Higher Forda

4.8★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

31 Customer Review(s)

Mark
September 2024

“Great place to stay.”

Clean. Good size rooms. Great scenery.

Clean. Good size rooms. Great scenery.

- Mark, September 2024
Alison August 2024

“The accommodation was brilliant the only down size was the tumble dryer didn’t ...”

The accommodation was brilliant the only down size was the tumble dryer didn’t work (as I noticed this has been said in the book of comments that was in the property) and also the extractor fan in upstairs double bedroom was very noisy, if you go to the loo at night it took 45 minutes to turn off other than that is was a fab stay

- Alison, August 2024

Thanks for your comment, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the barn. We had acted on the previous feedback regarding the tumbler drier - purchasing a new one. Very frustratingly it appears this too has now broken! We will endevour to rectify as soon as possible. Property Owner
Ian May 2024

“Overall a superb quality, quiet & peaceful setting within easy reach of Bude or Bideford.”

Will most probably return, fantastic location........ Only iffey point is the hottub, its old, could do with re-newing as could the boundary fencing. But had a great week, helped by great weather.

- Ian, May 2024

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed your holiday. We replaced all fenceposts in need of repair last year so pretty confident the fence is in good condition. The hot tub is not new but it is in perfect working order, I appreciate it was slightly damaged when you arrived, I can only put this down to misuse by the previous guest. I hope you were satisfied with the speed at which the issue was rectified. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Anna December 2023

“Lovely House!”

! We had the best time and can't wait to come back. The house is perfect you can't ask for any more and the owners were lovely when we spoke to them.

- Anna, December 2023
Richard September 2023

“We had a marvellous week at Higher Fords Barn.”

The accommodations is excellent throughout, fantastic large living and kitchen area, lovely bedrooms with well appointed en-suite to each and nicely spaced apart. Great facilities and general equipment which provided all we needed for our stay. We particularly loved the garden which provided much fun and enjoyment for the family. A real natural sun trap with amazing countryside views. Child and dog friendly under supervision. Location is excellent from which to explore the wonderful area and Sandymouth beach was an absolute standout. The very narrow lanes leading to and from the barn can be a little challenging and very pot holed but obviously outside the owners control. We had one small issue with the outside key safe but this was quickly resolved with the owners and communication and response from Lauren and Bob was excellent and appreciated. We will definitely visit again and fully recommend this super super holiday destination.

- Richard, September 2023
Diane July 2023

“The barn was everything we needed.”

The garden and the hot tub were spot on. In a good location. Found the heating came on during the night. Couldn’t reset? Couldn’t fault anything. We had a lovely stay. Thank you to the owners

- Diane, July 2023
Joanne March 2023

“This was a lovely house, well equipped and comfortable.”

A wonderful quiet location, although shame about the building site next door (although it was a quiet one). The house was cold when we arrived and the thermostats didn't seem to work properly but we managed to get it warm. There was a general lack of instructions and pointers to where to find things (eg the corkscrew, the toys and games), but once we found them they were greatly appreciated. The main issue was the damp. The porch leaked and made all our coats hanging on the pegs wet. There was also a leak in the snug by the window. It had been very wet outside, but a place to hang coats after a wet walk is essential. The play area is great for kids but one of the swings was rotten and felt unsafe. The stairgate, bed guard, buggy and high chair are great for families. The owners were helpful and thoughtful in checking that we were having a good time.

- Joanne, March 2023
Marisa October 2022

“Great holiday, lovely home made us feel extremely comfortable and ‘at home’.”

Would definitely recommend.

- Marisa, October 2022
Lindis September 2022

“Higher Forda is an amazing property.”

Everything you need and more stunning views away from everything but still within easy reach of all amenities. Absolutely fantastic

- Lindis, September 2022
David September 2022

“It is a lovely place but the hot tub was a massive let down the bottom pipe wasn’t working so took hours to heat up and from the guest book it had been having problems for a while.”

Little bit over priced but we made it work and enjoyed our week it was for our daughter 30th birthday The jones.

- David, September 2022

We are sorry that you weren't able to get full enjoyment out of the wood fired hot tub, we do provide guests with detailed instructions on how to work the tub and it does take hours to heat up - it is not faulty. It is not as easy to operate as a electric version, however, once hot we think it is considerably better. We do encourage guests to give us a ring if they are struggling with anything at the property. Property Owner
Nicole August 2022

“We had an amazing stay here - it was so spacious and comfortable and had everything we could possibly need!”

The garden was brilliant for the kids, and completely enclosed which was great for our dog - who absolutely loved it. We’ll definitely stay here again - such a lovely place for a break!

- Nicole, August 2022

We are so pleased you had a great stay. Thankyou so much for your feedback. Looking forward to welcoming you back to Higher Forda in the future. Property Owner
Julie April 2022

“Higher Forda is a beautiful holiday accommodation.”

Everything has been thought of with such care . The childrens play area was perfect . We were 3 generations of our family staying and it was a definite

- Julie, April 2022
Lindsay March 2022

“Lovely Barn to stay at, plenty of room, all the kitchen equipment you could imagine.”

Only downside is a barn next door that a couple are converting is a bit noisy during the day.

- Lindsay, March 2022

Thank you for the feedback. The couple next door who are renovating are very conscious of the noise they make, they are scheduling the big jobs for changeover day and additionally are making every effort to minimize noise when guests are actually at the Barn. We apologies if these measures weren't sufficient and it detracted from the enjoyment of your stay. Property Owner
Susan October 2021

“Lovely rural location beautiful views and very peaceful.”

Barn was very clean on arrival, well equipped everything you could possibly need and more. The layout of the barn is excellent for a family all bedrooms with en-suite plus extra bathroom too. Large open plan area plus another lounge. Great play area in garden for children. We had a lovely week and would return and recommend.

- Susan, October 2021
Lorane September 2021

“Located down several narrow lanes, so quite remote, but that adds to the peacefulness.”

- Lorane, September 2021
Nicola September 2021

“Fantastic holiday cottage in rural area.”

Very quiet and peaceful which gave us a very relaxing stay! No pubs nearby car needed to get to places. Would have been nice to know it had Netflix as we took DVDS but then couldn’t get the DVD player to work! Some parts of the cottage could have been a bit cleaner but on speaking with the owner their usual cleaners were not available and they appreciated our feedback.

- Nicola, September 2021
Julie June 2021

“Lovley house in beautiful setting”

- Julie, June 2021
Hayley October 2020

“It was a pleasant surprise to arrive at Higher Forda and find that all the pictures we had seen and description of the facilities were 100% accurate.”

We were all so impressed by the fact that everything we could have needed was available to us and for that reason we felt totally at home. The hot tub was lovely - we read a couple of reviews that suggested the hot tub wasn't hot enough but we took the time to follow the owner's clear instructions they had sent beforehand, and made sure the fire was burning for 3 to 4 hours before jumping in - and it definitely paid off... Like sitting in a hot bath but with the added bonus of looking up at the stars!! We were gutted we hadn't booked for 2 weeks in the end and will definitely be back soon (although looks like we need to be quick as most of next year is booked up already!) Thank you to the owners for making their beautiful barn available to us.

- Hayley, October 2020
Julie September 2020

“10/10 fantastic !”

We loved the hot tub and was lucky enough to have clear skies at night to enjoy looking at the stars while relaxing in the tub. The barn was very spacious with plenty of room for our grandchildren who loved the garden and play area and would love to return. The lanes were really quiet and we barely saw any cars all week. It was ideal for walking our dogs. We had regular visits from the barn owl hunting at dusk. Overall it was a very relaxing break. Many thanks to the owners who had thought of everything we needed.

- Julie, September 2020
Steven July 2020

“We had a lovely stay, just what was needed.”

The house was big enough for all of us and plenty of space in the garden with great views across the countryside. Location was good too with several beaches a short drive away. Would definitely return.

- Steven, July 2020
Neil January 2020

“Really great place, Lots of room we had a party of 8 people for my wifes 30th birthday.”

Hot tub was great, heated up quickly. Family facilities are great, the slide/ swing etc. Neighbour is also really friendly had a good chat with her and her dog. I would recommend this for anyone. Bedrooms are great and bathrooms all ensuite.

- Neil, January 2020
Scarlett November 2019

“The barn exceeded our expectations, it was very comfortable with every amenity you could need.”

Would 100% recommend.

- Scarlett, November 2019
Sarah August 2019

“We had a lovely stay at higher forder in Devon.”

The barn and gardens were perfect for us all. We would definitely stay here again if we visit Devon again.

- Sarah, August 2019
Sharon July 2019

“Lovely house, comfortable, well equipped and beautiful location.”

The children loved the playground and garden.

- Sharon, July 2019
Suzanne July 2019

“Excellent barn which was spacious and very well equipped.”

Location was great, peaceful with beautiful views and near Bude, Clovelly and some lovely beaches. When we got used to the narrow lanes driving was interesting with oncoming packs of dogs, cows, tractors etc! Sadly none of us fancied filling and lighting the fire for the hot tub, although had it been a Jacuzzi we might have done so. The children loved the Wendy house and the adults enjoyed the swing ball!

- Suzanne, July 2019
Laura June 2019

“Absolutely loved it, very easy booking process.”

Good communication as the holiday drew nearer and the holiday cottage exceeded all expectations

- Laura, June 2019
Scott June 2019

“We had an amazing time!”

The barn is beautiful and the setting is gorgeous - our little girl loved waking up each day to see the sheep in the field. The barn itself was so spacious - plenty of room for the 7 of us and it was nice and clean. There were lots of little extras which made it even better - from a box of toys and puzzles, drawers full of games, an extremely well stocked kitchen and Wendy house filled with toys! There was even a baby monitor. The outdoor play area was great and there were even ball games and crabbing equipment to use. The furnishings were of a very high quality and we all felt very much at home. We would definitely love to stay again. Lauren , Bob and Jean were all very helpful. 5 stars!

- Scott, June 2019
Andrea May 2019

“Brilliant place to stay!”

Was perfect for my birthday celebrations and getting the family together! Very well equipped right down to the very last detail! My grandson thoroughly enjoyed the garden playhouse and the slide! Would definitely love to return fir another stay! Loved the surrounding area, felt we were right in the countryside and enjoyed the lovely views over the hills and farmland! 10/10 !! 5*.

- Andrea, May 2019
Francis May 2019

“A great place to go for a family celebration,fabulous location and everything you could possibly need was provided.”

- Francis, May 2019
Mandy April 2019

“The only thing I would say is that it needs to be made clear that the hot tub is a hot tub not a jacuzzi.”

Because I didn’t realise from pictures etc. Apart from that what a fantastic place had an excellent time.

- Mandy, April 2019
Samantha February 2019

“What better feedback can i leave than the fact we have already booked to come back in May!”

Absolutely loved the property. My youngest child suffers with Autism and holidaying is normally an extremely stressful experience however Higher Forda was an absolute dream and like a home away from home for him thanks to all of the thoughtful touches such as the toy box, play area outside and built in stair gate. All of this extras made this the most relaxing holiday we have ever had with him! Thanks for a fantastic break :)

- Samantha, February 2019

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x first floor twin room with en-suite shower,1 x twin first floor, basin and WC, 1 x first floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite bath, basin and WC
Wet room with shower, basin and WC
Open-plan sitting, kitchen and dining area with patio doors to the garden
Snug
Laundry room (accessible from outside).
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine, 6 x TV's with Freeview, WiFi, DVD, DAB radio, Bose speaker, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
2 x travel cot and highchair
Ample off-road parking for 3 cars
Gravelled area with furniture, and a children's play area and child's wendy house
BBQ
Wood fired hot tub and a spacious lawn area
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: Several steps on the ground floor of the cottage between rooms
Note:Pushchair, and bed guard also available on request
Note: The utility room, which has steps leading up to the door, is accessed via the garden and houses the washing machine and tumble dryer
Please be aware - although the standard check in around Christmas has changed to Sunday on the website - this property is available for a Friday-Friday stay for the same weekly price
Please contact us to arrange this if you're interested in booking from 27th December.

The property

Just a short drive from the village of Bradworthy, this 5-star barn conversion is truly something special; a holiday home situated in a peaceful and idyllic location with breath-taking views that almost follow you around.

A beautiful place to build some memories, Higher Forda has been designed with families and friends in mind, comprising a spacious interior which divides itself across two floors.

Wander inside to the open-plan living area, where you will be intrigued by the beautiful furnishings, including sumptuous sofas, a grand dining table for family gatherings, and a country cottage kitchen, elevated by whitewashed units as well as granite effect counter-tops.

One step down takes you to the cosy snug, whilst a step up leads you over to the charming double bedroom complimented by an en-suite bathroom.

A separate wet room is also located on this floor.

Come night time, you will be spoilt for choice between the comfy bedrooms, with three options gracing the upper level, each wrapped in detail and thoughtfully accessorised from start to finish.

All boast TV's and immaculate en-suite's.

The outdoors is equally as impressive, benefiting from a children’s play area with swings and a slide which younger guests will enjoy, a large patio area with seating and a barbecue, as well as a spacious lawn area.

Located on the Devon/Cornwall border with plenty of activities and attractions to discover, make your way towards the plethora of beaches and hidden coves, with the closest beach just seven miles away.

Enjoy a day out walking and take in the rugged coastlines with dramatic views.

Higher Forda brings you the best of local Devon and beyond.

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

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About the location

BRADWORTHY

Bude 10 miles.

With its large village square surrounded by cottages, village shops, garage and pub (renowned locally for its beer and good food), Bradworthy is the perfect example of the typical Devon country village. Off the beaten track and surrounded by the lush green pastures of North Devon, it provides the perfect base for a truly relaxing holiday in an area with several top class visitor attractions. Just 3 miles away the Tamar Lakes provide fishing and an array of watersports for the enthusiast, while south-west is the beach resort of Bude, with its outstanding surfing, rocky coves, golf course and restaurants. Several excellent stretches of the SW Coast Path, the beaches at Sandy Mouth and Welcombe Mouth, Hartland Point Quay and Lighthouse and the beautiful cliff-side village of Clovelly and bike riding on the Tarka Trail are some of the attractions that should not be missed in this fascinating area.

Please be aware - although the standard check in around Christmas has changed to Sunday on the website - this property is available for a Friday-Friday stay for the same weekly price - Please contact us to arrange this if you're interested in booking from 27th December.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great place to stay.”

“The accommodation was brilliant the only down size was the tumble dryer didn’t ...”

“Overall a superb quality, quiet & peaceful setting within easy reach of Bude or Bideford.”

“Lovely House!”

“We had a marvellous week at Higher Fords Barn.”

“The barn was everything we needed.”

“This was a lovely house, well equipped and comfortable.”

“Great holiday, lovely home made us feel extremely comfortable and ‘at home’.”

“Higher Forda is an amazing property.”

“It is a lovely place but the hot tub was a massive let down the bottom pipe wasn’t working so took hours to heat up and from the guest book it had been having problems for a while.”

“We had an amazing stay here - it was so spacious and comfortable and had everything we could possibly need!”

“Higher Forda is a beautiful holiday accommodation.”

“Lovely Barn to stay at, plenty of room, all the kitchen equipment you could imagine.”

“Lovely rural location beautiful views and very peaceful.”

“Located down several narrow lanes, so quite remote, but that adds to the peacefulness.”

“Fantastic holiday cottage in rural area.”

“Lovley house in beautiful setting”

“It was a pleasant surprise to arrive at Higher Forda and find that all the pictures we had seen and description of the facilities were 100% accurate.”

“10/10 fantastic !”

“We had a lovely stay, just what was needed.”

“Really great place, Lots of room we had a party of 8 people for my wifes 30th birthday.”

“The barn exceeded our expectations, it was very comfortable with every amenity you could need.”

“We had a lovely stay at higher forder in Devon.”

“Lovely house, comfortable, well equipped and beautiful location.”

“Excellent barn which was spacious and very well equipped.”

“Absolutely loved it, very easy booking process.”

“We had an amazing time!”

“Brilliant place to stay!”

“A great place to go for a family celebration,fabulous location and everything you could possibly need was provided.”

“The only thing I would say is that it needs to be made clear that the hot tub is a hot tub not a jacuzzi.”

“What better feedback can i leave than the fact we have already booked to come back in May!”

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The property

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About the location

BRADWORTHY