The Reading Rooms

Lovely house, very comfortable and well equipped. House is within 30-40 minute drive to several holiday towns. Local pub 2 minutes walk away which serves great food

Probably the nicest accommodation Ive ever booked, beautiful property with everything you could need. Amazing hot tub and a car charge point on site! Would definitely recommend

Our week at the Reading Rooms was a real treat! Its a lovely old impressive building, check out the inscription in the stone windowsill outside and read the history kindly provided by the friendly helpful owners. The cottage was spotlessly clean and has high ceilings and large windows that flood the living space with daylight. Furnished with 2 qualRead moreity comfy three seater sofas, a large dining table seating 6 to allow all the family to eat together and has a very well equipped kitchen including a washer/dryer, dishwasher, vacuum, iron and board and even a blender! We really appreciated all the little extras provided for our comfort that are not always found in holiday properties.tea, coffee, sugar, condiments, washing up liquid and tablets for the dishwasher, cleaning liquids, kitchen roll, foil, bin bags, extra toilet rolls, hand wash, plants and a pretty vase of flowers on the table on arrival. Tucked away over the kitchen is the mezzanine reached by a dog leg staircase thoughtfully protected by a baby gate. Up there we found a selection of books to while away a peaceful hour or two. The super-king and king size beds were extremely comfortable so a good nights rest was had by all. We enjoyed sunny afternoons on the decking, the most gorgeous of sunsets and late nights in the hot tub star gazing. We found this was great base for visiting Bude, Woolacombe, Clovelly, Croyde and enjoyed the scenery on Exmoor on the way to Lynmouth. And finally .we have to recommend the pub the Chichester a couple of hundred yards away; the staff made us so very welcome with the dog and pushchair and serve the most amazing Sunday lunch. Cannot wait for a return visit and would certainly recommend. Hide

Property is exactly as described.

A beautiful spacious, clean & well equipped property. Owners were very helpful with a small issue we had & communication was excellent from beginning to the end of our stay.

We had a fantastic stay at the Reading Rooms. Great getaway for exploring north Devon. The house has a lovely open plan layout and worked great for us as a family of 4 (2 adults + 2 young children), with the bedrooms set up as a large double and twin. Excellent decked area to the rear with plenty of seating options and a hot tub! Being in Bishops TRead moreawton, Barnstaple is under 10mins away by car and has all the shops you need for supplies (large Aldi / Sainsburys / Tesco). Off road parking for 2 cars is helpful and a nice pub (Chichester Arms) 2 mins walk down the road. Easy to get in to Barnstaple by bus if needed as there is a stop just down the road, made a fun afternoon with the kids to go take a walk round the Pannier Market. Within easy reach of lots of nice beaches we chose to explore Westward Ho! and Woolacombe which the kids loved, being expansive soft sand. Instow and Bideford were nice little towns which both had options for breakfast (Bideford also has a great kids park and paddling pool). We also had a trip to Watermouth Castle which has a younger kids theme park in the grounds, both ours loved it. Would highly recommend the Reading Rooms for anyone looking for a well maintained, convenient and unique property for exploring the picturesque north Devon coast. Hide

Absolutely great stay. Lovely home from home feel, fantastic garden to sit and look at the view, then there's the hot tub... so relaxing. It's a great location, close enough to drive to lovely beaches. The pub is a hop skip and a jump away and does fantastic for, their Sunday Lunches are something to behold, go hungry or you won't have room. Can't Read morewait to go back here again Hide

The Reading Rooms were of an exceptionally high standard, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a lovely location.

The first thing you notice is the property is probably the most distinctive building in the street! The off road parking was essential as the narrow road had cars parked all along the one side. Inside was lovely, comfortable, and clean. There's a dog bed, treats and towel. The cookies, milk, sugar and tea was most welcome after our 4 and halfRead more hours drive. The secure enclosured back was a sun trap, and our dog loved it, sitting out all evening as it was so peaceful. The hot tub was brilliant, hot and easy to use, we used it every evening. The bbq was handy and used twice. Location was great for visiting local beaches and locations. Lovely to meet the owner and great to learn the history of the building. Hide

Really lovely, well presented, comfortable and charming accommodation with a huge number of lighting options to suit each mood. Gorgeous windows, relaxing character and very clean. Suited us perfectly.

We had a wonderful holiday at The Reading Rooms with our two children, it is a beautiful place. Well equipped, comfortable beds and the hot tub is a big bonus! It was a wet week when we stayed but still lots to do in the area and a great location for visiting beaches and the brilliant Exmoor Zoo. We hope to be back!

Beautiful cottage We had an amazing time thank you

A fabulous stay at the "Reading Rooms" the place had everything you could want. Would highly recommend it to anyone .

My boyfriend and I spent a week in this beautiful cottage and can highly recommend it! The communication with the owners was smooth and uncomplicated. The rooms are very spacious, especially with the high ceilings. Everything is well thought out, making you feel right at home: the kitchen is equipped with every utensil, there's a music box for direRead morect connection, very comfortable beds, even a Smart TV, and our absolute highlight, the hot tub after long, chilly January walks. The cottage's name, "the Reading Rooms," lives up to its promise; we enjoyed reading books there in a relaxed atmosphere. The location is excellent for trips to the beach or further afield. Many thanks to the fantastic owners of this wonderful cottage, our holidays couldnt have been better. Hide

Absolutely lovely property. Very comfortable, tasteful decor . Equipped with everything you need for your stay . Hot tub added that extra bit of luxury . Dog friendly which was a must for us. Local pub / restaurant within 2minutes walking distance. Which was lovely . Would highly recommend this property.

Everything you need on one beautiful, luxurious place. Loved it

Lovely house in a great location, we had everything we needed for our stay. The off street parking was a massive benefit, the hot tub was well maintained and a pleasure to use. Owners were very helpful and welcoming and the local pub is well worth a visit for the food!

We had a very enjoyable stay at the reading rooms, the property is very well maintained and presented it is in a good central location. The garden is all enclosed ideal for dogs, we also enjoyed using the hot tub.

Beautiful inside and out ! Stayed in many properties this is one of the most comfortable I have ever experienced. Great nights sleep ,relaxing lounge area . So much room through out this property outside too with hot tub and plenty of choice to sit and eat or drink . We love the open plan living great for socialising . I would definitely recommeRead morend this property to family and friends Thank you Hide