Barn Owl Cottage

23 Customer Reviews

• "First class accommodation and true to its name we did hear owls!"

  ! Cottage is wonderfully warm, cosy and secluded. Tasty welcoming pack, all local products. Thank you Fran.

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Oct 2026

• "A lovely cottage set in a very quiet location."

  Everything you need is provided and a beautiful garden surrounded by lovely views.

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Quarme Coombe Cottages and found the cottage peaceful, comfortable and well equipped. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the beautiful garden and the lovely surrounding views. It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and you are very welcome to come and stay with us again anytime! Warmest wishes, Fran Quarme Coombe Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maggie5.0★Sep 2026

• "Barn Owl Cottage is a lovely place for a break."

  It is located down a quiet private lane shared with just two other holiday cottages in a very rural location. The cottage was spotlessly clean and welcoming, with very effective central heating. It comes with everything you need and the large garden is a lovely place to sit after a day exploring the local area. It’s somewhere we intend to visit again and would happily recommend.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of Barn Owl Cottage. I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful, rural setting and found the cottage clean, comfortable and welcoming. It’s lovely to know that you made the most of the garden after exploring the local area, and I’m especially pleased that you had everything you needed for a relaxing stay. Thank you for recommending us, and you are very welcome to come and stay again anytime! Warmest wishes, Fran Quarme Coombe Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Sep 2026

• "We've just returned from a week at Barn Owl Cottage."

  The property itself and the location are absolutely stunning. It's a really peaceful retreat with gorgeous surroundings and in a great location for getting around Somerset and North Devon. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed to find that the garden wasn't fully enclosed. We'd booked this property specifically for the garden, as we have two rescue sighthounds who aren't able to go off-lead in public. The listing stated that the garden is enclosed which is true, however, there are plenty of places dogs can escape from, especially if you have adventurous dogs. The fences/gate are around 3.5-4ft, so can be easily jumped by quite a few breeds of dog. This meant we were only able to exercise our dogs on leads in the garden, which was very disappointing. Our dogs are large, however, we noticed a few gaps in the fencing that smaller dogs would also be able to escape from. We also found a number of pieces of glass in the wooded area of the garden which was very concerning. It's also worth noting that there are lovely pheasants running outside, which can be seen from the garden so exercise caution if your dogs tend to chase things. Personally, we would describe the property as dog tolerant rather than dog friendly, as dogs aren't allowed upstairs or on any of the furniture, nor are they permitted to exercise inside. This isn't an issue for us, but we're used to staying in properties that provide provisions to make this easier. There was no way of blocking off the stairs to stop the dogs going up, without using our own bags and a floor cushion. There was also nothing provided to protect the furniture in case the dogs did jump up, so i would keep this in mind if you're booking with dogs. Overall, the property was clean and well-presented, although all of the crockery and cutlery were dirty on arrival. It's also worth noting that there is a washing machine outside the property, which incurs an additional charge per use. There is also a freezer but again, this is outside of the property. We were pleased to find milk, eggs, jam , a cake and tea + coffee when we arrived, although there was no sugar and the salt was empty. This is slightly petty but worth noting if you're expecting to be able to have a brew on arrival. Just to note, if you are on the taller side, you may find the property quite cramped as the ceilings and front doorframe are very low. Finally, the main concern for us was a cracked electrical socket in the living room, which did not work. My partner is an electrician and noted that this is potentially dangerous, particularly if you have children. We enjoyed our stay and think this would be a great holiday for many people, it just wasn't suitable for our needs in the end and want to make other dog owners aware.

  Reviewed by Abby3.0★Aug 2026

• "Absolutely beautiful and wonderful cottage with everything you need for a comfortable trip away from home."

  The garden is amazing for those travelling with children and dogs, the cottage is spacious and comfortable, clean and nicely decorated throughout. Based in a lovely quiet location with lots to do around Minehead and Exmoor just a short car journey away. Would definitely a stay here!

  Thank you for such a lovely review. I’m so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay and that you found the cottage comfortable, spacious and welcoming, with everything you needed for a relaxing break. It’s especially lovely to hear that you enjoyed the garden and that it was a great space for both children and dogs to enjoy. We’re very lucky to be surrounded by such a peaceful setting, while still being within easy reach of Minehead and the beautiful Exmoor countryside. Thank you for your kind recommendation. You would be very welcome to stay with us again anytime! Warmest wishes, Fran Quarme Coombe Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amie5.0★Aug 2026

• "Barn Owl Cottage is a lovely place to spend a week exploring this beautiful part of Exmoor."

  It is very quietly located with two other cottages at the end of the lane. Completely private with a large pretty and well shaded garden. Comfortable beds, all the facilities you need (freezer in a separate outhouse). Immaculately clean on arrival. The owners, who farm the surrounding land, very friendly and helpful.

  Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review of Barn Owl Cottage. I’m delighted that you enjoyed exploring this beautiful part of Exmoor and appreciated the peace and privacy that the cottage offers. It’s wonderful to hear that you found the cottage spotlessly clean and comfortable, and that everything you needed was provided for your stay. We’re very lucky to be surrounded by the countryside and to have such a lovely garden for guests to enjoy. Thank you also for your kind words about us as hosts. It was a pleasure having you stay, and you would be very welcome to return to Barn Owl Cottage anytime. Warmest wishes, Fran Quarme Coombe Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jul 2026

• "Our stay was excellent and a real treat."

  The accommodation is well equipped and peaceful. Some instructions for the oven would be helpful and it is less suited for those who may struggle with steep inclines and steps. A car is really needed to get the most from the location. Overall, a great find and already recommended to friends.

  Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m really pleased to hear that you had an excellent stay and enjoyed the peaceful setting of the cottage. It’s always wonderful to know that our guests find the accommodation well equipped and a real treat to stay in. Thank you as well for your helpful comments. We’ll certainly take your suggestion regarding the oven instructions on board, and your note about the steps and inclines will hopefully be useful to future guests when planning their stay. It means a lot that you’ve already recommended us to your friends. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and you would be very welcome back anytime! Warmest wishes, Fran Quarme Coombe Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★May 2026

• "On arrival everything was exactly as described."

  A lovely cottage, private and quiet. Surrouned by a large garden which our two labradors loved. Birds singing during the day and total silence at night. Easy access to Exmoor and the coast. Inside it was immaculate and there was everything that we needed and more. Eggs, milk, cake, tea and coffee waiting for us after our long drive. Definitley recommend this cottage. Steve & Margaret & dogs Finn & Yogi.

  Thank you, Steve and Margaret, for your lovely review. I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that Finn and Yogi had a great time in the garden. It’s wonderful to know you found the cottage peaceful, comfortable and well equipped, and enjoyed the little welcome treats on arrival. Thank you for recommending us. You are all very welcome back anytime! Warmest wishes, Fran Quarme Coombe Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★May 2026

• "Barn Owl cottage is a little gem, being in a totally quiet group of 3 cottages at the end of a farm road."

  It's beautiful, quiet, well maintained and the owners are very nice and accommodating.

  Reviewed by Lionel5.0★Sep 2025

• "Absolutely stunning cottage well maintained everything you need in there ..."

  Absolutely stunning cottage well maintained everything you need in there beautiful gardens and lovely scenery would really recommend going near everything as well stunning

  Thank you so much. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Barn Owl and had a lovely week on beautiful Exmoor. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Scott5.0★Jun 2025

• "Very Comfortable and clean cottage, with everything you needed, the kitchen had every appliance you would require, although we did find the hotplate quite difficult to operate, also the oven temp markings had started to wear off."

  The garden was lovely and well maintained very secluded and peaceful. Although, the out side security light wasn't working which made it quite difficult to maneuver the pathway in the dark. But we would definitely recommend this cottage in the future.

  Hi Sarah, I am glad you enjoyed the cottage and gardens. I am sorry you struggled with the cooker/hob, had you messaged I would have let you know that there are full instructions on the inside of the door of the cupboard just above the cooker. Thank you for saying that the outside light is not working. As it is on a sensor, I can only check it after dark. I will get our Electrician to sort it out. We hope you will come and stay again. Fran Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah4.0★Jun 2025

• "A lovely cottage with a beautiful safe garden for us and the dog."

  It is a very comfortable. Our only problem was that the dishwasher did not work.

  I am glad you enjoyed the cottage and it’s lovely garden. Apologies for the dishwasher which we have now replaced. We do hope you will come again. Kind regards Fran Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacquie4.0★Apr 2025

• "Exceptionally well kept and clean"

  Reviewed by Carol Ann5.0★Sep 2024

• "Fantastic cottage in a beautiful, peaceful location."

  Well equipped, clean and comfortable. Incredible, large, secure garden. The path to the cottage is steep and the driveway is narrow and steep, so not for nervous drivers or those with mobility issues. Easy to park outside the cottage though. Great base for those who want to enjoy stunning Exmoor.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Sep 2024

• "Very relaxing location."

  Plenty of lovely places to visit and ideal for anyone taking their pooch on holiday.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2024

• "Had a lovely stay."

  ..Enjoyed the peace and quiet and the location was beautiful! Thank you

  Reviewed by Bal5.0★Jul 2024

• "Are you looking for an ‘Escape to the Country’ that’s quiet and peaceful."

  This is the place for you in the heart of the Brendon Hills. A well presented, clean, warm and comfortable cottage. The garden was ideal for the dog and although enclosed was not dog proof. A shame the freezer was situated in a shed away from the cottage. No dishwasher instructions. The welcome pack was very much appreciated with the drinks, milk and eggs. Plenty of places to visit when you are out and about, ie Minehead, Dunster along with its Castle and flour Mill and Watchet.

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely property, really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return time and time again."

  Only downside is the washing machine and dryer being in the laundry room rather than in the house but the overall experience far out ways this minor inconvenience. Would have given it 4.5 stars if I could select a half :-)

  Reviewed by Luke4.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a great time in Exmoor."

  The cottage was spotless, welcoming and warm. It was well centred for visiting the moor. We were really glad there was a stone floor downstairs as we have two collies. We met Fran during the week who suggested a few more places to see. Simonsbath we had never heard of. It was beautiful. A beautiful cottage in a beautiful area, we will return.

  Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to read that you loved your visit to beautiful Exmoor and that you plan to return. There are so many places to explore and we are very happy to recommend our personal favourites to guests. We all look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Fran and the Quarme Coombe Holiday Cottages team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Treve5.0★Jul 2023

• "Happy with everything."

  Great location and very quiet! No concerns other than it took us a while to work out how to get the dishwasher to start (no instructions) but we worked it out eventually!

  Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you had a great stay and will look at including instructions for the dishwasher. Hope we can welcome you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by A5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely property."

  A welcome pack to make a drink would have been lovely after the long journey.

  Great to read that you enjoyed your stay in your cottage. I will pass on your comments regarding altering the contents of our welcome gift. We all hope to welcome you back again in the future. Fran and the Quarme Coombe Holiday Cottages team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a wonderful family holiday at Barn Owl Cottage (2 adults + 2 teenage boys)."

  The house was just fantastic, great setting & really peaceful. The hosts were lovely & really helpful on local advice & places to go. We can definitely recommend for a family holiday.

  Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased to read that you had a wonderful stay, and we all hope to welcome you back again in the future. Fran and the Quarme Coombe Holiday Cottages team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Salman5.0★Aug 2022

• "Barn Owl cottage was perfect for us."

  Spacious rooms, tastefully furnished, very comfortable and fully equipped cottage with a lovely, large enclosed garden, ideal for our 2 dogs. Quiet seclueded location but close to picturesque villages. The information folder including a book of local walks was very useful and the welcome pack was a nice touch. We will definitely book again. Joanne & Steve

  Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased to read that you had a wonderful stay, and we all hope to welcome you back again in the future. Fran and the Quarme Coombe Holiday Cottages team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jun 2022

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