Barley House

5.0★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

47 Customer Review(s)

Sarah
October 2024

“A beautiful location & superbly appointed place to stay.”

This was our 3rd stay at Barley & 4th at Talaton House.. Thank you to Diana & Paul, we are looking forward to our next stay.

This was our 3rd stay at Barley & 4th at Talaton House.. Thank you to Diana & Paul, we are looking forward to our next stay.

- Sarah, October 2024
David September 2024

“A lovely cottage fitted out to a high standard in a quiet location.”

We would definitely stay there again.

- David, September 2024

Our sincere thanks for your very kind words. It is very gratifying to hear that you enjoyed Barley House and that you would consider staying again. Property Owner
James July 2024

“A beautiful property.”

Really had the "wow" factor when we first arrived. Diana and Paul were extremely helpful and accommodating and seemed happy to be contacted with questions, which they went above and beyond to answer. For a family with diverse accessibility needs, this couldn't have gone better.

- James, July 2024

Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We are delighted that you enjoyed staying in Barley House and to know that the property was so suitable for your family. It was very nice to have met you. Property Owner
Philip May 2024

“A brilliant stay.”

Diana is so helpful, considerate and accommodating. Everything was great, the only way to improve our stay would be for the individual gardens at the property to be dog secure, as ours had a habit of making full use of the beautiful grounds!

- Philip, May 2024

Very many thanks for your extremely kind review along with the score, and also your thoughts about the outside terrance. Feedback is invaluable to our success and so we are most appreciative when guests help in this way. It was a pleasure meeting you all. Property Owner
Joanna May 2024

“Excellent organisation and welcome arrangements.”

Diana and Paul were very friendly and provided an immediate response to any technical difficulties like the toaster. They also gave useful advice expecially with regard to dog walking and charging the electric car. We loved having access to rhe spacious lawns to exercise our lively dogs. We found the cottage very clean and well equipped. The only criticism was that the upstairs bedrooms were quite warm on the hot days but there are so many places to visit locally that we only used them for sleeping! We loved the peace of the beautiful parkland and we hope to return.

- Joanna, May 2024

Thank you so much for the very kind thoughts and comments. We hugely appreciate all the feedback and will look to review the comfort levels in the upstairs bedrooms. We are so sorry that you were not entirely comfortable but delighted that you hope to return. It will be lovely to see you again. Property Owner
Vanessa December 2023

“We stayed at Barley House as part of a group of 9 in 3 of the cottages, this one was the largest.”

Its a fabulous cottage, very comfortable and well equipped and we hosted 9 for for dinner most nights (inc Christmas) very comfortably. The grounds are lovely and its nice for a quick dog walk around the village which is on the doorstep. Well positioned for trips to the coast in around 30 mins, golf course, posh farm shop and garden centre. Diana, the host was super helpful but unobtrusive...thank you for a fabulous trip, will will indeed return.

- Vanessa, December 2023
Sarah October 2023

“Our 3rd stay at Talaton House & our 2nd at Barley House which we really enjoyed.”

Such a comfortable place to stay, lots to do locally and the cottage is very well appointed. The grounds are very well maintained. We will definitely return.

- Sarah, October 2023
Catherine August 2023

“Loved the cottage and its facilities.”

Our little grandson who lives in London particularly enjoyed the little walks in the grounds and the little wooded area. Very welcoming hosts too.

- Catherine, August 2023
Louise July 2023

“Beautiful property in a lovely location.”

The hosts are very lovely people who made sure we had everything we needed. The property is fully equipped and furnished to a very high standard. The area is very quiet and peaceful.

- Louise, July 2023
Paul May 2023

“Excellent property in a wonderful location.”

- Paul, May 2023
Melinda May 2023

“A wonderful holiday in a beautiful location.”

Lots to do on your doorstep with Sidmouth, Exeter and Lyme Regis all within striking distance. The hosts were welcoming, helpful but unobtrusive and generally lovely. The property was outstanding with all you could want in a holiday cottage. The local village pub is also a must with a good pub menu and a welcoming landlady, Maria. I have no trouble at all recommending this property and would stay there again without hesitation. Thank you Diana and Paul for making our stay so enjoyable.

- Melinda, May 2023
Ron January 2023

“A great host.”

And a really comfortable and very clean house. Kitchen is very well equipped. Overall a great two weeks in Barley House.

- Ron, January 2023
David October 2022

“Perfect property for our family and dog.”

Impossible to fault.

- David, October 2022
Jackie September 2022

“A fabulous cottage which suited our family needs which ranges from an 86 year old grandmother down to a 7 month old puppy.”

Well placed for days out and everyone was catered for. Diana was very welcoming and helpful, for which we would like to thank her.

- Jackie, September 2022
Jas August 2022

“Barley house was just perfect in every way.”

Fantastic location. Beautifully renovated and a lot of thought gone it. The BBQ was a real treat and surprise. Diana and Paul very welcoming and friendly. Had a wonderful weeks stay, met some lovely like minded couples. Will definitely go back.

- Jas, August 2022
Helen August 2022

“We had a lovely stay at Barley House thanks to Diana and her team.”

I would recommend anyone to stay and we would love to return. it was very comfortable and great for our dog. thanks Diana.

- Helen, August 2022
Victoria July 2022

“We had a wonderful time at Barley House, Diana was very helpful and the house is gorgeous!”

Everything has been thought of to ensure you have a super time.

- Victoria, July 2022
Sheila July 2022

“Barley House, just perfect.”

Had a fabulous holiday, the accommodation could not get any better. Immaculate, excellent facilities, kitchen fully equipped, (air-con unit was amazing). Additional thoughtful extras, such as hand soaps, shower gels, tissues are provided. On arrival a bottle of Prosecco and dog treats were waiting for us, (what a lovely touch). The grounds are stunning and so peaceful. The owners are friendly and made us feel very welcome. It is definitely 5+ star.

- Sheila, July 2022
Peter July 2022

“Beautiful property and excellent hosts.”

We had a great stay enjoying the lovely Devon scenery and making use of recommendations from our hosts.

- Peter, July 2022
Bradley June 2022

“Great location and the best hosts you could find.”

- Bradley, June 2022
Wendy June 2022

“We had a lovely time whilst at Talaton House (Barley Cottage).”

We visited Lyme Regis, Exeter Cathedral and walked along the Quayside. The Donkey Sanctuary was a lovely day out and they make you feel very welcome. Visited Beer, Seatin and Sidmouth. The Talaton Inn and Greyhound were nice to eat in. The cottage was clean and facilities very good would definitely recommend.

- Wendy, June 2022
Ian May 2022

“My family of 5 with 2 dogs have just returned from a wonderful week at Barley House.”

The hosts were amazing the welcome gifts for us and our dogs was a lovely touch. Very clean, extremely good quality bedding and towels. Great open plan lounge kitchen and dining area. Very modern bathrooms with lovely under floor heating and plenty of hot water. Highly recommend and hope that we will return.

- Ian, May 2022
Fiona May 2022

“Fabulous property in the little village of Talaton.”

The property had everything we could have wished for. Super spotless and beds super comfy. Loved the place and so pleased we took my 90 year old Mum as the room abs wet room were ideal. Strongly recommend a quiet place in a typical Devon village.

- Fiona, May 2022
Julian April 2022

“Lovely property - easily as attractive and comfortable as on the website (usually you prepare yourself for there having been some creative photography but not here) and the surrounding grounds of the estate were peaceful and added a sense of seclusion.”

Very well equipped interior and Diana and extremely welcoming host.

- Julian, April 2022
Chantelle March 2022

“Absolutely stunning property - exactly as shown in the photos.”

Beautifully furnished, luxury accomodation - it was immaculate & cannot believe doggies are allowed! Chose this cottage as loved what i saw on the website and so that our daughter, partner & their dog could join us for a few days. Lovely that we were able to meet the owner Diana, she met us when we arrived and was so warm and welcoming. She really cares about making sure everything is ok for her guests. The views and grounds are absolutely stunning too - it was a memorable holiday - thank you! Chantelle & Nick

- Chantelle, March 2022
Lynn February 2022

“We had a very comfortable and enjoyable time at Barley House.”

It was warm, well equipped and welcoming. We did not bring our dog but had we this would have been perfect for him.

- Lynn, February 2022
Sophia January 2022

“Wonderful accommodation with everything you need and beautiful surroundings.”

Everything seemed new and very clean. Hosts were very welcoming. Very much recommend

- Sophia, January 2022
Kevin October 2021

“Warm, clean and fresh.”

Beautifully furnished and equipped and three fabulous bathrooms. Great location in the countryside on the edge of the village. Diane and Paul were very welcoming and helpful. All 3 couples would be more than happy to stay here again.

- Kevin, October 2021
Sarah October 2021

“Another lovely stay at Talaton, the cottages & location are delightful.”

Everything that you could need & more. Diana & Paul are wonderful hosts & we will definitely return for a 3rd stay. Many thanks from the Morris family.

- Sarah, October 2021
Lee September 2021

“This was a superb property with excellent facilities.”

The kitchen is a fully stocked with all the utensils you'll need and had a Nespresso pod machine. The beds were comfortable and bathrooms modern. 10/10.

- Lee, September 2021
Angela September 2021

“Excellent grounds for a relaxing weekend away.”

Excellent quality of accommodation throughout. Will definitely return.

- Angela, September 2021
Richard July 2021

“A highly specified and roomy cottage in a lovely setting within a peaceful village.”

The owners have taken care to anticipate the needs and expectations of guests. A very welcoming host too, who clearly tries very hard to ensure a memorable stay. Just lovely!

- Richard, July 2021
Jeremy July 2021

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.”

The owners were really thoughtful and it was a great stay.

- Jeremy, July 2021
Rebecca June 2021

“Beautiful accommodation in a really lovely quiet garden of a large house with lovely grounds.”

Devon is a beautiful county with stunning scenery.

- Rebecca, June 2021
Susan June 2021

“Another lovely property with Helpful Holidays.”

Barley House was spotlessly clean with every facility you could need. Lovely hosts and location.

- Susan, June 2021
Keith May 2021

“This is a fabulous place to stay, I can’t recommend it highly enough.”

- Keith, May 2021
Jacky December 2019

“My family and I stayed in Barley House for a week after Christmas and over new years eve.”

The hosts had decorated the property with a Christmas tree, which was a lovely welcome for our party. We selected the property for the spacious open plan living accommodation for our party of five and our labrador. There was plenty of room for the dog cage and we were able to walk our dog around the grounds of the property. There were local walks listed in the accommodation guide in the property which was very helpful. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of utensils, pans and ovenware. However, if any future guests did not want to cook, there were plenty of places to eat near by. And a pub within a stones throw. The three bedrooms where spacious; the first floor having their own bathrooms, and the ground floor having a neighbouring bathroom. The underfloor heating was lovely on your feet in the bathrooms. As were the waterfall showers, fluffy towels, and cotton bedding. Overall the property was comfortable, warm, homely and spacious. We would certainly return and recommend Barley House to our friends and family.

- Jacky, December 2019
S December 2019

“Highly recommend.”

Our family of 6 plus 1 infant and 1 dog enjoyed a truly wonderful Christmas (2019) get together at Barley House, Talaton. The hosts were absolutely fantastic and on arrival we found a super welcoming hamper, which was both personalised and thoughtful in that it contained some gluten free items for my daughter and a small Xmas gift for my Grandson. We loved the beautiful location which was only a short drive from the coast. The accommodation was very clean, warm and comfortable. We wish we could have stayed longer and definitely hope to revisit one day.

- S, December 2019
Helen September 2019

“Stunning property in a gorgeous village location.”

People were so warm and friendly, fabulous meal at the Five Bells.

- Helen, September 2019
Colin August 2019

“The owners have equipped the house to a very high standard, kitchen equipment superb and extra touches like welcome note and flowers, along with shower gel and hand-wash provided if wanted was a lovely touch.”

Very welcoming owners.

- Colin, August 2019
Christopher August 2019

“A great place in the countryside, beautiful peaceful surroundings.”

accommodation was excellent, could not fault it and would recommend it to anyone going to Devon. Either looking to just relax or as a base to explore Devon.

- Christopher, August 2019
John May 2019

“The accomodation was absolutely lovely, the hostess was very welcoming, friendly and helpful.”

The gardens were lovely and ideal for walking our dog in a safe environment. The village setting was very pleasant with friendly people in the local pub and the community shop, which was just outside the accomodation. All in all a brilliant place!

- John, May 2019
Jonathan April 2019

“We had a lovely stay over the long Easter weekend.”

The home was very well equipped, making a great first impression on the kids, as did the unexpected welcome pack including an Easter activity and biscuits for the dog. They loved having their own ensuites in the rooms upstairs and we enjoyed the privacy of the downstairs bedroom with its own wetroom in the room next door. Our dog Comet was very happy and settled in well, with the wooden and tiled floors making it very easy to keep clean after walks. It felt very private, with the hosts available when needed and unobtrusive when not - the perfect balance. There was no noise from others or outside. Noise does travel within the Barley home itself, but this was welcome as it made it easy for us to listen out for the kids upstairs. A very good find and one I'm sure we'll return to, especially as there is room in the other homes for other relatives when they come to visit too.

- Jonathan, April 2019
Andrew August 2018

“The cottage was stunning.”

Refurbished throughout with new bathrooms and kitchen. Comfortable, stylish with everything you need. We enjoyed the bbq outside while the children loved playing in the huge grounds of the main house. A magical place we will be coming back.

- Andrew, August 2018
Ron August 2018

“Wow, what a lovely cottage, set in idyllic contryside suroundings.”

The cottage was equipped with everything you might need from dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Large lounge with plenty of seating and a well equipped kitchen. We had 7 days of pure r & r.

- Ron, August 2018
Beverley April 2018

“Barley House is modern, spacious, quiet, clean and comfortable.”

It is set in lovely grounds close to the owners house. The owners are very friendly, helpful and keen to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. Dogs are made welcome which is great as the standard of other cottages is not always so good when dogs are allowed. Talaton village is small with one shop and a pub which serves typical pub food-generous portions and very friendly staff. There are plenty of other good pubs serving food nearby. It’s a 15-20 mins drive to nice beaches in Sidmouth, Branscombe and Exmouth amongst others. Bikes can be hired at Darts Farm to cycle along the Exe estuary. Our second stay here and hopefully not our last.

- Beverley, April 2018
Sadie March 2018

“Beautiful house, impeccably designed and decorated, very comfy bed and gorgeous bedding, fantastic grounds for the children to play in, lovely hosts, great pub and shop one minute’s walk away, short drive to lovely villages and beaches.”

Perfect!

- Sadie, March 2018

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Summary

Over two floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip-linked 6' bed or twin on request) with en suite bathroom, 1 x twin (zip-linkable to 6' double on request) with en suite shower-room
1 x Ground-floor king-size double bedroom
Open-plan living area with sitting area, kitchen and dining area with glazed doors to terrace
Ground floor shower-room with shower, hand shower attachments, grab rails, basin and WC.
Electric panel heaters
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with Blu-ray, DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available on request, please bring own linen for cot
Off road parking for two cars
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: Maximum of 14 night stays, if you require longer please call to discuss

The property

Barley House sits end-of-row with wide, gently sloping paved path/ramp alongside the gravelled terrace (bench, tables/chairs) to front door.

Light-filled open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric oven/induction hob) with smart TV/DVD/Blu-ray, wireless speaker and big glazed doors to front terrace.

Ground-floor double bedroom (5' bed) and wheel-in shower-room (wet-room suite, overhead and hand shower attachments, grab rails).

Upstairs, two further bedrooms, both with apex beams - a double (zip-linked 6' bed or twin) with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over three-quarter size bath), and a twin (zip-linkable to 6' double) with en suite shower-room (wet-room suite); upstairs en suites are behind partition walls without ceilings.

Smart and comfortable, particularly convenient for those with limited mobility.

Talaton: small village (PO/shop, pub, church) in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Good road/rail links (Feniton, 2 miles; Tiverton, 13).

Honiton, 5 miles; 'Jurrassic Coast' at Sidmouth, 9; excellent sandy beach at Exmouth, 12.

National Trust houses within easy reach; Escot gardens (maze, woodland, picnic spots), 1 mile; Cadhay, 3, Golf, riding, within 10 miles.

Floorplans

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Talaton House Cottages

In the heart of Talaton is striking Grade II listed Talaton House, a former rectory, renovated from its 18th century origins and surrounded by acres of beautiful parkland and specimen trees. Beside the house, the original stables, Groom's Cottage (975996) and Hayloft (975999) have been finely converted with flair into four excellent cottages, all exceptionally well done with smart design, stylish furnishings, oak/tiled floors and sleek kitchens. A sweeping drive (shared with the friendly owners & main house) leads to the cottages. They all look over scenic parkland alongside the main house and you are welcome to wander the vast lower lawns (picnic benches, barbecue area, dogs on leads welcome) and peaceful circular woodland walk. Groom's Cottage (975996), Gardener's Cottage (975997) and Barley House (975998) each have a gravelled terrace (table/seating) at the front, made private with attractive planting and pleached trees. Loading/unloading outside the cottages; shared parking area, just beyond (10 to 30 yards). An outstanding location; much thought has gone into making these superb places individual, stylish and comfortable.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

Talaton

Ottery St Mary sits beside the River Otter and is well known for its literary connections to the poet Coleridge and for its beautiful church often referred to as a Exeter cathedral lookalike. Ottery St Mary is also famous for its traditional 'Tar Barrels' which attracts more than 3000 visitors on 5th November each year.

Note: Maximum of 14 night stays, if you require longer please call to discuss

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Reviews & Ratings

“A beautiful location & superbly appointed place to stay.”

“A lovely cottage fitted out to a high standard in a quiet location.”

“A beautiful property.”

“A brilliant stay.”

“Excellent organisation and welcome arrangements.”

“We stayed at Barley House as part of a group of 9 in 3 of the cottages, this one was the largest.”

“Our 3rd stay at Talaton House & our 2nd at Barley House which we really enjoyed.”

“Loved the cottage and its facilities.”

“Beautiful property in a lovely location.”

“Excellent property in a wonderful location.”

“A wonderful holiday in a beautiful location.”

“A great host.”

“Perfect property for our family and dog.”

“A fabulous cottage which suited our family needs which ranges from an 86 year old grandmother down to a 7 month old puppy.”

“Barley house was just perfect in every way.”

“We had a lovely stay at Barley House thanks to Diana and her team.”

“We had a wonderful time at Barley House, Diana was very helpful and the house is gorgeous!”

“Barley House, just perfect.”

“Beautiful property and excellent hosts.”

“Great location and the best hosts you could find.”

“We had a lovely time whilst at Talaton House (Barley Cottage).”

“My family of 5 with 2 dogs have just returned from a wonderful week at Barley House.”

“Fabulous property in the little village of Talaton.”

“Lovely property - easily as attractive and comfortable as on the website (usually you prepare yourself for there having been some creative photography but not here) and the surrounding grounds of the estate were peaceful and added a sense of seclusion.”

“Absolutely stunning property - exactly as shown in the photos.”

“We had a very comfortable and enjoyable time at Barley House.”

“Wonderful accommodation with everything you need and beautiful surroundings.”

“Warm, clean and fresh.”

“Another lovely stay at Talaton, the cottages & location are delightful.”

“This was a superb property with excellent facilities.”

“Excellent grounds for a relaxing weekend away.”

“A highly specified and roomy cottage in a lovely setting within a peaceful village.”

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.”

“Beautiful accommodation in a really lovely quiet garden of a large house with lovely grounds.”

“Another lovely property with Helpful Holidays.”

“This is a fabulous place to stay, I can’t recommend it highly enough.”

“My family and I stayed in Barley House for a week after Christmas and over new years eve.”

“Highly recommend.”

“Stunning property in a gorgeous village location.”

“The owners have equipped the house to a very high standard, kitchen equipment superb and extra touches like welcome note and flowers, along with shower gel and hand-wash provided if wanted was a lovely touch.”

“A great place in the countryside, beautiful peaceful surroundings.”

“The accomodation was absolutely lovely, the hostess was very welcoming, friendly and helpful.”

“We had a lovely stay over the long Easter weekend.”

“The cottage was stunning.”

“Wow, what a lovely cottage, set in idyllic contryside suroundings.”

“Barley House is modern, spacious, quiet, clean and comfortable.”