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The Dairy Barn

Holsworthy
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
4 guests
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Description

The Dairy Barn is a beautifully restored Devon holiday barn conversion sleeping four, tucked away at the end of a peaceful rural lane and ideally located for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. This charming self-catering holiday cottage in Devon offers a tranquil countryside escape, perfect for families, couples, or friends looking for comfort, character, and easy access to the South West’s coast and countryside.

Lovingly converted, The Dairy Barn seamlessly blends traditional rustic charm with modern comforts, celebrating its agricultural heritage through exposed features, vaulted ceilings, and stylish interiors. Upstairs, the two inviting bedrooms provide a calm and restful retreat, each featuring super-comfortable beds, crisp linens, and plenty of natural light - the perfect place to unwind after a day of coastal walks or countryside adventures.

On the ground floor, the cosy sitting room invites you to relax, with a comfortable sofa and a coal-effect electric fire creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for quiet evenings in. The open-plan kitchen and dining area is fully equipped for relaxed self-catering, making it easy to prepare family meals, enjoy leisurely breakfasts, or plan the day’s adventures over dinner. The property also benefits from a refurbished ground-floor shower room, along with an additional bathroom upstairs, conveniently positioned between both bedrooms.

Step outside through the traditional stable door and up the granite steps into the private garden. This enclosed outdoor space is ideal for children to play safely while adults soak up the peaceful rural surroundings. Fire up the barbecue, enjoy alfresco dining on the patio, or simply relax with a drink while taking in the beautiful Devon countryside views, rolling valleys, and glowing sunset skies. With outdoor seating provided, it’s a wonderful spot to slow down and reconnect with nature.

Set in a prime rural location, The Dairy Barn is an excellent base for discovering the very best of Devon and Cornwall holidays. Explore nearby coastal towns such as Bude and Clovelly, spend days on sandy beaches, walk dramatic cliffs and scenic coastal paths, or wander through traditional Devon villages and unspoilt countryside. This Devon holiday cottage near the Cornwall border offers the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and easy access to popular attractions.

Whether you’re planning a relaxing rural getaway in Devon or an adventure-filled Cornwall holiday, The Dairy Barn offers comfort, charm, and an unforgettable setting. Escape the everyday, enjoy a family-friendly barn conversion in Devon, and discover a holiday home you’ll want to return to year after year.

Additional Information:
Sorry, no pets.
Travel cot, high chair and stair gate provided.

Property Layout

Ground Floor:
Open-plan kitchen and dining area.
Kitchen area
With an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Tassimo coffee machine and washing machine.
Dining area
With a dining table seating four guests.
Sitting room
With an electric living fire, three seater sofa, armchair and Smart television.
Shower room
With a walk-in shower, hand basin and WC.

First Floor:
Bedroom one
With a 6' super-king size bed (Can be configured as 3' twin beds), chest of drawers, dressing table and bedside tables.
Bathroom
With a bath and hand-held shower attachment, hand basin and WC.
Bedroom two
With a 4'6 double bed, chest of drawers and bedside tables.

Outside:
With a charcoal barbecue, two sun loungers, picnic bench seating four guests and a parasol.
Off-road parking for three cars.

Location

Sutcombe is a peaceful rural village in North Devon, close to the Cornwall border, offering a traditional countryside setting with easy access to the coast. The village is ideally positioned for guests looking to enjoy a quiet Devon location while being just a 20-minute drive from Bude and some of the best beaches in the South West.

The nearby coastline is hugely popular with surfers and bodyboarders of all abilities, with excellent surf conditions and sandy beaches along the North Cornwall coast. Surf hire and lessons are available at Big Blue Surf School in Bude, making it easy for beginners and experienced surfers alike. Summerleaze beach is particularly popular thanks to its iconic natural sea pool, while Northcott Mouth, Sandymouth Beach and Duckpool are all close by and offer dramatic scenery, wide sandy shorts, and fantastic coastal walks.

The area is perfectly suited to outdoor enthusiasts, with a wide range of activities including walking, cycling, kayaking, trekking, coasteering and surfing. There are also ancient churches to explore, along with the characterful country pubs and a growing number of exceptional restaurants showcasing the region's local produce.

Bude and the surrounding villages offer a fantastic choice of places to eat for all budgets. Local favourites include Electric Bakery, a brilliant independent bakery, and Coombeshead Farm near Lewannick - a renowned culinary retreat set within 66 acres, with a farm shop, courtyard cafe and fine dining restaurant in the evenings. For a traditional Sunday lunch, The Farmers Arms in Woosery is well worth a visit.

Families are particularly well catered for, with a wide range of nearby attractions and activities. A short drive away is Bude Segway, offering fun guided experiences and axe throwing, ensuring plenty of choice for both adventurous and relaxed days out.

Golfers are also well served, with Holsworthy Golf Club and Bude Golf Club both within easy reach, offering scenic courses for casual rounds or more serious play.

With its blend of peaceful countryside living, excellent beaches, family-friendly attractions and year-round outdoor activities, Sutcombe provides an ideal base for a Devon holiday near Cornwall, combining rural tranquillity with ease access to to the very best of the South West.

Information correct at time of writing.

Reviews

Ali & Sue
On Saturday, 18 Apr 2026
Mum + I have had a fabulous week here. We've even managed to sit in the garden! Thank you for providing such a beautiful place to stay. Very best wishes x
Alex and family 😊
On Tuesday, 26 Aug 2025
Had a lovely week with great weather. Discovered the cottage quite by chance on the internet but will definitely add it to our list of places to stay. Thank you for a well equipped cottage with a nice garden. Would recommend the Rydon Inn in Holsworthy, good gluten free menu but would recommend booking
Debbie + Rob
On Monday, 09 Jun 2025
So enjoyed staying in your lovely cottage. Everything thoughtfully furnished & equipped. Super comfortable especially the wonderful bed - thank you. Great location to explore the area, can highly recommend The Farmers Arms at Woolersey - exceptional food, staff & location although don't take the quickest route there, stick to the main roads unless you have a four wheel drive car. Those small roads are just full of potholes! Thanks again Maureen.
The Nelson Family
On Thursday, 01 May 2025
What a lovely week we've had ❤️ Really cosy, immaculately clean & well equipped cottage. Perfectly located to explore so much of Devon & Cornwall. We've done some great coastal walks & hikes. Highly recommend Dragon Archery in Holsworthy and Teylu glass workshops in Bude for rainy days. Spoilt for choice with the North Cornwall coast of beaches - Widemouth for surf, Sandymouth for a lovely walk at low tide. Great having all the info for places to go etc & lots of welcoming touches like a selection of games & pretty much everything you can thnk of in the kitchen for cooking & taking out picnics! We've booked to come again in August. Thank you Maureen for a perfect family break
Tim & Lesley
On Saturday, 26 Apr 2025
Lovely cottage in a perfect location. Lots to discover. We had a great time and will definitely be back! Thanks
Peny + Jane
On Wednesday, 09 Oct 2024
Our 2nd visit to this cosy charming cottage. We both love this part of the country and this is an ideal base for exploring Devon and North Cornwall. Thanks Maureen for another wonderful stay
The D Family
On Saturday, 25 May 2024
Very pleased with the cottage. Very comfy and well-equipped. Great location for visiting the surrounding area, very relaxing.
A & S Family
On Saturday, 18 May 2024
Mum and I had a fabulous week here. We even managed to sit in the garden! Thank you for providing such a beautiful place to stay. Very best wishes.
T & L Family
On Friday, 26 Apr 2024
Lovely cottage in a perfect location. Lots to discover. We had a great time and will definitely be back!
S & C Family
On Saturday, 04 Nov 2023
We have had such a lovely break. Your cottage is beautiful and it has lots of lovely homely touches. We will definitely be coming back again to visit. The chocolate biscuits and milk was a lovely gesture as i love a cup of tea. Thank you again.
J & P Family
On Saturday, 23 Sep 2023
We're delighted to have been your first ever guests. The cottage is beautiful and we hope to return!
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