Heanton Lodge

Customer rating

4.1★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

8 Customer Review(s)

Gordon
June 2026

“A good sized property for the eight of our family ( 6 adults, 1 teenager and 1 five year old).”

Everything we needed for cooking at the property. Beautifully laid garden and good views across the estuary. A welcome pack with tea and scones and a beautiful vase of fresh flowers in kitchen area on arrival. Very accessible to Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Saunton Sands. Tarka Trail bike riding from Braunton, good for beaches ( buckets and spades there for the little one and small body board for the teenager) and bike riding, ( take your own or hire locally.) plenty of car parking space.

Everything we needed for cooking at the property. Beautifully laid garden and good views across the estuary. A welcome pack with tea and scones and a beautiful vase of fresh flowers in kitchen area on arrival. Very accessible to Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Saunton Sands. Tarka Trail bike riding from Braunton, good for beaches ( buckets and spades there for the little one and small body board for the teenager) and bike riding, ( take your own or hire locally.) plenty of car parking space.

- Gordon, June 2026

Thank you for your nice feedback. We are pleased you had an enjoyable stay now the neighbours renovations have been completed. We look forward to your return! Property Owner
Karen May 2026

“Not for us .”

View wasn't as expected . Building work in adjoining property . Old food left in freezers . Very dated . However gardens were lovely and it was nice & quiet once the builders had gone home .

- Karen, May 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your stay. We are sorry to hear that certain aspects of the property did not meet your expectations. We would like to highlight that the listing on the Sykes website includes over 50 photographs, which are intended to provide a clear and accurate impression of both the property and its surroundings. However, we appreciate that individual expectations can vary, and we are sorry if the view was not as you had anticipated. With regard to the neighbouring building work, unfortunately this is outside of our control. We do understand how this may have impacted your stay, and we are sorry for any disruption caused, although we understand the work was limited to standard daytime hours. We are also sorry to hear your comments regarding the furnishings. This is not typically reflected in previous guest feedback, as many visitors value the homely and comfortable atmosphere the property offers as a “home away from home.” That said, we do appreciate that preferences can differ. We are grateful for your comments regarding the garden and the peaceful environment, and we are pleased that these aspects contributed positively to your stay. Thank you again for your feedback, which is invaluable in helping us to maintain and improve our properties. Property Owner
Patrick May 2026

“On arrival we were met with builders vans in the lane and a huge scaffold clad house next door (metres away) wrapped in polythene sheeting.”

Extensive work was taking place. Not what we were expecting or advised about from either Sykes or the owner. Inside though was spotless and comfortable. The patio areas could do with a clear up as you are sat amongst weeds. The garden though is lovely, even with the sound of a digger operating next door! We did experience an issue with the smell of drains in the conservatory which was there one day but not the next, only to return the day after ! Could well be as a result of ground work taking place next door ? The Housekeeper did offer to get a plumber round, but there was no sign of any issues in the cloakroom or bathrooms, suspect it was more a drainage issue. In the end we didn’t use the conservatory, the house was big enough without it. The building work thankfully didn't really affect us as the builders were fairly quiet for builders and didn’t have a constant radio blasting out. Had we known about the building work though we would have delayed our holiday to later in the year. It just took the edge off it. Once all of that is sorted though it’s a good property to stay at and you won’t find one cleaner.

- Patrick, May 2026
Joan September 2025

“This property was perfect and a great place to stay: clean, comfy and spacious with lovely decor and furniture, a well equipped kitchen, nice gardens and a beautiful view.”

It's fairly secluded and private, situated in a pretty little village within easy reach of the local supermarket, nearby towns and beautiful beaches. The owners were very helpful and accommodating to our needs and requests.

- Joan, September 2025
Mike September 2025

“Wonderful place for a holiday.”

Warm, quiet (even during the storm), comfortable, and of course, a great view of the estuary, but a couple of minor things need fixing: We could not find any instructions for using the oven. Its a very good oven but the temperature control is unusual. Eventually solved by getting the model number from the oven and looking it up on the internet. The contact details in the property information folder were out of date. The numbers were for a previous booking agency (Marsdens?) and caretaker (number unobtainable). The contact details supplied by Sykes in the booking email were correct but it would be helpful if the local folder was correct as well as it is usually the first port of call if something is amiss.

- Mike, September 2025
Michael August 2025

“The property itself was as described and clean, well maintained and spacious and had plenty of equipment in the kitchen.”

The garden is well maintained and there are also good views across the estuary. The house is relatively modern but we found the sound insulation left much to be desired as sounds travelled easily between rooms. It was in a small village but the location itself is quite suburban and is much closer to other properties than the photos suggest. It's also not far from fairly built up and industrial areas so not really a rural idyll but convenient for some facilities. What wasn't disclosed by either the owners or Sykes cottages was that the next door property, which is only a couple of metres away from this house, is undergoing major and, at times, very noisy refurbishment. This significantly disturbed our holiday on several days and we believe that both parties have a duty to advise those renting the property about the works in advance. We have made a complaint with photographs and videos which is unresolved. The extent of the works suggests this will continue for the rest of this holiday season. Possibly we were unlucky with the type of works being carried out when we stayed but future customers should be aware of this.

- Michael, August 2025
Michael and Christine June 2025

“The property was lovely, very clean, beds very comfortable, sofa's comfy.”

The welcome basket was an absolute treat. We loved it very much, the only slight downside, was the construction site next door working during day time ... but that is a temporary issue, so please don't let it put you off.

- Michael and Christine, June 2025
John May 2025

“Excellent property for multi-generational family.”

- John, May 2025

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Summary

Please note: This property requires a minimum stay of 3 nights
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x king-size, 2 x twin
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
Sitting room and conservatory offering stunning views
Gas central heating
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, cafetière
Smart TV, selection of books, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Child-friendly - two highchairs available upon request
Various indoor and outdoor games available, surf boards, badminton net and racquets, croquet set and beach buckets
Large front and back gardens to play in
Off-road parking for 4 cars
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture
Sorry, no pets
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.7 mile
Wedding venues nearby
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £450
Note: EV charging is not permitted at this property, there are various charging points in nearby Barnstaple

The property

Heanton Lodge is an elegantly detached house with exceptional countryside views over to the Estuary and welcoming pets, located in Heanton, Devon.

Barnstaple 4.8 miles; Croyde 6 miles; Woolacombe 8.1 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

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About the location

BRAUNTON

Croyde 5 miles; Barnstaple 6 miles; Woolacombe 9.5 miles.

Braunton is a village in North Devon, situated right at the centre of the North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and incorporating Braunton Burrows, the largest area of sand dunes in Europe, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. A couple of miles from the village is Saunton Sands beach, a three-mile stretch of beautiful west-facing sandy beach, backed by the sand dunes. Stroll along the beach, enjoy the surfing, or have a leisurely picnic. Just five minutes around the headland is Croyde Bay an excellent surfing beach, and round the next headland is Woolacombe Bay, another 3 mile stretch of beautiful sandy beach. There are some fabulous golf courses in the area including Saunton, Portmore or Royal North Devon golf courses. The South West Coast Path from Braunton to Instow follows part of the Tarka Trail along the estuary of the River Taw. This is part of North Devon’s Biosphere Reserve and much of the route follows old railway trackbeds, which now serve as an easy level route for walkers as well as cyclists. An understated part of Devon, with plenty to do for coast and country lovers alike.

Please note: This property requires a minimum stay of 3 nights.

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Heanton Lodge

Heanton near Braunton, Devon (Ref. 1165231)

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Reviews & Ratings

“A good sized property for the eight of our family ( 6 adults, 1 teenager and 1 five year old).”

“Not for us .”

“On arrival we were met with builders vans in the lane and a huge scaffold clad house next door (metres away) wrapped in polythene sheeting.”

“This property was perfect and a great place to stay: clean, comfy and spacious with lovely decor and furniture, a well equipped kitchen, nice gardens and a beautiful view.”

“Wonderful place for a holiday.”

“The property itself was as described and clean, well maintained and spacious and had plenty of equipment in the kitchen.”

“The property was lovely, very clean, beds very comfortable, sofa's comfy.”

“Excellent property for multi-generational family.”

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The property

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About the location

BRAUNTON