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Detached barn in South Hams near to Dartmouth, ideal for guests with dogs.

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Blackawton, Totnes, England
  • Woodlands Family Theme Park
    5 min walk
  • Royal Naval College
    6 min drive
  • Blackpool Sands
    19 min drive
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    59 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 in South Hams near to Dartmouth, ideal for guests with dogs.

Dartmouth - 5 miles (10 minutes drive)
Kingsbridge & Totnes - 9 miles
Coast - 4 miles
The Shearling is a modern barn conversion at Shearstone Farm in Blackawton, South Devon. It is situated next to Dartmouth Golf and Country Club, between Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Totnes. It has been renovated to a high standard. Access to The Shearing is down a single lane farm track.

This property has underfloor heating throughout which is controlled by the guests. If you are cold feel free to turn up the heating.

There is a large and airy open plan living space. A large, south facing window floods the room with natural light. It also offers a relaxing two seater sofa and armchair, coffee table and flatscreen TV complete with a Sky package.

There is a fully equipped kitchen with a Neff ceramic hob and integrated oven, as well as an integrated fridge with freezer compartment. There is also a freestanding washing machine and microwave oven. There is also a wooden dining table with two stylish dining chairs.

Just off the living area, you will find a large cupboard that houses a clothes airer, vacuum cleaner, ironing board and iron.

The relaxing bedroom is flooded with lots of natural light from the large window that overlooks the patio and countryside beyond. It has a comfortable super king sized, zip-link bed which can be made up together or separately as twin beds (please specify upon booking). There are also two bedside tables with lamps, a freestanding double wooden wardrobe and a chair. At the end of your visit we do not expect you to strip the bed, in fact we would prefer it if you didn't.

The crisp, white modern shower room is fully equipped with a large walk-in shower, WC, handbasin, towel rail and a mirrored bathroom cupboard.

The large paved patio is enclosed by an elegant glass balustrade with a table and two chairs offering views across fields which is ideal for those travelling with dogs.

There is ample parking next to the property. We are close to coast, rivers and moors and undercover storage for bikes, canoes, SUP etc can easily be arranged at no extra charge.

We are a dog friendly property and welcome guests with dogs and allow access to our fields for walking.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Woodlands Family Theme Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Woodlands Family Theme Park and 6 minutes from Royal Naval College

Property manager

Margaret & Ron Porter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Up to 2 well behaved dogs

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
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Converted Detached Barn Peaceful South Hams Location Dartmouth
Converted Detached Barn Peaceful South Hams Location Dartmouth
Converted Detached Barn Peaceful South Hams Location Dartmouth

Detached barn in South Hams near to Dartmouth, ideal for guests with dogs. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 114 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay
Great property, in an excellent location close to Dartmouth. The cottage has everything that you need and is very comfortable. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed break
The property is what expected. Very rural and quiet. The welcome was excellent. It included, scones clotted cream and jam. The property was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Lovely barn. Homemade scones lovely touch. Fabulous place for our springer Lily to play.Location great for many beautiful places. Hosts really nice thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Immaculate property! Great hosts. Cream teas etc. very much appreciated. Superb beaches, walks, dog friendly pubs, all within easy reach. The dogs loved it! Would love to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce Morris

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and comfort
A lovely property in a peaceful spot with access to all sorts of places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in every way.
This was probably the most ideal self catering property my daughter and I have stayed in since we started annual visits to Dartmouth in 1998. We loved the location, peaceful yet just a short drive to the town. The accommodation was spotless, spacious and provided everything we needed. Our hosts were friendly and helpful, and the free range eggs, milk and scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam were an unexpected treat. A delightful stay in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place to Stay
Well equipped one bedroom barn conversion in a secluded location. This was a real find and the ideal place for us to stay with our two dogs. This is a great base for exploring the local area. The hosts, Margaret, Ron and Sue were very friendly and the welcome goodies were much appreciated. This is probably the best self catering accommodation that we have stayed in. We would certainly return here if we are in the area. Thank you all
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Chapel Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location close to Dartmouth
We really enjoyed our stay . The house is in a great location and had everything we needed.A very comfortable bed with great bed linens. The owners were friendly and available if we needed them. We would recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Very comfortable accommodation with all you need. Positioned in a great location for exploring the surrounding areas, Dartmouth, Totnes and Dartington. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday let
Great location, well equipped, nice and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H., Towcester

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay - hosts / property & location
Well what can I say, from the well equipped and very clean property, to the lovely hosts and the tasty cream teas on our arrival, the stay was just perfect. Lovely and quiet and so near to Dartmouth, Kingsbridge etc, by car. Our dog Ash was made very welcome and he enjoyed his early morning/evening walks up the quiet lane and the fields. We will definitely be back next year and thank you again Margaret, Ron and Sue for the really lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Break
Perfectly situated for visiting the local area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
The property far exceeded our expectations. The location, cleanliness and decor was second to none. The owners are lovely people and would not hesitate to book again. What a gem of a place😁
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
The property was well kept and had everything we required. The owners were friendly and welcoming which combined with the location lead to a relaxing break.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whats not to like
For us it was perfect. Tucked away and a field to give the dogs a run. Accommodation is very good. Massive bed and quality fittings all around. 10 mins from Dartmouth and not far from everything basically. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location not far from the sea
We found the Shearling Cottage to be perfectly presented and suitable for us, a mature aged couple. It was well appointed, extremely clean and it was a pleasure to have such good quality linen on the king size bed. The cottage is on a very quiet farm but is only 4 miles from Dartmouth so the attractions and facilities of Dartmouth are not far away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Devon
Perfect property for us. Friendly owners. Many Golden Retrievers. Clean and tidy. Good location. Many Golden Retrievers. Did I mention that twice? Thanks to our hosts (and their Golden Retrievers).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What do you think
Same as the last 2 years. Brilliant
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, peaceful fab cottage
Such a lovely cosy and comfortable cottage which met all our needs and couldn't fault it. So peaceful and relaxing . Margaret and Ron the owners are just lovely and we wouldn't hesitate to stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Hidden down a track off the main road is this very comfortable holiday let. It is convienient for visiting the main sights in the area, Nothing fancy just well chosen equipment and furniture that actually works. You can tell that the owners know what they are doing. Speaking of whom they are a lovely family, friendly but not intrusive. This will be our go to place when in South Devon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., Derbyshire

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC
We were lucky enough to find this self contained Barn/Outbuilding on VRBO. The property itself is tucked away, so very private/peaceful although easy to find if you use Google maps. It served as a great central location in South Devon. We like many others took our dogs. There is a large field available to walk your dogs which is a real god send. Inside the property is spotlessly clean. If you don't have dogs don't be put off as it's tiles throughout the living area with underfloor heating so no lingering doggy smells. The owners are close by but give you the space to enjoy your stay, then even left a few necessitys/niceties to enjoy at the start of your stay. Overall a great break and one that we would definitely return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

sidney t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Cottage met all our needs.
Lovely owners, such a peaceful location, lots of birdlife to watch. Spotlessly clean, fully equipped even a Queen size very comfortable bed could not ask for anything more. If we ever choose to vist this part of England again would not hessitate to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison P., Penarth

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
We really enjoyed our holiday at the Shearings. Margaret, Ron and Su were all really helpful. The cottage was spotlessly clean, and had every convenience, just like a home from home. Lots of space to walk our Dog morning and Evening in a very peaceful location. It was a very special place, we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the nicest places we have ever stayed. Clean spacious and friendly
Excellent holiday let and ideal location to explore South Devon
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural location
A very quiet and peaceful property not far from Dartmouth. No stairs and car parked at door was a great help. Nicely furnished but an extra chair in the bedroom would be a help and also a grab handle and toiletries basket in the shower. All in all, a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022