Abbey Cross Barn

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Alexander
October 2019

“The Barn is lovely,it is very well equipped and has everything you need for your stay.”
Mr Lowden October 2019

“Lovely cottage in beautiful location.”

Cottage is very well appointed with all the items you could need. Could do with a deep clean in places and some of the furniture could do with updating but overall very happy.
Mr Etherton September 2019

“We have just returned from a wonderful week at this delightfully welcoming and cosy cottage.”

It has been thoughtfully furnished with just about everything you could possibly need. Plenty of cutlery, cooking utensils and a cooker you are not afraid to use. By that I mean a regular cooker, not a new combined oven/grill/microwave with complicated settings. It is secluded and tranquil, without being overlooked, but not isolated. It is within easy reach of local villages and the seaside resort of Sidmouth and other local beaches. The garden invites sunbathing (sun is that side all day) and we saw lizards and enjoyed the sound of owls at night. Internet and wifi connections were excellent. We were concerned, having read about the headroom upstairs being 5'6", but that is only related to a sloping part of the wall, not all the head room. We had no problems with water, heating or anything else. Being a converted barn, it kept heat in really well. There were a few harvest flies, (lazy flies) but not more than if you leave your doors open at home, after all, this cottage is slap bang in the middle of the countryside and in no way detracted from our stay or reflected on the cleanliness of the cottage. There is fly spray, if they bother you. Based on our week, we would definitely recommend this cottage. It was very clean and very well presented. We were welcomed with flowers and biscuits and fresh milk in the fridge. The flowers had the most delightful scent. It is definitely a property that invites you to relax, the second you arrive. Carol, the caretaker, was wonderful too. She checked that we arrived safely and welcomed us and checked to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. She invited us to contact her immediately, if we experienced any problems, which we didn't and she contacted us prior to departure, to check that everything had been okay for us. The privacy at this cottage is excellent. The beds and sofas are very comfy. It is set at the junction of lanes, but we only saw one or two cars a day. It really is not a busy place! R and J
Mr Henley-pryer August 2019

“We really loved our time in this beautiful barn conversion.”

Our only problem was the WiFi. It's really important to our family that we have access to the internet, especially because I run a small online business and it's essential I have access to it. We found that we couldn't use it all week and had to rely on the data on our phones which proved costly. If I had known there would have been this problem I wouldn't have booked this accommodation.

We are glad that overall your holiday was wonderful. We are very sorry that you had a problem with the WIFI on this occasion. We have spoken with the owner who has now installed a new BT Hub 4 to ensure that there are no further issues in this regard. We hope to see you again soon. Sykes owner relations
Mr Braganza July 2019

“Its a lovely home attached to a barn in beautiful and peaceful location.”

All the amenities were on hand. We enjoyed our stay
Mr Wadeson June 2019

“Had a great time and the barn had everything we needed.”

We even had a few visits from some Deer.
Mr Bonner June 2019

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage.”

The barn conversion had been carried out to very high standard. The place was packed with every conceivable amenity that you could require as a visitor. The wild life was great with one or two Muncjacs appearing every day. There were all sorts of birds from crows, Jay's, woodpeckers, blackbirds, goldfinch, etc. If you are looking for a quiet break this is a cottage chose. Would highly recommend Abbey Cross Barn. .
Mrs Ling May 2019

“The barn was adequately represented in the online listing and had everything we required.”

Although the headroom for upstairs was included in the listing, this could be further emphasised, as it was quite tricky navigating some parts of the rooms...we aren’t particularly tall and bumped our heads a number of times on the sloping ceilings! It was a lovely, peaceful location and ideal if you want a rural escape. The caretaker was really good at contacting us and made sure we had everything we needed, including offering travel cots and high chairs for our small children. This makes all the difference as a young family who often have to bring everything but the kitchen sink when going away! All in all, we had a nice stay and enjoyed our time in Devon.
Mr Eden February 2019

“Week Break in Fantastic Accommodation 2nd February - 11th February We stayed in this beautiful converted barn in order to visit with family and celebrate an important 85th birthday.”

Our two adult daughters stayed with us and the barn provided a great space to be altogether. We had a lot of extreme weather to cope with such as snow storms and ice followed by torrential rain. Throughout it all , the barn was very warm and comfortable. There was sufficient heating and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and the whole space enabled us to host the birthday celebration with ease. The bathroom facilities worked well and although water needed to be bottled to drink and cook, we were provided with a sufficient amount for our week. Communication was good and we feel we have found a beautiful quiet space which we will book again when visiting family.
Mr Stock November 2018

“The cottage wasn't particularly clean, lots of cobwebs and flies, windows smeared with dog paw marks, not from our cocker spaniel.”

The downstairs bathroom smells of damp, insufficient heating in winter. The water due to heavy rain ran coffee coloured which isn't pleasant for brushing teeth and washing in/washing up we certainly wouldn't have had a bath in it. The oven programmer went wring frequently and we couldn't work out how to use the grille, despite the leaflet saying turn to the right. Bedrooms very spartan with no wardrobes. On a positive note the cottage is well equipped but night storage heating wasn't adequate on the first few days when it was cold.

**Owners Response** I am sorry that you felt let down by your experience at the cottage. Work has been completed on the water supply and the water is now now running clear. I will also make sure that in future our winter visitors are warm by putting the heating on two days prior to their arrival Sykes owner relations
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The property

On the edge of the tranquil hamlet of Dunkeswell Abbey, in a quiet country lane is Abbey Cross Barn.

This former barn has been converted to an interesting, rustic-looking, wood-clad cottage.

You enter through a little glass-panelled lobby to a pine-floored, L-shaped sitting room with dining area and French windows to the terrace and garden.

There's also a well-equipped modern kitchen.

Stairs lead to the first floor and a small landing (5'6" headroom), off which are two bedrooms under the eaves, both overlooking the garden - a double with low sloping ceilings and a twin (5'8" lintel, sloping ceiling).

Outside is good-sized garden with a table, chairs and barbecue overlooking the owner's apple orchard and vegetable garden.

If you're looking to explore this lovely part of Devon, then you're in a good spot.

Nearby is the market town Honiton, famed for its lace making history, with lots of shops and a good leisure centre.

For fun days at the seaside the regency towns Sidmouth, Seaton and Beer are all within a short drive as is the Jurassic Coast for fossil hunting and iconic Lyme Regis.

Abbey Cross Barn is a beautiful, peaceful place in which to relax at the end of a day's exploring.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Sitting room with dining area and French windows to terrace and garden
Kitchen and external utility room
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC
Night storage heating
Microwave, fridge, freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for two cars
Barbecue
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry no smoking
Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

DUNKESWELL ABBEY

Honiton is a delightful market town in East Devon, with plenty to offer visitors. It lies in the valley of the River Otter and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and plenty of scattered farming villages.

Region Information

Note: This property has low head height on the landing (5’6" headroom) and sloping ceilings in the bedrooms. Spring water.

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Abbey Cross Barn

Dunkeswell Abbey, near Honiton, Devon (Ref. 976028)

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Features

“The Barn is lovely,it is very well equipped and has everything you need for your stay.”

“Lovely cottage in beautiful location.”

“We have just returned from a wonderful week at this delightfully welcoming and cosy cottage.”

“We really loved our time in this beautiful barn conversion.”

“Its a lovely home attached to a barn in beautiful and peaceful location.”

“Had a great time and the barn had everything we needed.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage.”

“The barn was adequately represented in the online listing and had everything we required.”

“Week Break in Fantastic Accommodation 2nd February - 11th February We stayed in this beautiful converted barn in order to visit with family and celebrate an important 85th birthday.”

“The cottage wasn't particularly clean, lots of cobwebs and flies, windows smeared with dog paw marks, not from our cocker spaniel.”