Virvale Barn

50 Customer Reviews

• "Sharon is so welcoming and easy to talk to."

  Nothing is too much trouble and great advice for places to visit. The property is so lovely and glad we had a second visit there. It is great to have so much space and the views are outstanding. My daughter (18) loved having her own space in the beautiful upstairs bedroom. The showers are perfect, kitchen well equipped and great for cooking evening meals. Downstairs bed was uncomfortable as we do prefer a firmer mattress

  Reviewed by TraceyAug 2023

• "We had a lovely break at the barn."

  The place has everything you need and more. The farm setting and field opposite provided a great space for Elsie our French Bulldog who loved being off the lead. There were no real issues. The cooker needs attention as only the left side oven appears to work. But that aside it was no issue. I called upon Sharon and she soon got to us up and running. This place is perfect, has a relaxed atmosphere and we even got some lovely sunshine. All credit to the owners. The TV upstairs needs to be a smart TV. That was a tiny issue but needs looking into. Thanks again. Great place. Mark Mark

  Dear Mark, Thank you for your review. In response: We are sorry that you had an issue with 1 of the the 3 ovens in the range not working. We strive to make everything as perfect as possible for our guests and fix any issue as soon as we are made aware of it. Re. the smart TV. I hope you noticed that the TV in the ground floor bedroom is a smart TV already. Our 2023 bookings were largely made a year ago or earlier, so we had to delay the upgrade to Autumn 2023 so as not to disappoint those who booked based on the earlier listing. The listing for 2024 bookings has been updated to reflect the change to a smart TV for next years season. Regards, Sharon Property Owner

  Reviewed by MarkAug 2023

• "We loved our stay here."

  Very quiet location and great secure paddock for the dogs. Charming cottage and owners nearby if any issues. A very scenic place and great if you enjoy the great outdoors and quiet.

  Reviewed by RobertAug 2023

• "Lovely stay."

  Reviewed by SaraJul 2023

• "What a welcome!"

  Lovely place and such welcoming hosts. If you're looking for a place away from it all...this is it! Fantastic views. Walking nearby. Super property.

  Reviewed by SusanJun 2023

• "Beautiful place to stay, so peaceful and relaxing."

  A great place to base ourselves. The super king size bed is so comfortable! Sharon was a great host, very friendly and welcoming and gave us some great suggestions and advice for during our stay. The Barn had almost everything we needed for our stay. The only thing that would have made it perfect would be to have the smart TV in the living room so we could log on to Netflix (neither of us have Sky and found the basic Sky limited) So nice that we could also walk around the fields too and had the weather been better, I definitely would have spent some time relaxing by the duck pond.

  Reviewed by SheenaMay 2023

• "Stunning Absolutely fantastic place !"

  Lovely welcome from friendly owners Definitely will recommend to friends and will be back An absolute hidden gem

  Reviewed by StevenApr 2023

• "Lovely place, very peaceful, fabulous views, friendly owners."

  Reviewed by BarrySep 2022

• "This barn was perfect in every way, it had everything needed … home from home."

  The owners were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The location was so peaceful with gorgeous views of the countryside. A great base for touring this part of north Devon. Definitely recommend and will be returning.

  Reviewed by StephenAug 2022

• "A very well equipped let."

  Nothing too much trouble for the owners.A good base to visit coastal areas Would recommend

  Reviewed by DJul 2022

• "Helpful owners who are on site."

  Reviewed by PhilipJun 2022

• "Lovely Barn conversation Very Comfortable property lovely view’s owners very ..."

  Lovely Barn conversation Very Comfortable property lovely view’s owners very welcoming and obliging very Helpful on local places to eat

  Reviewed by GeoffreyJun 2022

• "Lovely cottage in a fantastic location."

  Peaceful surroundings with lots of lovely walks and views yet handy for beaches, exmoor and a whole host of days out. The cottage was spacious and well equipped. Also very dog friendly. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by RachelApr 2022

• "The owners are so friendly and the barn was lovely and comfortable."

  Amazing views. Lots to do as well. Myrtle daily visits were wonderful.

  Reviewed by NicoleSep 2021

• "The Virvale Barn was lovely."

  The hosts were very helpful. The barn was beautiful and relaxing. Lots of space and BBQ facilities. Not far from lots of sights and nice beaches. The hosts provided a homemade cake, eggs and milk on arrival. They kindly showed my boys around the farm and even made a cricket pitch for the boys. I'd definitely recommend the location. Sykes were difficult to communicate with, they didn't respond to my emails and I was on hold forever. But I found it easier to communicate directly with Sharon.

  Reviewed by SheilaAug 2021

• "Sharon and the family were wholly supportive and did a fabulous job making us welcome."

  Quality of Virvale Barn exceeded all expectations and would recommend it to anyone.

  Reviewed by NeilJul 2021

• "Had a wonderful time we will not forget."

  The barn and location was stunning. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by PaulJun 2021

• "Lovely, quiet place, stunning cottage, great walks."

  The owners are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble, lovely welcoming cake.

  Reviewed by NicolaMay 2021

• "Our hosts Sharon and Greg were very welcoming."

  Sharon supplied a lemon drizzle cake that was very tasty, along with a few eggs, milk, coffee, tea and chocolate drink. The house was spotlessly clean and well provisioned. It may be worth warning people that access is down a very narrow lane. It did not trouble us, but some less confident drivers may be concerned.

  Reviewed by HughMay 2021

• "Splendid location."

  Our hosts were perfect. Suitably kept their distance but when we needed them they were excellent. Lovely quiet setting to explore on foot. Bit of a tucked away gem.

  Reviewed by JohnMay 2021

• "The owners were very welcoming to us (delicious cake, fresh milk and eggs awaited us on our arrival) and to our dogs."

  Virvale Barn is very dog friendly, upstairs and down, with hard floors and throws provided to cover the sofas in case they used them. The log burner in the living room made for cosy evenings. We loved exploring the farm and meeting the animals - feeding the horses was a highlight. Although the wifi was perfectly good for our needs, a technician came to install 5G the week we were there, so it should certainly be fine now. A lovely location, with a short drive to the cliffs or into Combe Martin, or a very pleasant long-ish walk down the valley to Hunter's Inn and the Heddon valley.

  Reviewed by LynelleApr 2021

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Virvale Barn."

  Due to the spring lockdown, we needed re-arrange our original booking at relatively short notice, but were totally unable to get in contact with Sykes, despite attempting to call and email them - massively frustrating! However, our hosts (Sharon & Greg) contacted us directly and were very accomodating when it came to rearranging our weeks' stay to later in the year. They were so very helpful throughout the process, up to and including our stay. The barn was very cosy and had a good variety of books, DVD's, board games, etc for when the weather was poor. All the facilities were excellent, with the one caveat being that the Wi-Fi desparately needs a booster of some sort. Overall, we would thouroughly recommend.

  Reviewed by LisaOct 2020

• "Perfect location, cottage had everything you needed, very comfortable and clean"

  Reviewed by LindaOct 2020

• "Beautiful barn in lovely setting."

  Reviewed by SallyannSep 2020

• "Fantastic barn with amazing views."

  Owners are lovely. We would definitely recommend visiting. 5 stars are not enough for virvale barn.

  Reviewed by ClareAug 2020

• "Amazing hosts - thank you!"

  Lovely spot, a hidden gem!

  Reviewed by DavidAug 2020

• "Amaizing place!"

  Beautiful view! We had very warm welcome and had a lot of help when we need. Lovely animals. Perfect place for families! Quiet and idyllic! Highly recommended!!!! Close to a beautiful beach. Wish to back there

  Reviewed by MonikaJul 2020

• "Loads more than expected Absolute 5 star conversion Breathtaking views Lovely cake"

  Reviewed by MarkSep 2019

• "It was a beautiful cottage in the most fantastic location, the owner was friendly and helpful - will definitely go back."

  Reviewed by SarahSep 2019

• "Sharon, Greg and family made us feel very welcome and were always on hand to provide expert support and advice."

  Virvale Barn provides a fantastic location for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside and accessing the amazing beaches nearby. North Devon is an amazing place and Virvale Barn is the perfect location to explore it from.

  Reviewed by HowardAug 2019

• "Great location brilliant walking location."

  Comfortable accommodation. Sharon and Greg friendly and helpful. The area has plenty to offer especially Combe Martin and Ilfracombe.

  Reviewed by KennethJun 2019

• "A wonderful stay in a beautiful spot."

  Cottage was extremely comfortable and in a great location to explore North Devon. Highly recommend!

  Reviewed by KateMay 2019

• "Another great week at Virvale Barn."

  The week went so quick and the weather was fantastic. From having breakfast on the patio which catches the sun in the morning to the fire in the evening in the living room. If you want peace and quiet with a fantastic view down the valley this is the place to go.Ideal for the visits to the beach and another gem found at Lee Bay. Don't bother looking elsewhere in Devon for your perfect accommodation and location it's here!

  Reviewed by DonMay 2019

• "Virvale Barn is a fabulous place, set in amazing countryside and wonderfully peaceful."

  The hosts made us feel very welcome and couldn’t be more helpful. I’d recommend this place wholeheartedly.

  Reviewed by JamesApr 2019

• "All of it..."

  The cottage was one of the best equipped cottages we've ever stayed in. The cottage was so peaceful and quiet and the owners were so welcoming. It is highly likely we shall return to this property for another holiday in the not too distant future.

  Reviewed by JaneOct 2018

• "Peaceful relaxing surroundings."

  Outstanding location .Access lane to property a little bumpy. A few what i would describe as 'Speed Bumps " So drive slowly on approach. Maybe marking with Yellow line paint may help. That was my only complaint.

  Reviewed by KeithSep 2018

• "We very much enjoyed our stay."

  The barn was lovely and both the humans and the dogs had a great break! Thank you very much!

  Reviewed by IngridSep 2018

• "It was a lovely, quiet location to holiday in."

  the only issue was the intermittent wifi ...it might need to be upgraded as we had some access problems. Other than that it was fabulous.

  Reviewed by AlisonSep 2018

• "We have been staying at various cottages in Devon and Cornwall for the past twenty years and this is by far the best."

  The location is brilliant being only ten minutes away from the coast and fantastic beaches at Woolacombe and Saunton beach.The barn was spot on with all the amenities you need and the view from the large window was amazing.The hosts Sharon and Greg could not do enough for you so friendly and always there to help with any questions you needed answering.The farm was lovely and fun feeding the pigs and watching the deer at dusk on the hill.

  Reviewed by DonMay 2018

• "Stunning barn and beautiful location."

  Pubs in Coombe Martin easy to get too. Plenty of places o go to. Owners very helpful and friendly. Dog loved it too.

  Reviewed by JanetSep 2017

• "The cottage was fantastic with everything we could possibly need."

  The owners were incredibly helpful and friendly.

  Reviewed by GarethJul 2017

• "The owners were very helpful and friendly."

  The barn is very comfortable and in a great location for touring beautiful North Devon.

  Reviewed by JoannaJul 2017

• "Wow a fantastic barn conversion finished to an exceptional high standard."

  The owners took time to have a chat about the local area and some things to do. The animals on site made it a nice place to stay especially sally the dog and the horses. I would highly recommend this property to families and couples looking for that quiet getaway .

  Reviewed by SarahJun 2017

• "This property, and it's extremely welcoming and friendly owners cannot be faulted."

  It was probably the nicest, most private and secluded property we have ever stayed in - and we will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by RobertMay 2017

• "Virvale Barn is a stunning holiday property."

  It is very stylish and comfortable. The location is amazing being at the end of a private road and overlooking the edge of Exmoor. But Combe Martin is close by , Exmoor is on the doorstep and some of the main coastal North Devon resorts a short drive away. Sharon and Greg are friendly and welcoming. One of the best holiday homes I have ever stayed in.

  Reviewed by SusanMay 2017

• "Virvale Barn is in a great location close to Exmoor and the coast."

  The owners were particularly helpful. A great place to stay. We had a wonderful week.

  Reviewed by AlanApr 2017

• "We had a very relaxing time at Virvale Barn and thoroughly enjoyed staying there, it is ideally situated for visiting various beaches and for countryside walks as well as Exmoor Zoological Park."

  The owners made us feel very welcome and the views were stunning, will definitely return for another visit.

  Reviewed by SharonApr 2017

• "Great location, great accommodation, excellent WiFi and a very friendly welcome."

  Reviewed by NickSep 2016

• "Lovely cottage in a stunning location."

  Quiet and peaceful. Highly recommended!

  Reviewed by MartynSep 2016

• "Virvale barn was perfect for us as a family with a dog,it was clean, comfortable and the hosts were very helpful,set in a beautiful tranquil area away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life the scenery from the up stairs lounge window was amazing and a nice place to sit and chill."

  It was a most relaxing place and an ideal base to explore Devon .

  Reviewed by AnthonyAug 2016

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