Otter Pool Barn in Cornwall | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Otter Pool Barn

Welcome to Otter Pool Barn, a luxurious rural retreat in Ilfracombe, Devon. This spacious barn conversion sleeps 12 guests in six beautifully appointed bedrooms.

The property is designed with accessibility in mind, making it perfect for parties with disabled guests.

Inside, you'll find a characterful Great Hall with an inglenook fireplace, vaulted roof, and log burning stove.

The snug lounge offers a peaceful retreat with a TV and plenty of seating. The 30ft kitchen/dining room is perfect for large gatherings, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a large wood dining table.

Each of the six bedrooms is thoughtfully designed, with luxurious oak doors and flooring.

The ground-floor room has an en-suite shower, while two upstairs bedrooms share a Jack and Jill en-suite. The family bathroom features a free-standing bath, and all bathrooms have roll-in showers.

Outside, enjoy dining alfresco in the courtyard or explore the large field with a private lake.

The heated 5.5m pool with an adjoining hot tub is perfect for relaxation. A changing room with a shower and WC is conveniently located nearby.

Nearby attractions include Woolacombe Beach (4 miles), Saunton Sands (7 miles), and Croyde Bay (6 miles).

The market town of Barnstaple, ideal for shopping and dining, is just 11 miles away.

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Need To Know

✓6 Bedrooms
✓3 Bathrooms
✓Heated swimming pool
✓Hot tub
✓Private lake
✓Accessible for disabled guests
✓Large garden
✓BBQ facilities
✓Wi-Fi available
✓Parking for 6 cars
✓Pet-friendly (6 dogs allowed)
✓Games and play facilities

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Otter Pool Barn Reviews

4.5

Average Rating

35%

5-Star Reviews

94%

Would Recommend

Review Summary

Guests consistently praise Otter Pool Barn's exceptional accessibility features and disabled facilities, with many highlighting the comprehensive equipment including hoists, profiling beds and wheelchair accessibility throughout. The property's outstanding amenities, particularly the heated pool, hot tub and private lake with water sports facilities, receive widespread acclaim alongside the spacious accommodation perfect for large family gatherings.

Most Mentioned Features

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Rating Distribution

Category Performance

Overall Cleanliness

4.7/5

Facilities

4.9/5

Overall Comfort

4.8/5

Overall Location

4.7/5

Otter Pool Barn Reviews Over Time

Key Insights & Analysis

🏆 Top Strengths

Exceptional accessibility features earn consistent 5-star ratings, with specialist equipment including ceiling hoists and profiling beds mentioned in 65% of reviews. The heated pool and hot tub complex receives universal praise, whilst the spacious 6-bedroom layout accommodating 12 guests makes it ideal for multi-generational families and large group celebrations.

👥 Guest Profile

Primarily attracts large multi-generational families and groups with disabled members, seeking accessible luxury accommodation. Many guests are repeat visitors who appreciate the comprehensive disability provisions, whilst families with children enjoy the extensive outdoor facilities including private lake, play areas and water sports equipment.

🔧 Improvement Areas

Wi-Fi signal strength could be improved as mentioned in property details. One review scored 3.6, suggesting occasional issues with meeting expectations for very large gatherings, though specific concerns weren't detailed in the available feedback.

🎯 Unique Selling Points

Guests thought these were the most unique things about Otter Pool Barn: exceptional accessibility grading with specialist disability equipment, private lake with water sports facilities, heated pool and hot tub complex, characterful Great Hall with inglenook fireplace, comprehensive facilities for 12 guests including games room and massive kitchen diner.

Attractions Near Otter Pool Barn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Otter Pool 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.

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Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - EX34 0NG

about 5 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.

Exmoor Zoo - EX31 4SG

about 9 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.

North Devon Farm Park - EX32 7ET

about 12 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.

The Big Sheep - EX39 5AP

about 14 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

Milky Way Adventure Park - EX39 5RY

about 19 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.