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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Ilfracombe, Devon
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Woolacombe Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach

Higher Mullacott Farm Cottages where Dolly's Barn is located are nestled within the foothills of the North Devon coast, providing the ideal country properties to explore the wider North Devon area and Exmoor. With buildings dating back to the time of the Domesday Book, the cottages are able to combine period charm with modern day elegance, think wood beans meet contemporary decor.

Dolly's Barn sleeps 11 (+ cot) in six bedrooms, and provides the ultimate get away cottage for large families, and groups of friends - all set in a property full of period features.

Lovingly restored the cottage sits within 3.5 acres of communal gardens and paddocks, making it the perfect property to escape to the country. With its excellent location, it is easy to explore North Devon and beyond from Higher Mullacott Farm. There is even a children's play area onsite for the little ones to enjoy.

The beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton are all less than a 15 minute drive, and Exmoor with its pretty villages and rugged landscape is half an hour away.

Ideal for larger family groups and celebrations, Dolly's Barn has plenty of space and character with sloping ceilings, beams and stone walls that beautifully combine with modern elegance. Less able bodied guests can also enjoy the cottage with a downstairs double bedroom complete with en-suite shower room.

The large open plan lounge/kitchen area has three large comfortable sofas clustered around a LPG wood burner. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large range electric oven and two fridges, meals can then be enjoyed at the wooden dining table, which easily seats the whole family for relaxed meals or special occasions.

Upstairs, there are five further bedrooms, a double with en-suite bathroom, two pretty twin bedrooms, a lovely single with Victorian style day bed, and the Master Bedroom featuring a king-size bed and en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom with bath and electric shower. Outside the cottage there are places to enjoy alfresco meals or watch children play.

For groups of up to 17, Dolly's Barn can be rented with its sister cottage Aggie's that sleeps up to six in three bedrooms and is located just across the courtyard.

Please note unfortunately, we are unable to welcome pets or same sex groups at Higher Mullacott Farm Cottages.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Woolacombe Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The cottage offers a kitchen and 4 bathrooms.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 4-minute drive from North Devon Coast and 11 minutes from Woolacombe Beach
As a guest of Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ilfracombe cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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.

Property is also known as

Charming Family Friendly Barn Conversion Located Beach House

Charming Family Friendly Barn Conversion Located Beach

Charming Family Friendly Barn Conversion Located Beach House

Charming Family Friendly Barn Conversion Located Beach House

Charming Family Friendly Barn Conversion Located Beach

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Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Barn was a delight to stay in. We were three families and there was plenty of room for everyone. The accommodation was clean, well presented and well equipped. The beds were comfortable with warm duvets, and there was a children’s playground close by for the children. I would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beryl K.

Lovely property i

Lovely property in pretty grounds, outdoor play area a bonus. Good use of space in the living area,well equipped.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family holiday

A multi generational holiday at Dollys Barn was well provided for. The outdoor space and play area were a special bonus .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Clare M.

Self catering cottage stay in Devon

Large property with a nice location. Pently of bedrooms with outside setting. Can recommend this self cattery property
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gillian R.

Loved every moment

Perfect accommodation for a family of ten,. Lovely well maintained large garden Everything we could have needed was provided.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Lovely grounds and a good sized house which suited our family very well. Good location for local beaches and attractions. We enjoyed our stsy very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

Family Holiday

Have just returned from weeks Holiday to Dollies Barn with 11 members of the family of all ages, the grandchildren have enjoyed the freedom of the gardens which were beautifully kept. The house was spotlessly clean and very well equipped, even everything we needed for BBQ, thoroughly enjoyable Holiday.
Verified

8/10 Good

Al D.

New year holiday with friends/families

This was our second group visit to these cottages to celebrate New year and it was as good as we remembered. A relaxed atmosphere, great living room & kitchen to socialise as a group. The swimming pool was again a big hit with the whole group along with Max, the resident dog who was particularly well trained! Richard & Ally were as lovely as before & the eggs were superb. Fully recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

The cottage was suitable for 12 people. Especially, kitchen, eating and living were big enough for this number of persons. The kitchen and the equipment were brandnew and perfectly clean. The house is located perfectly for day trips to beaches and other sights/activities. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage

Stsyed here with my extended family and had the best time. The kitchen/lounge spaced worked really well for us as we were able to keep an eye on the little ones whilst we cooked etc. The kitchen was really well stocked with all the equipment you could possibly need. The outside space was beautiful and very peaceful. The kids loved running around the play area, it provided lots of entertainment. Location was great, short drive to both Ilfracombe and Woolacombe and quick drive to a big shop.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Helen K.

Good but could be better!

We enjoyed our stay at the farm which was partly because we had such lovely weather. The facilities were generally good but we felt that supplying enough toilet rolls and dishwasher tablets for the stay would have cost nothing and been a blessing! Also part of the the children's play equipment was broken when we arrived ( the little child swing) and should have been checked as it could have potentially been dangerous. On the whole though our stay at Dolly's Barn was a good one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jENNIE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Lovely old cottage located within a few minutes drive of Ilfracome harbour. The gardens are fabulous with so much for the kids to explore, it gave them a real sense of freedom and was priceless. The facilities are very good and almost everything you need for a great holiday is provided One bedroom however was basically un-useable as it had a very high skylight window with no blinds. Also be warned if you have an infant, the cot is a travel cot with only the hard base, you'll need to take a mattress as there isn't one provided. The outside space can be a bit difficult if one of your party is elderly or has a disability as the cobbles are obviously very old and uneven. We did have a wonderful week though and would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

MARK E.

Not as nice as the pictures

In a nice location and at first glance looks very nice, we rented 2 cottages, aggies and dollys. There were 15 of us with quite a bit of rubbish, we used the recycling like they asked but the bin was just overflowing, other rubbish had to go into 1 dustbin which was shared between us and another cottage, so 25 people in all, after the people in the other cottage left on the friday that bin was overflowing with their rubbish, we had nowhere to put ours when we cleared up. I found this quite disgusting. You also have to be wary of the owners cat, it sneaked in every time the door was opened and would lie on beds and furniture, we actually found cat hairs in the kitchen. The only good thing about it is the location, cant fault that
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Holiday at Dolly`s Barn

A thoroughly enjoyable week and the cream tea on arrival was well received!! Well equipped but could do with suitable microwave dishes and more info on getting the towel rails warm. Whilst appreciating the difficulties of Covid, having to be out by 9am was a bit much. This aside, it is a lovely venue.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay for large family groups

Great communication. Beautiful cottage with plenty of space. Perfect for large family group. Surroundings are lovely with plenty of space. Great location with plenty to do nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Helena smith

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend away

Great property , had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from Home

We stayed at this property over the Christmas period.It was very welcoming and comfortable throughout. We had a Christmas tree,decorations and crackers ,but also a nice added touch of chocolates on each pillow a large box of chocolates and two bottles of bucks fizz The location is also just a short car ride away from Ilfacombe and other stunning beach locations
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

We had a lovely girls weekend away in this beautiful house. It was spotlessly clean , warm and comfortable. A well equipped property and lovely grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely loved it!

A beautiful, spacious property. Clean and comfortable. Can not wait to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolly's Barn

A lovely spacious cottage with all the facilities needed by a large family holiday. We had 5 Adults and 4 children. The equipment supplied in the cottage was first class from the crockery and cutlery through to cooker, beds, linen. All first class, and just as an addition there is the beach hut with a great selection of beach equipment, including body boards, windbreaks and deck chairs. The whole experience just kept on givng
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

North Devon

Property was lovely. Extremely well equipped. Close to Woolacombe and Ilfracombe. Only negative comment would be that blackout blinds should be on the velux bedroom windows as the bedrooms were too light in the evening when the children went to bed and then obviously when the sun rises in the morning and the children were awake a little bit too early!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy barn in great location

We visited here with our 2 teenage boys and 89 year old mum and it worked very well for all of us. A cosy communal kitchen/lounge and a spacious bedroom/bathroom downstairs - which is great for anyone with more limited mobility. And plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs too. The gardens are extensive and beautiful - with a large play area with play frames, football nets, table tennis and swing ball - and gorgeous areas to sit and admire the amazing views. The location is great - only 5-10 mins drive from Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, where you can enjoy the stunning beaches and learn to surf! And the owners were very hospitable and friendly and quick to address any issues we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place to stay

Excellent accommodation and incredible grounds. A perfect stay after lock down
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2019

A lovely barn conversion which suited us for a family holiday with ages ranging from 1yr to nearly 70yrs. Comfortable and well equipped. The children loved the play area in the garden, shame the weather didn’t allow us to spend more time in the beautiful garden. Our first trip to Devon and we found this to be a great location within easy reach of most attractions. A few cobwebs here and there and larger towels would be nice but overall a wonderful place to spend our holiday.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Dolly’s Barn

A lovely spacious and comfortable character house, very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Extensive garden with play area, picnic benches, bbq and summer house, very relaxing. Such a nice welcome from the owner, and a cream tea! Situated close to Ilfracombe but surrounded by countryside therefore very peaceful.