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West Bowden Farm

Knowstone near South Molton, Devon (Ref. 924911)

4.9★

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  • 8 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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48 Customer Review(s)

  • Jacqueline

    “This is a beautiful property, well furnished and very spacious for our party of five adults and a dog.”

    It was spotlessly clean and we appreciated the chocolates waiting for us on arrival. The kitchen was well stocked and the bedrooms were very comfortable. We had a few niggles. The WiFi was very erratic and frequently non-existent and there was renovation work going on in the adjoining cottage which was sometimes quite noisy. We didn’t feel this was an ideal property for our dog because there was no outside space for her and the farm dogs were very noisy and intimidating whenever they saw her.

    It was spotlessly clean and we appreciated the chocolates waiting for us on arrival. The kitchen was well stocked and the bedrooms were very comfortable. We had a few niggles. The WiFi was very erratic and frequently non-existent and there was renovation work going on in the adjoining cottage which was sometimes quite noisy. We didn’t feel this was an ideal property for our dog because there was no outside space for her and the farm dogs were very noisy and intimidating whenever they saw her.

    - Jacqueline, September 2024

    Thank you for leaving us a review. We're pleased you were happy with the accommodation but sorry you had a few issues. We appreciate the WiFi is a problem due to the rural location, we have been very badly let down by openreach over the past five years with the promise of bringing us fibre which they can't provide. We are now looking into installing starlink which will hopefully solve these problems. We apologise for the building work which is finished now, the project was meant to be completed by the summer but were let down by the builders. Our farm dogs are well controlled and are tied up on the quad and yes they do bark when they are on it due to excitement and going to work, they are very protective of the bike which is their favourite thing, otherwise they are good as gold and kept out of the way of guests. We ask people just to take their dogs up into the field above the barn as we have free ranging poultry in the yard. Property Owner

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms with TV: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room 1 double and 2 singles with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Ground floor basin and WC
  • Kitchen with breakfast area
  • Sitting room with dining area.
  • Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair
  • Off road parking for 4 cars
  • Front gravelled area with furniture
  • Access to farm fields and footpaths
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 9 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead when outside
  • Note: Duck pond 30 yards from the property, children and pets must be supervised at all times.

The property

South Molton 9 miles.

This lovely, detached barn conversion is across a courtyard from the owners' 17th century thatched farmhouse, on a working sheep farm, close to the small village of Knowstone and nine miles from the town of South Molton.

Set amidst quiet countryside in an idyllic rural location and overlooking a lovely duck pond, this comfortably-furnished cottage provides a traditional getaway for a family or a group of friends.

The spacious sitting room, with underfloor heating and floor-to-ceiling windows, provides a welcoming space for dining together, watching TV or playing board games.

There’s also a kitchen with a breakfast area, providing plenty of space for preparing dinner or a picnic for your day’s adventures.

Upstairs you will find exposed beams and three bedrooms; two doubles and a family room with a double and two singles, all having the added benefits of en-suite facilities and TVs, sure to be a big hit with all the family.

Guests are welcome to wander parts of the farm with permission, where you may be able to exercise your dogs in one of the fields, or take a footpath leading to open moorland close by.

The farmers also offer their guests the opportunity to admire the animals giving you an authentic taste of rural Devon life.

Just a mile away is the picturesque and friendly local village pub with a thatched roof and Michelin-starred restaurant, a great place to enjoy fabulous food with good company and a warm welcome.

By car it is also easy to reach the market town of South Molton, for retail therapy and exploring the weekly market.

Exmoor provides a great escape for walkers and wildlife lovers, whilst the spectacular North Devon beaches are all a short drive from your holiday cottage and provide endless sea, sand and surf for everyone in your party to enjoy.

A welcoming farm cottage, near rugged moorland and stunning coast, perfect for families and friends all year round.

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About the location

SOUTH MOLTON

Combe Martin 19 miles; Ilfracombe 24 miles; Woolacombe 25 miles.

The attractive market town of South Molton is known as The Gateway to Exmoor and is ideally placed in North Devon, boasting a range of shops, amenities and a twice weekly market. Being pleasantly situated not far from both coastal and inland beauty spots it will suit visitors of all tastes. In close proximity are forests, moors, rivers and coast, with churches and other buildings of historical significance. Residents find the quiet charm of the area attractive and visitors soon experience the sense of civic pride held by the locals. There is superb walking on the South West Coast Path and the North Devon beaches are varied and interesting. Visit the National Trust's Watersmeet Gorge, Valley of the Rocks and the funicular cliff railway. Up on Exmoor, there are various walks to suit all abilities, as well as highlights such as Tarr Steps, Landacre Bridge and the village of Withypool. Further afield, the resorts of Ilfracombe and Combe Martin are well worth a visit, and for some of the best beaches in the country, visit Woolacombe and Saunton and Croyde.