Lower Barley Hayes

Rating
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Van Son
July 2019

“Beautiful cottage.”

. It was in a quiet areea. This is how a cottage must be. We had a wonderful time here. The garden was fantastic.

. It was in a quiet areea. This is how a cottage must be. We had a wonderful time here. The garden was fantastic.
Mr Sharp June 2019

“Barley Hayes was everything we expected it to be.”

A very well equipped, chocolate box cottage in a tranquil location. Our only advice is the stairs may not be suitable for the infirm or young children.
Mr Busby April 2019

“In general this was a lovely old cottage, but it would benefit even more by having a comfy sofa & comfier beds!”

The wifi wasn't always working, but we still enjoyed our holiday. Thank you we will be holidaying with you again soon!
Mr Anderton September 2018

“Nothing”
Mrs Beastall August 2018

“It was a pretty little cottage but lacked some basic facilities -central heating,hot water when needed (old water heating system.”

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Mrs Newman July 2018

“A wonderful chocolate box cottage in the most peaceful surroundings, Lower Barley Hayes was the perfect place to start our summer holidays.”

Plenty to do and see in the area and everything we needed in the house.
Mr Simmonds June 2018

“Outstanding cottage set in peaceful woodland, it's truly ideal place to stay if ...”

Outstanding cottage set in peaceful woodland, it's truly ideal place to stay if you are looking for peace and tranquility,
Mrs Collins May 2018

“Barley Hayes is the perfect storybook cottage with thatched roof nestled deep in the English countryside.”

It is literally a stones throw from the Tarka Trail which is wonderful for cycling and walking - we didn't have a dog but it would be a dog's paradise too with woodland to explore and lots of wildlife to see - squirrels and roe deer mainly. Our children loved it. On this occasion we were visiting family who live just up the road and the location suited us perfectly. This is our second stay at Barley Hayes and our little Australian family absolutely love it and we won't hesitate to make it our base again next time.
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The property

About 3 miles from Great Torrington, a pretty, south-facing, detached, thatched, Grade II listed cottage, sheltered very privately in a wooded river valley; 50 yards away, a stream and a particularly lovely stretch of the Tarka Trail (30 miles of disused railway to walk/cycle).

Majestic beech trees shelter the cottage and owls.

To its front, a little cobbled garden (bench); to one side, terrace (table/chairs) and 6 steps up to wild, sloping woodland garden and orchard - great for older children.Tiny porch for boots/coats and small step up to stable doors.

Living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker) with big inglenook (woodburner), beams, window seat with views of garden and woods, comfy chairs (no sofa) and TV/DVD; small bathroom (bath with shower over, washbasin); separate loo (washing machine).

Steep, narrow stairs up to landing with step up into three bedrooms - two double, one with washbasin, and a single (limited clothes-hanging space), all with wood floors (rugs) and low beams in the single and one double.

Lockable shed for bicycles.

Not suitable for people with limited mobility or children under 3 due to steep stairs and garden slopes and drops.

A sweet little cottage in a beautiful valley with plenty of space for energetic older children. Torrington: ancient small town above the River Torridge (fishing).

Dartington Crystal factory (tours, glass-blowing).

Just out of town are RHS Rosemoor Gardens and bicycle hire for the Tarka Trail to Bideford (Elizabethan port) and sea/sand at Instow, 10 miles.

Golf and huge beach at Westward Ho!, and Appledore, 10 miles.

Dartmoor, 20.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x double (one with basin), 1 x single
Downstairs bathroom with bath, shower over, basin
WC with basin
Open plan living space with seating area with wood burning stove, dining area and kitchen.
Electric fires, night storage heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent,
Off road parking for two cars
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Note: Not suitable for people with limited mobility or children under 3 due to steep stairs and garden slopes and drops.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

GREAT TORRINGTON

Bideford 7 miles; Westward Ho! 10 miles.

Great Torrington is an unspoilt town built on high ground above the River Torridge, and is a fifteen-minute drive from the spectacular North Devon coast at Westward Ho!. A leading tourist attraction is Dartington Crystal where visitors can see craftsmen blowing and shaping glass, follow the history of glassmaking and buy some beautiful pieces. The town has a good selection of individual shops, a friendly atmosphere, and some good inns. About a mile from Great Torrington is the spectacular RHS garden at Rosemoor, splendid with colourful roses in summer and in a breathtaking setting by the River Torridge. There are many villages to visit on the North Devon coast including picturesque Clovelly built on a steep hillside above the sea, Westward Ho! with fabulous sandy beaches and Hartland village with narrow streets, village square and Hartland Point with breathtaking sea and coastal views. Great Torrington is a quiet, convenient base from which to explore North Devon, the Tarka Trail and the rolling Devon landscapes.

Note: Not suitable for people with limited mobility or children under 3 due to steep stairs and garden slopes and drops.

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Lower Barley Hayes

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Features

“Beautiful cottage.”

“Barley Hayes was everything we expected it to be.”

“In general this was a lovely old cottage, but it would benefit even more by having a comfy sofa & comfier beds!”

“Nothing”

“It was a pretty little cottage but lacked some basic facilities -central heating,hot water when needed (old water heating system.”

“A wonderful chocolate box cottage in the most peaceful surroundings, Lower Barley Hayes was the perfect place to start our summer holidays.”