Find Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in Barnstaple
Stay in a Barnstaple holiday cottage in North Devon for a town and country holiday -with a few days on local beaches thrown in for good measure! From the moors of Dartmoor and Exmoor to the sea on the Atlantic Coast, the ancient market town of Barnstaple lies directly in between the two and makes no hesitation in boasting its beautiful surroundings. To the east, miles and miles of hilly countryside offer superb rural vistas. These have not gone unnoticed by visitors who adore the nearby beautiful (and award-winning) beaches and countryside, unchanged for centuries. Staying in a holiday cottage in Barnstaple or one of its sleepy surrounding villages is a very appropriate way to fit into this picturesque corner of the West Country.
The Tarka Trail, a 40-mile long foot and cycle path from Braunton to Meeth (halfway to Dartmoor), passes along the Quayside through Barnstaple. Bikes of almost every description for all ages (including wheelchair-towing bikes) can be hired at Barnstaple Station. The town itself has a vibrant, bustling hub with plenty of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and tea rooms. Enjoy lovely local produce on Barnstaple Quay at Tea-By-the-Taw, or pick up a bargain in the beautiful Pannier Market on Butcher's Row. Barnstaple is a bit of a cultural centre, too, with The Queen's Theatre presenting a year-round drama, music and dance programme in an 800-seat auditorium. The Barnstaple Fringe Theatre Festival presents a creative and inspiring programme in all sorts of nooks and crannies around Barnstaple in late June (well worth a weekend break in one of the town's self-catering cottages). The White Moose Art Gallery and a 3-screen cinema all help to keep cultural visitors happily content.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
This beautiful two-bedroom barn conversion with a hot tub in North Devon is set in an idyllic rural location and is only a short drive away from the stunning North Devon coast and its outstanding beaches. Guests can relax and admire stunning coastal views from the large enclosed garden.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Set amongst mature waterside gardens in a gorgeous secluded location, Bratton Mill Cottage, near the medieval village of Bratton Fleming in Devon, is a pet-friendly 17th-century cottage. It has been recently redecorated yet retains much of the character and charm of the original mill.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
Enjoy refreshing self-catering holidays in Brayford along the western edge of Exmoor National Park with a stay at Barn Cottage in the small rural North Devon village. This pet-friendly, charming three-bedroom cottage boasts rural views across the gardens to the surrounding wildflower-covered countryside.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
Stay at The Tallet, which is ideal for countryside self-catering holidays in North Devon. This dog-friendly holiday cottage accommodates ten guests, offering tasteful decor, sweeping countryside views, and underfloor heating. Explore the nearby coast and Exmoor National Park easily. The cottage lies on the edge of Exmoor and boasts five bedrooms, including a private hot tub, a shared games room, and a patio for alfresco dining. Book the Upper or Lower Tallet separately or the entire house for a complete rural retreat.
- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Weavers Cottage, sleeping up to four, is one of seven dog-friendly North Devon holiday cottages at semi-rural Muddlebridge House near Barnstaple. It features an indoor swimming pool and a two-acre garden. It is within easy reach for excellent sandy beaches, cycling on the nearby Tarka Trail, walks on Exmoor, fishing and golf.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
Braunton Farmhouse is a 5-bedroom holiday cottage in Braunton, recently refurbished to a very high standard. The North Devon house is perfectly situated on the hill above Braunton and within a few miles of Georgeham, Croyde and amazing, award-winning beaches at Putsborough and Woolacombe Bay. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
This large holiday cottage in Braunton, within easy reach of fabulous sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe, can sleep twelve people in six bedrooms.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Thatchers Cottage, sleeping up to six, is one of seven North Devon holiday cottages at Muddlebridge House, near Barnstaple. With an indoor swimming pool and two-acre garden, it is ideally situated for surfing, cycling, golf and fishing holidays - (in between days on the many nearby beaches). Pets welcome.