Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach
4.7
Outstanding(30 Reviews)Cottage in Ilfracombe
11 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this cottage rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Dishwasher
Garden
Map of Ilfracombe
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(30 Reviews)4.7
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.
4.7
A multi generational holiday at Dollys Barn was well provided for.
The outdoor space and play area were a special bonus .
4.7
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.
4.7
Perfect accommodation for a family of ten,.
Lovely well maintained large garden
Everything we could have needed was provided.
4.7
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.
4.7
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!
4.7
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.
4.7
Lovely property ideal for a family break away, and ideal location with town centre and beaches only a short drive away. Great play area for the children. House had everything you needed to cook/prepare family meals and all utensils were of a high quality. Would have no hesitation in booking a repeat visit.
4.7
We were a group of 4 couples with kids, it was such a great long weekend at Dolly's barn, the cottage was so well fitted, comfy, clean and characterful, we loved it. The garden and grounds were great, we'd love to come back.
4.7
Amazing property - ideal for our family of six adults and two toddlers. Very welcome cream tea on arrival - thank you so much for that lovely touch. House had absolutely everything you could need for a family holiday. Lovely idea to have the boards and buckets and spades to borrow too. Our only disappointment was the weather which decided to be very wet while we were there so we didn’t make the most of the play area and BBQ . Very comfortable beds too with good quality linen. Beautiful Dolly’s Barn.
4.7
Very safe and beautiful place to be with the family .
The accommodation had everything we needed and we would love to go back again.
I would also like to thank Tina for answering all my questions and responding quickly.
4.7
We stayed at Dolly’s and Aggie’s Barns. Children and Parents in Aggie’s and rest in Dolly’s. Worked perfectly. Lovely grounds and short drive to beaches.
4.7
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.
4.7
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
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
Great property , had everything we needed
4.7
Family weekend away
Great property , had everything we needed
4.7
Plenty of space for a family of 11
Perfectly located, plenty of space inside and out. Well equipped kitchen area. Clean comfy beds. Big squishy sofas which are great for the youngsters, there was one firmer chair...could have done with another (for the older members of our party). Altogether a great holiday cottage with plenty of character.
4.7
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
4.7
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
4.7
The Family Holiday at Dolly's Barn
My family had a wonderful time during our recent stay at Dolly's Barn. It was clean, tidy and loads of room for 10 of us without getting under each others feet. It was well equipped inside and out & the grandchildren had plenty to do outside with loads of space to run around and play football etc. The table tennis table was a hit with the adults and children alike.
Higher Mullacott Farm is ideally situated for all of North Devon's attractions with Barnstaple, Croyde and Ilfracombe all within easy reach.
We loved it so much we have already booked again for next year.
4.7
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.
4.7
An excellent short stay
An easy to find location with ample parking. Very friendly and helpful hosts. The interior was fitted out to a good standard. Good sized rooms and bathrooms making the most of all available space. The outside seating area was very useful especially the BBQ.
Plenty of footpaths and wonderful scenery on the doorstep. Only one downside, a few more saucepans would be great. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
4.7
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.
4.7
Beautiful barn full of character, with all the modern items you need.
We chose Dollys Barn on a whim for 3 families to get away for some much needed R&R and it’s was the right choice for all of us. The barn is a conversion done to a very good standard comfortably sleeping 11 adults. Although it maintains its oldie world character and features there are also enough modern touches for all (smart tvs, Wi-Fi etc.) to not get bored. The kitchen and dining areas are charming in the country style but also practical to cook and eat in for, in our case, 9 people. The lounge area is comfortable and lends itself well to late night conversations or just for curling up and watching tv. There is a playground within the gardens that occupied our 4 & 5 year old perfectly well. All in all we wanted for nothing as far as amenities went. Cleanliness was second to none and in these days of covid concerns it was nice to see all precautions were taken to protect everyone staying. All in all I can’t recommend Dollys Barn highly enough and we are already discussing dates for our return visit.
4.7
Lovely accommodation with lots of facilites for children
Dolly's Barn was a lovely place to stay, the beds were very comfortable, accommodation was very clean, there were lots of facilities outside for the children, a park, ping pong table, basketball and lots of space to run around. Would really recommend this place as close to both Woollacombe and Croyde beaches and was a really lovely place to stay. Thankyou!
4.7
A beautiful, spacious property. Clean and comfortable. Can not wait to return
4.7
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
4.7
Absolutely loved it!
A beautiful, spacious property. Clean and comfortable. Can not wait to return
4.7
Fantastic holiday cottage. Mark and Tina were so accommodating in every way.
A fantastic cottage in an amazing location.Great value for money. Mark and Tina, who live on site, are a lovely couple and could not be more helpful. I would certainly come back again.
4.7
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
4.7
Good family property and excellent location
Really nice place and very well equipped with the bonus of a large play area.
Items in the beach hut were good and useful for taking to the beach - a good thought by the owners.
Location from Ilfracombe/Woolacombe about 12mins driving- very central.
Could do with clothes line or tumble dryer.
4.7
A lovely week
We had a lovely week at Dolly’s barn with our family. Everything was spotlessly clean on arrival and the house was well equipped - we had everything we needed. The gardens are extensive and beautiful with a great play area which worked so well for the children. It is in an ideal location for beaches and coast walks.
We had a great time - which we could have stayed for longer!
4.7
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!
4.7
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!
4.7
Dolly’s barn
We had an excellent stay in dolly’s barn, beautiful house and grounds. Location on busy road so would be unsuitable to walk or cycle anywhere nearby.
Owners of the house on site who were very friendly and welcoming.
The grounds for children are fantastic.
My favourite cottages a third party agent who we booked through weren’t the most helpful and I felt like a burden if I had any questions so wouldn’t recommend using them. Go direct if you can.
4.7
A charming Barn set in idyllic grounds
A beautifully presented property set in exceptional grounds. Very peaceful location.
The barn was well equipped and comfortable. Would highly recommend to families wanting to get away from it all and still have great access to the many beautiful areas of north Devon.
Extra touches - cream tea on arrival and the personal welcome was appreciated.
The only tips for improving the stay would be minor.
The small freezer seemed to struggle keeping ice cream frozen and ice packs.
We had difficulty with a couple of internal doors, this comes with an older property but for parties with younger children this could be more of a concern. The owner was more than helpful and always available to answer our queries.
Overall a fabulous property which we would highly recommend to families young and old.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Ilfracombe?
The average price for a rental in Ilfracombe is £93 per night. This rental is £206 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming, family friendly, 6-bedroom barn conversion located close to the beach?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, dishwasher, and garden.
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