Outstanding barn conversion close to sea

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Kingsbridge, Devon

Bigbury-on-Sea Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Burgh Island
‪11 min drive‬
Mothecombe Beach
‪26 min drive‬
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

High Barn is an outstanding barn conversion using large beams from 18th century ships. A second barn is used as a comfortable well-lit large games room with table tennis, wood-fired stove and new roof.

Situated in a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Devon, it is just one mile from the spectacularly beautiful and unspoilt Erme estuary. Wonwell beach on the estuary offers vast expanses of sand and is perfect for swimming, paddling and fishing nets at low tide and windsurfing at high tide. Nearby there are more beaches and coves as well as fine cliff top walks. The National Trust path runs along the coast line and crosses the estuary, a Site of Special Scientific Interest with fascinating birdlife. High Barn sleeps up to 8 adults/children and is privately owned. During the summer it is let on a weekly basis, Friday to Friday. In winter, it is available either for a full week, or for a weekend.

Property manager

Mrs Sally Begg

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bring own beach towels - no house towels to beach No pets upstairs

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingsbridge

Located in Kingsbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Brownston Art Gallery and The Watermark are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Salcombe and Saltram House. Travelling with kids? Consider National Marine Aquarium and Delta Force Paintball Plymouth. Windsurfing, sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

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Kingsbridge, Devon

What's nearby

South Devon - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Bigbury-on-Sea Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
Burgh Island - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
Mothecombe Beach - 26 min drive - 13.0 km
Hope Cove Beach - 28 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

Ivybridge Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Modbury Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Rose & Crown - ‬13 min drive
‪The Imperial - ‬16 min drive
‪The Oyster Shack - ‬10 min drive
‪Dolphin Inn - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Outstanding barn conversion close to sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Outstanding barn conversion close to sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outstanding barn conversion close to sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Outstanding barn conversion close to sea located?

This family-friendly Kingsbridge cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Pamflete Beach and Wonwell Sands Beach. Mothecombe Beach and Wyscombe Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Baines

23 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and great location

Very comfortable house, pretty enclosed garden, very useful games barn, very comfortable beds in all rooms - one twin room is small for 2 adult size teenage kids ( would be fine for smaller kids) but all the rest of the rooms are spacious. Lovely walks nearby and great for visiting various beaches and other estuaries. Would definitely return to see more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O., Bromley Kent

7 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Barn

We had a lovely stay at High Barn, it’s fully of charm and character, fully equipment, a few items need updating, ie Iron and ironing board and frying pans no longer non-stick. Everything else was fine. We had never been to Devon before and it was great exploring. There was lots of information at property to help us get around. We had a really lovely Sunday Lunch at The Dolphin Inn, apparently new owners, they were very friendly the price was very reasonable. We would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa P.

16 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week in Devon

We had a great week in Devon exploring the area around the south coastline. Although we enjoyed staying at High Barn there were a few issues with the property, the main being that it wasn’t particularly clean, old cobwebs covered in dust, dead bugs all the way up the stairs and on windowsills and behind curtains, the high chair straps were mouldy and we had to take them off and scrub them clean. Also lots of the crockery and ceramic cookware was chipped and stained where the glaze had cracked. None of these were major issues and we didn’t bother the owners with them. The bathrooms could also do with updating, particularly the en-suite shower which was very poor. We understand that it’s an old property full of character but it did feel rather neglected. Overall it’s a great place to stay but could be improved with a little time and money spent on it and a thorough deep clean, especially considering the price we paid for a single week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

28 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage, with everything we needed.

Enjoyed our stay, and cottage was well appointed. Everything worked well, except the en-suite shower- but we were warned. Would we return? Yes.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Douglas B.

20 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Devon break

A wonderful retreat after months of lockdown. Secluded, quiet and walks from the property. Weather was cool for summer and plenty of rain but that didn’t dampen the spirits. Owners were very helpful and made us very welcome. The property was as advertised. Property was clean with a focus on the superficial. Recommended for a refresh.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Gillian T.

4 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family home; stunning spot

Lovely family home, stunning location and very peaceful (other than farm animal neighbours!). It definitely feels lived in, with some great touches, book in nooks and crannies and a great kitchen to gather in (and some friendly spiders and cobwebs!). The barn with table tennis and space for younger visitors is perfect - and the garden really is the crowning glory (but not suitable for young children in my view). As ever in Devon, the road to the beach is narrow and you need to plan your beach visit timing to get a parking space (it’s quite a long, hill walk back up to the cottage). The hosts were very helpful and responsive, with good recommendations. It’s worth checking the loo roll/cleaning products when you arrive (you are a little way from a shop) as previous tenants may have had large families. The parking works well, and easily fits two medium-sized cars. Tim has done a good job with the directions to the house, so it is worth following them, even if you’re familiar with the area. All-in-all, a great stay with a family home feel and welcome.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

14 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay. Barn was very comfortable and well equipped. Great area. We loved our stay.

Very easy stay. Will definitely return. Ticked all our boxes .

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

4 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Ideal property for our needs

10/10 Excellent

Edith D.

1 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place in a beautiful area

Nice and relaxing break at High Barn which is a well equipped cottage. Nice walks to the beach and around. Beautiful sceneries around and lots of places to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vivien H., Stoke Gifford, Bristol

16 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accommodation

Spacious, well equipped, clean and in lovely surroundings

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

5 June 2019

Family holiday.

Lovely spacious home, with bonus separate playroom. This has seating and table tennis table. There are three sofas in the Sitting Room , and a large dining table in the very well equipped Kitchen. The owners were very good to deal with. Good quiet location near to pub, river, beach and coast path.

10/10 Excellent

justine c.

23 Apr 2019

Great homely barn

We spent a week in this lovely barn with our 3 adult sons, our 12 year old daughter and our dog.This is a lovely house and in a perfect position for exploring the coast and having Wonwell Beach just a walk away was fantastic. We loved walking and exploring the south coastal path and we really enjoyed being able to walk to the Dolphin Inn pub. The games room is a real bonus and meant that everyone had space. We would all really love to come back. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Oct 2018

A very enjoyable stay

We had a lovely time at High Barn. The house was very comfortable, quiet and relaxing and has real character. The Erme Estuary (previously unknown to us) is a hidden gem - we enjoyed some splendid walks along the coastal path in both directions an also a few delightful, if bracing, early morning swims at high tide.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

anthony h., Norwich

29 July 2018

Brilliant location well equipped loads of space games room if wet and a walk away from the beach

We had the best holiday ,helped by the weather, and the great beach which was excellent for family football ,cricket ,swimming and rock pools . We had A family table tennis tournament in the games room and BBQs in the garden . The ample supply of fridge and freezer space ment we could do a weeks shop and not worry about frequent shopping trips We loved High Barn and the owners art work there is loads of family space . We will definitely be back, the whole family just had a great time ,if I could give it another star I would

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

31 May 2018

Family Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend staying at High Barn it had everything we needed for a family of 8 and a dog from 2 years up to 80 years, loved the garden, there was plenty of space to accommodate us all. The games room kept the grandchildren busy with the ping pong, and their own space. The adults relaxed in the lounge and garden, the neighbour was very nice and friendly and the locals when you met them walking about. A good standard and would recommend High Barn for family holiday.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018