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Park Gate Stables

Barnstaple (3mls S), Devon

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Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 3
grade 5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Luxury
Family friendly
Tennis Court
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful, detached home set in an idyllic rural location
  • Boasting an array of original features, plus luxurious bedrooms and games room
  • Large private gardens with tennis courts and play area for the children
Property code: 85615

Play tennis, watch the children on the outdoor equipment and simply soak up the serenity at this fabulous group holiday home in Tawstock, Devon. Located 3 miles from bustling Barnstaple, the six-bedroom former barn sleeps up to 12 guests and is also happy to accommodate a couple of their furry friends. Venture out from here on scenic walks through woodland and countryside. Plan days out to the beautiful beaches of Saunton Sands, 9 miles away, and Westward Ho!, 10.5 miles away. Find a plethora of other nearby beauty spots in the area, as well as family attractions within easy reach.

 

Stroll into this inviting barn conversion, which is filled with natural light and has under-floor heating, to find yourselves immediately feeling at home. Wander into the well-equipped, country kitchen, with its marble-topped island, to prepare hearty meals for your party with the delicious ingredients you have found in local shops and market stalls. Create mouth-watering dishes then serve them up next door in the dining room. Also at this level, are a twin bedroom and a king-size room, each with an en-suite shower room and a Smart TV. There is also a WC. Take a half flight of steps down to discover the lounge, where your party can gather together in the evenings in front of a good movie on the Smart TV with Netflix and a DVD player. Play games in here too and on warm days pull open the doors on to your outside space. Make your way up to the first floor to find three more king-size rooms, two with an en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath, and one with an en-suite shower room. There is also a twin bedroom with its own bathroom. Bask in the sunshine on the south-facing terrace at every opportunity. Dine out here, fire up the BBQ and challenge each other to a game of tennis. Find there is access to a games room as well as the outdoor play area. There is plenty of parking at the barn.

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  • 6 bedrooms - 4 king-size and 2 twin
  • 3 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and handheld shower and WC, 2 en-suite bathrooms with roll-top baths with shower attachments and WC
  • Double multi-fuel range style cooker, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and wine cooler
  • Separate indoor games room with table tennis, air hockey table, darts board and table football
  • Private Tennis Court
  • Smart Tv in lounge - Netflix provided
  • Smart Tv in all bedrooms
  • Children's play area
  • 2 wooden cots & highchair
  • Outdoor table & chairs and sun loungers
  • Gas BBQ
  • Ample gated car parking
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £55. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Spend your mornings or afternoons pottering in Barnstaple, with its many shops, cafes and restaurants. Appledore, 11 miles away, is also a pleasant place to while away a couple of hours. Head to the beaches at Saunton Sands or Westward Ho! to go swimming or surfing or to organise outdoor games with your group. Woolacombe, 14.5 miles away, is also very scenic. Take the children to the Big Sheep amusement farm park, 10.5 miles from the barn; they will also enjoy the Milky Way Theme Park, a little further along the coast, 18 miles away. Keen walkers might enjoy undertaking a section of the South West Coast Path from anywhere along this picturesque coastline.

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Alice Holt

This property is personally managed by Alice.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Patricia 3rd January 2025

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Had a fantastic birthday with family in a wonderful property full of lovely little touches. We were all impressed by the range of kitchen equipment and were all very comfortable. If we do anything like this again, I'd certainly love to come back.

Reviewed by Dawn 27th December 2024

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Park Gate stables was absolutely beautiful. Well equipped for a family of 12. Beds very comfortable, everyone slept really well including a baby and an expectant mother-to- be. Sociably this house was amazing. We all ate together as a family celebrated new year as a family. Large lounge, kitchen and dining room plenty of room for everyone. BedroomsRead more worked well for us as they were split up 2 one side of house, 2 the other side. The other 2 bedrooms were downstairs split up. Loved staying here. Hide

Reviewed by Maureen 23rd December 2024

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A lovely place to stay. It was comfortable, spacious and very well equipped for our party of 11. We were welcomed with an excellent homemade cake and Prosecco. Thank you

Reviewed by Sarah 8th November 2024

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Beautiful house altogether with a spectacular dining table and lovely kitchen. Very comfortable and cosy. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Debbie 26th October 2024

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We were a family group of 8 adults and 4 young children and we all thought the house met our needs really well. We were made to feel very welcome by the owner who was very happy to have the children come trick a treating.

Reviewed by Ian 13th September 2024

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Really lovely house with everything you need for a large family get together. Plenty of space and great facilities. Fabulous kitchen we all enjoyed cooking in it. Games room, play area and tennis courts were used by all the family. Perfect place to relax and have a great family holiday, Great sandy surfing beaches and golf courses within 20min drivRead moree. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 23rd August 2024

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Lovely cottage for a large group. Peaceful and quiet location, only 10 mins to nearest shops. House was well equipped and we all liked that we could eat around the large dinner table. The tennis court was a bonus.

Reviewed by Richard 2nd August 2024

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Just perfect for our annual family holiday get together. Tennis for the enthusiasts, A games room for all. Plenty of room for the youngsters to let off steam. Carp fishing just 4 miles away. Glorious beaches in easy striking distance and the beautiful countryside. Easy access to supermarkets avoiding traffic bottlenecks. Very helpful host.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 26th July 2024

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We were a party of 11 ranging from 3 to 75 years old. A beautiful setting and well equipped house with a great range of kitchen equipment. We were able to share some lovely family meals together around the huge dining room table. Kids loved the games room and play equipment.

Reviewed by Maxine 1st July 2024

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Fantastic cottage for large family gatherings. Relaxed decor afforded relaxed surroundings perfect for those with children and dogs. Excellent array of kitchen equipment and washing drying facilities. Plenty of comfortable lounging areas for those seeking a bit of peace and solitude. Outside the large enclosed patio area with seating and tables wasRead more perfect to ensure young children and dogs were contained and for al fresco dining. The tennis courts and games room were a huge hit with all! Hide

Reviewed by Anthea 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by David 17th May 2024

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Extremely well equipped and laid out accommodation, which allows for everyone to be together inside or out. All needs catered for in an excellent quite location, but within easy distance of many local attractions. The family had a perfect holiday celebrating Mothers 80 birthday, we will be back!

Reviewed by Stephen 10th May 2024

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Reviewed by Marie 3rd May 2024

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Lovely cottage in a pretty village. The cottage has lots of space and it was great to all sit round the dining table having a meal and not feeling cramped. We were lucky with the weather and had a bbq one of the evenings the games room was used as well.

Reviewed by Jo 9th February 2024

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Perfect place for extended family to meet up for a special get together (a 50th birthday in our case). Something for everyone

Reviewed by Susan 23rd December 2023

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A great place to spend Christmas! The kitchen was well-equipped for entertaining. Living room area catered well for a large group. Tennis court was usable. Plenty of off-street parking. Bedrooms a good size . Location quiet, yet not far from Barnstaple. Two of the rooms have excellent showers.

Reviewed by Jan 18th August 2023

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A wonderful house that feels like home, with amazing views and facilities. It is very well equipped and catered for our families whatever their age. I would highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Elaine 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Rodney 21st July 2023

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Excellent, property, escesslent space and excellent location. Rodney Pollock

Reviewed by Christopher 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by William 16th June 2023

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An excellent venus and a most enjoyable break with 4 generations of the family togethe

Reviewed by Cathy 15th May 2023

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Reviewed by Beverley 21st April 2023

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Such a beautiful property, great location, we wish we could have stayed longer. Accommodation was very spacious and everything was very clean. Very comfy beds too. Would highly recommend this accommodation everything was perfect. Thank you so much, we had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the location to the wedding venue which we were attending. I'd hiRead moreghly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 14th April 2023

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This house was very comfortable and well equipped. Our group of ten had a wonderful week here

Reviewed by Tony 7th April 2023

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Great house for multi generational families.

Reviewed by Annette 24th March 2023

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The house had everything we required, space, comfort, beautiful furnishings, well equipped kitchen as we were cooking for 12 adults, all our friends had a fantastic time .

Reviewed by Rachel 4th March 2023

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Excellent property for extended family gatherings. Car required to get to shops, only 5-10 mins away. There are a few slate steps from the kitchen to the sitting room , so may not be ideal for people who have mobility issues or small children, although we had an 18month in the party as long as she was watched she was fine. Well laid out accommodatiRead moreon plenty of outdoor space. Dogs can be contained in part of the garden. Well equipped kitchen and large table to sit 12. All in all fab place. Hide

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