Apple Barn in Cornwall. Book This Hot Tub Cottage For Less

About Apple Barn

Embark on an idyllic retreat at the luxurious Apple Barn, a stunning accommodation nestled in the serene North Devon countryside. This beautifully appointed cottage comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests across five tastefully decorated bedrooms, ensuring ample space for families or groups seeking a tranquil escape.

The property boasts four modern bathrooms, with three en-suite facilities complementing the king-size bedrooms, and a ground-floor bedroom designed for accessibility.

The open-plan living area, adorned with a woodburning stove, provides a cosy and inviting atmosphere for guests to gather and unwind.

Step outside to discover a private, enclosed garden offering breathtaking valley views, complete with a 6-person hot tub for an indulgent soak under the stars. The shared external games room adds an extra layer of entertainment, perfect for any age.

Apple Barn promises a memorable stay, blending luxury, comfort, and the beauty of nature, all within the reach of the Exmoor National Park and the charming local village.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with woodburning stove
✓ Electric double oven and hob, microwave, 2 x fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
✓ TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent Oct-March; at other times of year fuel for stove can be purchased locally
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent; hot tub towels are not provided
✓ Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
✓ Ample off-road parking
✓ Private 6-person hot tub overlooking the valley
✓ Enclosed lawned garden with furniture and barbecue
✓ Shared use of 6-acre site
✓ Shared external games room with table tennis, pool table, table football and TV with PS2 and games
✓ Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓ Shop and pub 2.1 miles
✓ Note: One of the double bedrooms and both twins have sloping ceilings
✓ Note: The property is over three floors, with 8 steps from ground floor to first floor level and then a further 8 steps to second floor level
✓ Note: This property is in a rural location, accessed by country lanes that are single track in some places
✓ Please be advised the charging of electric vehicles is prohibited at this property

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have been captivated by the stunning views and the well-equipped, spacious kitchen at Apple Barn. The provision of a travel cot and highchair makes it family-friendly, while the hot tub adds a touch of luxury. The friendly and accommodating owners ensure a warm welcome, enhancing the overall experience.

Getting there

To get to Apple Barn, if travelling by car, take the M5 motorway to Junction 27 and follow the A361 towards Tiverton and then North Devon. For those arriving by train, the nearest station is Tiverton Parkway, from where you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach the property.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	2.1 miles	EX36 3RF
Train Station (Tiverton Parkway)	19 miles	EX16 7HD
Pub	1.5 miles	EX36 3HP
Dog Walk	0.5 miles	local area
Supermarket	5 miles	EX36 3BU
Indian Takeaway (Maha Bharat)	5 miles	EX36 3BU
Chinese Takeaway (The Golden Bowl)	5 miles	EX36 3BU
Italian Takeaway (Giovanni's)	5 miles	EX36 3BU

For families with Kids

This destination is ideal for families with children, offering a safe and spacious environment for play. The on-site games room is a hit with older kids, providing a variety of games and activities. The enclosed garden allows for outdoor fun, and the nearby village offers gentle walks suitable for little explorers.

Is Apple Barn A good location for couples?

Couples looking for a romantic getaway will find this destination perfect, with its tranquil setting and luxurious hot tub. Nearby, romantic days out include strolls through the Exmoor National Park, intimate dinners at local inns, and visits to the charming coastal towns of North Devon.

Dining and Cafes

For a delightful dining experience, visit The Poltimore Inn located just 1.5 miles away, offering a cosy atmosphere and delicious meals (phone: 01598 740338). Alternatively, explore South Molton's Corn Dolly Tea Shop for a charming café experience, approximately 5 miles from the property (phone: 01769 574249).

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find the quaint village of North Molton, offering local shops, traditional inns, and scenic walks through the rolling hills of North Devon.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation feature a hot tub?

Yes, this accommodation includes a private 6-person hot tub, perfectly positioned for guests to enjoy the picturesque views of the valley while relaxing in the warm, bubbling waters.

Is this property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not permitted at this property. This ensures the accommodation maintains its high standard of cleanliness and is suitable for guests with allergies.

How many bedrooms does the property have?

The property features five beautifully appointed bedrooms, with three king-size bedrooms offering en-suite facilities and two additional twin bedrooms, providing comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 10 guests.

Is there parking available on-site?

Yes, there is ample off-road parking available for guests, ensuring a hassle-free arrival and peace of mind throughout the stay.

Are there any facilities for young children?

Yes, the property is well-equipped for young children, offering a travel cot, highchair, and stairgate upon request, making it an ideal choice for families travelling with little ones.

Is there a games room at the property?

Yes, guests have shared access to an external games room, which includes table tennis, a pool table, table football, and a TV with a PS2 and games, providing entertainment for all ages.

Apple Barn Reviews

Nicola

We stayed at Apple Barn as a family of 9 with three generations. The house was well equipped for our 2, 3 and 6 year olds with travel cot, stair gates, high chair, smaller cutlery and plenty of space to run around outside. The house was clean and tidy and had everything we needed to self cater. The hot tub was a treat and we enjoyed using the bbq. The house and gardens were really well kept and the owners gave us a warm welcome and were very attentive. We enjoyed being in the countryside surrounded by farmland, it was so peaceful.

Christina

I would definitely recommend Apple Barn. The accommodation was spacious and cost, and beautifully decorated. The kitchen is really well kitted out, and the fridge, freezer and oven are big, perfect for catering for lots of people. The views and grounds are lovely and the hot tub was beautifully warm and clean. The owners were very responsive to any little problems. Absolutely brilliant!

Angela

Wonderful location, well equipped and spotlessly clean accommodation. Really good to have a large fridge freezer and lots of pots, pans, crockery and glasses sufficient for a large group. Lots of hot water for showers and the hot tub was great. We were very comfortable and really enjoyed our stay, thank you.

Excellent property, never used a holiday letting with so much kitchen equipment no need to improvise. Apple barn was suitable for our four generation family, safe, beautiful, well cared for, comfortable and clean. The surrounding area was peaceful. Staff were friendly and helpful but left space for privacy. Cannot fault this property, Excellent! Would highly recommend.

Lauren

Beautiful location and cottage. Owners nearby and helpful for any questions. Enough space for 10 to stay without feeling on top of each other. Hot tub area was great and impeccably clean. Sykes website need to make it clear what is available at the property. E.g how many toilet rolls and dishwasher tablets they will leave, especially as remote location when everyone has been drinking.

Elizabeth

Wonderful property, stunning views, great location . ...and an amazing Welcome Pack....a tray of fresh local eggs.... delicious cake....not to mention tea and coffee sachets. We all enjoyed the hot tub! A very relaxing place

Apple Barn is a amazing place with beautiful views. The property is well equipped it has everything you need, great kitchen, we had 4 adults and two children under 5, with the owners supplying two stair gates, bed guard, travel cot and highchair, very accommodating, ample space. The are 5 bedrooms, 3 of which have there own bathroom and showers and also a bathroom with bath. The hot tub is lovely too. The owners were on hand for any help too and very friendly, would definitely come back in the future thanks we had a really lovely time over New Year.

Heather

Cottage was exactly as listed and we were left with a lovely welcome package of eggs, cake, dish washer tablets, soap etc. Hosts were very accommodating. Location is beautiful. Would highly recommend.

Claire

We had a fantastic time at Apple Barn. Stunning views & beautiful accommodation. We had 9 ladies stay & had plenty of space. You just have to be careful all showering as we ran out of hot water on our first morning but no trouble the next day there was more hot water later that day. The fresh eggs left for us were amazing along with the cake. We would definitely return!

Theresa

Lovely house, the family enjoyed our stay, there were 10 of us with plenty of space in the house. Cake, milk, eggs, etc etc, there waiting for us. Very accommodating owner , nothing was a problem. Would definitely stay here again.

Lovely property in scenic location. The owners looked after us very well and attended to any issues very promptly. Only one criticism is that 4pm is very late to have access to the property on arrival. 3pm would be more favourable.

Gabrielle

Apple Barn was a lovely property in a beautiful setting, and the kitchen was well equipped. There was plenty of room for our party of 9 people and we all commented on how comfortable the beds were. The games room and the hot tub outside were greatly appreciated as the weather during our stay was so awful!

Beverley

Our four generation family has just had the most amazing week staying in Apple Barn Cottage. So much thought has been put into making this cottage as comfortable as home and lovely little touches such as the welcome basket which included a chocoate cake! and fresh milk in the fridge have made this our favourite Cottage ever. Oh, and the hot tub was a great hit, especially with the grandchildren!

Kirsten

We had a fantastic girls weekend away at Apple Barn. Gorgeous property with the perfect kitchen, dining and living space set up for a really sociable weekend. The hot tub was great wellmaintained, warm by the time we arrived and just tucked to the side of the house. Lovely little garden and super friendly and helpful hosts. Would definitely book again.

We had a fabulous weekend break celebrating a special family birthday. All 3 generations loved Apple Barn and enjoyed the great facilities and wonderful location. It is so tastefully decorated and although the weather was a little unkind the full length windows meant that we could enjoy the outdoors from indoors. We did a super walk to North Molton, loved the hot tub, made full use of the brilliant games room with lots of pool and table tennis, and played cricket on the spacious field. Damon made us very welcome and was kind and thoughtful as our host. We were only sorry that our stay was so short. Thank you.

Rosemary

As a family get together, we had a lovely stay.

Andrew

An absolute Gem of a place set in some of the most beautiful surroundings! The house and facilities were perfect. We stayed for a Stagg weekend and the owners were awesome and very understanding. Some great things to see and do locally. Not to mention the food, delicious! Highly recommended!

Amanda

Apple Barn was a home from home. We had a long drive to get to the property and we had a warm welcome from a delicious cake, farm eggs double yolks and Easter treats! We had three boys under 5 with us and they were all catered for with stair gates, travel cots, high chairs and bath mats. The property was warm, clean and very spacious, the garden had beautiful views, secure for the children and included the hot tub which was cleaned at least once whilst we were there. Damon and Karen were very friendly and quick to help us with anything we needed ie Damon retrieving a toy rocket on the roof. We would highly recommend Apple Barn we were very sad to leave

Rebecca

The property was beautiful, all the home comforts you could ever need and want, well equipped and we had a wonderful stay and perfect Christmas. Loved the extra touches like decorated Xmas tree and cake, eggs, milk etc. Our kids were outside playing football and Damon noticed and brought over a goal net which was really kind and thoughtful. Really couldn't fault anything and would return in a heart beat, would highly recommend. Thank you.

Michael

We had the most amazing time, the owners were so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble for them. The location of the property is amazing and the facilities of the house were superb. We had a wonderful stay.

Just had the best 12 day stay at Apple Barn. This home was perfect for our needs great kitchen with openplan dining area and living room with a wood stove. Lots of windows overlooking the hills and fields. The owners were around if needed and were very helpful in providing local information. The town of South Molton was an easy drive for good grocery stores, butchers, bakeries, firewood suppliers etc. This is a great base to explore North Devon we saw lots of beautiful rural scenery as well as rugged coastlines and charming waterfront villages. All very very special. A huge thank you to Karen and Damon ! We will so grateful for your warm hospitality. We wished we could have spent Christmas at Apple Barn. Gwen, Carlos, Herb.

Sharon

2nd time we have stayed at Apple Barn. Had a relaxing long weekend with friends and family. It's well equipped and comfortable with everything we needed. Only slight niggle would be the heating. Sat morning was a slight frost and radiators didn't come on until approx 11am. Following day it was warmer and came on early. We enjoyed the hot tub and the perfect location. We hope to be back.

Herbert

Lovely barn, great welcome pack. Ideal for a group getaway.

We had such a lovely time here, the cottage was perfect, the landscape is beautiful and the host was lovely. I would definitely recommend this place.

Geraldine

This was a lovely cottage and could not fault anything the views sitting in the hot tub and the owners were so helpful never met people so accommodating and helpful to the point of collecting our takeaway Indian! ! We had a lovely time and would recommend this place it is very peaceful and we never felt on top of one another there was six adults and 3 children

Alison

We absolutely loved our stay at Apple Barn. The view from the garden is wonderful and there is ample room for the kids to run around. The welcome pack was much appreciated, especially the cake and eggs. There were nine of us in the barn and there was plenty of space. Play room is a great idea, our teenagers loved pool and ping pong. The owners were so lovely and couldnt do enough for us.

Everything was really lovely, Damon went out of his way to make us comfortable. He provided us with a fantastic fan in the two hot, hot days of our stay. The only reason I didnt give five stars for facilities, was that the WiFi didnt extend upstairs and my husband couldnt play his computer game in bed. However, it is a good thing to get away from the internet, so, mixed opinion on this.

A beautiful property with everything you need for a wonderful stay. We had a brilliant family holiday here perfect location, weather, and hosts. Would 100 recommend and would love to return. Damon was a brilliant host and nothing was too much trouble. Weve been home a week and still miss one of the best holidays we have ever had.

Alison

Lovely accommodation , hosts very friendly. Had everything we needed and we all had a lovely stay. Beautiful location. Would definitely recommend

Michael

We was there for a long weekend and everything was perfect , everything we wanted the owners were very helpful and friendly , we will 100 be booking again. Many thanks again

Had a great week staying in Apple Barn. Damon was an absolute star, always happy to help even through the difficult weather conditions ensuring we had everything we needed. Even let our son use his telescope on the rare clear night we had. The fresh eggs and cake were a lovely touch and a nice surprise. The Barn itself was very well equipped and a lovely place to stay to watch the wild birds and Squirrels. Beds and sofas we very comfortable for a rental property. Will definitely consider staying again and would recommend.

We recently had a great weekend at Apple Barn, it was the perfect break in a place that felt so homely and comforting to 7 overworked adults in desperate need for some TLC. Our only feedback would be that the single beds in the far end room were incredibly noisy and the boys in there kept waking themselves and each other up through the night, the signage out front is impossible to read on a dark winters afternoon. And the hot tub could do with a little extra lighting. Very minor points and only mentioned to help you improve. Thank you for a perfect weekend.

Apple Barn is a perfect guest house for a large family. The layout enabled all to socialise together with plenty of room and space. The hot tub was a particular attraction, which was very well maintained.

We had a great holiday at Apple Barn, the property was lovely & had everything we could have needed. We stayed over Christmas & were impressed with how well the kitchen was equipped & the gorgeous Christmas tree. The owner was lovely & really helpful too. I would highly recommend staying here & really couldnt fault it.

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Attractions Near Apple Barn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Apple Barn itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cornwall has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

North Devon Farm Park - EX32 7ET

about 9 Miles

North Devon Farm Park is a haven for wildlife and has a fantastic location making it the perfect place for a day out during the summertime. As well as gorgeous scenery, picnic areas and plenty of space for children to play the park offers a Play Area, Tea Room serving local produce, a Petting Zoo where little ones will love meeting the affectionate animals and Nature tTails. There is also a Play Area.

Exmoor Zoo - EX31 4SG

about 10 Miles

Exmoor Zoo is described as a "family zoo" on their website and it certainly makes a great day out for families. There are many exotic and rare animals as well as birds to see which are living in natural surroundings. Some recent improvements at the zoo include a new 5 metre tower at the cheetahs and raised walkways at the "beast". There is also a new viewing platform over the sitatunga. As well as the amazing animals to experience there are regular fun activities such as face painting, daily events and zoo trails.

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - EX34 0NG

about 14 Miles

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is a big hit with families and has a wonderful setting within 26 acres of Sub Tropical grounds. During a stroll around the site you will encounter so of the worlds most endangered animals and also take a peek back to prehistoric times when Dinosaurs roamed the earth. The park is home to the worlds only full size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex as well as Lions, Wolves, Sea Lions, Meerkats and many other species, Top attractions include the amazing Sea Lion Shows, Falconry Display and Sea Lion Swims.

The Big Sheep - EX39 5AP

about 21 Miles

This is a really unique attraction in the Devon region with many unique events taking place throughout the year. The Halloween Festival in October is well planned where you can take pumpkin carving workshops, ride the ghost train and go to witches flying school. All year round there are some excellent

The Donkey Sanctuary - EX10 0NU

about 21 Miles

The Donkey Sanctuary is a working refuge for rescued Donkeys but is also a popular place for a day trip in South Devon. The site will appeal to animal lovers of all ages and gives visitors the chance to meet some of the friendly animals and also learn about the work done at the sanctuary. Visitors will also have the opportunity to adopt a Donkey.

Crealy Great Adventure Park - EX5 1DR

about 27 Miles

This popular adventure park is full of thrills and excitement as well as having loads for younger children to take part in as well. The best theme park rides include the Tidal Wave log flume and Maximus the rollercoaster. Other fantastic rides include the the New Vortex Watercoaster ride and the Queen Bess pirate ship. Indoor fun is plentiful too with the Adventure Zone, the Magical Kingdom and Dina's Lost World.

Milky Way Adventure Park - EX39 5RY

about 27 Miles

The Milky Way Adventure Park is a fun day out for the whole family and has rides and attractions for all ages. There are four major rides including a thrilling roller coaster and an amazing vertical slide for the older kids and grown ups and six fascinating live shows which will entertain the whole family. During your visit you can enjoy bird of prey experiences, find your way out of the maze and feed and cuddle the baby animals.

Go Ape Exeter - EX6 7XS

about 28 Miles

Go Ape is the latest craze sweeping the UK offering thrilling adventure for energetic older children, teenagers and adults. With several sites across the UK, Go Ape aims to bring climbing and swinging fun the masses. The sites attractions include Tree Topping, Cargo Nets, Aerial Swings, Zip Wires and Climbing Walls. Suitable for children over 10 years old. Booking ahead is advised.