Cross Syke Barn

The property is well appointed and really lovely inside (better than the photos).

It’s very secluded and quiet at night. The hosts Carole and Geoff were very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. The homemade chocolate brownie went down well too -yummy!! We will be back I’m sure

The building was a very modern, open plan dwelling, with all the rooms of a good size.

A well equipped cottage, and so we wanted for nothing. Cross Syke Barn sits in a very quiet location, within beautiful gardens. It was nice to receive a 'welcome' card together with chocolate brownies.

Had a great week at Cross Syke Barn.

Really friendly and helpful owners. The Barn itself is amazing and has everything that you need for your holiday, The surroundings and garden are beautiful, very quiet and peaceful. Very conveniently located for exploring North Devon. We would most definitely book Cross Syke Barn again.

We had a lovely stay at Cross Syke cottage.

A clean, well equipped and spacious cottage in a quiet and relaxing environment. The garden is lovely and the pond was a very welcome extra during the hotter days. The owners Geoff and Carole welcomed us with fresh backed brownies, flowers and a card. They were always in for a chat, ready to give tips on what to see or where to eat and didn’t hesitate to help when necessary (flat back tyre). We would really recommend this cottage and we put it on our “to visit again” list.

Beautifully presented cottage which was well equipped, clean and comfortable .

Great location for exploring such a shame we weren’t able to have a longer stay . Will visit again in the cooler months as I’m sure it will be very cosy with the log fire!

Perfect cottage.

Clean, well equipped, comfortable. Ideal for a nice break. Only one observation: Booked and paid for 10 days but no entry to property until 4pm and to be out by 10am. Effective loss of 1 day. Apart from that very satisfied.

One of the best holiday homes I have stayed in.

Beautifully clean and comfortable, excellent facilities and a great space. Our toddler loved the toys in the children's bedroom and we loved the house. The garden is spectacular and the hosts very welcoming. We will be returning.

Wonderful accommodation

We had a brief stay at the property from the 7th to the 12th of April 2025, departing early on the 11th due to illness.

Upon arrival, Geoff, the owner, greeted us and adjusted the heating while providing a thorough explanation of the layout of the house and gardens. The barn itself was immaculate and well equipped with all the amenities one might expect at home. There is a spacious sun trap patio at the rear of the property and a well-designed garden to the right. Inside, a comprehensive 'directions' book offers detailed instructions for domestic appliances, along with the names and addresses of local GPs, pharmacies, dentists, and the nearest A&E. It also includes information on local pubs, restaurants, supermarkets, shops, and numerous local attractions, making it an invaluable resource for visitors. The only minor drawback was the steepness of the staircase. No problems for most people but for those of us with mobility issues, (my wife and I for included) they did prove to be a tad difficult. However, this cannot be attributed to the owners as the property was not advertised as being disabled-friendly, and I did not verify this beforehand. The property offers exceptional amenities and accommodations, with ample parking for 2 cars and I would gladly rate it 5⭐.

Very happy would use again

Super lieve eigenaren.

Alles was echt perfect. Kleine details. Volledige map met informatie voor in het huisje maar ook de omgeving. Alles aanwezig. Heerlijke taart met bloemen en persoonlijke kaart. Heerlijk bed. Buiten een prachtige tuin. Een hoop te doen in de omgeving.

A 2nd lovely stay.

Managed to do the things we didn't on our first stay. Very peaceful and comfy.

Had a wonderful stay at the very comfortable, well equipped and furnished Cross Syke Barn.

Were welcomed by the owners who kindly provided delicious homemade brownies and flowers. Nice to have a pint of milk left in the fridge to greet us too! The location is so peaceful and relaxing and there is a stream nearby plus beautiful gardens with a lake. Very easy to get to Exmoor and the beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde plus the lovely village of Clovelly too. Would thoroughly recommend and will definitely return!

This is a lovely, comfortable cottage in a peaceful location.

It is really well equipped and we had a great welcome from the owners.

A wonderful stay at Cross Sykes barn so comfortable and peaceful.

The barn and gardens are a delight. Well placed for many attractions. Valley of the rocks, lynton and Lynmouth and Clovelly but a few. Thank you Geoff and Carole

A comfortable and well-appointed cottage with beautiful shared gardens and a small lake.

The cottage was very quiet and we all slept well all week. Lots to see and do in the local area and the cottage was in a good location to get out to the coast, for example Croyde; Ilfracombe; Woolacombe. Highly recommended.

The most beautiful stay at Cross Skye Barn.

It was the most beautiful stay I think I have ever been too. The Barn offered us so much space and was very light and bright with the most comfiest beds and facilities. But the best part of our stay was the outdoor garden space. It has the most amazing space at the back and to wake up to the sound of the stream passing by was heavenly. A great escape from busy lives and lots to explore around in surrounding areas. We will defiantly be back to lovely Geoff and Carole whom were the best hosts and the brownies were an added bonus.

We have just returned from a fantastic family holiday on North Devon.

Cross Skye Barn was clean, well equipped and the location was idyllic, we even had a go at rowing on the small lake/pond in the gorgeous grounds of the house- amazing! The welcome card, fresh flowers and homemade Brownies was a lovely touch, it definitely made us feel welcome. Thank you to Carole & Geoff, we hope to return to Cross Syke Barn in the future. Ken & Ivonette, Altrincham

A great barn staycation.

It definitely had the wow factor when walking in for the first time, the big open plan ground floor with a log burner is what we needed for our half term getaway, our boy loved all the toys he found in the bunk bed room. The garden and lake was lovely. The only minors were the front entrance to the property is very tight, I had to reverse my VW transporter on to the drive so I didn’t hit the wall. But other than that it was great

An absolutely outstanding property with an amazing garden.

Very spacious, clean and well equipped with everything you are likely to need. Easily worthy of an award, likewise the hosts, Carole and Geoff. Well done to both of you, we really enjoyed our stay. Use the What3Words App to find it. The following words, replaying.dribble.kilowatt will take you to your parking spot!

Exceptionally welcoming hosts.

Wonderful property in a great setting. Comfortable cottage, will definitely stay again.

Absolutely lovely accommodation - really really loved our stay here.

Absoutley gorgeous from walking through the door having a welcome gift (the brownies were divine) to the accomodation being perfect in every way we then walked into the private lake/gardens which are stunning .

.. They truly have thought of everything the only complaint I had was ......I had to leave ... Skye Cross Barn really is perfect

We had a fantastic holiday staying in the wonderful barn.

The barn had everything we needed for our week away and the chocolate brownies were super tasty! The location of the barn was perfect allowing easy access to the coast, Exmoor National Park and Barnstaple.

Such wonderful owners to begin with!

A joyous welcome chat and many other chats afterwards, it makes a big difference and really made us feel more like visiting friends rather than host and customer! The garden is something else!- Its like having your own parkland to use. The property was comfortable in so many ways- we needed for nothing.In particular, i will rave about the beds the beds and bedding- absolutely top class!! Such gems are a rare find that I suppose I should keep to ourselves hoping that we may be able to get in again once everyone else discovers this absolute delight of a cottage. Thanks again Geoff & Carole- it was a privilige meeting you and enjoying your wonderful property.

This is the best accommodation we’ve had the pleasure of staying in.

Beautifully clean, quality modern decor with lovely homely touches such as throws, ornaments and best of all a room full of toys for our 4 year old (allowing us some much needed r&r!). The barn is a car drive away from lots of nice places to visit. We loved driving back to the peace and tranquility of the barn each day, often with a food shop so we could stay in and eat rather than go out - the barn was too comfy not to spend time there! We will definitely be returning - it felt like home from home.

Absolutely perfect place.

Really enjoyed our stay. Beds are super comfortable. Whole place is Equipped with everything you could need plus more. Super comfy sofa and very spacious lounge area. Beautiful private lake and garden area to wonder around. Hosts were super friendly and left the most amazing arrival welcome gift. Fantastic

We've had a second wonderful Christmas at Cross Syke Barn - the cottage is very cosy and was lovingly decorated by the owners.

The flowers and brownies were a special treat. The barn is located brilliantly for exploring North Devon and its many beaches and coastal walks. The December weather wasn't brilliant, but the many board games, dvds and toys kept us all entertained and the fully equipped kitchen was great for cooking Christmas meals - fully recommended!

The barn was spotless and full of everything that you would need, a real home from home.

Everything was clean and tidy and the owners were very attentive without being intrusive.

We especially enjoyed the garden and boating on the owners lake. This is an observation and not a criticism at all - it would have been nice to have had a long handle broom to sweep the kitchen floor.

We stayed at Sykes Barn for 2 weeks in May 2020.

It is such a lovely place, very peaceful, clean and comfortable. We liked it so much we have booked it again for September.

Fantastic barn, beautiful setting, well looked after highly recommend.

We have stayed in many self catering rentals, syke barn is the best equipped so far.

Yummy brownies on arrival thank you. Comfy king size bed, large comfy sofas, lots of extras and thoughtfully furnished. The large grounds were a treat. We wanted rest and recuperation, syke barn the grounds gave us exactly that. Our hosts were on hand for anything we needed but not intrusive. Thank you

We had a great stay at Cross Syke Barn - very comfortable, everything you could possibly need for a self catering holiday.

Easy drive to the to the coast & National Trust properties. As it is in a rural location (which we like), there wasn't any road noise and the only things to wake us were the birds singing. Geoff & Carole were very welcoming and the brownies were amazing. We would definitely stay again :-)

What a lovely place to stay!

We had a fantastic time at this lovely, spacious, comfortable and well equipped cottage. The attention to detail in providing the best experience is evident through your the barn, and Carole and Geoff are so lovely. The highlight of Cross Syke Bar is the stunning garden with its own stream and the unique lake with a boat. Our 11 years old son had a fantastic time rowing around the little island every day. There is lots of great things to do as a family around d this stunning part of Devon and we were blessed by the sunny weather, specially at this time of year. We would definitely come back.

Great accommodation, very highly specced out, lovely owners next door, will definitely be back.

Very hospitable and welcoming hosts who thoughtfully provided us with some delicious homemade brownies.

The cottage was spotless and very well equipped. Location was peaceful and pretty and had easy access to Barnstaple etc. Would definitely recommend.

Wonderful welcome, wonderful accommodation and amazing gardens.

.. simply bperfect! Photos do not show the magnitude and full extent of this fabulous barn location.... and the chocolate brownies were the best we have tasted! 10/10!

Cross Skye Barn was a wonderful place to have our family Christmas.

It was lovingly decorated with little touches by the owners and was cosy, clean and `comfortable. The wood burning stove was especially lovely, as were the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. The owners have done a fabulous job in creating a both tasteful and practical space. The games, lego, train tracks etc were a big bonus for our two children (7 & 5) on the rainy days. The grounds of the cottage are beautiful and feature both a river and a lake. Finally, the location is a great launch pad for exploring the beautiful North Devon countryside - beaches, coastal walks and lovely pubs are only a short drive away. We'd love to come back!

The barn is really lovely.

Absolutely immaculate and spotlessly clean and equipped with everything and more you could need. Owners are definitely ensuring your stay is a good one. Barn is located in a very quiet and rural location so perfect for those looking for a peaceful stay. Superb!!

Fantastically well equipped holiday home in lovely gardens.

The property is very close to the owners home, but they are a very nice couple (and Carole’s fudge brownies were amazing!). The property is very secluded and extremely peaceful, but is therefore also quite a way from local shops and pubs. Would thoroughly recommend this high quality rental.

Fabulous accommodation in beautiful setting.

Hosts were friendly and made us very welcome. Fabulous garden with lake.

Great holiday home for the family.

Easy to find and can be located without travelling down very narrow country roads. The chocolate brownies that awaited us when we arrived were a welcome sight after a long journey! Lots of toys and games to keep the children amused which they were able to play in the very spacious lounge. DVD player used a few times as well. Great place.

We had a perfect holiday with 2 year old twins.

The cottage was amazing and exceeded expectations. Lots of toys and games to play with. Also had milk and probably the best batch of brownies we have ever tasted

the lake at the property made it so special.

our little girl went out on the boat with us most evenings.

Fabulous cottage.

Good location near some lovely beaches. Very comfortable and well equipped.

Very well appointed detached conversion in a lovely quiet location.

Rural but easy driving distance to Barnstaple. Open plan layout suited our needs (six month old baby) perfectly. Beds very comfortable and sofa perfect to relax on at the end of the day. The lake was a nice surprise! Highly recommended.

Though nice the location was too remote for us.

Easier to get to during the day but harder at night.

no everything was great .

Spacious cottage with modern interior.

Immaculately decorated and beautifully clean. The owners are extremely helpful and pleasant. Everything you could wish for has been catered for. Situated just 5 Miles from Barnstaple. Would definitely recommend.

We had a wonderful week in this beautiful cottage.

We were welcomed warmly and shown around the property and grounds and treated to homemade brownies. Carole and Geoff were very friendly and dealt with a couple of very minor issues immediately. We loved the light airy barn conversion. Our grandchildren played happily with all the toys and games available and especially loved being taken around the lake in the rowing boat. There are lots of lovely beaches in the area and lots to do for families. Probably the best family holiday we have had in a long time - we recommend this property highly.

Fabulous holiday home, exactly as shown on website.

High standard of accommodation, decor, equipment, setting. Lots of lovely attention to detail.

Had a wonderful time at Syke Barn, not too far out from Barnstaple in a tranquil part of Devon.

The barn was immaculate and furnished beautifully. Great countryside where you could see trees and hills around you. We even saw sheep outside our windows. Though it was cold and rainy outside there was enough to do inside for all ages. All types of games were available as well as space to play football and bat and ball. Lived the electric train set and Lego. The wifi really helped with the teenager's need to stay in touch with friends. The kitchen was well equipped we even cooked a roast one evening. The log fire was really cosy in the evening. The bedrooms were all reasonably sized and far enough apart that there was space for the 6 of us. Just be careful if you have a teenager they can use up the hot water! Glad it only happened once. We enjoyed trying out Alexa! to get the weather and listen to music. It was easy to get around with trips to Barnstaple, Woolacombe, Morton Hoe and Arlington Court. Tesco also delivered to the house which really helped. The owners were lovely and left us an amazing lemon cake. Definitely felt spoilt, they were on hand but left us to ourselves. Couldn't ask for more and catered for our different age range.