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DETACHED BARN CONVERSION. FAMILY FRIENDLY WITH INDOOR POOL, GAMES RM & PLAY AREA

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Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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Totnes, ENG
  • Cockington Country Park
    9 min drive
  • Torbay Hospital
    11 min drive
  • Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens
    12 min drive
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    51 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

DETACHED BARN CONVERSION. FAMILY FRIENDLY WITH INDOOR POOL, GAMES RM & PLAY AREA

Sleeps 7 - 3 bedrooms, one en-suite in peaceful rural location Nr Totnes.

Woodpecker Barn is one of nine cottages that have been sympathetically converted from the existing buildings of a working farm. Enjoying peace and quiet, the holiday cottages are set amidst pasture land, and benefit from beautiful and unforgettable views of stunning countryside. With a heated 38ftx16ft indoor swimming pool and quality recreational facilities. Woodpecker Barn is one of two detached cottages with a large lounge with wood burning stove, well equipped kitchen/diner, downstairs cloak room, all bedrooms incl. flat screen TVs, Freeview and DVD players. Free Wi-Fi, heating, linen, towels etc. all included. Woodpecker Barn has the added advantage of its own private garden with 180 degree views of stunning countryside. Woodpecker Barn is part of a complex which benefits not only from the communal indoor swimming pool, but also a games room and external children's play area, picnic area & barbeque.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Compton Castle. Free WiFi in public areas, a water park, and an arcade/game room are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Compton Castle and 7 minutes from Berry Pomeroy
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Louise Baker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1378 sq ft (128 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

DETACHED BARN CONVERSION. FAMILY FRIENDLY WITH INDOOR POOL, GAMES RM & PLAY AREA Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Serenity!
We chose to stay at Woodpecker Barn when we flew over from the States, primarily because of its proximity to my parent’s house in a neighboring village. We wanted peace, tranquillity and somewhere to unwind as we were dealing with my Dad’s illness. Woodpecker Barn delivered SO much more than just a place to stay. Despite the circumstances, we ended up thoroughly enjoying our time in the beautiful Devon countryside setting. Waking up each morning, having coffee watching the light break over the misty fields and nothing but the faint sound of sheep bleating, and a gentle rumbling of a passing train.Absolute heaven. The barn itself was SO well maintained, organized and fully equipped. The layout worked so well for our family, having young children, we could cook whilst they played happily in the open downstairs level. The facilities on site were also such a wonderful addition especially for keeping children entertained. My son didn’t want to leave the park most days. I’m very grateful to the lovely host Louise who was very accommodating, communicative and supportive during our stay. We’ll be coming back again for sure. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Woodpecker Barn is spacious with three large double bedrooms and plenty of living space. Lovely area and outlook across the fields. The play area and games room for all aged children plus the indoor pool was enjoyed. Louise was helpful and everything ran very smoothly. Would highly recommend and would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Woodpecker Barn
Woodpecker Barn was amazing perfect for our family with young children. Well equipped and beautifully decorated. private fenced garden was a plus. Good Location to get to places but you have to be ok with very narrow lanes as there are lots of them . Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great accommodation .
A wonderful accommodation in a small development of converted barns. The barn is pristine, beautifully decorated and furnished and has everything a family would need for a holiday. Stair gates , travel cots and a high chair are provided along with a range of indoor and out door toys and games. The garden is private and fenced so very safe for children. The on-site swimming pool, playground and games room are great for keeping everyone entertained. The views from the barn are amazing and our grandchild was delighted to see the sheep and cows in the adjacent fields. A delightful accommodation that we hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely barn but pool issues were disappointing
Pros - the barn is comfy, well equipped, warm and was well set up for us staying with friends and children (toys, potty, toddler cutlery and plates, 2 high chairs set up as we'd requested). We also enjoyed the games room Cons - one big negative was that the pool had a mechanical fault during our stay, so it was very cold when we did go in, and then closed for the rest of our stay. We were disappointed as we'd especially looked for places with a pool for our January stay, to entertain the little ones when it rained (which it did, a lot!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

rick o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woodpecker Barn
This is a fantastic place to stay - spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything you might need. The accommodation was perfect for the four adults and two young children. The kitchen and living room are both large and well appointed. There is a swimming pool and games room which were great if you want to spend some time on site. It is a perfect location if you are visiting South Devon, Totnes, Torquay, Slapton Sands, Newton Abbott all within easy reach. Dartmoor National Park is well worth visting . The Cathedral City of Exeter is 25 miles away. We visited both Paignton Zoo and Pennywell Farm which are great childrens attractions I would highly recommend this property for a family stay in Devon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fabulous!
My family and I had a wonderful long weekend at this gorgeous property! We couldn’t fault a thing! We’ll definitely be coming back again. Thank you for the memories x
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
Perfect for family half term break.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb barn, fully equipped. Lovely location. Swimming pool added bonus
Absolutely spot on with the description of the barn, couldn’t have asked for anything more. Barn was very clean. Communication with owner was good, I did have issue with oven and grill owner got back very quickly, but this was mainly on my part as didn’t read instructions properly. Overall fantastic stay would definitely stay again and recommend to family and friends. Good amount of toys for children, games, dvd’s. Lovely private garden with ample garden furniture and parasol Just a lovely relaxing stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Gordon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation in a secluded area
Simple and straightforward, only affected by COVID restrictions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Location
From the moment we arrived on Saturday 26 June 2021 with the sun shining we were impressed with the property. Everything we could want was provided. Plenty of space and very comfortable bedrooms. The whole house has been very tastefully furnished. On Sunday it rained all day so a couple of us used the swimming pool and a couple had a game of pool.. The weather from there on was sunshine each day so we took several day trips, the location is ideal for touring. The garden, overlooking fields of sheep was a delight for relaxing with a BBQ and a glass of wine. The end of our week came too quickly and we were sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pauline D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Countryside stay
We had a lovely family holiday at the property. It was great to have exclusive use of the pool and games room, under the present circumstances. It’s equipped to a high standard. The beds and pillows were really comfy. It was lovely to sit outside and just hear countryside noises. The property is very handily based for getting to the coast, Dartmoor and driving into Dorset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent UK Vacation
First time in a number of years for a UK holiday. Was looking for a quiet but well placed base which I found with this property A stunning view with a super job done on the conversion of this barn, all the family really enjoyed this holiday and would recommend to any family looking for this type of holiday to give this a chance. A mixture of relaxation and days out gave this holiday a 5 star rating from our family Chris
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property.
This is a fantastic property. Everything looked very clean and superb on our arrival. The house is well stocked with everything you need. Because of covid restrictions the pool was limited to 1 hour a day time slot. Sometimes to late in the day for the little ones, but was still lovely to be able to use the pool and fully understand restrictions. The house is a little bit tricky to get to, through narrow lanes. But that is the only slight negative. I would definitely recommend this property and will definitely return. Thank you Louise.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

judith a.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely break away
A beautifully converted bard with everything one could need provided. The swimming pool and games room would be great for young families too

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly
We adore this property! So homey but yet enough space for us all. Can be difficult to find (the directions provided though were spot on). Once you arrive you feel you’re in your own piece of hidden away paradise. The views are incredible and being able to sit outside with a bbq/fire pit was heavenly given that we’ve been cooped up in our flat! Thanks for having us, love to be back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
We really enjoyed our stay, Woodpecker Barn was exactly what we needed. A very tranquil setting in the countryside overlooking the farmland. It was 30-45 minutes from all the main places to visit in South Devon, so nothing was too far away. Local pubs and supermarkets 15 mins or less. The Barn was spacious and kitted out to a high standard. Having access to a pool and a playground on our doorstep was a bonus for our young kids. We’ll definitely look to book here again next year! spacious and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Beautiful barn, very clean and well equipped. Perfect for our mini break - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location marvellous facilities
We absolutely loved the cottage everything was provided I mean everything! Once we negotiated the Devon lanes we visited beaches , zoo ,Pub gardens for lunch it was relaxing once we found our bearings Our only disappointment was pool didn’t open owing to Covid but playground great for children can’t sing it’s praises high enough !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property for a lovely holiday
Lovely welcoming holiday home. House was very clean on arrival, extremely well equipped throughout - particularly the kitchen and also the large toy box a bonus for our 3 year old. Pool was excellent for rainy days (in Dec each time we used we were the only people). Garden and playground didn’t get much use due to the weather but also excellent. Location as expected (per owners info) as we are familiar with Devon country lanes but do take note that these are single track with high hedges and not a particularly smooth ride! Only other note is the bath is a short one so fine for bathing children but don’t expect an adult to have a relaxing soak - but the 2 power showers make up for it.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Well, I didn't expect this to be so excellent. It was a wonderful place to stay. All thought has been put into everything you'd want or need. Bonus of a warm swimming pool and ping pong next door to us. We all needed a break, and this place certainly provided that.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable family stay
Woodpecker Barn has everything you need and more for a family holiday. The amount of toys, dvds, games etc was very impressive as well as a very well stocked kitchen. The property was much larger than it looked in the pictures. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Devon break.
Very comfortable,spacious property. High standard of decoration and facilities. Plenty of room for the 7 of us to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfection for all the family
The barn was absolutely perfect for all ages of our family. So much thought has gone into providing comfort and entertainment for a perfect holiday home. Spotlessly clean, spacious, peaceful and equipped with everything you could possibly need. We will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely barn!
A very well equipped and comfortable cottage. We were a party of 7 ranging in age from 4 months to 85 years and the cottage suited us all. Games and videos for the 5 year old, pool toys in the pool, which was really enjoyed by the 5 year old, baby cribs for the baby and a couple of high chairs if we had needed them. Nice outdoor table and chairs although it wasn't warm enough for us to use them but we did put the barbecue to good use. The beds were comfortable as were the living room sofas. Lovely big dining table in the kitchen area. I don't think we lacked for any kitchen equipment although it took a few attempts to sort out how to work the hob and oven - even with the instruction manual! Louise responded quickly and fully to all emails and requests - she couldn't have been more helpful. The road to the cottage is down a very narrow lane, which was a new experience for our American son-in-law! There were sheep and cows in the neighboring fields - it was very peaceful particularly as many of the other cottages were not occupied. The large parking area is a short walk from the cottage. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019