, fishing harbours and picturesque Devon villages offering the all important clotted-cream cream tea.

The Barnstaple / Shirwell area

Within a short drive are a number of beautiful sandy beaches, suitable for bucket and spade holidays, surfing or dog walking. Most of the beaches have cafe or restaurant facilities. Footpaths can be picked up close to Courtyard Cottage taking you across fields and wonderful rural countryside.

Alternatively, the coastal path offers some fantastic walking. For keen or holiday cyclists, the Tarka Trail offers great great cycling. Bikes can be hired locally. The National Trust's Arlington Court is approx 20 minutes drive away and offers a wonderful period property and gardens to explore. Marwood Hill Gardens approx 10 minutes away and offer a haven for the keen gardener as does RHS Rosemore.

Close by is Broomhill Art Hotel and Sculpture Gardens offering fine dining and a range of contemporary bronze and stone sculptures. Also close by is Blakewell fisheries, ideal for the keen fly fisher or family entertainment or just a cup of tea in beautiful surroundings. Saunton Golf Club offers spectacular golf for keen golfers.

For rainy day activities perhaps try Funderzone, Ilfracombe's play hut, wonderful shopping in Exeter or Atlantic Village.

How to get there

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Courtyard Cottage is easily accessible. Located just 6 km from Barnstaple, it can be accessed by the M5 (junction 27) or from Exeter the A377.

Exeter Airport is approx. 85km away and is served by budget airlines. Bristol airport is approx. 2 hours away by car.

Activities near Barnstaple

Guestbook for Courtyard Cottage

'Lovely cottage, very comfortable and clean. Favourite place has been Croyde... Clare and Laurence have been friendly and approachable hosts. We ill definately recommend the cottage to our friends'. Clare, Grant, Jake and Ben - Woking

'Husband arrived a 'stressball' due to work - left fully relaxed recharged and ready to go!! Lovely relaxing holiday (shame about the weather) Many thanks Clare and Laurence'. Karen, Jerry, Charlotte and Billy - Cheltenham

Lovely week in a really comfortable cottage. Thank you for the wine and delicious cake' The Chappell family

'Lovely cottage, great location. Girls loved the sheep and looking for eggs and enjoyed use of the pool. Many thanks for delicious cake and wine...' Tim, Charlotte, Maddie and Lily

'Had a great week - dont want to go home! Cottage is beautiful with fab surroundings, clean with everything you need. Good location for beaches....' Craig, Katie & Ruby - Bristol

'This cottage has been our home for six months, its long enough to remain in our memories forever. We've had a great stay and its sure we'll miss our days here. Clare, Laurence and the children we wish you the best, you are friendly and very nice. Thank you very much for everything'. Lola & Salva - Spain (Dec 2010 to June 2011)

Lovely holiday in this delightful period cottage - The Poole family

We have had a lovely holiday, girls loved looking after the chickens. Lots of lovely fresh air - Dave, Carolyn, Emma & Jess

Just what we needed a week in North Devon - The Burrows

Just to say thanks again for your hospitality, our stay was very relaxing and so peaceful. The cottage was beautifully clean and very well presented. Thank you to for making the dogs welcome. Will miss going to sleep with the owls and waking up to peace and quiet. Best of luck in your 'good life' - Karen, Dominic, Annie & Alfie.

We've had a lovely relaxing and peaceful break. Thanks Clare and Laurence for making us so welcome - Alan & Julie Roberts & Molly the dog.

Thank you Laurence & Clare for your hospitality. This peaceful place is perfect for re-loading our batteries - family Reijnierse (Netherlands)

Great comfortable cottage. We had a wonderful week , fantastic scenery and the beach so close. This is a wonderful part of Devon and will be rushing back. Thanks Laurence & Clare we have had a relaxing break, hope to come back. - Stephen, Toni, Tommy & Alfie (& Mojo the dog)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	4 Oct 11	8 Oct 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	3 Nights
	8 Oct 11	22 Oct 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	3 Nights
	22 Oct 11	28 Oct 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Nov 11	24 Dec 11	250£ 250	7575	7575	2 Nights
	24 Dec 11	31 Dec 11	450£ 450	100100	100100	4 Nights
	31 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	350£ 350	100100	100100	2 Nights
	7 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	250£ 250	7575	7575	2 Nights
Feb Half Term	11 Feb 12	19 Feb 12	400£ 400	9090	9090	4 Nights
	19 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	250£ 250	7575	7575	2 Nights
Easter Holidays	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	375£ 375	7575	7575	3 Nights
Spring Half Term	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	550£ 550	100100	100100	4 Nights
	9 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	550£ 550	100100	100100	3 Nights
Summer Holidays	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	500£ 500	100100	100100	4 Nights
	15 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	400£ 400	7575	7575	3 Nights
	27 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	400£ 400	7575	7575	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Prices include linens and electricity.

Availability

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