Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach
Higher Mullacott Farm Cottages where Dolly's Barn is located are nestled within the foothills of the North Devon coast, providing the ideal country properties to explore the wider North Devon area and Exmoor. With buildings dating back to the time of the Domesday Book, the cottages are able to combine period charm with modern day elegance, think wood beans meet contemporary decor.
Dolly's Barn sleeps 11 (+ cot) in six bedrooms, and provides the ultimate get away cottage for large families, and groups of friends - all set in a property full of period features.
Lovingly restored the cottage sits within 3.5 acres of communal gardens and paddocks, making it the perfect property to escape to the country. With its excellent location, it is easy to explore North Devon and beyond from Higher Mullacott Farm. There is even a children's play area onsite for the little ones to enjoy.
The beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton are all less than a 15 minute drive, and Exmoor with its pretty villages and rugged landscape is half an hour away.
Ideal for larger family groups and celebrations, Dolly's Barn has plenty of space and character with sloping ceilings, beams and stone walls that beautifully combine with modern elegance. Less able bodied guests can also enjoy the cottage with a downstairs double bedroom complete with en-suite shower room.
The large open plan lounge/kitchen area has three large comfortable sofas clustered around a LPG wood burner. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large range electric oven and two fridges, meals can then be enjoyed at the wooden dining table, which easily seats the whole family for relaxed meals or special occasions.
Upstairs, there are five further bedrooms, a double with en-suite bathroom, two pretty twin bedrooms, a lovely single with Victorian style day bed, and the Master Bedroom featuring a king-size bed and en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom with bath and electric shower. Outside the cottage there are places to enjoy alfresco meals or watch children play.
For groups of up to 17, Dolly's Barn can be rented with its sister cottage Aggie's that sleeps up to six in three bedrooms and is located just across the courtyard.
Please note unfortunately, we are unable to welcome pets or same sex groups at Higher Mullacott Farm Cottages.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About the area
Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach. Watermouth Castle and Marwood Hill Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby surfing/body boarding, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - 4 min drive
Good Food & Drink Depot - 16 min walk
The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - 6 min drive
The Thatched Inn - 5 min drive
George & Dragon - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach?
As of 10 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach on 20 Jun, 2026 start from S$777, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach located?
Situated in Ilfracombe, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of North Devon Coast, Ilfracombe Beach and Ilfracombe Museum. Wildersmouth Beach and Ilfracombe Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The Barn was a delight to stay in. We were three families and there was plenty of room for everyone. The accommodation was clean, well presented and well equipped. The beds were comfortable with warm duvets, and there was a children’s playground close by for the children. I would recommend and stay again.
Janet R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Beryl K.
4 Aug, 2025
Lovely property i
Lovely property in pretty grounds, outdoor play area a bonus. Good use of space in the living area,well equipped.
Beryl K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 Jun, 2024
Family holiday
A multi generational holiday at Dollys Barn was well provided for.
The outdoor space and play area were a special bonus .
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Clare M.
5 May, 2025
Self catering cottage stay in Devon
Large property with a nice location. Pently of bedrooms with outside setting. Can recommend this self cattery property
Clare M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gillian R.
28 Sept, 2023
Loved every moment
Perfect accommodation for a family of ten,.
Lovely well maintained large garden
Everything we could have needed was provided.
Lovely grounds and a good sized house which suited our family very well. Good location for local beaches and attractions. We enjoyed our stsy very much.
Linda F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alex D.
15 Aug, 2023
Family Holiday
Have just returned from weeks Holiday to Dollies Barn with 11 members of the family of all ages, the grandchildren have enjoyed the freedom of the gardens which were beautifully kept. The house was spotlessly clean and very well equipped, even everything we needed for BBQ, thoroughly enjoyable Holiday.
Alex D.
Verified
8/10 Good
Al D.
2 Jan, 2018
New year holiday with friends/families
This was our second group visit to these cottages to celebrate New year and it was as good as we remembered. A relaxed atmosphere, great living room & kitchen to socialise as a group. The swimming pool was again a big hit with the whole group along with Max, the resident dog who was particularly well trained! Richard & Ally were as lovely as before & the eggs were superb.
Fully recommend!
The cottage was suitable for 12 people. Especially, kitchen, eating and living were big enough for this number of persons. The kitchen and the equipment were brandnew and perfectly clean. The house is located perfectly for day trips to beaches and other sights/activities. We will be back!
Christian D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Aug, 2024
Great cottage
Stsyed here with my extended family and had the best time. The kitchen/lounge spaced worked really well for us as we were able to keep an eye on the little ones whilst we cooked etc. The kitchen was really well stocked with all the equipment you could possibly need. The outside space was beautiful and very peaceful. The kids loved running around the play area, it provided lots of entertainment. Location was great, short drive to both Ilfracombe and Woolacombe and quick drive to a big shop.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Helen K.
16 May, 2024
Good but could be better!
We enjoyed our stay at the farm which was partly because we had such lovely weather.
The facilities were generally good but we felt that supplying enough toilet rolls and dishwasher tablets for the stay would have cost nothing and been a blessing!
Also part of the the children's play equipment was broken when we arrived ( the little child swing) and should have been checked as it could have potentially been dangerous.
On the whole though our stay at Dolly's Barn was a good one.
Lovely old cottage located within a few minutes drive of Ilfracome harbour. The gardens are fabulous with so much for the kids to explore, it gave them a real sense of freedom and was priceless.
The facilities are very good and almost everything you need for a great holiday is provided
One bedroom however was basically un-useable as it had a very high skylight window with no blinds.
Also be warned if you have an infant, the cot is a travel cot with only the hard base, you'll need to take a mattress as there isn't one provided.
The outside space can be a bit difficult if one of your party is elderly or has a disability as the cobbles are obviously very old and uneven.
We did have a wonderful week though and would definitely recommend this place.
jENNIE F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
MARK E.
13 Jul, 2022
Not as nice as the pictures
In a nice location and at first glance looks very nice, we rented 2 cottages, aggies and dollys. There were 15 of us with quite a bit of rubbish, we used the recycling like they asked but the bin was just overflowing, other rubbish had to go into 1 dustbin which was shared between us and another cottage, so 25 people in all, after the people in the other cottage left on the friday that bin was overflowing with their rubbish, we had nowhere to put ours when we cleared up. I found this quite disgusting. You also have to be wary of the owners cat, it sneaked in every time the door was opened and would lie on beds and furniture, we actually found cat hairs in the kitchen. The only good thing about it is the location, cant fault that
A thoroughly enjoyable week and the cream tea on arrival was well received!! Well equipped but could do with suitable microwave dishes and more info on getting the towel rails warm. Whilst appreciating the difficulties of Covid, having to be out by 9am was a bit much. This aside, it is a lovely venue.
Great communication. Beautiful cottage with plenty of space. Perfect for large family group. Surroundings are lovely with plenty of space. Great location with plenty to do nearby.
We stayed at this property over the Christmas period.It was very welcoming and comfortable throughout.
We had a Christmas tree,decorations and crackers ,but also a nice added touch of chocolates on each pillow a large box of chocolates and two bottles of bucks fizz
The location is also just a short car ride away from Ilfacombe and other stunning beach locations
We had a lovely girls weekend away in this beautiful house. It was spotlessly clean , warm and comfortable. A well equipped property and lovely grounds.
A lovely spacious cottage with all the facilities needed by a large family holiday. We had 5 Adults and 4 children. The equipment supplied in the cottage was first class from the crockery and cutlery through to cooker, beds, linen. All first class, and just as an addition there is the beach hut with a great selection of beach equipment, including body boards, windbreaks and deck chairs. The whole experience just kept on givng
Property was lovely. Extremely well equipped. Close to Woolacombe and Ilfracombe.
Only negative comment would be that blackout blinds should be on the velux bedroom windows as the bedrooms were too light in the evening when the children went to bed and then obviously when the sun rises in the morning and the children were awake a little bit too early!
We visited here with our 2 teenage boys and 89 year old mum and it worked very well for all of us. A cosy communal kitchen/lounge and a spacious bedroom/bathroom downstairs - which is great for anyone with more limited mobility. And plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs too.
The gardens are extensive and beautiful - with a large play area with play frames, football nets, table tennis and swing ball - and gorgeous areas to sit and admire the amazing views.
The location is great - only 5-10 mins drive from Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, where you can enjoy the stunning beaches and learn to surf!
And the owners were very hospitable and friendly and quick to address any issues we had.
A lovely barn conversion which suited us for a family holiday with ages ranging from 1yr to nearly 70yrs. Comfortable and well equipped. The children loved the play area in the garden, shame the weather didn’t allow us to spend more time in the beautiful garden. Our first trip to Devon and we found this to be a great location within easy reach of most attractions. A few cobwebs here and there and larger towels would be nice but overall a wonderful place to spend our holiday.
Sally M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Catherine B.
6 Aug, 2019
Dolly’s Barn
A lovely spacious and comfortable character house, very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Extensive garden with play area, picnic benches, bbq and summer house, very relaxing. Such a nice welcome from the owner, and a cream tea! Situated close to Ilfracombe but surrounded by countryside therefore very peaceful.
Catherine B.
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