Lower Cobbaton The Barn, Cobbaton is a delightful thatched cottage nestled in the rolling Devonshire countryside, offering a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. The spacious kitchen / diner welcomes you with its characterful beamed ceiling, well-appointed cooking area featuring an oven, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher, plus a convenient dining table for four and a television for entertainment while you prepare meals. Step upstairs to discover the inviting first-floor lounge, where comfortable sofas beckon you to relax while enjoying countryside vistas through the balcony doors, which open to reveal panoramic rural views that stretch across the verdant landscape.
Outside, a pretty enclosed garden awaits, mainly set to lawn with mature trees and flowering borders, perfect for al fresco dining with the provided garden furniture and barbecue. The property offers versatile sleeping arrangements with a cosy ground-floor twin bedroom equipped with a Smart TV and convenient shower room with WC, while upstairs you'll find a lovely double bedroom (with some reduced head-height due to the sloping ceilings) and a bathroom featuring a relaxing bath and WC, ensuring comfort for all guests.
Imagine waking to birdsong floating through open windows, enjoying a morning coffee on the balcony as the countryside comes alive before you. Spend sun-drenched afternoons exploring the garden or venturing into the neighbouring field, where the children and dogs can roam freely. As dusk falls, gather around for a barbecue under the stars, sharing stories of the day's Devonshire adventures before retiring to your comfortable beds.
Lower Cobbaton The Barn, Cobbaton is perfectly positioned for exploring the diverse attractions of North Devon. Just nine kilometres away lies Castle Hill Estate in Filleigh, where you can wander through 50 acres of enchanting landscape surrounding a beautiful 18th-century Palladian house. For families seeking indoor entertainment, JunglaRoo in Bideford (11 km) offers North Devon's largest indoor soft play centre, guaranteeing hours of fun regardless of the weather. Quince Honey Farm in South Molton (12 km) provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of bees at this working honey farm, while North Devon Falconry in Newton Tracey (13 km) delivers exhilarating displays and hands-on sessions with majestic birds of prey against breathtaking countryside backdrops.
Venture a little further to discover the natural wonders of Heddon Valley (32 km), where towering cliffs, secluded coves, and a wooded valley create a dramatic landscape within Exmoor National Park. Ilfracombe Aquarium (33 km) offers a unique journey following an Exmoor stream from source to sea, showcasing the diverse marine life of North Devon's coastline. Railway enthusiasts will delight in the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway at Parracombe (33 km), the only steam railway in the UK where passengers travel in authentic Victorian carriages designed in the 1890s.
The ancient river port town of Barnstaple is just 11 kilometres away, where you can explore its historic pannier market and varied shopping opportunities. The town is the largest in North Devon and is a major arts and entertainment hub. beach lovers can head to Woolacombe (30 km), a popular family resort whose golden sands regularly top Britain's Best Beaches lists, with sections that welcome dogs year-round.
