Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake
House in North Devon District
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Come and stay on our historic farm set in the stunning Devon countryside. Meadow Cottage is converted from a great barn with use of the indoor heated pool located beside it. Friday changeover day in school holidays. The cottage is fully heated, has a wood burning stove and is open all year. Enjoy peace and quiet amongst our gardens, fields and woods. Try your luck coarse fishing on our beautiful lake which is well stocked . Go on the wild woodland walk (wellies needed) or catch a giant carp on our beautiful lake. The nearest beach is 25 minutes away and we have some of the best beaches in the Country located within a short drive.
Meadow Cottage has lovely views across the countryside. EV charger available on site.
A 2 storey spacious cottage converted from a former great barn.
Large sitting room with wood burner.
Kitchen with oak units and large dining table.
Dishwasher, washing machine.
Downstairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and en-suite bathroom with shower .
Upstairs
Bedroom 2 with 3 single beds.
Bedroom 3 with 2 single beds and en-suite bathroom with shower.
Bedroom 4 with double bed.
Family bathroom with bath and shower.
Wifi
TV/video, radio/CD/cassette.
Cot and high chair available.
Full central heating.
Separate garden with barbeque. Shared use of swimming pool with 1 other cottage.
Woodland walk, children's play area, fishing lake.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of North Devon District
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous stay, perfect host
10.0 / 10.0
Kids enjoyed the swimming pool and the property the lake was good fun for fishing but harder than i thought it would be
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
8.0 / 10.0
Sophia is a great host, lovely touches such as cake, flowers and wine on arrival made the stay extra special. Lovely place for a relaxing family gathering - the scheduled pool times were brilliant and as we were the only guests staying in the last half of the week we could use the pool all day, which the kids loved!
8.0 / 10.0
This property was in a beautiful setting, rural, quiet and peaceful. Our hostess was more than helpful, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The heated indoor swimming pool was super and we all enjoyed it very much. Thank you for such a super break.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location. Great property. Great pool. Usual break with family. They loved the pool and the accomadation was spacious and warm. Sophia and Roy were very welcoming and very helpful. Felt like friends. Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent!!!
The host was super nice. The place was super clean. The accommodation was super comfortable, airy and open. The kitchen was super facilitated with all needs. The pool was super warm and available throughout. The grounds and gardens were super clean. The area was super tranquil.
I have no qualms about this place whatsoever.
I will definitely come again given the opportunity and highly recommend this place.
10.0 / 10.0
Had a lovely holiday with the family in this beautiful holiday home. We’ve all got the Devon blues!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property in a wonderful location. We had a very comfortable stay with everything we needed to relax. We really enjoyed using the swimming pool too!
Thank you Sophia for being so friendly and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Such tranquility ! A beautiful place! A beautiful barn and facilities, hosts Sophia and Ray were so welcoming and friendly ! We Highly recommend a stay here and we didn’t want to come home ! Here’s to the next time !
10.0 / 10.0
Most enjoyable holiday! Swimming pool was used every day by our grandchildren and having a rota printed out by Sophia made it easy to use. Walked to the New Inn (appx 40 mins) for lunch one day. Very accommodating as we hadn’t booked. Great day in The Big Sheep adventure park and 2 lovely days on the beach. The accommodation was spacious and met our needs as a family. Great to be able to sit all together to eat. We arranged a Tesco delivery for our first evening which worked well for our weeks supply. Sophia was very welcoming and flowers on the table were lovely!
8.0 / 10.0
A family party of nine, ranging from 65 to 3 years.
The cottage is lovely, plenty of space for everyone a large kitchen table for all nine of us to sit round to eat. The kitchen could do with some new oven tins, the ones there were not nice at all, it would also benefit from some larger casserole type dishes.
A patio area in the garden would have been much better, all the chairs sank into the grass, making it difficult to get up. The back door step is lethal when wet, beware!
The swimming pool was lovely we really enjoyed it! A large doormat inside the cottage would have been helpful, nine people arriving wet from the pool, all trying to get in at once, made for a rather slippery tiled floor.
The fishing was a big hit with our fishermen, everyone caught, we had several Perch, Tench and Carp, the biggest being 17lb, the children loved it.
We had primed our grandchildren that there would be some animals to meet, there was a woodland walk and that they could play in the fields behind the cottage, however on arrival, we were told that there were no longer any animals, only a couple of old chickens. We attempted the woodland walk, but it was very overgrown with nettles and fallen trees, and gave it up as a bad job. Also the fields behind the cottage had not been cut, and was hard to walk through, let alone play, so this was all very disappointing, I think your website could do with a little updating!
We did have a lovely break, Sophia and Roy are lovely
10.0 / 10.0
This is a beautiful property with a very friendly and helpful host. The house is well equipped, very clean and wifi is good. The pool is warm and perfect for family playing time. The fishing lake was stocked way above expectations with carp up to 20lbs, plus big tench, rudd and perch. All were lovely fish in prime condition.
The whole property is set in some of the most peaceful and picturesque countryside you're ever likely to see, and if an idyllic getaway is your aim, it would be hard to beat this location.
It is at least a 20min drive from the nearest shops or takeaways and a 40min+ drive away from beaches, zoos etc. mostly because it's deep inside narrow Devon country lanes. But that's just something to be aware of for planning days out.
All in all this is a wonderful family getaway location.
10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from beginning to end. Hosts made us feel at home and the property was ideal for a family holiday. Would definitely recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
We had a great stay at the property to celebrate a family birthday. Very remote location but beautiful views and good day trips in the local area. Kids loved the pool!
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous cottage
This was probably one of the best holidays in the uk we have ever had, the cottage was so beautiful, and the pool and fishing lake a special added bonus as we had some keen fishermen.
Thank you Sophia and Roy for allowing us to use your lovely property.
We will be seeing you again in the near future.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely cottage - swimming pool and fishing a bonus
We decided to have a whole family holiday this year. Myself, my husband, both daughters with their other halves and our 3 year old grandson. We chose this property mainly for the swimming pool thinking it would give the 3 year old something to do on a bad weather day. The cottage was lovely, private back garden with stunning view and plenty of room for us all to have meals together and sit together in the evenings. The kitchen was very well equipped with lots of crockery and utensils as well as a decent sized fridge/freezer. The swimming pool was fabulous, big enough and with a rota in place with the other cottage so that we had it all to ourselves at our allocated time. My only suggestion would be to perhaps have some way of communicating with the other cottage so that perhaps you could change your times if you wanted to as often it was not being used. The fishing lake was also a big bonus, we love fishing and again had the lake to ourselves. It is a short walk from the cottage but Sophia was kind enough to let us drive down with our equipment. All in all we had a lovely stay. My only negative comment would be the size of the downstairs bed, it is listed as King size but we have a kingsized bed at home and it was much smaller, more like a double. As expected this was a remote location so the Wifi was not the best and if you forgot something at the shops it was a drive away down narrow country lanes but neither of those things bothered us and the peace and property more than made up for it!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect place to relax
The house was fantastic, really comfortable, clean and spacious. I don’t think the photos do it justice! The host had left us a cake and a bottle of wine plus fresh flowers on the table which was a lovely touch. The views were incredible, but no amenities within walking distance (not a problem, we just stopped off in closest town for supplies beforehand).
Perfect place to get away from it all and relax for a few days.
10.0 / 10.0
Just Faultless
We are 8 OAPs who have just been treated to 3 nights of real joy. Meadow Cottage is absolutely superb. Fantastic accommodation with plenty of room with lovely decor and sleeping arrangements second to none. Every utensil you would ever need with lots of games, tv and the heated pool right next door was just the icing on the cake. The Woodland walk and the lake was so nice and peaceful and the overall location was beautiful. The country lanes are a little testing especially if you meet an on coming vehicle but we found the area generally quiet so only met a couple. Sophia showed me round on arrival and I would love to thank her on behalf of all of us for letting us stay in your wonderful cottage. If anyone wants a truly wonderful break then book Meadow Cottage, you will not be disappointed.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect family time location
We had 3 nights at this property with our 3 daughters and their partners and the tv didn’t go on once!! Beautiful accommodation to cook and eat together, although not walking distance the village pub was lovely and welcoming for a Sunday Roast, the swimming pool a bonus as was the fishing lake and boundary walk of the farm and wonderful, helpful hosts ☺️
10.0 / 10.0
All excellent.
We had a great time. Friendly hosts. Clean, warm and well equipted property. Great welcome gifts. The swimming pool was excellent. Beach 30mins away - Westward Ho! beach - lots of sand and space.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything you need
Brilliant holiday, cottage lovely and big, nice garden with wonderful country side views, kids and adults loved the fishing lake, Torrington lovely village with everything you need. Kings arms pub lovely meals. Kids wanted to be in pool everyday, thanks for a lovely stay Sophia.
10.0 / 10.0
Marvellous!
Very welcoming hosts. Fantastic location and very comfortable accommodation, overall a very enjoyable holiday
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful holiday
We had a terrific stay at Meadow Cottage and would throughly recommend it to anybody. The cottage is really well equipped and comfortable, the views of the surrounding countryside are lovely, and the peace and quiet of the farm make it an ideal holiday location. Shops are within easy reach in Great Torrington, and the splendid beach at Westward Ho! is an easy drive away. Sophia and Roy May are very friendly and helpful owners whenever they are needed, and the indoor heated pool is an immense asset in both hot and cool weather.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful
We had the most wonderful week - it was the most well equipped cottage. There was everything you could possibly need.... a kitchen With all you’d want, rods and guidance to fish, crabbing nets, jigsaws, DVD’s, ice packs. Thank you both for a brilliant time!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely stay
Sophia kept me up to date throughout the booking as the obvious changes during COVID lockdown prior to our arrival worried us. She also recommended local businesses before we arrived and ideas for planned days out.
The cottage itself is stunning and the surrounding area is beautiful. Truly relaxing with amazing views. Facilities are spot on, especially the swimming pool. It’s on a farm which provides the little one with great entertainment seeing the sheep and chicken every day, but it did bring flies as you’d expect but that meant you couldn’t leave doors and windows open. So only thing I would comment is it would be great to have some fans/air con and comfier mattresses. They are the slightest of niggles to a perfect stay.
Thank you very much. We loved our stay!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic stay
We spent one week in meadow cottage for a post lockdown escape. The pictures really don’t do it justice, the place is beautiful and the views from the back garden are spectacular. The kids loved the woodland walk and the fishing lake. The swimming pool is also a great plus. Communication with Sophia was superb and any questions answered quickly. Location wise we really liked it, 10min drive into Great Torrington to stock up on anything we needed but still out of the way enough to feel away from it all. Anywhere we wanted to go was within easy reach. We will definitely return.
10.0 / 10.0
60th Birthday celebration
Meadow cottage has underfloor heating in the kitchen and sitting room which was lovely. The kitchen was well equipped . We loved the swimming pool, which was bigger than we thought it would be and was warm.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely off the beaten track place to stay.
Great place if you want some peace and quiet,nice eateries around the area.Pool is a great start to the day,before you go out exploring.Never seen a place so well kitted out.
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable, quiet and welcoming
Comfortable and warm, beautifully decorated and with great surroundings. The pool was a delightful bonus.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house, woodland walks
The house was warm and comfortable, with everything you need to enjoy your stay. The pool was lovely, especially for the children. Despite the weather, we managed to do the woodland walks. The area is really beautiful.
10.0 / 10.0
Very pretty and relaxing
Property was lovely with plenty of space for all of us. The kids loved the swimming pool. We really enjoyed our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Superb 5 STAR+ Family Accomodation
Without a doubt one of the best family holidays we have had.
Truly 5 star boasting a heated indoor swimming pool that actually is heated to a comfortable degree and only 4 ft deep accommodates all the family.
The cottage has been expertly converted and no expense spared on the fixtures & fittings, it has everything you need (a home from home) .Like the pool the heating in the cottage is amazing, nice to have hot baths, proper showers and heated towel radiators.
To top it all I caught a cracking common carp in the lake, and the weather for October was brilliant.
Sophia was very welcoming and on hand if needed.
Happy Days - Ken H
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely property - peaceful rural location.
Just returned from a family weekend away with our 2 sons and their families (grandchildren aged 4 months 3 & 5) Meadow Cottage was perfect - great to have the heated swimming pool - we all enjoyed morning swims. The wooded walk and lake were super too. Sophia was very welcoming and available if required but not intrusive. The local pub at Roborough is a must - very friendly and the food is delicious. Seaside resorts for days out fairly accessible too. Thoroughly recommend this property for a relaxing UK break.
8.0 / 10.0
A great holiday
Five of us had a great week in Meadow cottage. The facilities are lovely and the owners very friendly. Plenty to see and do in the area. The pool was great.
Our weather was good so cannot comment on heating but everything else was just fine. The fishing was good and you really had to think about how to catch them. We had plenty out with tench (3lb), perch (2lb), and carp (14lb). Would recommend this stay. Roger S
10.0 / 10.0
A relaxing and stunning place to stay
Sophia and Roy made us feel very welcome.Meadow cottage is a stunning place to stay with lovely views from the rear garden. The cottage was spotless on our arrival and the swimming pool was excellent. I would certainly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants a bit of luxury in north Devon. We will certainly be returning
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Country Break
Can't speak highly enough about this wonderful let, we received a very warm welcome from Roy and Sophia, the location was very rural and felt very safe for the children (all aged 3) it was lovely to wake up to rolling fields filled with sheep.
The Cottage was very clean and well maintained (we all loved the underfloor heating especially) and the swimming pool was a lovely treat for the kids, it was always pleasantly warm and also very clean.
Loads in the local area for the kiddies to do, and a lovely local pub for the grown ups.
We will be back!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in North Devon District?
The average price for a rental in North Devon District is $206 per night. This rental is $191 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake. Enjoy the water!
Is Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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