The accommodation is beautiful and situated in wonderful countryside. Elaine our host was so friendly and helpful to us over out stay. We would stay there again.
The property is lovely and set in beautiful surroundings, Elaine is wonderful friendly, sheâs also more than happy to help with anything. Highly recommended and I will be staying again
We stayed for 5 nights with our Labrador! Elaine was the perfect host and her barn was enchanting! The barn was walking distance from the beautiful River Ott and the pub ! It is compact but furnished to a high standard with an outstanding balcony and enclosed garden ! Thank you Elaine !
Absolutely gorgeous cottage in Idyllic village. Lovely walks along river Otter from doorstep. Close drive ( few miles ) to lovely places like Exeter, Exmouth, Sidmouth ( my favourite). Excellent host - Elaine.
Just what we needed
Beautiful location great views
Lovely host and there if we needed them
Veranda balcony my favourite just sitting and relaxing enjoying the peace and quite
Hidden gem
We loved our stay. The cottage had everything we needed. Itâs in a nice countryside with a nice community, friendly people and a great pub nearby called âThe Golden Lionâ. Lots to do in the area and a nice landlady.
Didn't want to write a review as I wanted this place to stay a secret! Elaine is a great host. Good comminication and helpful with local info. Stable was great, everything you need is supplied. Morning cuppa and evening wine on the balcony was the perfect start and end to the day. Basic BBQ but perfectly adequate for preparing food. Nice local walks along the river Otter and a pub in the village. We did think about using the local bus service but being a bank Holiday weekend the timings were hit and miss. Transport (car, motorcycle, bike) is needed. We would stay again. Thank you Elaine.
A delightful property; compact but with everything we needed, including a view over the garden and surrounding countryside. Secluded and very peaceful. The balcony in the morning sun was wonderful.
We had a great trip staying at the cottage, it was beautiful and had everything we could have possibly needed for our trip to Devon. We will definitely be booking to come and stay again. The balcony is a real treat, overlooking the large garden and farmland. Perfect for our dog who enjoyed roaming around the secure garden.
We LOVED this place. Great for a dog-friendly couple's escape. Having an enclosed garden was brilliant (pop the dog out - job done) and the veranda and balcony were perfect for al fresco dining or sundowners. The kitchen had everything we needed. We always take our own potato peeler and knives but no need - the ones provided were great. Elaine is a superb host. Couldn't do enough and even provided fresh flowers and a welcome gift on arrival. We swam in the nearby river, in the sea and went for lots of long walks and to the toy museum in Sidmouth. Lots to do. I think this has to be the best value for money bolt hole we've stayed in. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend.
Great location for a quiet break. A farm shop 4 mins down the road selling a whole range of products. Lovely walk to Tipton St John. Ottery St Mary is only 2 miles away. Lots of dog friendly pubs to choose from.
We loved our stay in the little barn. Elaine is a very friendly host and the house was absolutely lovely, perfectly clean and felt very comfortable. We stayed here for a fortnite with our two small dogs. They loved the garden, and we did too!
All the other guest reviews are absolutely true! Would very much recommend!!
Such a perfect place , comfy and clean.
Lovely garden which my dog loved and I was pleased as it was totally safe for him. Stunning walks on your doorstep.
Our host was a lovely lady and we canât wait to rebook again.
A beautiful little bolt hole to re charge the batteries. Beautiful garden and balcony where you can sit and enjoy the morning sun. Elaine is friendly and easy going. Lovely walks by the River Otter 2 mins away with the nearest town 5 mins drive. Would definitely pop back. Thank you.
Elaine was just amazing, an incredibly warm welcome despite the very late notice which was entirely my doing (but you wouldnât have known it). This was a little piece of bliss, gorgeous walks straight out of the front door and the property was absolutely perfect, cosy, clean, warm and super dog friendly. Beautiful garden and so incredibly peaceful- I couldnât have wanted anything more. I left a little piece of my soul there and will be marking it firmly as my âhappy place!â (Will definitely be back in person soon too!). Thank you for a wonderful weekend Elaine!
The barn was perfect for us, right from the start Elaine was amazing⊠from her directions to her perfect scones . Everything you needed was included, fantastic shower, selection of books and dvds. Sitting on the veranda was pure heaven, watching the birds feed from the feeders and talking to Dave the sheep next door. We arrived a stressed, tired and exhausted couple and left totally relaxed and happy.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property, it was so quiet except for the occasional sounds of the birds and the sheep in the field next door. Even though it rained heavily one afternoon we were still able to have a glass of wine on the sheltered balcony. The host, Elaine, was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay.
Beautiful holiday home. Photos canât capture how pretty this is. We loved our weeks stay here. The cottage is well equipped, spotless clean and perfect for walks in different directions without having to move your car. We definitely will be returning
A lovely stay at this quaint
Little cottage. It was lovely sitting on the verandah watching the birds that visited the feeders.
Close to a fair few places that we visited. It is very cosy. I would recommend.
I donât often leave a review but this place deserves the very best. It is perfect for two and has everything you need for your stay. I still love five star hotels but if you just want something simple this is for you. By the way thank you Elaine.
Great property in secluded location. Perfect for a quiet retreat. Fab kitchen with everything you could possibly need. Very comfy bed, the best shower ever and just an ideal place to relax. Would definitely recommend.
From booking to visit all went really smoothly. We were delighted with the location, cleanliness and weather! Greeted by Elaine with a lovely cream tea, scones,Jam and clotted cream.The property was like a quaint Swiss cottage in the perfect spot our dog loved his long walks beside the river.Overall excellent and we will return
We have lived here since 1980 and it is perfect for a rural lifestyle with varied walks such as along the nearby river Otter, over the cliffs on the Jurassic coast just 5 miles away and further afield, areas such as Exmoor and Dartmoor. It is, however, not completely isolated, with lovely towns not too far away.
Being able to access good walks over the road to the river Otter and up behind the property is great for dog owners. The Little Barn is in the curtelage of a 16th century thatched Devon Long House with a yard in front and three other very small converted barns. The Little Barn has the advantage of a large garden and gets the morning sun on the balcony.