Self-Catering at The Byre | Holiday Cottages in Combe Martin

Holiday home
The Byre is a stylish and attractive barn conversion, set close to the Exmoor National Park, on a hill farm 2.5 miles from Combe Martin. There are two lovely bedrooms, a double and a twin, and a family bathroom. Downstairs is a fitted kitchen, and a sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove. Outside, wonderful views can be enjoyed from the garden and terrace area, ideal for alfresco dining. There is off road parking for one car. With the coast at Combe Martin just 2.5 miles away, and the delights of Exmoor on the doorstep, The Byre makes a quality and comfortable retreat throughout the year.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x king size, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.

Area
Located on the border between Exmoor National Park and the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the picturesque settlement of Combe Martin. This little seaside resort, with a wide variety of amenities, is a great attraction for locals and visitors, and is home to a very popular beach. Lynton and Lynmouth, Woolacombe, Croyde Bay, Saunton Sands, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple are all within easy reach. There are also numerous National Trust properties and gardens close by, offering unique insights into local history. Woolacombe beach is close by and is an excellent place for surfing, whilst the South West coastal path passes within a mile for those who love rambling.

Region
Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?

Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer in owner's farmhouse at extra cost, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. EV charger- chargeable at cost. Off road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed lawned rear garden with terrace, furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 2.5 miles. This property only accepts 7 night bookings.

Miss Seymour

September 2020

We had a wonderful time staying at The Byre.. The cottage is very lovely and the views are fantastic. Everything you need is to hand. Our hosts were great and if you needed to know anything about the area they were able to help and gave suggestions where to visit. We will certainly be back.

Miss Seymour, September 2020

August 2020

The setting is so peaceful and relaxing which is just what you need to unwind.. There are so many places to visit which are only a short drive away including Woolacombe, Putsborough and Saunton Sands which are great for bodyboarding. I would definitely like to stay at The Byre again and the owners are so welcoming and friendly.

Mr Garrod, August 2020

We had a two week stay at The Byre.. The cottage is lovely and the owners, Nicola and Mike are really helpful and welcoming. The cottage is comfortable, clean and well equipped. Views are amazing, whatever the weather! Our daughter loved watching the chickens and sheep. It’s also a great base for exploring the local area. The beaches are sandy and if you don’t mind a little walk away from the main areas, fairly quiet. We tried Saunton Sands, Woolacombe, Putsborough, Croyde & Barricane. We also visited Arlington Court and the walks around Heddon Valley. Would definitely recommend - a cosy cottage in a beautiful setting.

Ms Johnston, August 2020

September 2019

The cottage is indeed remote but close enough to local attractions.. Coombe Martin beach only 10 minutes away. Nestling in a valley the views are stunning and perfect if you need to relax and unwind. Exmoor Zoo fabulous but Coombe Martin Wildlife Park and Zoo not so good. The enclosures for the wolves overcrowded and totally dreadful. Lots of National Trust properties and land in the area. Good attractions for children too.

Mrs Brooker, September 2019

August 2019

It was a lovely little cottage and the owners were lovely.. ..will definitely be staying here again...

Miss Bostock, August 2019

July 2019

The cottage was positioned on a hill with a great view of the valley.. Owners were very friendly and the cottage gave us everything we needed. Quiet place to relax, read a book. Or visit the neighbourhood for some nice diners or a beautifull sunsets.

Koomen, July 2019r

June 2019

The holiday was brilliant, the cottage was well prepared and the view was amazing! The owners were very pleasant and helpful.

Mr Amos

May 2019

The Byre is a well appointed cottage with stunning views across the valley.. The back garden gets the sun virtually all day. The owners are friendly, helpful and provide a cream tea for new arrivals. We stayed when all the lambs and ewes were out in the fields and they provided some good entertainment. The long driveway is a bit daunting the first time but after that its fine as long as you drive slowly. We recommend visiting Arlington Court, Hunters Inn (plus walking routes), Valley of the Rocks (lookout for the mountain goats) and Combe Martin museum.

Mrs Bandle

April 2019

We stayed at The Byre for a week with a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old.. The setting is absolutely stunning, surrounded by unspoilt countryside. The owners, Mike and Nicola were wonderfully welcoming and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They showed the children the lambs in the barn, let us name their new chickens and gave us fresh eggs! The location is superb - a great base to explore the local area (Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Linton/Linmouth etc) and Mike and Nicola gave lots of great tips too. The cottage is perfectly appointed and child-friendly (including cot, stair gate, high chair). The children adored the stay here and we did too - peaceful and relaxing!

Joanna B

We stayed here for a week with a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. The setting is absolutely stunning, surrounded by unspoilt countryside. The owners, Mike and Nicola were wonderfully welcoming and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They showed the children the lambs in the barn, let us name their new chickens and gave us fresh eggs! The location is superb - a great base to explore the local area (Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Linton/Linmouth etc) and Mike and Nicola gave lots of great tips too. The cottage is perfectly appointed and child-friendly (including cot, stair gate, high chair). The children adored the stay here and we did too - peaceful and relaxing. (Only point to note is that access is down a long bumpy track, so best not arrive in a Ferrari if you were planning to..!)

Mrs Simmons

March 2019

Lovely place, nice to come home to after a day exploring, comfortable private..

Mr Waldron

December 2018

A very warm welcome received from our hosts.. Plenty of local information located in welcome pack. A very clean well appointed property. Very quiet location with fabulous views from the property. Excellent menu choices and meals at local pubs and restaurants.

Mr Gilbert

July 2018

The Byre was a wonderful base from which we were able to explore the beauty of North Devon.. The owners were laid back, welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable about all the best places to go nearby. Our little girl enjoyed seeing the animals around the cottage, waking early to see the hens outside her window and saying goodnight to them before bed. She still talks about seeing the pigs eating ‘biscuits’. My favourite evenings were spent relaxing in the swinging chair overlooking the hills. We hope to go back soon.

Mr Alsop

August 2017

This cottage was absolutely excellent - from the location to the facilities inside.. I couldn't fault it in any way

Mr Hodgson

July 2017

Brilliant cottage with fantastic views over the valley.. Well equipped and comfortable. We had a very enjoyable week and the owners were very friendly and helpful.

Mr Lake

October 2016

You would find it difficult to find a more peaceful location.. The view across the valley is absolutely beautiful. This is a real countryside holiday - complete with owls, foxes, rabbits, pheasants and farm animals. Our grandchildren loved it. The owner was very helpful and welcoming but not at all pushy. The long farm track was not a problem - just part of the adventure! Thank you.

Mrs Welling

September 2016

Lovely barn in very peaceful surroundings with fantastic views.. Owners very welcoming when we arrived. A hill farm which meant a half mile track from the road but if you go slowly and carefully no problem with your car and it was what we wanted, quiet with lovely views. Lovely and clean with everything you needed in the very nice kitchen. You could override the heating when you wanted some heat and having a wood burner there too if you needed it. A place to sit outside too in good weather.

Mr Miller

Really nice people.. Perfect place. can't fault anything about your service or our cottage or our holiday. What more can I say?

Mr Watson

June 2016

The beauty of the views at this property were excellent and we had a very warm welcome from the owners.

Mrs Croston

The Byre was spacious and cosy, with a good sized kitchen. Remote and beautiful views down the valley were spectacular. A great base to explore North Devon area.Really enjoyed our time there.

Mrs Welling, September 2016

May 2016

The beauty of the views at this property were excellent and we had a very warm welcome from the owners..

Mr Watson, May 2016

The Byre was spacious and cosy, with a good sized kitchen.. Remote and beautiful views down the valley were spectacular. A great base to explore North Devon area.Really enjoyed our time there.

Mrs Duval

April 2016

Peace and tranquillity, amazing rural setting, looking across the valley. Helpful and friendly owners. We had a great week, thank you.

Mrs Croston, May 2016

Peace and tranquillity, amazing rural setting, looking across the valley.. Helpful and friendly owners. We had a great week, thank you.

Mrs Johnson

August 2015

In a stunning location, so peaceful and with beautiful views. The Byre is a cosy and welcoming cottage with everything you need. There was lots to do in the local area for adults and children and we had a lovely stay.

Mrs Baker

We were given a lovely welcome to the property. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed and the garden was a surprise - not photographed on the site, and we loved spending sunny evenings in the garden. A delight.

Mrs Duval, April 2016

In a stunning location, so peaceful and with beautiful views.. The Byre is a cosy and welcoming cottage with everything you need. There was lots to do in the local area for adults and children and we had a lovely stay.

Mrs Johnson, August 2015

We were given a lovely welcome to the property.. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed and the garden was a surprise - not photographed on the site, and we loved spending sunny evenings in the garden. A delight.

Rabbit Val

July 2015

A lovely holiday in peaceful and beautiful Exmoor. Ideally situated with fabulous views, the coast inky a short drive away. Very comfortable cottage, friendly owners and a cream tea to welcome us on arrival. Loved everything about this cottage and love the area.

Mrs Baker, August 2015

We received a warm welcome from the owners, they were very helpful but gave us privacy during our stay.. The cottage was very comfortable, spacious and had lovely views from the sitting room and kitchen. The cottage was in a good location for exploring the beautiful north Devon countryside and coastal towns.

Mrs Bowler

June 2015

We received a warm welcome from the owners, they were very helpful but gave us privacy during our stay. The cottage was very comfortable, spacious and had lovely views from the sitting room and kitchen. The cottage was in a good location for exploring the beautiful north Devon countryside and coastal towns.

Mr Beard

November 2014

A lovely cottage in an excellent area. The owners were both friendly and helpful.

Mr Jackson

A beautiful cottage in a charming rural location with views of the valley from the living room. Close proximity to the South West Coast Path is a major attraction for me.

Mrs Bowler, June 2015

A lovely cottage in an excellent area.. The owners were both friendly and helpful.

Mr Beard, November 2014

A beautiful cottage in a charming rural location with views of the valley from the living room.. Close proximity to the South West Coast Path is a major attraction for me.

Mrs Campbell

October 2014

We had a great week at The Byre. Lovely welcome and tour of the property on arrival by one of the owners and a delicious cream tea awaited us too! The cottage was perfect for our family with amazing views over the valley. The log fire was a welcome addition in the cooler October evenings. We would definitely recommend this cottage to our friends and family.

Mr Jackson, November 2014

We had a great week at The Byre.. Lovely welcome and tour of the property on arrival by one of the owners and a delicious cream tea awaited us too! The cottage was perfect for our family with amazing views over the valley. The log fire was a welcome addition in the cooler October evenings. We would definitely recommend this cottage to our friends and family.

Mr Pull

September 2014

The cottage was in an amazing location and it was of a very high standard, couldn't have asked for more. The owners were especially nice and welcoming. A grand place to explore North Devon.

Mrs Mascull

August 2014

The cottage itself was delightful and the views amazing. We would recommend this property to anyone and we loved everything about it.

Mrs Campbell, October 2014

The cottage was in an amazing location and it was of a very high standard, couldn't have asked for more.. The owners were especially nice and welcoming. A grand place to explore North Devon.

Mr Pull, August 2014

July 2014

The cottage itself was delightful and the views amazing.. We would recommend this property to anyone and we loved everything about it.

Mrs Goodwin

June 2014

Quiet secluded spot with fabulous views. Welcoming hosts, very comfortable and well equipped cottage. This is our second visit and we would very much like to go again.

Mrs Mascull, July 2014

Quiet secluded spot with fabulous views.. Welcoming hosts, very comfortable and well equipped cottage. This is our second visit and we would very much like to go again.

Dr Feltham

October 2013

The Byre is in a wonderful location, peaceful and scenic. The owners were very welcoming. The property was comfortable and well equipped, and we had a lovely week in this beautiful area.

Mrs Lambert

September 2013

We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the property, and the fantastic views from the garden. The cottage is also in a great location for the exploration of Exmoor and other areas of North Devon.

Mrs Goodwin, June 2014

The Byre is in a wonderful location, peaceful and scenic.. The owners were very welcoming. The property was comfortable and well equipped, and we had a lovely week in this beautiful area.

Mrs Van Schaik

August 2013

Very hospitable owners of the cottage who made us feel very welcome, yet gave us enough privacy as well. The surroundings are beautiful, it is lovely and quiet, yet close enough to beautiful villages and walking tracks. The cottage is very comfortable.

Dr Feltham, September 2013

We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the property, and the fantastic views from the garden.. The cottage is also in a great location for the exploration of Exmoor and other areas of North Devon.

Mrs Lambert, August 2013

Very hospitable owners of the cottage who made us feel very welcome, yet gave us enough privacy as well.. The surroundings are beautiful, it is lovely and quiet, yet close enough to beautiful villages and walking tracks. The cottage is very comfortable.

Mrs Golden

May 2013

The owners were friendly and welcoming, a clotted cream tea was provided on arrival. A quiet and picturesque location for a get away from it all break. Two or three local pubs offered good food at reasonable prices.(Fox Goose, The Black Venus).

Mrs Van Schaik, August 2013

The owners were friendly and welcoming, a clotted cream tea was provided on arrival.. A quiet and picturesque location for a get away from it all break. Two or three local pubs offered good food at reasonable prices.(Fox & Goose, The Black Venus).

Ms Gower

March 2013

The location of the cottage was superb, wonderfully quiet and fantastic views, within walking distance of the coast path. The owners were friendly and helpful.

Mrs Golden, May 2013

The location of the cottage was superb, wonderfully quiet and fantastic views, within walking distance of the coast path.. The owners were friendly and helpful.

Mr Norcross

September 2012

Very quiet secluded rural location with lovely open views across a valley. Well equipped kitchen with friendly and helpful owners in the farmhouse close by. Nice to use the wood burning fire. Good base for exploring the coastal paths around the area or Exmoor. Good value for a comfortable stay in the countryside.

Ms Gower, March 2013

Very quiet secluded rural location with lovely open views across a valley.. Well equipped kitchen with friendly and helpful owners in the farmhouse close by. Nice to use the wood burning fire. Good base for exploring the coastal paths around the area or Exmoor. Good value for a comfortable stay in the countryside.

Mr Zahlee

July 2012

We liked the view and the silence. There are nice walks on many different footpaths.

Mr Durant

Very helpful and informative friendly owners.

Mrs Wood

We enjoyed the fabulous view over the valley and the comfortable cottage, plus the owners were so hospitable and friendly.

Mr Norcross, September 2012

June 2012

We enjoyed the fabulous view over the valley and the comfortable cottage, plus the owners were so hospitable and friendly..

Mrs Wood, June 2012

May 2012

Very helpful and informative friendly owners..

Mr Durant, May 2012

April 2012

We liked the view and the silence.. There are nice walks on many different footpaths.

Mrs Fozard Bradley

March 2012

The view was spectacular. We had a lovely time at this nicely furnished cottage. It had everything we needed and there were nice extra touches like milk in the fridge, a loaf of bread and a cream tea on our arrival. We were offered a stair gate for our 2 year old which was a real comfort and I felt that the owners would have gone to further lengths to accommodate our wishes if we had required it. We would definitely visit this cottage again.

Mr Zahlee, April 2012

February 2012

The view was spectacular.. We had a lovely time at this nicely furnished cottage. It had everything we needed and there were nice extra touches like milk in the fridge, a loaf of bread and a cream tea on our arrival. We were offered a stair gate for our 2 year old which was a real comfort and I felt that the owners would have gone to further lengths to accommodate our wishes if we had required it. We would definitely visit this cottage again.

Guest

December 2011

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay in The Byre during September. We were lucky with the weather which, for most of the stay, was hot. The cottage is well equipped and really comfortable. A memorable week.

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The Byre in Combe Martin, Devon