The Tithe Barn

20 Customer Reviews

• "Beautiful and comfortable cottage with one of the best equipped kitchens and properties we have stayed in for some time."

  Beds all comfortable and duvet thicknesses fine but the duvet on the double bed on the ground floor could be wider. Central heating and hot water excellent, including water pressures, along with fully working towel rails for drying out towels. Starter pack for wood-burning stove only lasted one night so new stock essential when evenings are chilly. Access a bit of an issue due to lack of passing places along the farm track and reversing expertise essential. All in all, an excellent family holiday despite somewhat iffy Devon wevver and temperatures.

  Hi Martin Thank you for your positive feedback. I am glad you enjoyed your time at the barn. The firewood is only supposed to be for one night, although a bag of logs should have been there, which generally last longer. Regarding the access track, this has always been an issue. Our local farmer looked into purchasing a little of the neighbouring fields in order to put more passing places. Unfortunately, the cost was prohibitive, so we have to make do, and yes! it is imperative to know how to reverse. That is the case in general when visiting Devon. Regards Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin4.7★Feb 2025

• "Property was just as described and met all our expectations - we were really happy with everything."

  The property was very clean, well equipped and had lots of homely touches. My only suggestion would be to add some sort of hand rail to the steps as you approach the front door to make accessibility safer for the elderly.

  Hi Sharon I was very pleased to receive you review. I am glad you found that you had all you wanted to make your time away relaxing and trouble-free. The handrail for the steps has been mentioned before, but putting a handrail in is not as easy as you would first expect due to the wall height being so low. We shall not be adding these as it will be quite an expense that we cannot justify. Suffice it to say, care must be taken at all times on any of the external steps, as they can get slippery. Perhaps I will ask Helpful holidays to add a warning regarding the steps. Thank you once again for a positive review. Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Feb 2025

• "Lovely barn conversion, well equipped with a home from home requirements , would have given it 5 stars , but minor points let it down —— bedding on ground floor king size bedroom , a little tired and quilt very thin and no where to hang your clothes ( could do with the rail similar to twin bedroom ) The only bath mat was in the main bedroom en-suite, it would be advisable to have one in each of the two remaining bathrooms, I had to go and purchase one for the 2nd en-suite."

  The information book really does need updating. We really did enjoy the peaceful setting and a most enjoyable stay. The nine steps to the front door could do with a handrail for safety of guests who are a little unsure under foot. Continued success.

  Hello Sorry to hear you were not entirely satisfied. Let me just go through the points with you. You mentioned tired bedding. I had a look at all the bedding (which is not that old) when I was there in September. I got rid of one set that was a little faded, but was not aware of any others that required updating. The quilts are not thick, but there are spare blankets. There are also hangers on the back of the door for hanging some items. It is a little difficult to put a hanging rail in that bedroom without it being in the way. I have already put a note in the information file explaining that I will be updating the contents when I am next there, which should be in November, as I do not have access to a printer at the barn. Bath mats should be put out in each bathroom/shower room. This has been an issue before and I shall speak to my housekeeper. The problem is that a few different people do the cleaning and that, perhaps, communications are not passed on as they should be. Apologies for this. As for the handrails, , I am looking into what would work best there and may well implement something soon. I am sorry that you did not find the barn to be entirely satisfactory. Kind Regards Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan4.4★Oct 2024

• "Tithe Barn is beautiful - very tastefully decorated and exceptionally clean."

  Quiet and remote up a very long track but that suited us perfectly. The barn is very cosy, despite its size, even with there only being 2 people (+ a very large Deerhound!) in the property (we booked a larger place in case any children/grandchildren could join for a few days but in the event they didn’t have enough holiday left!) We had a lovely time and would definitely recommend. It’s quite a way from coastal areas such as Combe Martin, Ilfracombe etc, but we took off for the day and it was no problem!

  Thank you for your fabulous review, Gill, and great chatting to you earlier. All the best, Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Sep 2024

• "My family had a lovely stay at Tithe Barn."

  The property is spacious, light and airy. The beds were comfortable although the bedding could do with updating. The master bedroom had no bath mat so had to step out onto towel. Overall we had a fabulous stay and would highly recommend to family and friends.

  Thank you for your kind comments. We are staying there ourselves in September, so I will check on any bedding that is not up to standard and get rid of it. The last time we were there, the bedding seemed to be fine. As for bath mat, that is an oversight, as the housekeepers always put these in every shower/bathroom , so apologies that they omitted to on this occasion. Overall though, I am glad you had a good time there. All the best. Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wayne5.0★Aug 2024

• "Lovely house clean,well equipped & comfortable, would recommend it for a family holiday."

  Enjoyed our stay

  Thank you for your feedback, Kurt. I am very pleased you enjoyed your time there. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kurt4.7★Aug 2024

• "Beautiful house in a lovely quiet area."

  Has everything you need in a holiday home. Dog friendly too. Would definitely recommend this house to anyone. The only issue we had was, which couple gets the small room and who gets the enormous upstairs room, with ensuit and lovely views.

  Hi Thanks for your great feedback. I agree that the master bedroom is by far the best one, so that can possibly cause arguments amongst couples! I hope, in your case, it was resolved without too much dispute. I would go on the premise that whoever organised the trip gets the master suite, if that helps, or names pulled out of a hat, perhaps. I am very pleased you enjoyed your stay and would recommend my property. We love it there and that is all we can hope for all our guests. Many thanks again. Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2024

• "A fabulous property that suited the needs of all the family."

  We chose The Tithe Barn for it's amenities,bedroom layout as we had someone with walking difficulties and it's peaceful location as wanted somewhere to chill out after active days out and this this did not disappoint. The owner has provided everything that we would need to make our holiday like being at home and Thank you for the bottle of prosecco and carrot cake which went down very well

  Thank you so much for a lovely review. I am very happy that you had a great time there and found everything you needed to make your holiday a success. It is reviews like yours that make the whole business worthwhile, so thank you again. Kind Regards Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Drew5.0★Jul 2024

• "Really lovely, clean property, as described."

  Great shared areas (kitchen & lounge), garden is great too. Location means that a fair bit of driving is needed for days out but we knew that when booking. Enjoyed coming back to a warm cosy haven after rainy days out! Thank you for our lovely stay!

  Thank you for you great feedback. I hope that you may return someday. All the best. Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Apr 2024

• "Amazing break with lovely little touches on arrival"

  Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I am so glad you enjoyed your time away. Hope to welcome you back sometime in the future, perhaps. Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dave5.0★Mar 2024

• "Well presented, well equipped, spacious family property."

  Would benefit from an external washing line, but overall very comfortable.

  Hi Steve Thank you for your feedback. We did have an external washing line, but as it was not concreted into the ground properly, it became loose and was falling over, so as I thought we were nearing the end of the summer, I took it down and put it in the garage for the time being. I will be getting it fixed before next summer. Otherwise, there is an internal clothes line. Regards Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve3.8★Sep 2023

• "A beautiful barn conversion."

  Spacious but with a cosy feel. Very well equipped. Peaceful location with the lovely market town of South Molton less than a 15 minute drive away.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback and also the great comments you left in the visitors' book. We've just returned back from there ourselves and I would like to thank you also for leaving the barn so clean and tidy. It was a relief not to have to clean up as soon as we got there, and always appreciated when guests are so thoughtful. Maybe we can welcome you again sometime in the future. Regards Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Aug 2023

• "Absolutely fab."

  The barn is beautiful. Would totally recommend.

  Thank you for your amazing review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the facilities on offer there and that you would recommend and am really grateful to you for taking the time to write such a positive review. Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jul 2023

• "Very comfortable, spacious and well appointed property, lovely garden too."

  Perfect for large family groups. Very quiet and peaceful location, but car needed for local facilities - shops etc. Ideal base for visiting North Devon. Would benefit from handrails on internal ground floor steps (2) and external steps to propery to improve accessibility for the less mobile.

  Thank you for your feedback, all feedback is valuable to know how we are performing as a holiday let, and any suggestion such as yours is given serious consideration. We are glad that you enjoyed your holiday. Kind Regards Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul4.4★Jun 2023

• "What a wonderful property the Tithe Barn is, it’s a home away from home, is well kitted out and is is by far the cleanest property that we have stayed in, serious kudos to the housekeeper, they clearly take pride in their work!"

  !! We enjoyed all weathers and it kept us safe, dry and warm throughout. Truly we did not want to leave!!

  Hi Hannah Thank you for your great feedback, and I am glad that you managed to have a good holiday. I hope to welcome you back there sometime in the future. I will also pass your comments onto my housekeeper. I know that she takes great pride in her work, so thank you for letting me know how clean the property was. All the best. Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely kitchen - but crockery very dirty had to wash in dishwasher first and lounge could be more cosy"

  I am sorry to hear about the crockery. I will ask my housekeeper to check this more thoroughly. She normally checks it all, so not sure what happened on this occasion. I am also sorry you didn’t like the lounge, it is obviously not going to be everyones’ taste. If you have ideas how to make it more cosy, I would be quite happy to hear them and act upon them if appropriate. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janette4.1★Mar 2023

• "Beautiful clean home."

  Lovely space, and perfect layout for family or friends gatherings. Also if you want a quiet retreat it’s the perfect place! South Molton not far away if you need to pop to shops etc.

  Your great comments are really appreciated…thank you, and I hope you enjoyed your stay in my home. Happy New year to you all. Kind Regards Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by James5.0★Dec 2022

• "This property was fantastic, well stocked kitchen equipment, and of the highest standard."

  We couldn’t fathom out the heating in the upstairs bedrooms but this was not a major problem.

  Hello. Thanks for your positive feedback. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and would be happy to welcome you again in the future. I was sorry to hear that some of you had been ill and I hope you were all able to make it in the end. No doubt you found the instructions in the file for the upstairs heating, but I admit, the system can be complicated with air source heat pumps. I hope you managed to keep warm. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Dec 2022

• "We had an amazing week at Tithe Barn."

  This property was immaculate and extremely well presented. A delightful welcome pack on arrival and lots of special extras provided (in particular the box of things on offer for the dog). Only a couple of small changes could have improved this for us - coat hangers in the downstairs bathroom and a more detailed file on the house (where to put the bins containing recycling, which local pubs and restaurants accept dogs/recommended local walks). The maps and brochures were helpful but we only found these half way through our stay. Overall a wonderful week and a property we would reconsider booking.

  Hello. Thank you so much for your feedback. . I will certainly get a coat hanger put on the bathroom door. This is an oversight which can easily be rectified. With regards to all the other information, there is an information pack in a green file in the kitchen. This contains all the information you required including where to find the maps and tourist info. I am at the property now and the file was in full view on top of the wine rack. I shall ask my housekeeper to put it on the table from now on or next to the visitors book. I hope to welcome you again to my home and am very pleased you enjoyed your time there. Kind regards, Fiona Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lorraine4.7★Sep 2022

• "Wonderful stay at this luxury barn."

  Spacious, well equipped accommodation in a peaceful setting. Comfortable beds. Large garden. Lovely welcome pack from the hosts included. Centrally located, therefore we explored many of the attractions/ beaches. Would recommend.

  Thank you so much for your positive feedback. My property is very new to the rental market, so any feedback is welcome, and it is great to hear that you had a good time in Devon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Aug 2022

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