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Becket's Barn

Northlew, Devon (Ref. 1132218)

4.9

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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16 Customer Review(s)

  • Steve

    “We enjoyed a relaxing holiday in the glorious Devon countryside at Becketts Barn.”

    The property is a sympathetically restored barn, done to the highest standards with some great views from the front balcony and was very comfortable. The added bonus of a hot-ish tub is great feature, we used it twice it didn’t ever get over 31deg even though we had been told it was set at 35… We were disappointed that the listing has not been updated because the shop has been closed for a year, which meant getting in our car for a 20 minute drive. The owners Sean and Wenna have good ...

    The property is a sympathetically restored barn, done to the highest standards with some great views from the front balcony and was very comfortable. The added bonus of a hot-ish tub is great feature, we used it twice it didn’t ever get over 31deg even though we had been told it was set at 35… We were disappointed that the listing has not been updated because the shop has been closed for a year, which meant getting in our car for a 20 minute drive. The owners Sean and Wenna have good intentions though and he is a nice guy, an initial teething issue with the property not being ready was handled well by him. He also offered to drop us to a local pub for dinner in his vintage car which he would book on our behalf. However this also went wrong because no food was being served on the night we wished to go, we were told this with only an hours notice clearly showing the booking had not been made previously.. he did however offer to drive us out another night and try something else but we declined. Overall we are glad we stayed but for those that want a shop locally look elsewhere because the listing is inaccurate.

    - Steve, June 2024

    We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Becket's Barn, and it was a pleasure meeting you both. We've spoken with Sykes Cottages, who handle all our marketing and bookings. While they had updated the property summary with the correct information about the nearest shop, the 'about the location' section was unfortunately overlooked. They have assured us that this information is now accurate. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

Summary

  • Reverse-level
  • Two ground-floor double bedrooms with en-suite walk-in showers, basins, heated towel rails, and WCs
  • First-floor cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
  • First-floor utility
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven, convection hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV, projector, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Balcony with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 5.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, River Lew 0.3 miles
  • Note: Access is through the owner's driveway, resting on their farmland
  • Note: There is a spiral staircase in the home; please take care
  • Note: The property resides next to a Parish Church which tolls its bells every quarter of an hour
  • Note: This property does not have a stairgate due to the spiral staircase

The property

Nestled within the heart of Northlew, a chocolate box village in Devon is Becket's Barn, a sympathetically-restored, reverse-level barn conversion.

Resting paces away from the village pub, whilst within driving distance of Dartmoor National Park, Becket's Barn offers a fabulous base for a rural getaway, inviting for guests.

Within the courtyard of a medieval farmhouse, the accommodation boasts two off-road parking spaces, a hot tub for the exclusive use of guests, a private dining terrace, and a snug seating area complete with firepit for nights spent under the starry sky.

Step indoors to be greeted by a stunning, spiral staircase, guiding you up to the open-plan living space, adorned with hand-crafted oak roof trusses, and a contemporary interior.

Use this space to prepare delicious meals in the sleek kitchen, dine as a four, and unwind upon the Chesterfield sofas, selecting between the Smart TV and projector for entertainment.

Step out onto the balcony to take in the breath-taking views across the beautiful ancient churchyard whilst you dine alfresco and toast to your getaway to the accompaniment of glorious birdsong.

As the sun sets, retreat to the ground floor where you'll find two, well-appointed double bedrooms, both featuring exposed stonework, plush bedding, and decadent en-suite shower rooms, providing plenty of space to refresh and unwind.

Come morning, head to the neighbouring market town of Hatherleigh to stock up on supplies at the Co-Op, before you travel to nearby Okehampton to tour the Museum of Dartmoor Life, discover the remains of Okehampton Castle, practise your swing at Okehampton Golf Club, or hike around the landscape of Meldon Viaduct.

Head for the national park, brimming with beauty spots, with the Black-a-Tor Copse National Nature Reserve ready to be explored, or follow the walking trail up to Higher Tor for picturesque, elevated views across the county.

Pay a visit to Lydford, where you can stroll around Lydford Gorge, with the Devil's Cauldron Trail recognised as a favoured route to follow, resting alongside River Lyd, or opt for a more leisurely activity by visiting Lydford Gorge Alpacas, before returning home for sundowners.

If you're celebrating a special occasion, round off your break with a chauffeur-driven evening out in the owners’ beautiful classic 1947 Riley RMA car to dine at one of the fine local pubs or restaurants before heading back to Becket’s for a night cap on the balcony.

Escape to rural Devon at Becket's Barn.

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

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About the location

NORTHLEW

Hatherleigh 5 miles; Dartmoor National Park 12 miles.

Northlew is a Devon village on the edge of Dartmoor. It has an attractive main square surrounded by traditional buildings, some of them thatched; just off the square are a pub. The village is 5 miles west of the ancient town of Hatherleigh, consisting of cob and thatch cottages situated in the heart of rural Devon. Hatherleigh lies in the Torridge Valley just seven miles from the edge of the Dartmoor National Park, and is a wonderful central location for the coast to coast long distance trail, which includes the popular Tarka Trail. The town itself offers a varied selection of interesting craft shops, country inns and cafes and a co- op supermarket. Within driving distance are Okehampton Castle, the beautiful RHS Rosemoor Gardens at Torrington, and even to the dramatic surfing beaches around Bude. Hatherleigh’s central position makes it an ideal location from which to explore this area of Devon.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas