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Spacious and Characterful 3 bedroom Detached Barn Conversion close to coast.

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ground floor Bedroom 1 (twin single or superking)

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious and Characterful 3 bedroom Detached Barn Conversion close to coast.

Philham Parlour is a beautifully detached converted barn, well-appointed and offering spacious accommodation. It offers a secure private courtyard garden with an outdoor seating area and access to a large paddock. Situated in a small hamlet and overlooking the rolling countryside, the Parlour is just 3.2 miles (10 min drive) miles from Hartland Quay and 1.2 miles (4 min drive / 25 min walk) to Hartland village which boasts 2 shops, a café and 3 pubs all of which offer great menus. With easy access to the Atlantic Way (A39), you can venture out and about to neighbouring coastal towns such as Bude or Bideford both 14 miles away (30 min drive) and Clovelly 5.8 miles (14 min drive).
In a quiet part of Devon, that is usually bypassed by tourists, you can experience the rugged Southwest Coastal Path with views to Lundy Island. Enjoy the quiet, open countryside and local attractions nearby or you can dip in and out of the busier tourist hot spots.
Sandy beaches can be found nearby in Sandymouth (National Trust car park, 12 miles / 25 min drive), Bude & Crockletts (14 miles / 30 min drive), and Widemouth Bay (17 miles / 32 min drive) all of which offer excellent surfing and body boarding experiences, as well as outdoor activities for all ages.
Please note that in high season (1st April to 30th September) our changeover day is a Saturday. There are out of season short breaks are available. There is also a two bedroom option during the low season that is priced accordingly. Please see our other listing reference 10938159 for prices and availability.

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About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Hartland Abbey and Fisherman's Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Downe Spa and Clovelly Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Red Elk Archery, or consider a night out at The Castle Bude.
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Hartland, England

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bude Beach - 36 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Clovelly Village - 39 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 41 min drive - 36.0 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 48 min drive - 46.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bush Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The West Country Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Smithy Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rectory Farmhouse - ‬18 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Had an amazing weekend walking in the local area and celebrating a special birthday. Great house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rural location, spacious base

Warm welcome on arrival, comfortable base, visited Bude, Hartland Quay, Westward Ho. Dartington glassworks a bit of a highlight, along with those scones, cream and jam.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs Ingrid Horne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful secluded retreat on north Devon coast.

A spacious (perfect for 6 adults and two dogs) well laid out property in a lovely quiet location within reach of some spectacular coastlines in Devon and Cornwall. The cottage was very warm and cosy and the owners very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our week very much and would certainly return and recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2021
Thank you Ingrid for the 5*. Will be lovely to meet up again.
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10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Very comfortable and peaceful stay

We had an extremely relaxing and comfortable stay at the spacious Parlour. The Parlour is set in peaceful, rural surroundings and provides easy access by car to the spectacular coastline which offers plenty of walking opportunities. The five star rating is well-merited!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for the Review Peter, its very much appreciated and makes a big difference to future bookings. So glad you enjoyed the Parlour and we hope to see you again in the future. All the very best, Lorraine and Mark
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great property lovely and quiet

Had a lovely long weekend, house spacious and very clean. Distant views of Sea from bedrooms and a real feeling of being the countryside. It was an excellent base for our next stage of the South West Coastal path. Wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Lovely review thank you, delighted you had a great stay and hopefully you will have a chance to return for a longer stay in the future. Views of the sea are lovely, not mentioned on our write up so as not to build expectations for those who want to be right on the coast. But really pleased you have highlighted them in your review for others to note. Wishing you all the best, Lorraine and Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful country setting

Kris is an amazing host and it was lovely to be provided with a cream tea upon arrival with homemade scones absolutely delicious and milk for a cup tea after our long journey was very welcoming. The accommodation was very well equipped and clean. Would thoroughly this place and a great place to use as a base for seeing lots of local places
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful Philham

This is a beautiful conversion, all bedrooms are huge and with en-suite. We love the decor, ambience, home away from home feel and the location was perfect for discovering the sites around. Local pubs were great for food drinks and ‘scene’.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review and feedback Pam, really appreciated and so glad you and the family had a great stay at the Parlour. Thank you for telling others about our holiday cottage and we very much hope you will return again at some stage in the future. All the very best, Lorraine and Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect family break.

A very comfortable home with stunning views of rolling hills and high-hedged lanes. We absolutely loved it here - thank you Kris and Pete for sharing your paddock - our morning coffee will never be the same! We explored the area on foot - walking along the coastal path. The coastline is so beautiful and the locals so friendly. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem!

We had a wonderful break at the Parlour in Hartland! The accommodation was immaculate, spacious and very well equipped. The welcome gift of a gluten free cream tea was a very thoughtful addition, and reflected the care put into the details to provide for an easy and enjoyable stay. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Lovely property, a real home away from home.

Philham Parlour was perfect for our stay. The owners were very welcoming and the breakfast pack was a lovely touch. Plenty of space (we were a party of 6 adults and 3 dogs) and very comfortable. Beautiful part of Devon but a car is essential to visit all the nearby beaches ... Bude and Sandymouth were our favourites. Highly recommended and we would definitely stay again. Thank you Mark and Lorraine.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review Marie, really appreciated and will certainly help others to decide to book with us in the future. So glad you had a great holiday, we very much hope you will visit again in the future. All the very best, Mark and Lorraine.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home!

An immaculately presented property in beautiful country setting. Extremely spacious and well laid out. Mark was on hand to offer help if needed or a cheery wave. We were a three generational group and we were all extremely pleased with the property. I would thoroughly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Lovely review Carol, so pleased you had a great stay and so glad you want to tell others about us. Great to meet you all and we look forward to seeing you return at some stage in the future. All the best, Mark and Lorraine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Easter break

Fabulous weekend spent at the barn. Firstly communication with Kris was spot on, quick to reply to messages and very helpful. The barn was exactly as listed,plenty of space for the 6 of us but very cosy too. It was just perfect, beautiful outside seating areas, a basket of logs for the woodburner and a very welcoming cream tea when we arrived. We had some lovely walks in the area, and visited the local pubs too, just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2023
Thank you so much Donna for your kind comments, you were perfect guests to :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely break with friends

This property was ideal for our annual get together (5 ladies). Three well appointed bedrooms, all en-suite. A very well equipped kitchen and warm and cosy with central heating and a log burner. Ideally placed for various walks and close to pubs for bar meals or Sunday roast. Kris made us very welcome and her gift of a gluten free cream tea was much appreciated. The whole was spotlessly clean. Thank you, we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2023
Thank you Ann for a lovely review. You were perfect guests :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, spacious holiday cottage.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Parlour. There was plenty of space for a family of 5 and the small pool table and the outdoor space was a big hit with the kids. The cottage was situated in a small hamlet and was a lovely get away from our normal busy lives but had quick access to some beautiful beaches and coastal walks. There was certainly plenty to do in October, even when we had a few days when the weather wasn’t at its best. A beautiful part of the country and I would highly recommend the Parlour as a base. We felt very welcomed by the owners and we knew they were on hand next door if we did have any issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2021
What a lovely review, much appreciated. You had a tricky week with bad weather and the local internet exchange being attacked by rodents meant 5 days without internet - You certainly made the most of this amazing part of Devon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a fantastic time

Fantastic property and location. So quite away from busy life, but just a mile to a small village and perfect for exploring Bude, Hartland Quay, Bideford. Everything on hand for cooking a meal, or go the the local pubs. Kris and Pete were on hand to help us through the storm, extra logs for the fire, candles and hot water bottles. The bedrooms are spacious, upstairs rooms are massive. The downstairs bedroom is perfect and greatly needed to accommodate a disabled friend. Would recommend this property to anyone. Come and enjoy North Devon
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2022
Thanks Ray, it certainly was challenging getting through Storm Eunice but we survived :) Happy to help. We are looking to improve the property for better disabled facilities so would welcome any feedback, you've got my number!
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10/10 Excellent

david l.

A great "away from it all" barn conversion.

"The Parlour" fitted our requirements and provided us with all the space we needed. 3 great bedrooms, all en-suite, with plenty of hot water. We were an all adult party of 6 but I am sure that should you bring children there's plenty for them to do inside the property, loads of games provided, and a beautiful garden with a rope swing for the sunny days. Food waste shouldn't be an issue as the onsite hens gratefully received our waste every day. Hartland offers a lot for people to do, walking, taking in the sites, arts and crafts as well as the usual offerings from local tea rooms. The owners were on hand at the start of the holiday and their door was always open for us to ask about local things to do and pups to visit. The Parlour was immaculate and very clean and the owners left a welcome basket of food, eggs,milk and butter, and I would without question book again at the Parlour or even if its just the 2 of us try their B&B accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Wow, what a fantastic review, thank you. So pleased you had a great stay and enjoyed all the Parlour had on offer. This will really help other potential holiday makers decide if they would like to book their holiday with us and enjoy the area and the Parlour as much as you all did. We very much hope to see you again in the future. All the very best, Lorraine and Mark.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

Fantastic property that suited our needs perfectly. We would definitely recommend this property.

This property was brilliant. With 6 adults and 1 child there was loads of space. The 2 bedrooms upstairs were massive, which the owners had made the most of by making an area to sit and relax with 2 chairs, coffee tables and tv. The ensuite shower rooms were lovely, light and airy. The kitchen was a good size and well equipped, Christmas dinner was a breeze. The property must be very well insulated as it remained comfortably warm, well after the heating had gone off. Views from the property are very nice across the country. It is set in a very quiet location, in the week we were there we counted no more than 4 cars and 2 tractors passing by, so perfect for a lovely quiet break. Mark the owner greeted us on our arrival, made sure we were happy and just left us to it, which was perfect. My son made this stay extra special by proposing to his girlfriend at the beautiful Hartland Quay. We would love to return in the future. Do not hesitate to book
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
What an amazing review, thank you so much for taking the time to write it. Your description is wonderful and will really help other potential guests decide to book with us. So glad you had a lovely holiday and really made the most of the Parlour, it makes a wonderful Christmas location. Happy New Year to you and all the family, congratulations to your son and future daughter in law and we really look forward to seeing you all again in the future. Kind regards, Mark and Lorraine.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happiness in Hartland

This property certainly had the wow factor. All 3 bedrooms were of an extremely generous size with en suites also of a very good size and all with a lovely rural outlook. The lounge and kitchen areas were similarly spacious and well equipped. There was a smaller games area with table football and pool and a well stocked cupboard with a variety of other games. Outside was a covered seated area as well as a table large enough to accommodate all 8 guests as well as a bbq. The outside area was secure which was important for guests with dogs. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful and a nice touch was the scones, jam and cream left for us to have. We also thought having a television in all the bedrooms as well as the lounge was a thoughtful touch. Needless to say the whole family and dogs enjoyed a really wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The very best of everything

It felt like home from the moment we walked through the door. Plenty of space inside and out. Beautifully furnished with everything you would need. Peaceful, relaxing and gorgeous cows, sheep, birds and bats fabulous!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lin L.

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Thank you for your kind host

Kris and Pete are very kind and helpful providing us with useful local information and suggestions. We have spent a great week there. The house is very children friendly and we are two families with four children under 5 year old. They had great fun running about in the garden. Kris has also brought us the beach toys for the children to play at beach. Speacial thanks to Kris that she offered help to search for the lost book and post me the chopsticks I left behind. Thank you very much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martin t.

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Perfect countryside getaway

The website did not really tell the story properly. The property surpassed expectations (and they were quite high), there was a new covered outside seating area, and we were constantly entertained by the swallows, martins and sparrows, not to mention the birth of a calf just across the way. A little tricky to do the first couple of miles of any journey, but well worth that because of all the lovely places to visit in the area. And the fitter guests will have no trouble walking to Hartland with its pubs, small shops and post office. Altogether great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan p.

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The perfect stay

The property was the perfect place to stay, owned by the perfect hosts, in a beautiful tranquil part of the world. We had a small dog and a 15 month old granddaughter, and we could not have been made to feel more relaxed and at home by Kris and Pete the hosts. Thoroughly recommend this property. The upstairs bedrooms are stunning, and the downstairs bedroom was just what we needed with our dog who unfortunately hates being left on his own. The facilities at the property covered every eventuality we needed for the weather. A great job Kris and Pete.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

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What an awesome location and property, lived up to everything.

We spent a week here, 2 families & 4 dogs, plenty of space to get away from each other if needed. Location was awesome, in 1week we only saw 3 cars, 2 bikes &1 tractor. Very quite and a great little sun trap in the garden. Great place to base yourself and explore both Devon & Cornwall
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Reena D.

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Family Holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beautiful cottage! Everything was perfect, can not fault it at all! Kris and Pete were both so friendly and welcoming. The scones went down a treat! Kris was so attentive, having noticed a few items had been left behind after our trip, and was more than happy to drop them off to us as she was heading our way!! We loved our holiday and would definitely consider renting out the property again!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

karen m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We all had a lovely holiday here, the house was perfect for us, 5 adults and 2 young children. Plenty of room both inside and out for the girls to play, we arrived a little early but were made welcome and Kris had made us some yummy scones and gave us some nice jam and clotted cream as well. The house is in a very beautiful part of Devon , we went to some great beaches, don’t miss going to Welcombe beach which our 2 little ones thought was great. I would also recommend going to Hartland Abbey, the gardens are amazing and I should think they would be spectacular in the summer. If you are considering booking this house we would certainly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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