Retreat to this peaceful family orientated oasis situated in the idyllic Devonshire countryside settled in the Blackdown AONB. Converted from a traditional Devon haybarn, this fantastic cottage offers contemporary yet elegant facilities, with vaulted ceilings, and stunning views over the Otter Valley. Nestled within 5 acres of private grounds, this beautiful cottage offers a panoramic countryside bolthole to unwind with peaceful walks and settings on your doorstep. The market town of Honiton is a 10 minute drive away with great restaurants and cafes and well known for its antique shops. Haybarton Cottage is only a 20 minute drive away from some of Britain’s most popular beaches – Sidmouth, Lyme Regis, Branscombe and Beer. Guests may also try fine dining or a cookery course at the prestigious River Cottage. There are beautiful walks locally, or on Dartmoor, Exmoor or along the South West Coastal Path overlooking the stunning Jurassic Coast. The pretty village of Upottery is an 8 minute walk away with a traditional dog friendly pub serving good family meals. A 30 minute drive to Exeter offers kayaking and paddleboarding on the Exe Estuary and winding cycling trails to lovely Topsham, Lympstone and Exmouth beach, a perfect day out with all the family. The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth and Escot Wildwood have heaps of activities and fun for kids and adults of all ages. Pop into the Otter Valley Field Kitchen for ice cream ( 5 minutes away ) on your way home for a tasty, local award winning treat.
Step inside this luxurious and beautifully converted barn and to your right is the light and airy lounge, with a FreeSat TV, warming wood burner and plenty of comfortable seating to unwind. Down the hall is the spacious kitchen/dining area which comes fully equipped and a large dining table to comfortably seat up to 12 guests. Completing downstairs is a twin bedroom with patio doors leading to the rolling East Devon countryside with an en-suite walk-in shower room with WC. Moving upstairs you’ll find two further bedrooms, to your left of the hall is a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room and WC. Opposite the hall is another super-king-size room (zip-and-link can be made into a twin on request) with a shower over bath en-suite and WC. The owners of this property have taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint by fitting the property with Energy A rates appliances, low energy lightbulbs, and EV charger and a wastewater management system. They also provide bathroom and cleaning products that are suitable for the bio-digestive system on site.
Outside, enjoy your own beautifully kept private terrace with plenty of comfortable seating and a family dining space complete with a Weber BBQ and firepit to enjoy the panoramic views and awesome sunsets. Car parking is right outside the cottage.
You'll also find 5 glorious acres of shared grounds around the cottage that give abundant space for children to play, while running safely and freely and having fun on the swings and In-ground trampoline. Open lakes are in the grounds which offer a special place for watching the wildlife. A range of outdoor sporting equipment for family games is provided and the village tennis courts are within walking distance.