Woodstone Barn

75 Customer Reviews

• "We've just come back from a wonderful week, the barn had everything that we needed."

  The kitchen facilities were excellent, the bedding, towels etc all good quality and very comfortable beds. We really enjoyed the fire and had one every night. This felt like a real treat on the dark evenings. Everywhere was clean, tidy and as described. We liked the additional touches of blankets, maps, books etc., it felt very homely. We had breakfast outside several mornings so we felt we enjoyed all the barn had to offer.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Nov 2024

• "We have had a wonderful week at Woodstone Barn with our whole family."

  The barn was lovely and warm, very clean and comfortable. The play barn was an added bonus which was enjoyed by the whole family, including my grandson of 11 months.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2024

• "Absolutely fabulous accomadation, spacious, clean and so well equipped."

  Stunning views. Making our special time with our precious family,even more special #makingmemories. Thank you

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Aug 2024

• "A beautiful setting for this gem of a cottage."

  Lovely and quiet, well equipped and thought through. We had a great stay and hope to be back.

  Reviewed by Alison4.7★Jun 2024

• "Absolutely love it here, this is our second time."

  So peaceful and quiet. Just what was needed to recharge your batteries.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★May 2024

• "What a gem!"

  This is by far one of the nicest places we've stayed at in Devon, and we've been coming for many years now. Beautiful views in a peaceful setting but not too far from the main road, restaurants, pubs, Tavistock and the magnificent Dartmoor National Park. Large supermarkets very close by. Wonderful walks, especially along the nearby Walkham River. Sheep and horses as neighbours at the garden fence and plenty of visiting birds. The barn conversion is tastefully decorated, spacious, spotlessly clean, modern yet homely, very well-equipped and the beds very comfy. It's a great place all round but especially if you have someone who can't manage stairs as the whole ground floor is accessible and has a large bedroom and wet room on that level. Our old Mum loved it. Thank you so much Helen and Jacqui for being such super hosts. We highly recommend Woodstone Barn and would definitely stay there again.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★May 2024

• "A really comfortable and warm property, with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday."

  The setting is lovely and peaceful, yet only a few minutes drive from Tavistock. Thoroughly recommended

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Mar 2024

• "Great location and views."

  Loved the games room!

  Reviewed by Tom5.0★Mar 2024

• "This is our second holiday at Woodstone Barn."

  It has everything you need, from a well equipped kitchen to comfortable bedrooms. Spacious yet cosy living area and fabulous views. And only a few minutes walk away from open countryside. Lovely hosts too!

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Nov 2023

• "This is a lovely property in an amazing location, remote and rural, yet close to all the amenities in Tavistock."

  Great views from the beautiful garden and friendly horses in the attached field. Well equipped, clean, plenty of room but also has a cosy feel. Great hosts, very helpful, we will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely cottage in fantastic quiet location close to Tavistock and the Drakes’s trail cycle path."

  Fantastic walks into the Walkham Valley. Cottage well presented and equipped. Owners very friendly and helpful. Would be very happy to stay again if the opportunity arises.

  Reviewed by Iain5.0★Aug 2023

• "Great holiday - second time visiting and was even better than we remember!"

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  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Aug 2023

• "An excellent location for a family holiday easy to find with access to the moors for evening walks."

  Everything was in place to make for a perfect stay and all the people we met were friendly and informative on the area. The play barn proved especially fun for the grand children. Look forward to staying there again for a family holiday soon.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely barn conversion."

  Very peaceful. You do need a car if you stay at this location.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely property great location thanks to Jackie and her sister for looking after ..."

  Lovely property great location thanks to Jackie and her sister for looking after us The only issue was the sofa bed would have been better with a proper bed otherwise great

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jun 2023

• "Absolute perfection."

  Couldn’t have been better. Will definitely visit again. Loved it.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jun 2023

• "A fabulous property, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, great location."

  Reviewed by Beth5.0★May 2023

• "Woodstone Barn's greatest asset is it's location, being so close to moorland and river walks with the wonderful view."

  The hosts were welcoming and friendly but not intrusive on our stay. The barn was equipped well for self catering, and after the storage heaters kicked in was warm and cosy. The barn's cleanliness was quite good, however I found a lot of cobwebs and dust around the headboard in the main bedroom which was a concern, I did use the hoover which solved it but it took a while as the hoover was not working properly, I had to keep emptying it, the bathrooms were spotless. Our favourite room was the 2nd TV room/4th bedroom, it was a lovely room to snuggle down and watch DVD's especially during the wild weather we had up there. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Woodstone Barn and would not hesitate to return.

  Reviewed by Dorothy3.8★Apr 2023

• "Woodstone Barn was absolutely beautiful."

  Pretty, clean, comfortable and so well equipped with everything you may need. The onsite barn with games was brilliant and a complete surprise. Enjoyed by adults and teens. Leaving a delicious cream tea and mini chocolate eggs for our arrival was just an unexpected joy! The two pints of milk was massively appreciated too. We were sad to leave and cannot wait to come again.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Apr 2023

• "Came with family to celebrate a birthday."

  Not our usual way to take a holiday break as we have a motorhome. However when we walked through the door we were more than happy with what we saw. Lovely conversion, bit of a Tardis, very cosy, tastefully decorated and very well equipped. The playbarn was an instant hit with our granddaughter. Very rural setting with fantastic views. Would certainly hope to return

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2023

• "Our three generation family very much enjoyed our celebration stay and found the barn well-equipped, spacious and comfortable."

  On arrival it felt a little chilly, but overnight it warmed up considerably to provide a very cosy atmosphere especially with the log burner lit. The owners were quick to provide a DVD player which had been advertised but was missing. It is ideal for children (adults too!) with the play barn games and outside trampoline, bucket swing and swing ball. Lovely area with walks from the barn, nearby Tavistock Saturday market and ample shopping facilities and, of course, on the doorstep of glorious Dartmoor. I would definitely recommend Woodstone.

  Reviewed by Beverley4.7★Feb 2023

• "A super place, very helpful owners."

  Out of the way but only minutes from busy Tavistock. Will recommend it to friends and would love to go back again. :-)

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Nov 2022

• "The property was lovely - very spacious and exceptionally clean."

  Owners were on hand, but not intrusive. The scones provided on arrival, with jam and cream, were a lovely thought and much appreciated. The property is perfectly situated for easy access to Plymouth and the Moors and I would definitely stay there again.

  Reviewed by Peggyann4.7★Oct 2022

• "Fantastic property!"

  Well equipped and a great location!

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Sep 2022

• "A very comfortable property which contains everything you require to be a 'home from home'."

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2022

• "Great to stay for a wedding at Grenoen Ever After next door Lovely walks by the river Walkham"

  Reviewed by Bill4.1★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful location and fantastically equipped cottage would definitely recommend."

  The children loved the play barn.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a great time at Woodstone Barn."

  The location and facilities were first class, and the owners very friendly and helpful. The cottage itself was very comfortable and well appointed. Some reviews mention the narrow lanes, but we never found it to be a problem. Not once did we meet traffic coking the other way. It's close to Tavistock too, which we found to be a great place for food and shops.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Aug 2022

• "Lovely cottage and was perfect for our short stay."

  It is a little bit difficult to find but the owners directions were perfect (Google Map not so!). The accommodation itself was very clean and ideal for a family. We met the owners who live on the same site and they were really helpful with their local knowledge. All in all a great location and accommodation!

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Aug 2022

• "Excellent place and perfect for our needs"

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely property in a great location, with loads of access via a short drive to tourist sites, moors, restaurants, shops etc."

  Highly recommended, brilliant access for those with mobility issues and also on site facilities like trampoline, table tennis etc. for those with children. Very well stocked kitchen had everything we needed and the scones, jam, cream, milk, tea and coffee were very welcome after a long journey. Some reviews mention the narrow lane, this was absolutely no problem, it is after all only a short distance, we have a large car and rarely encountered any traffic, we even met a huge tractor coming the other way and just reversed for a short distant with no problem - do not let this put you off of this gem of a property.

  Reviewed by Karan5.0★Jul 2022

• "Overall we were really pleased with Woodstone Barn - very clean, everything you could need and beautiful views."

  Very convenient for Tavistock and the Moors. Also a lovely enclosed garden for the dog to enjoy and evening barbecues. If you being ultra picky, some of the towels were a bit on the small side - but I sure if we had asked it would have been rectified and it didn't really bother us. Also a note or a map to say how to walk down to the beautiful river valley would have been helpful - there is a footpath but we didn't find it till the last day. But really these are just minor things and Woodstone Barn was excellent.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay, the barn is really comfortable in a lovely rural location, we loved watching the horses and sheep in the garden."

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2022

• "Well equipped property in a nice quiet location."

  Scones and milk on arrival was a lovely touch. Very narrow lanes leading to the property but you get used to this and we didn't pass any other vehicles so wasn't an issue.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Jun 2022

• "Absolutely amazing barn to stay in, fabulous quiet, hidden location, loads of ..."

  Absolutely amazing barn to stay in, fabulous quiet, hidden location, loads of space inside and outside, incredible views, everything you need in the kitchen and lovely owners

  Reviewed by Owen5.0★May 2022

• "Very nice cottage."

  Plenty of room and very well equipped. Friendly host and location is ideal.

  Reviewed by Kasun5.0★Apr 2022

• "I can’t recommend it enough, truly brilliant- spotless, organised, warm and inviting."

  They have truly thought of everything just for our comfort. Lovely people beautiful place! Thank you from us to you x

  Reviewed by Frantisek5.0★Jan 2022

• "Absolutely loved our time at Woodstone barn and would certainly recommend it for a family holiday"

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Dec 2021

• "This is a beautiful property."

  Very well maintained, spotless and well equipped. We were a party of 8 and there was plenty of room in this spacious barn. The home baked scones with clotted cream were a lovely welcome and greatly appreciated after a long journey. This was a short stay for us but we will certainly aim to come again for a longer period. The surroundings are stunning. The hosts were extremely helpful and understanding.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2021

• "The views from the cottage are amazing."

  A very tranquil setting, yet still very close to the centre of Tavistock, meaning everthing was accessible.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Aug 2021

• "We had a great week’s holiday- all 8 adults and a baby."

  We loved the location with fabulous views over unspoilt countryside, with lots of lovely walks straight from the door. Very peaceful. Sheep in the field beyond the garden and chickens clucking around and horses in the upper field gave lovely feel of being part of natural surroundings. Play barn, table tennis, swing, trampoline were unexpected and much appreciated . Plenty of attractive places locally to visit: Tavistock, Totnes, Exmoor, Prison museum at Princeton was really interesting, beaches only 15 miles away. The Whitchurch Inn has a great atmosphere and does excellent food just 5 minutes down the road by car. Layout of barnhouse excellent and very well equipped. The barn was very clean and the decor fresh and comfortable. It was lovely to be welcomed with a cream tea - thank you. Fresh eggs from farm delicious too. Just a couple of niggles: the downstairs bedroom was rather dark, damp and smelt musty. Despite opening the small window and putting on the portable radiator, the mustiness clung to the room. Room needs better ventilation. The upstairs bedroom with the double sofa bed felt small, very soft and uncomfortable, and the occupants could not sleep and suffered backache. They closed the sofa bed and slept on the sofa bed cushions on the floor as it was more comfortable. We suggest a king size bed or two single beds would be preferable to the sofa bed. Overall, we loved our stay and would thoroughly recommend this accommodation.

  Reviewed by Sharon4.4★Aug 2021

• "Thanks, we loved our stay at Woodstone Barn; we combined our Daughter’s Wedding at nearby Ever After, with a week at the barn visiting Dartmoor."

  We’ve forgotten how wonderful the area was, fabulous walks and daily river swims… and a morning coffees in Tavistock; just loved it. Thanks to our host Jacqui who made us feel so welcome.

  Reviewed by Austin5.0★Jul 2021

• "Three generations spent a happy week at Woodstone Barn."

  The house was well equipped and comfortable with a good open plan layout for a family reunion. The garden was an added bonus as the weather was amazing and the area with the trampoline, table tennis table, swing, etc was fab for keeping the kids entertained. Plus we walked down and swam in the river one day which was very idyllic.

  Reviewed by Alice5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely spacious place with big living room and kitchen which had all we needed."

  Spacious outdoor patio with great views. Nice and easy communication with the hosts. Lovely area and a good base for exploring Dartmoor!

  Reviewed by Raphael5.0★Oct 2020

• "Beautiful property in a beautiful location."

  Lovely layout within the property with a downstairs bedroom being very beneficial for anyone who has difficulty with stairs. An extremely peaceful location with lovely walks from the door and great views from the house and garden. This is the second stay in this property for my family and we will definitely return again.

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Oct 2020

• "We had to access the property along a farm track."

  The track was badly in need of repair with large potholes. This caused problems as we had two cars one being a jaguar that struggled along the track and they were very concerned for their exhaust and sump and feared that they may sustain damage. The holiday cottage is in a beautiful setting. The cottage is well equipped BUT the cottage is very dirty. On the listing it states that you have to vacate the property by 10.00am to enable deep cleaning. This property has not been deep cleaned. I worked in the NHS for many years and I can state that there was dirt and cobwebs in abundance and no sign at all of deep cleaning. I doubt that the carpets had been hoovered and when I accidentally dropped my keys down the back of the dressing table in the bedroom and had to retrieve them I was shocked by the dirt, dust and debris under the dressing table. This reinforced my suspicions that this cottage has not been deep cleaned, or indeed hoovered regularly. In this time of uncertainty we have to be assured that when we book a cottage that it has been completely and thoroughly deep cleaned and this was certainly not the case. I would love to use the cottage again but would not unless the owners take a long hard look at the cottage and start from the top and work down and disinfect and clean all surfaces, walls and carpets.

  Reviewed by Julia2.5★Sep 2020

• "The cottage is in an amazing location."

  Isolated away on a working farm. Exactly what we wanted. We over look fields. It was very restful. The standard of the facilities was excellent. It had everything we needed and more. We were very impressed with cleanliness of the cottage. We were apprehensive about this during this difficult time. The owner was very friendly and helpful. We would certainly use this cottage again.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely setting with beautiful views."

  Woodstone caters for children to teenagers and we had a fantastic time. The kitchen is well equipped and the bedrooms we’re extremely comfortable. Thoroughly recommend it and we hope to visit again soon.

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Sep 2020

• "We had a lovely stay at Woodstone Barn."

  The cottage was well equipped with everything you need to have a home from home stay. The position of the barn is rural, however the views were incredible from the garden and the peace and quiet is welcomed at the end of a busy day sightseeing. The added bonus of sitting in the garden and having the horses, sheep and goats coming to stay hello was particularly special. Whenever we returned to the barn the free roaming chickens would always be there to greet us. The owners were very pleasant and helpful and we would highly recommend Woodstone Barn for your holiday. The Tavi Fryer chip shop in Tavistock is worth a visit. Also the walk by the river in Grenofen (3 minutes in the car to the carpark) is definitely a must do.

  Reviewed by Timothy4.1★Jul 2020

• "We had a great week where the family got together and had a break from their busy lives The house was everything we expected and Helen and Jackie very welcoming."

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Oct 2019

• "Location is extremely remote ."

  to reach the property is 2 miles down single track roads and then to actually access the property itself is down a further unmade single track road of about 1 mile.

  Thank you for your feedback, we have looked into this and can confirm that the property is in fact only 1 mile down the single track road and not 2. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Cindy3.4★Oct 2019

• "Location, property and owners were wonderful."

  Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2019

• "We thoroughly enjoyed it"

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Aug 2019

• "This was the perfect venue for a short break for a group of friends (4 couples)."

  Out in the Devon countryside with great views towards Dartmoor and yet just a couple of miles from Tavistock, we were all delighted by Woodstone Barn. The open-plan design provided plenty of space and the kitchen was well equipped. It is a good base for exploring Dartmoor and one highlight was walking the Lydford Gorge after the mid June rains.

  Reviewed by Val5.0★Jun 2019

• "ONLY a minor problem we encountered was trying to get the water temperature when having showers to stay consistent and not hot/cold, especially in the downstairs shower room."

  Otherwise - a wonderful place to stay and very very recommended.

  Reviewed by Judy5.0★May 2019

• "Lots of things for kids and very well prepared for younger children."

  Garden is a joy, lovely views across to Dartmoor. Jacqui could not have been more helpful

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Apr 2019

• "I can’t recommend Woodstone barn enough."

  The communication pre arrival was exceptional, the welcome was wonderful and the facilities and surroundings were far more than expected. The double beds were a little soft - but that’s very personal. It seems a minimal thing in relation to all else that we took from being in such a special place.

  Reviewed by Amanda4.7★Mar 2019

• "We had a lovely time."

  This is our second visit, & the owners yet again were great. The accommodation is like new, we had to families and it has plenty of room.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Dec 2018

• "What a wonderful place to stay the owners were very good we had a leaking sink ..."

  What a wonderful place to stay the owners were very good we had a leaking sink in the kitchen which was repaired straight away the accomodation was very comfortable even the staff in the local pub were very welcoming would recommend to anyone who is thinking of having a relaxing and comfortable holiday

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Dec 2018

• "The Cottage was clean and tidy and just as we expected from the photos - there was milk in the fridge and scones jam and cream waiting for us which was great after our long drive down."

  There were plenty of loo rolls and hand soap which was very useful. There was also a supply of washing powder and dishwasher tablets and load of condiments! They had Netflix and good internet connection which we made good use of too - in fact we managed to do some work while we were there which was great.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Sep 2018

• "Lovely converted barn in a great setting, with the addition of sheep, horses and chickens for entertainment."

  Tavistock, the nearest town, with all it's facilities, is only 10 minutes away.

  Reviewed by Lesley3.8★Aug 2018

• "This is our second time using Sykes Holiday cottages and we returned to the same cottage, Woodstone Barn, for it."

  It was as amazing as last time and both families (8 of us in total: 4 adults, 4 children ages 10-14) had a fabulous week.

  Reviewed by Barney5.0★Jul 2018

• "Great cottage with beautiful views, well equipped, especially if travelling with young children, and spotlessly clean."

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Jun 2018

• "What can I say about this beautiful cottage that really does it justice?"

  We were met with a delicious clotted cream tea on the table and milk in the fridge. What a start! The cottage was impeccable, furnished to an extremely high standard, with every thing possible you would need. Bright , airy, loads of space for everything. The two fridges were invaluable, as I always bring way too much food and this was ideal for the necessary Wine and Cider bought during our stay. Absolutely everything was provided and the views from the patio were of Dartmoor, so beautiful that I really had to be persuaded to venture outside this stunning cottage and see other things! We loved the visits from the 'girls', who kept us amused every day with their insistent clucking for tidbits - and having the sheep with their babes in the nearby field was another bonus. Being avid birdwatchers the owls, Little and Tawny, were very special sounds, while watching Buzzards and Ravens wheeling in the sky was mesmerizing. Just so grateful to Helen, Jacqui and Cass for their help at every turn and letting us stay in their luxurious cottage. Nick and I will definitely return to Woodstone Cottage.

  Reviewed by Jennie5.0★Jun 2018

• "Ideal location for family group with children."

  Children loved seeing the animals .Also very attractive location - beautiful views and great access to moor and exploring. Access to property could be difficult in low ground clearance vehicles and this is not specified in details on property. Owners very friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Jean4.7★May 2018

• "Fabulous property with stunning views."

  Our little girl loved feeding the chickens every morning when they popped into the house

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Apr 2018

• "We will be back August 2018 :)"

  Reviewed by Severine5.0★Oct 2017

• "Fantastic holiday rental."

  Finished to the highest standard and beyond. Breathtaking surroundings! The owners were very welcoming and helpful. I enjoyed a wonderful holiday here. Everything was just perfect. The Best.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Aug 2017

• "Owners were fantastic, they couldn't have been more friendly or helpful."

  Very comfortable, child friendly cottage in a perfect location with walks directly onto the moor at the end of the drive.

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Apr 2017

• "Absolutely wonderful cottage and the owners exceeded our expectations with the warm welcome they gave us."

  The cottage was warm, well equipped and comfortable and we will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by Aaron5.0★Dec 2016

• "This barn conversion certainly had the 'wow' factor."

  Spacious and comfortable, fantastic view and festive touches added for the Christmas period.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Dec 2016

• "Lovely cottage hope we can return again."

  Reviewed by Mary4.8★Sep 2016

• "Very helpful, brought bigger bbq for party we had."

  Friendly and welcoming. Scones, cream and jam to welcome us.

  Reviewed by Lesley4.6★Sep 2016

• "Excellent location for walking on the moor and cycling in to Tavistock."

  The cottage had two very comfortable double beds. We needed more toilet paper leaving and did not have a spatula for the frying pans, however, it was well kitted out in all other respects. We enjoyed our stay and were very pleased that milk and eggs had been left for us on arrival.

  Reviewed by A4.4★Aug 2016

• "We've stayed in several cottages over the last few years and this is by far our favourite."

  Beautiful location, I miss the views and the chickens coming to say hello every morning. The owners are lovely and were very helpful to us when our car broke down and also unpacked our cold items when our shopping arrived early. The cottage is in a lovely rural location, yet only 10 minutes away from 3 supermarkets in Tavistock. It was very well equipped and beautifully decorated, and the perfect place if you just want to sit outside and enjoy the peace and quiet. There are so many places to visit within an hours drive, so it's a fantastic location whether you want beaches, or countryside walks. The downs are stunning, I recommend Widecombe in the Moor, very narrow, twisty roads, but a beautiful village with a lovely cream tea at the Cafe on the Green, Dartmeet, Postbridge, Becky Falls and Lydford Gorge - walking boots and sticks advised! The pub at Lydford is lovely, but I advise booking as it's very popular, The Rock Inn at Yelverton is also lovely and only a few minutes drive down the road. Also liked The Prospect in Exeter quayside and the Glassblowing House in Plymouth Barbican. I would certainly recommend this cottage to anyone and will be back for another visit!

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Jul 2016

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