1 Bed in Barnstaple (oc-93422)

Little Merryfield is a tranquil, romantic retreat, complete with an enclosed private garden with stream, wood-fired hot tub, and two outdoor decking and seating areas for relaxing and alfresco dining. This delightful cottage with its own private drive and parking is situated in a fantastic location - just 3 miles from the regional centre of Barnstaple, yet only 6 miles from 3 of the most famous golden sand beaches of Saunton, Croyde, and Woolacombe. Likewise, the South-West coast path with secret coves, panoramic coastal views and walks is within 6 miles; whilst the tumbling rivers, woods and wild moorland of Exmoor are nearby to explore.


The cottage is situated in the beautiful conservation village of Guineaford with nationally renowned Marwood Gardens and tearooms on your doorstep, the Muddiford Inn - a hearty gastropub specialising in locally-sourced seasonal produce, fish and game, just a mile along the lanes. Woolacombe and Saunton Sands beaches are both 3-mile stretches of glorious golden sands that welcome four-legged friends throughout the year, with surfing, swimming, stand-up paddleboarding and other water sports facilities, with equipment hire and lessons available to book. Barnstaple with its award-winning local produce Pannier market and facilities is within three miles, whilst the bohemian surf-café culture of Braunton is just 5 miles away. The Tarka trail is a 32-mile traffic-free cycle trail with a further 180-miles of scenic footpaths and bridleways.


When you step into this enchanting, luxurious, cottage, you’re surrounded by organic and natural design and décor, with glowing oak and golden stone floors, river slate kitchen surfaces, wooden bespoke features, and cosy furnishings. Snuggle up on a comfy sofa on cooler evenings in front of the wood burner and enjoy preparing a delicious meal in the fully equipped kitchen. Upstairs, the sweet, quirky, and peaceful bedroom with a luxurious king-size bed looks out onto a glorious canopy of copper beech leaves with beautiful garden views. There is also a single pull-out bed in the main bedroom for a younger child, and a double sofa bed downstairs in the living room. Completing the cottage, the bathroom has a statement walk-in shower and two WCs.


Stepping out onto the decking, you’ll find a Japanese wood-fired hot tub with its evocative aromas of wood smoke, magical night-time lighting like little stars, and an outdoor sitting area with double egg chair swing. The cottage garden is an idyllic, tranquil place in which to relax and unwind, with a second decking area for outside dining by the stream, complete with charcoal fire-pit and BBQ, dry-robes and blankets provided for home use. Enjoy long, memorable evenings under the stars, listening to owls hooting and the gentle ripples of the stream.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog


- 1 bedroom – king-size bed with a pull-out single bed

- 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and WC and a downstairs WC

- Electric oven, induction hob, slimline dishwasher, fridge and freezer, washing machine and microwave

- 55-inch Smart TV in the lounge and Bluetooth speaker

- Hairdryer, Clothes drying rack, iron & ironing board.

- Enclosed garden with a decked area

- Firepit/charcoal BBQ, outdoor furniture including a double egg chair

- Wood Fired Hot Tub & Wood-burner

- Your hosts will provide a welcome log box including some kindling, hardwood logs, matches and firelighters. These can be used to reheat the hot tub on subsequent nights, for the firepit, or for the wood burner inside. Guests who plan to use the wood burner and/or hot tub extensively each day will need to bring their own additional supply of well-seasoned, kiln-dried logs. If you wish to use the hot tub beyond the first 3 days, there is a fee of £60 payable directly to your hosts. This covers the additional costs of cleaning, refilling, and supplying enough wood for you to reheat the water at your convenience

- Stream at the bottom of the garden

- Body boards, dryrobes, rash vests, picnic bags, hot water bottles, maps and guidebooks, yoga mats and board games provided

- Outside cold-water tap

- Private parking for 2 cars

- Property suitable for small/medium dogs

- Pub 1.3 miles, shop 3 miles and a choice of beaches within 7 miles


Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog


- 1 bedroom – king-size bed with a pull-out single bed

- 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and WC and a downstairs WC

- Electric oven, induction hob, slimline dishwasher, fridge and freezer, washing machine and microwave

- 55-inch Smart TV in the lounge and Bluetooth speaker

- Hairdryer, Clothes drying rack, iron & ironing board.

- Enclosed garden with a decked area

- Firepit/charcoal BBQ, outdoor furniture including a double egg chair

- Wood Fired Hot Tub & Wood-burner

- Your hosts will provide a welcome log box including some kindling, hardwood logs, matches and firelighters. These can be used to reheat the hot tub on subsequent nights, for the firepit, or for the wood burner inside. Guests who plan to use the wood burner and/or hot tub extensively each day will need to bring their own additional supply of well-seasoned, kiln-dried logs. If you wish to use the hot tub beyond the first 3 days, there is a fee of £60 payable directly to your hosts. This covers the additional costs of cleaning, refilling, and supplying enough wood for you to reheat the water at your convenience

- Stream at the bottom of the garden

- Body boards, dryrobes, rash vests, picnic bags, hot water bottles, maps and guidebooks, yoga mats and board games provided

- Outside cold-water tap

- Private parking for 2 cars

- Property suitable for small/medium dogs

- Pub 1.3 miles, shop 3 miles and a choice of beaches within 7 miles



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.