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Courtyard Cottage (farmhouse)

Home:84878
Sleeps up to:4   (2 bedrooms)
Rates:£310 to £650 per week
Nearest beach:Saunton Sands: 13 km
Will consider:Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Hen or stag parties
Corporate bookings
Changeover day:Sat
Access:Car essential
Nearest amenities: 6 km
Notes:May take pets - please enquire
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

Courtyard Cottage is a two bedroom annexe to 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 beach and countryside activities for all types of holidays.

Guests have access to a heated indoor swimming pool and childs pool for a small fee. The pool is located at a nearby small holiday complex of 8 cottages just a 5 minute drive from Courtyard Cottage.

Newly decorated and equipped for 2009, the cottage offers comfortable sleeping and seating for 4 guests. The lounge/Kitchen area with its large Inglenook fireplace 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 private garden and BBQ area with access to the larger paddock for ball games.

Lounge with Grade II Listed Plaque above the Inglenook Fireplace
Lounge with Grade II Listed Plaque above the Inglenook Fireplace
Courtyard Cottage
Courtyard Cottage
The Kitchen Area
The Kitchen Area
The stable door leading to the paddock
The stable door leading to the paddock
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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 beach 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.


Barnstaple / Shirwell area

Within a short drive are are number of beautiful sandy beaches, suitable for bucket and spade holidays, surfing or dog walking. All 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 or borrowed from the Cottage. 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

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

Sports:
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Shared indoor Pool, DVD player
General:Central heating, TV, CD player, Wi-fi available
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Childrens pool
Access:Parking space

Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
  31 Oct 0919 Dec 09£ 310--3 Nights
Christmas 19 Dec 0927 Dec 09£ 650--Flexible
New Year 27 Dec 093 Jan 10£ 650--Flexible
  3 Jan 109 Jan 10£ 310--3 Nights
  9 Jan 1030 Jan 10£ 310--3 Nights
  30 Jan 1013 Feb 10£ 310--3 Nights
Half Term 13 Feb 1020 Feb 10£ 395--1 Week
  20 Feb 1027 Mar 10£ 310--3 Nights
  27 Mar 103 Apr 10£ 375--1 Week
Easter 3 Apr 1017 Apr 10£ 395--1 Week
  17 Apr 101 May 10£ 310--3 Nights
May Bank Holiday 1 May 1029 May 10£ 375--3 Nights
Spring Bank Holiday 29 May 105 Jun 10£ 510--1 Week
  5 Jun 1012 Jun 10£ 445--3 Nights
  12 Jun 103 Jul 10£ 510--1 Week
  3 Jul 1024 Jul 10£ 595--1 Week
Summer Holidays 24 Jul 1028 Aug 10£ 650--1 Week
August bank Holiday 28 Aug 104 Sep 10£ 550--4 Nights
  4 Sep 1018 Sep 10£ 395--3 Nights
  18 Sep 102 Oct 10£ 395--3 Nights

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

Prices include linens and electricity.


Guestbook for Courtyard Cottage

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

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)


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