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Strawfields. Stunning cottage in amazing location close to the sea + Games Barn.

Family-friendly vacation home in Ilfracombe with a water park

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
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Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Nestled in a lovely rural location, The Stables offers a charming retreat with an enclosed cottage garden and private parking. Enjoy the light-filled open-plan kitchen/lounge area, perfect for relaxing after exploring the nearby beaches or playing games in the barn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Strawfields. Stunning cottage in amazing location close to the sea + Games Barn.

The Stables is a stunning recent conversion of old stables with its own enclosed cottage garden and private parking. It is one of three cottages at Strawfields, which has the best of both worlds, a small holding of 8 acres in a lovely rural location, yet it is just a short drive to the beaches.
The Stables is a fantastic recent conversion of old stables with its own enclosed cottage garden and private parking. The cottage is all on one level and a gentle slope from the car parking area leads down to the French doors.
Sleeps 4 (Sorry no pets or children under 3 as there is a small stream in the garden)
Bedroom one has a vaulted ceiling with skylight and the original beams, a double size bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, smart TV, USB sockets and a private en-suite bathroom with bath, basin and WC
The second bedroom has two single beds that can be zip-linked together to make a king size bed on request, USB sockets, dresser, luggage rack and chair
The second bathroom with walk in monsoon shower, WC and basin
a large open plan kitchen/lounge and dining area original vaulted beams and oak floor
The Stables has original vaulted beams with an oak floor, it has a large open plan kitchen/lounge and dining area.
A truly perfect match of new and old. It is light and spacious. There is a large well equipped kitchen with a double oven, electric hob, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher
The lounge area has a large comfy sofa, easy leather chair and smart TV. To one corner is a study area with an antique desk, USB sockets and bookcase filled with an excellent selection of reading material and board games​.
​French doors lead out onto the sunny patio with garden furniture for 4 and BBQ, perfect for breakfast outside. It is a private and sheltered cottage garden with views across the stream and over the fields. Hidden at the end of the garden is a bridge made from wood from the original reclaimed manger and stable doors, that leads out to the fields and trampolines for the children to play​.

What we provide:
bed linen, bath towels, tea towels
washing up liquid with a cloth, dishwasher tablets, hand wash
unlimited Wi-Fi and smart TVs
books, puzzles and toys
​games barn and trampolines
plenty of space to store bikes and surf boards
a warm drying room for wet suits (available in cooler months)​

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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ILFRACOMBE, England

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Marwood Hill Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Hele Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Verity Statue - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Thatched Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Strawfields. Stunning cottage in amazing location close to the sea + Games Barn. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Strawfields. Stunning cottage in amazing location close to the sea + Games Barn. located?

This family-friendly Ilfracombe vacation home is located by the sea, 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Ilfracombe Aquarium, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Marwood Hill Gardens and Watermouth Castle. Hele Bay Beach and Ilfracombe Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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