Owl Barn

54 Customer Reviews

• "This was our second stay at Owl Barn and didn’t disappoint."

  The cottage is comfortable warm and peaceful. It’s a great base for an holiday, close to Tavistock but still feels like you are away from it all. The owners live across the yard and are friendly and happy to help with anything if needed. Our dog loved the garden, looking at the horses and sheep in the fields, and playing with Alfie the resident dog! Thank you for the cream tea to welcome us, it was lovely. We’ll be back!

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Nov 2024

• "We returned to Owl Barn after our visit in April & walked into a lovely warm cottage with the usual treat of scones jam & cream, thank you so much."

  The cottage is so lovely, the furnishings etc are beautiful & there is every pot, pan dish you need, just like being in your own home. We can’t praise Owl Barn enough, it’s a home from home, so welcoming & no doubt we will be returning, hopefully next year

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Nov 2024

• "Every thing was at the cottage the owners were friendly."

  Good for walking with nice views. Second time there would go again.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Nov 2024

• "Another lovely stay."

  Cream tea on arrival. Love the views. Lovely accommodation and very well equipped. We had a very relaxing break. Will be back next year.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Oct 2024

• "An idyllic oasis of peace."

  Fabulous views. Very comfortable furniture and bed. Brilliant shower. Hidden away but close to Tavistock with an abundance of interesting features. Wonderful walks literally on the door step. Thank you for the delicious treats.

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Oct 2024

• "An absolute gem of a holiday stay, Owl cottage was immaculate, welcomed by a generous cream tea!"

  Kitchen was very well equipped and charming. Comfy beds and lounge furniture, plenty of outdoor seating too to enjoy the view which was spectacular!! We loved watching the farm sheep and horses in the field and saw the resident squirrel, lots of different birds including a buzzard! Very relaxing stay indeed - thank you!

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Jul 2024

• "A return visit for a week after a taster last year."

  Cream tea on arrival most welcome. Made a good base to visits in South Devon, especially to the nearby Garden House. Good also to see the owners and have an enjoyable catch-up.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2024

• "This is our second visit."

  The property is lovely with everything you need. The views are stunning. So quiet and rural yet five minutes away you have supermarkets and the pannier market within Tavistock. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We will be returning next year for a longer stay.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★May 2024

• "Owl Barn is situated in a stunning location, on arrival the views were even better than the website pictures, stunning views!"

  The property had everything we needed and overall a great place for a relaxing holiday. When we can will definitely be back :-)

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2024

• "Owl Barn is a well presented property situated in a tranquil setting."

  It is also close to Tavistock a vibrant market town with interesting history. The Barn was also extremely clean and reasonably sized with both an ensuite off one bedroom and a large walk-in shower room beside the second bedroom. The warm welcome from the owner on arrival plus the cream tea and milk was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated especially after a six hour drive!

  Reviewed by Ann4.7★Apr 2024

• "Great cottage."

  Really helpful owners . Will definitely recommend

  Reviewed by Tania5.0★Feb 2024

• "Owl Barn was comfortable, warm and very well equipped with everything you would need."

  We were sorry to leave! Hopefully we can come back some day. Would be happy to recommend to anyone.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Feb 2024

• "Everything was really lovely, clean, bright and beautiful."

  The view across Dartmoor was an added bonus! And I liked that it was a bit off the beaten track, makes it feel like a proper retreat which was what I needed. The hosts could not have been more friendly and helpful. I shall definitely be going back.

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Jan 2024

• "It was a lovely place to stay with a wonderful view in the lounge of the countryside."

  The owners were very helpful and accommodating with us. There were a couple of issues with the lighting in the kitchen which is the entrance to the property which was quite dark. The plumbing in the sink in the en-suite was a little slow and the shower went from hot to cold quickly. But in general it was a lovely place to stay for a few days and very peaceful.

  Reviewed by Jeanette4.1★Dec 2023

• "The Owl Barn is in a fabulous, quiet location on the outer edge of Tavistock."

  Views from the lounge room of the surrounding farm paddocks, with their sheep and horses, stretched towards Dartmoor National Park. We were warmly welcomed by Jacqui, who had left us some milk, scones, cream & jam which were greatly appreciated. Comfortable beds, comfortable lounge, well equipped kitchen, and sizeable wet room made this an extra special rural retreat.

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely cottage with all amenities you could need and with a comfortable, homely feel."

  The location is truly remote with lovely view across fields and hills. Our neighbours, two horses and a small flock of very pretty sheep, were lovely and pretty quiet! The garden is a lovely space of which my dog, Tinks, heartily approved. As for Jackie and Helen they are wonderful people. I will not go into details but they were incredibly kind and helpful to my friend and I. Cannot thank them enough!!

  Reviewed by Danielle5.0★Sep 2023

• "A lovely cottage with everything you need."

  The views and surrounding countryside are beautiful. Total relaxation and wonderful walks. Our black Labrador loved his walks. A lovely cream tea on arrival. Would definitely come back.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jul 2023

• "Really enjoyable holiday, the location is fantastic!"

  The view from Owl Barn is beautiful whatever the weather, and we did get a bit of rain! It felt miles away from people, traffic, noise and hassle but in fact less than 5 minutes drive from the town and shops. Owl barn is comfortable and well equipped. We hope to return before too long! Thank you.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jun 2023

• "What a delightful property ~ so quiet and peaceful and a fantastic view !"

  We were welcomed with a cream tea and box of eggs and milk in the 'fridge while Jackie and her family were charming and happy to do anything to make our stay comfortable. We came specifically to explore the surrounding area but Owl Barn and it's view together with the sheep and horses meant we were content to spend more time "at home" rather than exploring. Thank you Jackie and we hope to return sometime. The property being on one floor and having an enclosed garden was also ideal for our deaf and blind dog.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Jun 2023

• "One of the best places we've stayed."

  Very good for dog friendliness with fenced garden that easily contained our medium sized dog.

  Reviewed by Melany5.0★May 2023

• "We could only manage 4 nights but were deeply impressed by the quality of the accommodation."

  The barn conversion had been extremely well executed and maintained. The scones and cream left out for our arrival were a pleasant welcome. All together a great experience; we look forward to making a future booking.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2023

• "Cosy and comfortable cottage."

  Stunning views from the living room. We really appreciated the added extras and having the Christmas decorations. The cottage is very well equipped, warm and tastefully decorated. Would definitely recommend and like to stay again.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Dec 2022

• "We had a lovely 4 night stay at Owl Barn."

  Such a beautiful location and our daughters loved seeing the horses and sheep. Can't fault the property in general; well furnished and very comfortable/ cozy. Our one (tiny) criticism was the cleanliness. There was quite a bit of dust on the bedroom furniture/TVs and numerous thick cobwebs in all the rooms, so it would be good if this was addressed. Fantastic games room. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again in the future.

  Reviewed by Daniel4.4★Oct 2022

• "Have stayed twice at Owl barn and enjoyed it it’s lovely to see the horses and ..."

  Have stayed twice at Owl barn and enjoyed it it’s lovely to see the horses and sheep who look over the fence , the veiws are beautiful across the moors had a good holiday than you

  Reviewed by Sarah4.1★Oct 2022

• "Great to stay for the wedding at Grenofen Ever After Lovely walks by the river Walkham"

  Reviewed by Bill4.1★Aug 2022

• "Lovely cottage everything was spotless garden area was lovely the views were ..."

  Lovely cottage everything was spotless garden area was lovely the views were amazing Lovely cream tea on arrival was gorgeous Highly recommend here Owner Jackie was lovely

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a wonderful stay at Owl Cottage."

  Nothing was too much trouble for Jacquie. I have mobility issues but the cottage was perfection. It was spotlessly clean and well equipped with wonderful walks. The dog proof garden with sheep and ponies wandering by is enchanting, We can’t wait to go back for a longer visit.

  Reviewed by Sue4.7★Jul 2022

• "A truly beautiful property, perfect in size and layout with good size bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living room."

  Wonderful outlook to the moors. Very welcoming host, nice touch to have the scones, cream and jam on arrival. Close enough to Tavistock town, yet far enough away to feel tucked away in the country, Peaceful and ideal for two couples or simply two individual travellers. Facilities easily accessible. Would very happily stay here again.

  Reviewed by Dawn4.7★Jul 2022

• "Lovely cottage and the perfect end to the day was sitting outside just admiring the view."

  A very welcome gift of scones and jam/cream was much appreciated. All in all a wonderful holiday retreat which I would certainly recommend to anyone

  Reviewed by Valerie4.7★Jun 2022

• "Quite frankly, the Owl Barn is far more beautiful and comfortable in person than it is in the pictures!"

  ! I had a wonderful holiday! The view of the rolling hills was fantastic and it was great to wake up every morning, sit on the patio with tea and look at the countryside and forget all the worries and stress of daily labour and toil. The property is perfectly located. Not too far from a café or Tavistock, not too close to civilization. It’s the perfect sweet spot and has everything you need right there at hand. The kitchen is fully equipped and I whipped up some great meals with everything I needed. The owner, Ms Roberts, was courteous and very kind and she even left clotted cream and jam with scones for her guests so we could have an authentic Devonshire cream tea. Absolute bliss! It was the best holiday of my life and I will definitely be hiring the place again in the future to see more of Dartmoor and to relax and chill after months of work and toil. Ten out of ten, would book again!

  Reviewed by Fernando5.0★May 2022

• "We had a very nice stay on the sheep farm lot's of lambs to watch and great view's."

  Good central place to explore Devon and Cornwall.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had a lovely stay in Owl Barn."

  Great views and friendly neighbours in the form of sheep (and new born lambs) and horses! It was warm and cosy, comfortable beds and though it didn’t have a washing machine (or dishwasher) due to limited space, it had everything we needed. Suitable for people with limited mobility and a useful wet room. Obviously, being on a farm there were some narrow lanes to reach it, but you would expect that in a rural setting. Not a problem. The owners were helpful and friendly too. My two grandsons really enjoyed staying, and made use of the play barn. It was conveniently situated for the area i.e. Plymouth, Tavistock, Dartmoor etc, and we would have liked to have stayed longer. It would be nice to return when the weather is warmer. Overall, a lovely stay in a lovely setting.

  Reviewed by Jackie4.7★Feb 2022

• "The photos on the website does not do this property justice - it is absolutely delightful and has everything you need for a comfortable break."

  The view from the main window is stunning. We were greeted with a cream tea and milk in the fridge ready for the tea. We would highly recommend this property and we would definitely consider it again in the future. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Feb 2022

• "We had a great stay at Owl Barn."

  The owners were friendly and happy to offer help and advice. We arrived in the evening and it was pitch black. The directions given were good but we also found using the co-ordinates was useful - (50°31'09"N 4°08'27"W) which takes you to the main gate. Would thoroughly recommend.

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Feb 2022

• "A lovely small barn conversion."

  The view from the lounge window was fantastic. The furniture in the lounge was a little on the large size and although being comfortable it took up a lot of the space, also likewise we think the table would have been better if it had been a small oblong. The bedrooms were both a decent size and the ensuite more than adequate The wet room was great. We had a lovely few days there in February and would go again. We would recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Pamela4.4★Jan 2022

• "Enjoyed our short break, wonderful views and comfortable accommodation."

  Reviewed by Stephanie4.7★Jan 2022

• "Great place and superb view."

  Heard the owls.

  Reviewed by Jim5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely place and the view out the windows was lovely we will be going back next year if possible"

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2021

• "Owl Barn was a comfortable and restful holiday home."

  The owners were welcoming and helpful. The position makes it ideal for those who need a quiet break but with easy access to the town and attractions

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2021

• "The accommodation was good, the owners were friendly, the outlook from the property was stunning and we had a great holiday."

  A slight disadvantage was the long and very narrow lane to the property, which involved a number of lengthy back-ups to allow passage of other vehicles, mainly farm vehicles. Maybe we were unlucky with our timings. However this is nitpicking, and not something that can be remedied. Generally highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Dorothy4.7★Sep 2021

• "Very comfortable and brilliant views."

  Excellent size garden for dog along as they like horses and/ or sheep.Ours really enjoyed running around. Great walks very close by.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Aug 2021

• "From the moment we arrived, we couldn’t believe the views ."

  .then as we entered the cottage it was like home from home . The cleanliness of the place was exceptional. The comfort of the cottage was amazing very comfy sofas in the front room look out onto such amazing scenery as you sip on your glass of Rose! Fully equipped kitchen !! 2 bathrooms . Night time the beds were super comfy with the softest bedding . We couldn’t fault the place, even though it rained we left the patio doors open and just listened to the rain. We cannot fault this place and will definitely be booking again ..we have found our little haven .

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Jul 2021

• "Great accommodation, very clean and tidy, lovely views across Dartmoor."

  Very suitable for careful dog owners, out of the gate, down the lane a short distance, and you are out on the moor. Drop down to the nearby river valley for a lovely walk before breakfast! The owners of the property are your neighbours, and they were delightful company.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Apr 2021

• "Our 2nd stay here which speaks for itself!"

  Lovely rural location with views over open countryside though only 2 miles or so from Tavistock centre. Excellent facilities with everything provided we could want so very comfortable. Jacqui is a friendly host. Hard to fault anything here, thoroughly recommended.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2020

• "Lovely quaint barn conversion."

  Very clean and furnished to a good standard. For us the best part was the location, quiet and tranquil. We loved sitting in the morning sun watching the birds and baby lambs. The owners are lovely, and although live onsite not intrusive. The bed was huge and extremely comfortable. Would recommend Owl Barn for a peaceful relaxing holiday.

  Reviewed by Sharon4.4★Mar 2020

• "The quiet rural location and lovely countryside views suited as really well as we have been very busy."

  Local facilities only a few minutes drive away. One of our group has mobility problems and the wet room next door to a large bedroom was just what was needed. The layout of the rooms, with each bedroom at either end of the living space worked very well too.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Feb 2020

• "We had a great time at Owl Barn."

  They had put up a Christmas tree which made it home from home. Owners were very friendly and the cottage was very well equipped. We will be using the cottage in the future.

  Reviewed by Susanne5.0★Dec 2019

• "Fabulous holiday coming again."

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Oct 2019

• "Our holiday at owl barn cottage in Tavistock Devon was very relaxing the views are wonderful very clean scones and cream waiting for us when we arrived lovely people we will be coming back again thank you."

  Reviewed by Josephine5.0★Sep 2019

• "Generally we were pleased with the cottage, and it was delightful to be welcomed with a cream tea."

  Just a point that could have been better: the freezing compartment in the fridge was so iced up it was hard to put a container of ice-cream into it.

  Reviewed by M4.7★Sep 2019

• "Lovely location, great views out to the moors on the horizon."

  Great spot for a relaxing weekend/week away (we stayed over the August Bank Holiday). Greeted by the host when we arrived, shown round and left with some lovely scones, jam and clotted cream. The barn has everything you need, great private outdoor space which catches the sun and has a table for eating out - we also took advantage of the provided BBQ. Fully equipped kitchen, cosy living room, two large bedrooms and two bathrooms. Dog friendly too. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Aug 2019

• "Excellent very very nice"

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Aug 2019

• "Good property very clean and tidy ."

  Very bad access (unmade road on property) Could have done with some cleaning materials etc so that we could have left it even cleaner

  Reviewed by Graham4.1★Jun 2019

• "This barn was perfect for our needs, the main bathroom having a wet area suitable for my elderly mother in law’s impaired mobility."

  It was warm cosy and very comfortable and the owner was very friendly. Really couldn’t fault the barn which had fantastic views and would certainly stay there again. Many thanks for a lovely 4 day stay

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2019

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