Guests say
Barley House receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the welcoming hosts, the property's peaceful setting, and the well-equipped facilities. The location is ideal for exploring Devon, with easy access to local attractions and amenities. The property is dog-friendly, adding to its appeal for pet owners.
Reviewers consistently mention the immaculate condition of Barley House, highlighting its spotlessness and freshness. The property's cleanliness is a standout feature, contributing to the overall positive experience of the guests.
The property's location in a peaceful Devon village is frequently commended. Guests enjoy the proximity to local pubs, shops, and scenic spots, as well as the easy access to nearby beaches and towns, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Comfort is a recurring theme in the reviews, with guests finding the beds cosy and the underfloor heating in bathrooms particularly pleasant. The spacious and well-appointed living areas contribute to the overall comfort of the stay.
The facilities at Barley House are frequently praised for being modern, well-maintained, and fully equipped. Guests appreciate the attention to detail, including the provision of kitchen utensils and the quality of the bathrooms.
Guests are touched by the thoughtful gestures, such as welcome packs and dog treats. While these gifts are warmly received, it is politely noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Barley House sits at the end of the row and is accessed via a wide, gently sloping paved path. Inside is a light-filled open-plan living area with big glazed doors to the pretty front terrace. The cottage has three bedrooms, a ground-floor double bedroom with access to a shower-room and two further first floor bedrooms, a double with en suite bathroom and a twin (zip-linkable to 6' double) with en suite shower-room, both have handsome beams to the apex. Outside you'll find a little seating area and attractive gravelled terrace adorned with potted plants and pleached trees, and you are of course welcome to use the extensive lawns and grounds.
Ottery St Mary sits beside the River Otter and is well known for its literary connections to the poet Coleridge and for its beautiful church often referred to as a Exeter cathedral lookalike. Ottery St Mary is also famous for its traditional 'Tar Barrels' which attracts more than 3000 visitors on 5th November each year.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip-linked 6' bed or twin on request) with en suite bathroom, 1 x twin (zip-linkable to 6' double on request) with en suite shower-room.
1 x Ground-floor king-size double bedroom.
Open-plan living area with sitting area, kitchen and dining area with glazed doors to terrace.
Ground floor shower-room with shower, hand shower attachments, grab rails, basin and WC.
Electric panel heaters.
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with Blu-ray, DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request, please bring own linen for cot.
Off road parking for two cars.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry no smoking.
Pub less than 1 mile from property.
Note: Maximum of 14 night stays, if you require longer please call to discuss
Nearby points of interest
- Diggerland Devon
- Powderham Castle
- Beer Beach
Reviews (43)
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David
We would definitely stay there again.
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James
Really had the "wow" factor when we first arrived. Diana and Paul were extremely helpful and accommodating and seemed happy to be contacted with questions, which they went above and beyond to answer. For a family with diverse accessibility needs, this couldn't have gone better.
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Philip
Diana is so helpful, considerate and accommodating. Everything was great, the only way to improve our stay would be for the individual gardens at the property to be dog secure, as ours had a habit of making full use of the beautiful grounds!