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Otter Pool Barn

Ilfracombe, Devon

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Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 6
grade 4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Gather together in this luxurious, rural barn conversion
  • Enjoy the outdoor spaces complete with private hot tub and hydro spa pool and children's play areas
  • The property is graded exceptional for accessibility and meeting standards required for visual and hearing impaired guests with the National Accessibility Scheme
Overview
Property code: OC-OTTERP

This spacious character property is surrounded by farmland and natural beauty, offering a vast number of accessible adaptations throughout to make life as easy as possible for parties with disabled guests. Located in West Down, many of North Devon’s beaches are within close proximity for a day out exploring and getting to know the coast, including Woolacombe (4 miles), Saunton (7 miles) and Croyde (6 miles). The market town of Barnstaple (11 miles) is also less than half an hour's drive away for a spot of shopping or to find a fantastic eatery for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

This property has been thoughtfully converted to ensure it meets the needs of any disabled guests, starting off with a wheelchair for access between the ground floor and first floor. The Great Hall is wonderfully characterful, with an inglenook fireplace, vaulted roof and log burning stove for cosy evenings, with a range of sofas and chairs for everyone's comfort. The snug lounge is a great place to retreat for peace and quiet, with a TV, fireplace and plenty of seating. A 30ft kitchen/dining room offers the ultimate area for feasts, seating up to 12 around the large wood dining table. The kitchen itself has state of the art facilities and plenty of space to create a meal to remember. All six of the bedrooms have luxurious oak doors and flooring and offer varying levels of accessible alterations. The large ground-floor room is accompanied by an en-suite shower room. Two of the upstairs bedrooms share a Jack and Jill en-suite. The family bathroom has a free-standing bath, whilst all bathrooms have roll-in showers and have been thoughtfully designed with people’s additional needs as the highest priority.

The outdoor space is just as fantastic as the indoor, with facilities to dine alfresco in the yard, or ramble out to the large field complete with private lake for a picnic, or to take part in water sports such as boating, canoeing or kayaking. A heated 5.5m pool with adjoining hot tub provides the perfect place to unwind, and just a few steps away is a changing room with shower and WC for ease.

Read more Code: OC-OTTERP

  • 6 bedrooms, 3 Super king-size beds with option to change to 3" twins zip n link option, 3 twin rooms offering a vast number of accessible adaptations throughout to make life as easy as possible for parties with disabled guests.
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 family bathroom, 1 Jack and Jill en-suite, 1 wet room plus an additional WC
  • Electric range cooker, American size fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave, Dolce Gusto coffee machine
  • Stairgate, highchair and travel cot available
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner
  • TV, DVD player, iPod docking station
  • Wi-Fi signal is weak
  • Courtyard with garden furniture, BBQ and large field with further seating areas
  • Private lake with additional BBQ area
  • Private parking for 6 cars and electric car charger payable before arrival at £40 per car, please select how many cars require EV charging at time of booking
  • Hot tub and hydro/spa pool (pool towels are provided)
  • Mid week bed linen change extra at £85 Towels mid week change at £40 payable to Holiday Cottages
  • The barn has a wheelchair suitable lift to the upper floor making all six bedrooms accessible
  • Children’s climbing frame
  • Pub and shop 3 miles, beach 7 miles
  • Please note, this property has been graded by the National Accessibility Scheme as 'exceptional' for accessibility and meeting the standards required for visual and hearing impaired guests - please contact us for details of all features
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 6 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

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Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jane 22nd September 2026

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We are a four generational family with ages ranging from ninety-two to ten months- plus five dogs !! We all felt very privileged to stay in such a beautiful, well thought out, and comfortable home. There are so many special touches- from the welcome pack that included the dogs- toys and games for all, play area outside, and the heated pool/ hot tubRead more enjoyed by all. There is also the a beautiful walk down to the otterpool with seats along the way prefect for dog walking. A wonderful time was had by everyone. Hide

Reviewed by Marie 8th August 2026

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We absolutely love Otterpool Barn. Its great for families with a physically Disabled family member. It is equipped to the highest level of accessibility. My adult son is an electric wheelchair user with complex medical needs, he feels Otterpool Barn is a home away from home catering for all his needs. My grandchildren love the pool and lake. We havRead moree neen 4 times before and hope to come again. Hide

Reviewed by John 1st August 2026

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A quiet location with plenty of parking and ideal for a large family group particularly if one or more are wheelchair bound. Maybe a little short on bathrooms. The otter pool provides a nice walk for all ages and is wheelchair accessible with care.

Reviewed by Chris 25th July 2026

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We had the best stay , couldnt fault the property , made life so much easier with my dad who has Parkinsons disease . Kids ran freely around the house , played snooker everyday , chilled in pool and spent most of our time at local beaches which are easy to get to from the barn ! Amazing stay will definitely book up again in future . Mark and familRead morey Hide

Reviewed by Julie 2nd May 2026

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The best property with disabled facilities I have ever come across. Loads of room and plenty of space and equipment for 12 people. They have thought of everything needed for a perfect holiday for a disabled guest. Cannot thank them enough. Fantastic house in an idyllic countryside setting in a beautiful part of Devon. The sun shone most days andRead more we even managed a bbq in the sheltered courtyard which is amazing for April. Cannot thank them enough. Hide

Reviewed by Anna 26th April 2026

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Lovely place to stay. Something for all generations of the family. This is our second stay and we really hope to be back again. Everything is as described. We have never found another self catering accommodation that meets all our needs in such a fabulous location with great pool and beautiful surroundings.

Reviewed by Michelle 11th April 2026

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A wonderful stay and the equipment was amazing, as my son said home from home and the hot tub was amazing we all loved it!

Reviewed by David 20th January 2026

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Superb stay in every respect. Great system to have the heating available 24/7 rather than on a timer.

Reviewed by Ian 18th November 2025

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OTTER POOL BARN is in a secluded location with only farm traffic passing nearby. The property has been designed and built to an exceptionally high standard. A deep understanding of disability issues is reflected in the interior layout and the equipment installed. Much thought has gone into developing this property and the owners are to be highly coRead moremmended for this. I will certainly visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 11th November 2025

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This is amazing House . Attention to detail is up most . Everything we could of needed right down an apple correr. Pool is fantastic, heated too so we spent alot of time in there. Even in November. The comfort of the house was truly fantastic. Bought our family together from all over the UK .

Reviewed by Sharon 13th September 2025

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Lovely property, we had a disabled family member and they managed really well in this property. Beautiful quiet location, everything you need is there. Very happy

Reviewed by Jacqueline 6th September 2025

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Lovely barn with big rooms which give plenty of room for everyone to spread out and do different activities. Little play area for young children in the garden which our grandson loved . The hot tub / pool was especially enjoyed by the children. Well equipped everything you need is there . Lots to do in the area , you do need a car . On the Sunday wRead moree went to Comyn farm for Sunday lunch which was the best Sunday lunch you can get anywhere , you do need to book though . Lovely holiday throughly recommend. It is also kitted out with everything a severely disabled person might need . Hide

Reviewed by Anna 14th July 2025

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Brilliant stay at OtterPool Barn. It was lovely to have so much space to ourselves. We enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi and hoisted mum in. We took early morning walks to the lake. Earthing was set up to make life comfortable and easy. Thanks Kate.

Reviewed by Jane 8th June 2025

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Were a family party of nine, with 3 young children and 1 wheelchair user. Otter Pool Barn accommodated us all perfectly, the rooms were spacious and comfortable and there are some lovely decorative objects on display throughout the barn. We were in the pool every day and the kids made full use of the outdoor play area. Such a lovely holiday.

Reviewed by Sreekanth 26th April 2025

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Amazing place. Great disabled facilities, incredible accessibility. Ever helpful Simon, and fantastic hot tub and pool.

Reviewed by Linda 12th April 2025

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Otter pool barn is a wonderful place for large families like ours that need disabled adaptations (best we have found anywhere) We were fortunate enough to have lovely sunny weather so we used the pool daily which was fantastic We could also appreciate the beautiful views to their best advantage and enjoyed walks around the lake most days

Reviewed by Kelly 5th January 2025

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Fantastic property very well thought of for all disabilities lovely peaceful location felt very relaxed

Reviewed by Alexis 25th November 2024

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Had a lovely relaxing holiday in a beautiful setting. Staircase was stunning. Amazing workmanship adapting this barn and sourcing unique features.

Reviewed by Tania 9th November 2024

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Clean, warm and welcoming. Very comfortable and easy get around with a wheelchair. The hoist in the downstairs bedroom was really good and easy to use. Tons of hot water, a very well equipped kitchen. The jacuzzi was used and enjoyed every day. The outside spaces are lovely, our dog enjoyed his morning run around the lake. Lots of wildlife to see iRead morencluding a barn owl! We were a party of able and disabled people, all of us had a good time. Otter pool barn will be a tough act to follow Hide

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Big Domain is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.