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Post Box Retreat

(Ref. 999461)

Brayford near Barnstaple, Devon Show on map

Customer rating 4.8

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Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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4 Customer Reviews

  • "The cottage was in very good order, and comfortable."

    However, when we arrived all we heard was a dog yapping next door. This continued on and off throughout our stay and we felt we couldn't use the outside space because of this. A shame as otherwise it was a great venue.

    Reviewed by Rosemary4.0★Jul 2026

  • "Very comfortable stay."

    Well eequipped with everything you can think of. Owner very good came right over when we couldn't get the TV to work. Excellent service thank you

    Reviewed by Grace5.0★Jun 2026

  • "I had a wonderful weeks holiday."

    A great base to explore Exmoor and North Devon.

    Reviewed by Darren5.0★Sep 2025

  • "The turning into the village off the main road is quite sudden when you don't know it, and we went straight past the property without realising!"

    Because the mobile signal had then disappeared we had to drive up and down a bit to find it. I'm not sure what you could do about that, unless you're able to put up a sign that sticks out?

    Reviewed by Sue5.0★Sep 2023

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms
  • 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x double
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen, Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Living/dining room with woodburning stove
  • Smart TV and DVD Player with Netflix iplayer apps etc
  • Guests need own app accounts and please log out before departure
  • Enclosed rear courtyard with garden furniture
  • Off-road car park for 1 car
  • Surrounded by rural and peaceful countryside, within 2 miles of Brayford Woods, butterflies, mini waterfalls
  • 5 miles to Rock Adventure Centre and 5.5 miles from Exmoor Zoo
  • 8.5 miles to riding stables, ten pin bowling and museum
  • 12 miles to Combe Martin Dinosaur Park and North Devon Hawk Walks
  • Hikers, golfers, families all welcome
  • Only a 30 minute drive from surf area
  • Surfers, kayakers, paddleboarders welcome
  • WiFi, electric central heating, power, bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 3.8 miles, pub 2.6 miles, River Bray 0.5 miles
  • Note: Car parking is on the right just past the property and the parking space is signed for Penny Lilac parking
  • Note: There is no mobile signal in the area, on any network, but WiFi is available for calling
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
  • Note: 7 night stays only between July and end of August.

The property

Barnstaple 9 miles.

Located in the small village of Brayford near the market town of South Molton in North Devon is Post Box Retreat, a fabulous, two-bedroom cottage.

Nestled on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, the property has a homely interior and sleeps four, with the main bedroom having the flexibility of a King Size or Twin Beds to suit.

The property has a small courtyard garden, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the Tarka Trail or the stunning coastline of nearby Woolacombe and Saunton Sands.

Entering the living/dining room via the hall, it comprises plush seating, a Smart TV with Freesat box, a DVD player, a dining table for four, and a woodburning stove.

There is a well-equipped kitchen, where you can prepare delicious meals when you’re not dining at a local restaurant.

When sleep calls, head upstairs to find two well-appointed bedrooms, including a king-size (zip/link), and a double, both serviced by a spacious shower room.

The nearest village shop is Bratton Fleming, perfect for stocking up on last minute essentials.

The market town of South Molton, famous for its weekly Pannier Markets and independent shops full of local tasty produce is just 7 miles away.

If you’re looking for a friendly local pub, The Black Venus at Challacombe or The New Inn in Goodleigh are a short drive.

For attractions, head to Exmoor Zoo or The Quince Honey farm, both firm family favourites.

If a stroll around gardens is more your ideal day out Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum are nearby, with the Chichester family home built in the Regency period, Victorian walled gardens, and picturesque walks through the estate.

Travel to the coastline, reaching Combe Martin Beach in just a few miles; it's also home to the Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, the local Museum and you can go Coasteering or hire a kayak or paddle board, offering something for everyone.

Complete your break with a tour of Barnstaple, its museum, and the River Taw, before traversing the North Devon Coast Nature Reserve, for some breath-taking walks.

Experience all of this, and more, at Post Box Retreat.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

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BARNSTAPLE

Exeter 40 miles.

Barnstaple enjoys a superb location at the mouth of the Taw Estuary, on the spectacular North Devon coastline between Westward Ho! and Croyde and is a short drive from the Exmoor National Park. Barnstaple is a busy traditional Devon coastal town with a pannier market, shops, restaurants and bars, along with two fabulous sandy beaches, which are popular with surfers and families. The town is renowned for its floral displays having won a Britain in Bloom award and flowers are found around every corner of the town in the most unusual places. Barnstaple lies at the end of the magnificent Tarka line railway journey, which takes you through the spectacular North Devon countryside of wooded river valleys, rugged moorland and a stretch of coastline, plus close by is the picture postcard coastal village of Clovelly. A combination of numerous long sandy beaches and family attractions makes Barnstaple a desirable holiday destination.

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Note: There is no mobile signal in the area, on any network, but WiFi is available for calling.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Note: 7 night stays only between July and end of August.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before midnight , get all of your money back:

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excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

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