The Old Stables

Barnstaple, Devon


Suitible for: 2 Humans icon 2 Humans
Suitible for: 3 Dogs icon 3 Dogs

  • Enclosed Garden
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  • Dogs stay free
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Why we love it

Close to award-winning beaches, with its own fenced orchard as well as a secure dog walking field right next door...


What you'll love

Dogs will love

  • Sleeping on a memory foam bed!
  • Having a splash in the babbling brook
  • Running free in their own enclosed orchard

Humans will love

  • Gazing at the stars in this International Dark Skies Reserve
  • Booking their dog in the secure dog walking field next door
  • Taking the drive out to the local award-winning beaches

The place

This stretch of North Devon is particularly sought after. With award-winning beaches like Woolacombe, or Saunton Sands and Westward Ho! an easy drive away, and other smaller hidden beaches and coves easily found dotted across the coast – this is a spot for salty sea dogs to thrive in. Whether you’re going to spend all day on the sand and shingle, go on windswept coastal walks, or explore little market towns and fishing villages – there’s much to find. Closer to home is Exmoor National Park with miles of hills, valleys and pretty villages to explore, Barle valley to sniff out with the dog, or the Arlington Court National Trust Park and Garden to wear out the dog for day’s end. But there’s even a secure dog walking field, right next to your space! When all the adventuring’s done, you can settle in next to the chiminea with a tired-out hound by your feet!

Sleeping

  • 1x King room
  • Sofa bed available, for two guests requiring separate beds. Please include it in your booking at check out

Washing

  • 1x Bathroom with shower
  • Handwash, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and a hair dryer
  • Airer, iron and ironing board

Living and relaxing

  • Living area with sofas, armchairs and a wood burner
  • TV with Netflix
  • DVD player
  • Wifi
  • DAB radio
  • Books and games

Cooking and dining

  • Kitchen including, oven, hob, air fryer, fridge, freezer, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, coffee machine and cafetière
  • Cooking basics supplied - salt, pepper, herbs and spices, oil, butter, bread, coffee, tea, sugar, washing up liquid, and dishwasher tablets
  • Dining table with seating for two
  • Sunroom with two loungers
  • Outdoor dining table with seating for two
  • BBQ
  • Chimenea

For the dog

  • Enclosed 20 square metre courtyard garden. Boundaries comprised of 1.2 metre wire fences with no gaps, and 1.2 wooden gate with wire and no gaps
  • Enclosed 0.43 acre orchard next door to property.Boundaries comprised of 1.2 metre wire fences with no gaps, and 1.2 wooden gate with wire and no gaps
  • North Devon Secure Dog Walking Field is adjacent to property and is bookable online
  • A free 30-minute fun dog training session with Vanessa an accredited APDT dog trainer, is included in your stay. Contact owners after booking for more information
  • Bowls
  • Treats
  • Poo bags
  • Outdoor hose
  • Shampoo
  • MudDaddy
  • Towels
  • Blankets
  • 2x Topology memory foam dog beds
  • Crate

Booking information

  • Check in 1600
  • Check out 1000
  • Dogs stay free!
  • Parking beside the cottage
  • EV charging point
  • 2 night midweek stays and 2 night weekend stays available, contact our Guest Experience Team at bookings@pawsandstay.co.uk
  • 14 night booking discounts available, contact our Guest Experience Team at bookings@pawsandstay.co.uk
  • £100 damage deposit payable direct to the owner

You should know

  • 2 metres to the nearest road, 5 metres from the closest neighbouring property, 13000 metres from other neighbouring property and some livestock is free roam so lead up where appropriate
  • Bring your dog's favourite blanket to cuddle with you on the sofa or bed
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In the neighbourhood

  • Walk from the door: Turn left out of the drive, up the hill to the bridlepath sign on the left. Walk across the fields through several gates and eventually down to the river. There are some gorgeous picnic spots by the water to enjoy, then retrace your steps to get back to The Old Stables.
  • Woolacombe Beach, 30-minute drive: Dog friendly all year round, Woolacombe beach is the perfect spot to take the dog for a few laps on the golden sands, and ideal to grab a good coffee and a spot of surf.
  • Valley of the Rocks, 25-minute drive: A popular local spot to take the dog for a wander, The Valley of the Rocks is known for its incredible geography and great views – as well as its free roaming goats! Be sure to lead up wherever necessary.
  • The Black Venus, 7-minute drive: Either a very short drive, or a 50 minute walk, The Black Venus is a couple of villages over, offering traditional pub food, beautifully presented – with local ales on tap!

Location

Barnstaple, Devon ///elbow.searcher.doors EX31 4TN

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