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Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon
  • Pannier Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Queen's Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Exmoor Zoo
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Barnstaple

Located in Barnstaple, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Queen's Theatre and 5 minutes from St Anne's Arts & Community Centre. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Exmoor National Park and 10.6 mi (17 km) from North Devon Coast.
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What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Arlington Court - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Exmoor Zoo - 21 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Saunton Sands - 21 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whiddon Valey Fryer - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ebberley Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Panniers - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor

Great Lilly Cottage is an historic 2 bedroom barn conversion sleeping 4, recently renovated to a high standard and nestled in a peaceful and picturesque corner of North Devon. Located on the outskirts of the village of Goodleigh, this property is a perfect rural retreat; only a 15 minute drive to the white sandy beaches of Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and Croyde, yet on the edge of Exmoor National Park. A perfect base to explore the whole of North Devon; whether you're into surfing or just scenery-spotting, coastal-hiking or horse-riding. Enjoy this peaceful rural setting that's only 5 minutes drive from the historic market town of Barnstaple, which has a wide range of amenities and tourist attractions. Great Lilly Cottage forms part of Great Lilly Farm where the owners, Kate & Ali live with their family and assorted menagerie including Pygmy Goats, Pigs and Chickens. The cottage is a 3 storey renovated barn with its own private parking and extensive & enclosed gardens - and being animal lovers, we happily accept well-behaved pets. Please note, although on 3 levels, the cottage is open plan with both bedrooms opening onto the central staircase.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ali & Kate Fenton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a Beautiful, modern & quirky cottage.Fantastic location for exploring Devon & Cornwall. Everything possibly needed was provided within the cottage. Our family loved every moment staying here and the kids loved collecting eggs from the chickens. We would Definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

A beautiful little cottage. Very well equipped and really lively outdoor areas. Lying in the hammock in the shade of a huge tree in the large garden area was so relaxing and ideal for a very hot day. Close to the wonderful north Devon beaches and Exmoor it’s ideally located for all types of activity. So lovely to be on a farm with chickens giving fresh eggs. Sheep and alpaca in the field. Idyllic
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garret P., Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness

Farmland fun

Had a great time exploring Devon
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great countryside stay

Comfortable and cosy cottage to stay for a long weekend. Communication with hosts was great on the lead up to the stay, location was perfect overlooking rolling fields whilst being close to the town and beaches. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacek C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect 2 Week Stay

This cottage had everything we needed and was the prefect base to explore North Devon. Very peaceful location with the owner close by if we had any questions or problems. We had an amazing time and would return again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great short stay

We had a great stay property was ideally located just outside Barnstaple with great views over the countryside property was immaculate and well stocked and lovely gifts of cider and fudge and even some sweets for Halloween we are already thinking of when we can go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT QUIRKY COTTAGE

Overall, a great property with lovely large private garden (shame grass had not been mowed). Fabulous toiletries, kitchen had everything you need and more, however kitchen tap leaked and the ensuite toilet tap was loose, pedal bin did not work. Excellent living area apart from rug which had seen better days. I have rated the property 4 star but if the little nagging points were addressed then we would have given it 5 star!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Time, lovely Property

Great accommodation. Suited a family of 4 very well. Although there was a heatwave at the time it was cool and we were able to get some respite from the heat. Nice choice of outside areas either in the sun or out of it. Hosts were great. Nice Cider, fudge etc on arrival and we had a hello on arrival. Any questions were answered and nice to have them close, but not that you would notice. The location is fantastic and close to everything you want eg beaches, walks, supermarkets etc. Would recommend to anyone as would suit couples of any age or families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lilly cottage

Very nice and everything you need. Comfortable beds. Downstairs bedroom rather cold and couldn't work the c/heating. Cottage is for four, but only three seats in the living room. Kindling needed for log fire, which was lovely in the chilly evenings. Yes, it was June!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing stay.

Had a great relaxing time at the cottage.Has everything you need and was very comfortable.Our small dog had plenty of space to run around outside in the enclosed garden.Kate and ally were on hand with any quires we had.had a fantastic time visiting all the different places around the area.would recommend this cottage as it was very peaceful with lovely views of the countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in an excellent location

We had such a lovely stay. Ali and Kate were so helpful and there whenever you needed them. So well equipped and so clean. Lovely log burner and outside area where we enjoy many bbqs overlooking the rolling countryside. Highly recommend this beautiful property in a beautiful location. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short break

Lovely location comfortable tidy and well equipped property would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Thank you for a lovely stay at Great lilly cottage, we had a great time & an added bonus of a private garden where our dog had a good run around nice & secure, there is everything you need, lovely & clean! We would love to come back Trevor & Karen
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rainer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended

We had a superb few days in this lovely farm cottage w all mod-cons in North Devon. We'll be back 👍😎
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Exceeded our expectations, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We had such a wonderful few days here that we didn't want to leave. The house is lovely, really nicely decorated and I loved all the eco products that the owners have used. Our dog Phoebe had ample space to run around in the garden and it seemed very secure. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Can't fault it, can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely break

We gave two goods rather than excellents. Their could have been a clean sweep but the Wi-Fi was unsecured and didn't always work (not that it was a bother to my wife or I) but one of our daughters had come down and had to return the next day as she conducts her own business via the net and her laptop simply wouldn't log on. But for us and our dog it was marvellous. Extremely quiet and peaceful yet actually close to a good road down to Barnstable. From the traffic lights the whole of Devon was signposted and as far as our dog was concerned, the massive beach at Saunton Sands was just 15 minutes away! The hammock in the back garden is also exquisitely comfortable! We had a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C., South Gloucestershire

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous peaceful location

Had a lovely relaxing stay at this accommodation the beginning of September. Clean, well equipped and in a fabulous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Clive W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage, comfy bed, very peaceful, very nice welcome with fresh scones, thank you Kate & Ali
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini Break

Lovely property, warm and cosy! Scones, jam, cream left for us on arrival which was very welcoming with a cup of tea! We would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quirky little number

Lovely and quiet, very well equipped with a great big shower. All we needed was there. Scones and jam were extra special 😁

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant location, all beaches within 30 mins drive. Barnstaple town roughly 5/10 mins drive.

Property is very well thought out, the cottage has everything you would require, we even received scones & cream on our arrival! Kate & Ali looked after us brilliantly, a very angelic place. We wouldn't hesitate to go back 😁

10/10 Excellent

Kev P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic break away1

Spent Monday to Friday at Kate and Ali’s lovely property in North Devon recently. The house was ideally based for everything you could need to do and visit in the area but far enough out of the main town for peace and quiet. My wife and I came back thoroughly refreshed and chilled thanks for having us
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

laura t.

Lovely Couple of Days

Great Lilly Cottage is a lovely character cottage with lots of really nice finishing touches. The log burner adds to the character and kept us lovely can warm on a short break in Devon. It is ideally situated from Barnstable and an easy drive to Saunton Sands and Woolacombe. We would happily stay here again with our 3 dogs, the garden is not 100% secure but we don't have escape artist so was not a worry for us. Only suggestion I have for the owners would be for the kitchen to have sundry items such as a sponge to wash up, tin foil, cling film etc and we couldn't find a can opener. Thank you for a lovely few days we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019