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Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor

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Cottage front with balcony
Outdoor seating area in large private garden
Open plan kitchen with dining table
Open plan lounge
Master bedroom win ensuite toilet and King size bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon
  • Place, Funder Zone
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Woolacombe Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor

Great Lilly Cottage is an historic 2 bedroom barn conversion sleeping 4, recently renovated to a high standard and nestled in a peaceful and picturesque corner of North Devon. Located on the outskirts of the village of Goodleigh, this property is a perfect rural retreat; only a 15 minute drive to the white sandy beaches of Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and Croyde, yet on the edge of Exmoor National Park. A perfect base to explore the whole of North Devon; whether you're into surfing or just scenery-spotting, coastal-hiking or horse-riding. Enjoy this peaceful rural setting that's only 5 minutes drive from the historic market town of Barnstaple, which has a wide range of amenities and tourist attractions. Great Lilly Cottage forms part of Great Lilly Farm where the owners, Kate & Ali live with their family and assorted menagerie including Pygmy Goats, Pigs and Chickens. The cottage is a 3 storey renovated barn with its own private parking and extensive & enclosed gardens - and being animal lovers, we happily accept well-behaved pets. Please note, although on 3 levels, the cottage is open plan with both bedrooms opening onto the central staircase.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Barnstaple

Located in Barnstaple, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and North Devon Coast. Travelling with kids? Consider Funder Zone, or check out an event or a game at Rock and Rapid Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon

What's nearby

  • Funder Zone - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • North Devon Coast - 20 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Saunton Sands - 25 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 32 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barum Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barum Gate - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kelly's Lounge And Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Panniers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor?

As of 21 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor on 23 Apr, 2026 start from S$172, 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 Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor located?

This family-friendly Barnstaple holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Funder Zone and Queen's Theatre. St Anne's Arts & Community Centre and Pannier Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in an ideal location. Nothing I could fault at all.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

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

Great countryside stay

Comfortable and cosy cottage to stay for a long weekend. Communication with hosts was great on the lead up to the stay, location was perfect overlooking rolling fields whilst being close to the town and beaches. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sarah j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a Beautiful, modern & quirky cottage.Fantastic location for exploring Devon & Cornwall. Everything possibly needed was provided within the cottage. Our family loved every moment staying here and the kids loved collecting eggs from the chickens. We would Definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Garret P.

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

Farmland fun

Had a great time exploring Devon
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Great short stay

We had a great stay property was ideally located just outside Barnstaple with great views over the countryside property was immaculate and well stocked and lovely gifts of cider and fudge and even some sweets for Halloween we are already thinking of when we can go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Fabulous peaceful location

Had a lovely relaxing stay at this accommodation the beginning of September. Clean, well equipped and in a fabulous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Thank you for a lovely stay very much enjoyed and the rescue. Great hosts and lovely cottage

The property is lovely in a very quiet location. Places near by lovely to visit. We had a very relaxing stay and our dog had a ball. Would definitely recommend Many thanks to the lovely hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jacek C.

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

Perfect 2 Week Stay

This cottage had everything we needed and was the prefect base to explore North Devon. Very peaceful location with the owner close by if we had any questions or problems. We had an amazing time and would return again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

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

Wonderful

Exceeded our expectations, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

Very welcoming every thing that we required was at hand.

On arrival Ali was on hand to settle us in with a delailed walk through the property which was very helpful. Everything we required was on in the property and we really enjoyed our stay and will visit it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Perfect

A beautiful little cottage. Very well equipped and really lively outdoor areas. Lying in the hammock in the shade of a huge tree in the large garden area was so relaxing and ideal for a very hot day. Close to the wonderful north Devon beaches and Exmoor it’s ideally located for all types of activity. So lovely to be on a farm with chickens giving fresh eggs. Sheep and alpaca in the field. Idyllic
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

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

Lovely cottage in an excellent location

We had such a lovely stay. Ali and Kate were so helpful and there whenever you needed them. So well equipped and so clean. Lovely log burner and outside area where we enjoy many bbqs overlooking the rolling countryside. Highly recommend this beautiful property in a beautiful location. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

Great relaxing stay.

Had a great relaxing time at the cottage.Has everything you need and was very comfortable.Our small dog had plenty of space to run around outside in the enclosed garden.Kate and ally were on hand with any quires we had.had a fantastic time visiting all the different places around the area.would recommend this cottage as it was very peaceful with lovely views of the countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

nicola tyler

Lovely Devonshire Retreat

Had a three night stay here in December and really enjoyed it.Lovely cosy character cottage/barn especially with the wood burner lit. Very central ,quiet and convenient location for Devonshire beaches and other attractions. Kate and Ali very helpful especially getting our car on the move again when you have a flat battery Thanks very much again and hopefully we can make it a longer stay next time Happy new year to you all Cy Nicky Charlotte and of course Ted the dog
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10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Lovely cottage, nice location!

Lovely clean, well-equipped cottage, just outside Barnstaple - great base for exploring North Devon. The owners are lovely and made us feel very welcome. Would possibly recommend to those with slightly older kids (perhaps not toddlers) as bedrooms are separated by a first floor living/dining/kitchen area (master on ground floor, twin room on 2nd floor). Would definitely stay again - had a great time!!! 😀
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Tatjana H.

We love it! We love it! We love it!

After a very, very long drive in our Landy all the way from Munich to Barnstaple we arrived at this wonderful, lovely and cosy Cottage! Very friendly and helpful hosts! Everything we needed was provided. The Cottage was very clean and looked after. Lovely furnished with nice details. We will be back! Just a shame it's so far away from our place, otherwise we would stay more often! Thank you so much for a great holiday! We enjoyed every minute and felt at home away from home!
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10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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Fantastic Time, lovely Property

Great accommodation. Suited a family of 4 very well. Although there was a heatwave at the time it was cool and we were able to get some respite from the heat. Nice choice of outside areas either in the sun or out of it. Hosts were great. Nice Cider, fudge etc on arrival and we had a hello on arrival. Any questions were answered and nice to have them close, but not that you would notice. The location is fantastic and close to everything you want eg beaches, walks, supermarkets etc. Would recommend to anyone as would suit couples of any age or families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

Incredibly peaceful country retreat!

Well what can I say, the property itself was lovely and just off the beaten track. Surrounded by fields and fields some with animals (alpacas, horses and sheep to be precise). We were greeted by two beautiful Himalayan Mountain Dogs followed shortly by Kate and Ali. Upon entering the lovely characterful house there were three beautiful hand made scones with Devonshire cream and jam of course. The whole place has been recently refurbished to a lovely standard, the furnishings were very comfortable, especially the bed and pillows!!! Everything that we needed for the stay was there and we loved every minute of it. Shops were only just over a mile away and Barnstaple town centre was under a 10min drive away! Funniest part was going to leave and seeing the two Pigmy Goats outside the bedroom door eating the Xmas decorations! Thanks to Ali, Kate, the dogs and goats for being great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Classy and convenient barn conversion

Spent 3 nights in this lovely barn conversion, which has been tastefully furnished throughout. Ali and Kate were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Sitting on the balcony in the winter sunshine, overlooking devon countryside, yet only 5 mins drive to Barnstaple. We were visiting friends in the area and will definitely use this accommodation again when we next visit. We love the town of Barnstaple with its Pannier market and fresh produce in Butchers Row. St. Johns garden centre is a great place for a lunch. Baggy Point, near Croyde, is perfect for a half day outing. Dramatic cliffs with birds of prey, if you're lucky, and we watched climbers on the steep cliff-face. The wonderful view of the coast and beach at Croyde, where surfers can be found at any time of the year, is what you see on the walk back. Its an easy walk and well worth the effort. Goodleigh is a perfect spot to explore Exmoor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016
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10/10 Excellent

SIMON P.

Beautiful cottage very well presented and a lovely log burning stove to keep you warm.

Couldn't fault the cottage in any way. The owners Kate and Ali were very helpful and Ali met us on arrival showed us round and then left us to it. There were two spacious rooms, one double and one twin, and an open plan kitchen/dining room which had a wood burning stove as a focal point. The spaces work very well and give the impression of a much bigger space. We went as two couples, each with a child aged 10 months and 3yrs. Even with two little terrors running/crawling we found it more than suitable. Ali also setup baby gates on all stairs and provided high chairs and cot which saved us having to bring them. We were also greeted with scones and a bottle of prosecco on arrival which was very thoughtful after a long journey. We didn't do too much exploring but there are some great pubs local, The Chichester Arms in particular is highly recommended. There's plenty to do in the surrounding areas and we look forward to returning again in the warmer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Joachim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolut einmaliges Cottage mit mega Flair. Mit lauter Ecken zum Zurückziehen von der Hängematte über Aussitz, Balkon, Sofa und diverse Sessel. Küche fantastisch: Highlight: Toaster, Espressomaschine und Mahlwerk. Kaffeebohnen, Tee, tolle Duschgels, super Bettwäsche und Handtücher waren vorhanden Betten sehr bequem - auch die Kinderbetten! Sehr zu empfehlen!!!WLAN Router muss man leider dauernd neu starten, aber mobil steht das Haus in keinem Funkloch.Croyde, Woolacombe u.a. sind gut zu erreichen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Samantha L.

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

GREAT QUIRKY COTTAGE

Overall, a great property with lovely large private garden (shame grass had not been mowed). Fabulous toiletries, kitchen had everything you need and more, however kitchen tap leaked and the ensuite toilet tap was loose, pedal bin did not work. Excellent living area apart from rug which had seen better days. I have rated the property 4 star but if the little nagging points were addressed then we would have given it 5 star!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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Great Lilly cottage

Very nice and everything you need. Comfortable beds. Downstairs bedroom rather cold and couldn't work the c/heating. Cottage is for four, but only three seats in the living room. Kindling needed for log fire, which was lovely in the chilly evenings. Yes, it was June!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

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

Short break

Lovely location comfortable tidy and well equipped property would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

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Lovely cottage

Thank you for a lovely stay at Great lilly cottage, we had a great time & an added bonus of a private garden where our dog had a good run around nice & secure, there is everything you need, lovely & clean! We would love to come back Trevor & Karen
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ali & Kate Fenton

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Hello, we are Kate & Ali. We live with our 2 children and growing menagerie of animals at Great Lilly Farm, adjacent to our newly renovated holiday barn - Great Lilly Cottage.

We've always loved this part of the country and moved down from Scotland a while back to find a more outdoor way of life. We have chickens, pygmy goats, pigs, dogs & cats and we're hoping to make our own honey this summer.

We love living here - where else would you find foxes, badgers and Buzzards all making their homes in your garden?!

If you love the countryside, long walks, beautiful sandy beaches and cosy country pubs - this is the place for your next holiday.

Why they chose this property

There are many 'great' things about Great Lilly Cottage but our location in the heart of North Devon gives you the opportunity to have a really varied and flexible holiday.

If you love the sea and beach-style holidays, you have award-winning beaches including Woolacombe and Croyde only 20 minutes drive away. Hire surf or paddle boards, learn to kite surf or just enjoy the sunshine.

For young families, we have many tourist attractions on our doorstep including Exmoor Zoo, The Big Sheep and Combe Martin Dinosaur Park.

We are also only a short drive from Exmoor National Park offering you spectacular walks, horse rides or safe cycling.

What makes this property unique

We both love good design and the great outdoors, so we hope Great Lilly Cottage feels just a little bit different to your average holiday let. The rustic style combines all the modern conveniences you might need with little touches of luxury - including Orla Kiely bedding and complimentary washing kits from Hogwash - a local organic soap & bath product producer.

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