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18th century barn for couple's retreat in beautiful Devon countryside
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 280.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Saint Giles on the Heath, England
- Launceston Castle14 min drive
- Dartmoor National Park15 min drive
- Lydford Gorge24 min drive
- Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
18th century barn for couple's retreat in beautiful Devon countryside
The Old Barn, Higher Kellacott, is the perfect base for couples to enjoy an extended holiday or out of season short break. Set in beautiful countryside with panoramic views to Dartmoor and beyond, Kellacott is just 2 miles from the A30, giving guests excellent access to major tourist destinations and popular Devon and Cornish beaches, with the Dartmoor National Park just 20 minutes drive.
The barn, which dates back to the 18th century, was renovated from 2021 to 2023, taking full advantage of the size and aspect of this original farm building to create a luxury cottage for couples. The vaulted ceiling recreates the original barn roof structure, featuring replicas of the old scissor beams, which provide a wonderful feeling of space where guests can relax and unwind in total peace and seclusion, overlooking our fields to far reaching views of the hills beyond.
The ground floor enjoys original barn features, tiled floors and underfloor heating. The large bedroom features a stunning vaulted ceiling with oak beams, exposed stone wall and tiled floor with underfloor heating. The room has a beautiful wooden super king-size bed with luxurious memory foam mattress and Egyptian cotton bedding, along with antique furniture and chaise longue. Next to the bedroom is a large bathroom, which features a luxury freestanding corner bath and large walk-in shower.
An oak staircase leads up to an open plan living space, incorporating a fully equipped kitchen with dining table and chairs. The seating area features sofas, a smart TV, Bose speaker and electric feature fire, and looks out onto a large upper deck with glass balustrade which is accessible through the granary doors. From here guests can relax in the sun overlooking Dartmoor as well as our fields with sheep, geese and hens grazing nearby. The deck, which also enjoys the early morning sun, faces west, so is perfectly placed for guests to enjoy spectacular sunsets.
Despite its rural location, there are many pubs and restaurants in the vicinity, with ample local amenities nearby for groceries; the award winning Strawberry Fields Farm Shop is just a few miles away. Guests can also arrange for online grocery delivery, freeing up time for rest and relaxation. We also have a range of home produce for guests to order, whether it's some of our award winning home cured bacon, free range eggs, or a fresh loaf of bread and croissants hot from the oven for breakfast.
The Old Barn can accommodate up to two well behaved dogs and guests are welcome to use our fully fenced field as an exercise area, where they can be let off the lead. Being near to Dartmoor, Roadford Lake and many Cornish beaches, there'll always be plenty of walks to choose from.
The barn, which dates back to the 18th century, was renovated from 2021 to 2023, taking full advantage of the size and aspect of this original farm building to create a luxury cottage for couples. The vaulted ceiling recreates the original barn roof structure, featuring replicas of the old scissor beams, which provide a wonderful feeling of space where guests can relax and unwind in total peace and seclusion, overlooking our fields to far reaching views of the hills beyond.
The ground floor enjoys original barn features, tiled floors and underfloor heating. The large bedroom features a stunning vaulted ceiling with oak beams, exposed stone wall and tiled floor with underfloor heating. The room has a beautiful wooden super king-size bed with luxurious memory foam mattress and Egyptian cotton bedding, along with antique furniture and chaise longue. Next to the bedroom is a large bathroom, which features a luxury freestanding corner bath and large walk-in shower.
An oak staircase leads up to an open plan living space, incorporating a fully equipped kitchen with dining table and chairs. The seating area features sofas, a smart TV, Bose speaker and electric feature fire, and looks out onto a large upper deck with glass balustrade which is accessible through the granary doors. From here guests can relax in the sun overlooking Dartmoor as well as our fields with sheep, geese and hens grazing nearby. The deck, which also enjoys the early morning sun, faces west, so is perfectly placed for guests to enjoy spectacular sunsets.
Despite its rural location, there are many pubs and restaurants in the vicinity, with ample local amenities nearby for groceries; the award winning Strawberry Fields Farm Shop is just a few miles away. Guests can also arrange for online grocery delivery, freeing up time for rest and relaxation. We also have a range of home produce for guests to order, whether it's some of our award winning home cured bacon, free range eggs, or a fresh loaf of bread and croissants hot from the oven for breakfast.
The Old Barn can accommodate up to two well behaved dogs and guests are welcome to use our fully fenced field as an exercise area, where they can be let off the lead. Being near to Dartmoor, Roadford Lake and many Cornish beaches, there'll always be plenty of walks to choose from.
Property manager
David and Georgina Tomkins
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Launceston
Located in Launceston, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Dartmoor National Park and Tamar Valley reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre and Launceston Steam Railway. Trethorne Leisure Park and The Hidden Valley Discovery Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Saint Giles on the Heath, England
What's nearby
- Launceston Castle - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
- Launceston Golf Club - 15 min drive - 9.9 km
- Dartmoor National Park - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
- Jamaica Inn - 22 min drive - 30.8 km
- Lydford Gorge - 24 min drive - 26.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Costa Coffee - 13 min drive
- White Horse Inn - 14 min drive
- Liberty Coffee - 14 min drive
- The Arundall Arms Hotel - 10 min drive
- Arundell Deli & Shop - 10 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by David and Georgina Tomkins

My husband David and I moved down to Higher Kellacott in 2017. We enjoy walking on Dartmoor, wild swimming, table tennis, cycling and body boarding. When not on the moors or working on our home, garden and fields, we enjoy family life, catching up with friends, listening to music, reading a good book, listening to the cricket and all things history. I also enjoy National Hunt horse racing. Cooking, home curing bacon and smoked salmon are also interests I pursue. David has been a beekeeper for 30 years and we now run our Nearly Home Honey & Beekeeping business from Higher Kellacott, with an apiary on one of our fields.
Why they chose this property
We love having access to Dartmoor and the wonderful North Devon and Cornwall coastline. Our quiet and remote position ensures we can enjoy the wonderful peace and tranquility that the area offers.
What makes this property unique
Higher Kellacott is situated in a tiny Devon hamlet, where you'll find a small handful of thatched cottages along a narrow country lane. Nestled in a beautiful stretch of Devonshire countryside with far-reaching views to Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor, as the property is in an elevated situation overlooking fields to the horizon. The extensive outside areas ensure you'll be basking in the sun from morning till sunset.
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