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This stylish conversion is ideally located with the North Devon hub of Barnstaple a short 3-mile drive away with shops cinema pubs restaurants and a theatre. The North Devon coast is on your doorstep! Surfers and sunbathers alike can enjoy the sands of Croyde (12.5) Instow (4 miles) or Westward Ho! (10 miles). Exmoor is a 14-mile trip and a firm favourite with keen walkers with many routes to choose from. Families can enjoy The Milky Way The Big Sheep Arlington Court RHS Rosemoor or the nearby Tapeley Park (all within 20 miles) where you will be inspired by the idyllic Italianate terraces and kitchen gardens. Cycle or walk part of the 180-mile Tarka Trail a former railway route; stop at the cafe in Fremington Quay s old station house which also serves home-cooked food. Stepping inside you ll find yourself in the spacious and stylish kitchen/diner. Well fitted and equipped this spacious room has everything you need to cater and dine with an electric oven and induction hob built-in microwave fridge freezer dishwasher coffee machine and an island unit/breakfast bar with a wine cooler and bar stools a great place to relax and chat whilst preparing a meal. A formal dining table and chairs sit just beyond the breakfast bar offering ample seating for everyone. A utility room is adjacent to the dining area and here you will find the washing machine dryer and additional storage. Moving through the property the inner hallway offers a bright entrance area with a handy cloakroom with WC. The lounge sits at the other end of the cottage and provides a warm and welcoming room to unwind in after a day of exploring. Cosy up in front of the wood burner (first basket of logs provided) on comfy leather sofas with a Smart TV and an array of puzzles books and games to enjoy. Heading back to the hallway an oak staircase leads you to the first floor and a large landing area a bright yet peaceful spot to sit and read. The sleeping accommodation comprises three bedrooms all having Smart TVs. These are made up of one king-size room with an en-suite shower room with a shower and WC one twin (zip and link which can be made into a king on request) and a further king-size room with an en-suite bathroom with bath and WC. The family bathroom completes the accommodation and has a bath separate shower and WC. There is an enclosed garden with a patio area picnic bench charcoal BBQ and giant garden games. Soak up fabulous views across the fields to the estuary beyond. A large enclosed seeded lawn and a gate leads across the adjacent paddock to the children s play area with swings and a climbing frame. There are also a selection of garden games. The property has its own private driveway and designated lit parking area for up to three cars. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 2 kings, 1 twin (zip and link can be made into a king on request). Please note which set up you would like when booking.. 3 bathrooms 2 en suite bathrooms, 1 with a shower and WC, 1 with shower over bath and WC, 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, and 1 WC on the ground floor. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler and coffee pod machine. Utility room with washing machine and dryer. Wood burner (first basket of logs provided). Underfloor heating downstairs. Smart TV in the lounge and all bedrooms. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Books games/puzzles in lounge. Enclosed garden with furniture, play area, garden games and charcoal BBQ. 2 small dogs welcome. Off road parking for up to 3 cars. Beach 4 miles, pub and shop 2 miles.
The Old Granary Rookabear is a real stay in Barnstaple, and it is here so you know it exists. But we have not been able to find a dog policy for it that we would stand behind, so we are not going to guess at one. No verdict, no stamp, no date.
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Artisarni is a place to eat on Butchers Row, Barnstaple. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.
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Situated on the outskirts of Barnstaple in a quiet location this wonderful lodge offers open-plan accommodation. The market town of Barnstaple is under 2 miles away and has a plethora of shops pubs and restaurants. The coastal town of Instow is only 8 miles away offers a dog-friendly estuary beach and in the summer season you can catch a walk-on ferry across to Appledore. A day at RHS Rosemoor which has over 65 acres of woodland and stunning gardens and is only 14 miles away. For walking enthusiasts there is the South West Coast Path or a 9-mile drive takes you to Exmoor National Park with magical moorlands and woodlands to explore. Step through the gate onto the decked area and this will lead you to the patio door to enter this stunning lodge. The open-plan lounge/kitchen is a light and airy space with oak beams and is a great place to relax after a day s adventure. The lounge area has a large comfy sofa a wood burner and a Smart TV perfect to cosy up and watch a favourite movie with friends and family on cooler evenings. The kitchen is a great space to entertain and try out new recipes with the well-equipped space including an electric oven and hob fridge with a small freezer compartment dishwasher and microwave. There are two bedrooms one of which is a double and one a twin room. The family bathroom has a wet room and WC. Outside there is an enclosed decked wrap-around balcony with outdoor furniture and a charcoal BBQ so you can spend your evenings dining alfresco overlooking the scenic countryside. The lodge offers a large field to the front of the property perfect for dog walking. There is parking available for two cars with level access from the parking area. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 double and 1 twin. Wet room with shower and WC. Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, and microwave. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Smart TV in the lounge. Enclosed decked area with outdoor furniture and charcoal BBQ. Large dog walking field to front of lodge. Parking for 2 cars with level access from the parking area. Beach 8 miles, shop and pub within 2 miles. Private water supply. Can be booked with sister property Nelson Lodge to accommodate up to 8 guests.
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