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The Threshing Barn

(Ref. 1129119)

Highampton, Devon Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

2 Customer Reviews

  • "What a gem of a property, quiet, tranquil and well equipped."

    Handy for touring the North Devon coast and into Cornwall, together with finding the local pubs and eateries. Penny and Paul, are excellent, helpful hosts providing a wealth of information on the area.

    Reviewed by David5.0Sep 2023

  • "The Threshing Barn is really a hidden gem in Devon!"

    For us: a 10 out of 10. The hospitallity of Penny & Paul, the high standard of the accommodation, the animals at the barn, the environment… And so on!! Thnx Penny & Paul for a lovely stay

    Reviewed by Marleen5.0Sep 2023

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • One super-king-size bedroom (zip/link, can be twins on request)
  • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, double basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • External utility
  • Underfloor heating
  • Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • EV charging point
  • Patio with furniture and gas barbecue
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 2.6 miles, pub 1.2 miles
  • Note: Includes complimentary welcome pack of local Devon and Cornwall produce including hand made soap
  • Note: Digital welcome book providing visitor information
  • Note: There is a lake, fenced pond and ditches in the grounds
  • Note: There are 10 steps in the garden, please take care
  • Note: This is a farm with livestock, lake and ponds
  • Please note: only Saturday check-ins allowed at peak times.

The property

A stunning Grade II* listed barn conversion on a peaceful conservation farm in North West Devon.

Boasting a combination of character and contemporary, The Threshing Barn has been beautifully presented over one floor, appealing to couples looking to escape to Devon.

After parking up in the off-road parking area, step into the open-plan living space and you’ll immediately sense the character, with vaulted ceilings and beams with woodburning stove, creating a homely environment for unwinding.

The kitchen includes a large range of storage units, which are made from English Oak, with granite worktops, a butler's sink, an Electrolux double electric oven with induction hob, and a Bosch dishwasher and fridge with freezer compartment.

For your laundry needs, locate the boot room houses in an ancient cart shed just a short distance away, where you will find the washing machine and space for bicycles, muddy boots and wet jackets.

Discover the luxurious bathroom, finished with a mosaic tiled floor, bath, double basin and shower, before settling down in the bedroom for your rest, boasting a super-king-size bed which can be arranged as a twin on request.

Outside, The Threshing Barn has its own private paved patio with table and chairs, sun-chairs and a Weber gas barbecue, perfect for a grilled feast in the summer, whilst the 48-acre farm can be explored and has offers views over towards Dartmoor; plus there's a host of animals to meet!

The Threshing Barn is a stunning retreat for two, any time of the year.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 942407, The Milking Parlour, together they sleep six guests.

Hole Farm Barn Conversions

Nestled in peaceful farming countryside in Devon, equidistant from Dartmoor and the North Cornish Coast, sit these historic, Grade II listed barn conversions. Enjoying 48 acres of farmland with a host of animals there for you to meet, Hole Farm Barn Conversions provide characterful abodes for families and groups of couples looking to escape to Cornwall. Internally, the barn conversions feature fabulous living quarters with a combination of character and contemporary touches, providing ideal spaces for socialising, cooking and catching up on your favourite TV series. To the outside, the stunning and peaceful surroundings are complimented with patio areas where you can enjoy drinks as you chat away into the night, or simply explore the award-winning conservation land and get up close with the animals; there’s donkeys, goat, cow, sheep, chickens, duck and George the goose to meet! When you’re ready to explore further, head to Tintagel and explore the legendary home of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle, whilst if you’d prefer a day on the beach, Bude provides wonderful sandy beaches which are famous for surfing and body boarding! Choose from 3 pubs within 3 miles; including one gastro pub in the local village. All of the local amenities you could need can be found in the nearby villages and towns including shops, pubs, breweries, castles, National Trust properties and English Heritage properties, or venture further afield to Cornwall's coast to discover waterside restaurants, rich history and numerous beautiful beaches, coves and shipwreck coast, plus the stunning South West Coast Path is a must for keen walkers. Choose Hole Farm Barn Conversions for a relaxing break to North Cornwall.

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About the location

HIGHAMPTON

Sheepwash 2 miles; Great Torrington 9 miles; Okehampton 12 miles; Bideford 16 miles; Bude 20 miles.

A small rural village in rural Devon, surrounded by beautiful farmland, in the area known as Ruby Country (so named after the local Ruby Red Devon cattle). There are numerous trails for walkers and cyclists amongst Devon's unspoilt countryside. Nearby is the ancient small market town of Hatherleigh, just 7 miles from the edge of Dartmoor National Park and the Tarka Trail for walkers and cyclists can be accessed here. The larger market town of Okehampton with a selection of shops, and supermarkets, is within a 20 minute drive. Within a short driving distance are the beautiful surfing and sandy beaches of Bude, and the wider attractions of the North Cornwall coast including Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac, and Morwenstow; the beautiful RHS Rosemoor gardens at Great Torrington, National Trust properties including Lydford Gorge, Castle Drogo, Cotehele, Buckland Abbey, and The Finch Foundry; the beautiful coastal conservation village of Clovelly is a must to visit, and miles of spectacular scenery and walking of Dartmoor National Park. Highampton's central position makes it an ideal location from which to explore this unspoilt area of Devon and North Cornwall.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter