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Old Dairy Barn Challacombe

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4.9
out of 5
Devon » Exmoor
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2
There are some good private walks over the farm with wonderful scenery and these can start right from your front door. Get up on the moors for a truly wild landscape, wildlife and great views. Herds of red deer can frequently be seen grazing on the moor, and for the bird watchers, there are buzzards, kites, snipe and woodcocks to be spotted. The Old Dairy Barn is located only a short walk from the small village of Challacombe, with it's exceptional and unusually named local inn The Black Venus. With plenty of recommendations, you will need to book, as it is not very large and very popular with both locals and visitors and regularly voted best pub in North Devon. There is also a small village shop which sells lovely pasties, cream teas and is a handy place for essentials and local produce.
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About Old Dairy Barn Challacombe

There are some good private walks over the farm with wonderful scenery and these can start right from your front door. Get up on the moors for a truly wild landscape, wildlife and great views.

Herds of red deer can frequently be seen grazing on the moor, and for the bird watchers, there are buzzards, kites, snipe and woodcocks to be spotted. The Old Dairy Barn is located only a short walk from the small village of Challacombe, with it's exceptional and unusually named local inn The Black Venus.

With plenty of recommendations, you will need to book, as it is not very large and very popular with both locals and visitors and regularly voted best pub in North Devon. There is also a small village shop which sells lovely pasties, cream teas and is a handy place for essentials and local produce.

Discover the string of sandy beaches on Devon s north coast, including Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde. Other attractions include Exmoor Zoo, Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, and Watermouth Castle with its family friendly attractions.

Or visit the pretty sister towns of Lynton and Lynmouth which are often referred to as Little Switzerland with their famous cliff railway. Originally part of a much larger farming estate, the family run beef and sheep farm on Exmoor is situated in the pretty village of Challacombe within Exmoor National park.

Tucked away up a newly tarmacked, private lane lies this lovely detached, stone barn conversion with the light and airy kitchen and living areas on the first floor. From the kitchen, a glazed door opens directly onto a secure, private garden with an area of decking complete with BBQ, wood fired hot tub and garden furniture.

The kitchen is equipped with gas hob with electric oven, coffee machine, microwave, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Adjoining the kitchen is a small utility room with a washing machine and a sink for washing those muddy walking boots.

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Old Dairy Barn Challacombe Reviews

Ed
Really great accommodation. Well equipped and very comfortable. Bed was surprisingly comfortable. Enjoyed the peace and quiet and being around the farm animals. Hosts were really helpful, warm and friendly and a wonderful, very generous basket full of goodies awaited us on arrival. Enjoyed walking around the farmland. Our dog was very welcomed too.Read more The local pub was excellent. We would not hesitate to rebook when back in the area. Hide
Lesley
The cottage was beautiful, very cosy and well equipped. Beds very comfortable. The wood fired hot tub was a bonus. Great place to take your dogs on holiday with the safe enclosed garden which had access to open fields to run them in.
Alex
We have visited the Old Dairy Barn on a number of occasions and its great to see the improvements the new owners have made, especially the resurfacing of the lane which is now perfect, the interior is refreshed and the hot tub and wood stove on the new decking were great touches. Will definitely be returning in the future. Its in a great rural locaRead moretion but all the North Devon coastal attractions are only a short drive away. Black Venus Inn is very close and the food there cannot be faulted. Hide
Cherilyn
Old Dairy Barn Challacombe was absolutely perfect and in the most beautiful setting. The quiet & the wonderful views from the barn was a bonus on top of the wonderful rooms & equipment. We were delighted by the generous & fabulous basket of goodies & more in the fridge. The bacon, butter, lemon drizzle cake and wine were amazing. All rooms were fanRead moretastic, comfortable beds with plenty of space. Kitchen, living & bath room all well appointed. Plus a garden and patio furniture. Thank You. Hide
Kate
Beautiful property, lovely location and fabulous hosts. We hope to return soon.
Julie
All home comforts, very smart accomodation, good sized safe garden for the dogs
Philip
Our second stay here and will probably come again. Cottage is very comfortable and the garden for the dogs ideal and safe with lovely views. As before Lindsey came to see that all was well and also left a post card with phone numbers for any problems arising. (We had none!) Really good welcome pack. Always bring back another lemon drizzle cake fromRead more the local shop. Mark stopped to have a chat when we were walking our dogs up to the reservoir, which is well worth doing and easy going. Hide
Sarah
Absolutely beautiful inside and out. Owners etc are lovely people, friendly and helpful
Jennifer
Our second time staying here. Would highly recommend. The property is lovely and has everything you need, a good garden/patio and great views. Owners happy to help out if you need anything.
Rosemary
Very comfortable cottage and helpful owners set in wonderful countryside.
Robert
Lovely cottage, set in beautiful setting. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Carolyn
Terrific base to explore North Devon and Somerset, cottage is so well presented and the owners are exceptionally helpful and really forward thinking.
Adrian
This is the second time we have stayed at the same location. This time in the Diary Barn and under new ownership. On arriving the place was nicely stocked so no immediate need to go shopping. Lemon cake, tea, fresh coffee, milk, eggs, bacon, breakfast cereal, crisps, butter, bread and other items I've forgotten. Plenty of walks in the area and easyRead more access to Woolacombe and Saunton Sands. Hide
Phyllis
should be 5 star once again thankyou to the owners
Jillian
Our third time at this cottage. Very comfortable, including the beds. The welcome pack was excellent!
Philip
First point- the track up to the cottages has been resurfaced so NO potholes in sight! The owners Lindsey and Mark are so friendly and take the time to make sure your enjoying your stay. The welcome hamper was the best we have ever received and much appreciated and enjoyed! Nice to have local items. Besshill farm shop is a must to visit. Our dogs lRead moreoved the outside space and we could relax knowing it was safe from escape. We will definitely be visiting here again without a doubt. Hide
Timothy
An excellent, spacious and comfortable cottage in a very good location for exploring Exmoor and that part of the Devon coast from Barnstaple to Lynmouth. Plenty of space for two couples and a good outdoor seating area and gas barbeque. The Black Venus pub was only 10 minutes walk and serves excellent food.
Teresa
We have just got back from a lovely two week stay at Old Dairy Barn, Challacombe. As soon as we arrived at Old Dairy Barn we felt at home, from the delicious Lemon Drizzle cake, which was devoured quite quickly, to the Woolacombe handsoap! As people have said before, it is so quiet and peaceful even though it is on a working farm. Our dog loved watRead moreching the sheep coming out of the barn after they had been sheared . We had a mixed bag weather wise but that did not spoil our holiday. A***** Hide
Barbara
Second visit to Old Dairy Barn and had another great stay. The cottage is spotless and in a really lovely spot. We had some great walks from the door out onto the fringes of Exmoor and it is easy to get to the heart of Exmoor from here. Also visited some lovely gardens and, of course, the seaside! Would highly recommend for a quiet and peaceful holRead moreiday. Hide
Jennifer
A lovely cottage in a great location. Lovely and peaceful. The accommodation is really well equipped and thoughtfully set out. Good size enclosed outside space with large grassed area ideal for the dog. Short walk to the lovely little village and pub. We would definately stay again.
Bruce
The cottage was clean, well equipped and utterly peaceful. Nice big garden for the dogs to run around and a wider paddock at the back of that for use if you wish. Location is remote, but we wanted that. Would definately stay again.
Claire
We had such a lovely memorable weekend with my sister and our two dogs. The barn was brilliant, very comfortable with two great sized bedrooms, the views from the upper living space are beautiful, perfect location! The Black Venus pub was amazing for a meal, very helpful with our two GSD's. We love the area and would definitely like to stay again.
Samantha
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Great location and very comfortable.
Tim
We loved this place, it was so nice. To go somewhere that almost feels like home is amazing. Lemon drizzle cake from the local post office was an added bonus, beautiful! Views were fabulous and we had everything we needed. Great
Karen
Lovely spacious cottage in a beautiful location. Everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Great pub within walking distance too. Would highly recommend.
Christine
Our favourite cottage stay yet. Perfect location and accommodation was super clean. Most comfortable bed ever and the extra touches like the premium room air scents and the not to be missed home made lemon cake just topped the experience off.
Sean
Amazing place too stay,
Tim
A very nice old barn, with a spacious living room and big kitchen.
Willem Christiaa
A very nice old barn, with a spacious living room and big kitchen.
Julie
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Old Dairy Barn. A comfortable, well equipped cottage. We took my elderly parents and our dog and everyone had a great time. Loved the welcome pack of a delicious cake! Perfect location for us to explore Exmoor. Beautiful scenic views from the cottage and we went on some lovely coastal and woodland walks witRead moreh our dog leaving our parents to enjoy the comfort of the cottage. Will definitely book again for next year. Hide
Jillian
Very comfortable. Ideal for beaches and walks on Exmoor. Extremely quiet with lovely night skies. We'll be staying again.
Lisa
Our second visit to this lovely cottage. We chose this one for the the quality and the piece and quiet. A real break away , relaxing and comfortable.
Gareth
A lovely cottage with exceptional facilities. Within an easy walk to a very good pub.
Dominic
Well located for exploring the area. Very quiet. Good facilities. Garden needs to be made more secure as my spaniel was able to get out very easily and this meant we were unable to take advantage of the outside space. Be aware the cottage is in middle of game estate and there are birds everywhere including garden which drove my spaniel nuts.
Jennifer
Very comfortable and clean, layout works very well and brilliant for dogs. Well equipped kitchen and ample seating. Lovely Exmoor views although a working farm, so peaceful. Great base to explore this region. Best to get an online grocery delivery as the little shop is limited and its about 1/2hr drive to supermarkets
Gerry
Very well laid out and nice dog friendly garden with good views.
Joanne
Perfect setting if you want a beautiful peaceful stay. Facilities were great and cottage lovely and clean. Great outdoor space for children and dogs. Absolutely stunning views and totally private.
Janet
Our second visit to this very comfortable cottage, well situated for countryside and coast.
Richard
Fantastic property, well renovated and designed, well all facilities and equipment which could be desired. Very quiet and peaceful and about 20 mins from most attractions in the areas. Property also appeared professionally cleaned which was great.
Geoff
We very much liked this holiday accommodation, and would certainly consider returning. The location is superb.
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Attractions Near Old Dairy Barn Challacombe

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Old Dairy Barn Challacombe itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Devon 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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Exmoor Zoo - EX31 4SG
about 2 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 6 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.
North Devon Farm Park - EX32 7ET
about 8 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 18 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 25 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.