Guests say
The Linhay in Devon is a well-received cottage, praised for its beautiful location, spaciousness, and pet-friendly environment. Guests enjoyed the hot tub with stunning views, the welcoming atmosphere, and the added bonus of sports facilities. While some decor and furniture are noted as dated, ongoing improvements are appreciated. The property's tranquility and the thoughtful touches by the hosts contribute to a memorable stay.
Most guests found The Linhay to be clean and well-maintained, with a few noting areas that could benefit from deeper cleaning or attention. The presence of cobwebs and dust in some reviews suggests room for improvement, but overall, the property is kept to a good standard.
The property's location is highly praised for its picturesque countryside and tranquility, offering a peaceful retreat with beautiful views. Its proximity to local attractions and beaches adds to its appeal, although the rural setting requires some driving to amenities.
Guests generally found The Linhay comfortable, with a warm and cosy atmosphere. However, some guests mentioned uncomfortable beds and noise issues, indicating that while the property is comfortable for most, there is scope for enhancing the comfort level of the accommodations.
The facilities, including the hot tub, games room, and sports courts, are well-liked by guests, despite some comments about them being slightly tired or in need of updating. The well-equipped kitchen and the presence of modern bathrooms are also noted positively.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through the warm welcomes, quick responses to issues, and occasional treats left for guests. While these gestures are appreciated and contribute to the positive experience, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Partially refurbished to a high standard, this is truly the perfect retreat for a group of 10, looking for both a relaxing and active holiday. The Linhay is a delightful detached barn conversion resting in the attractive hamlet of Knightacott, one mile from the village of Bratton Fleming and within easy reach of the Exmoor National Park and excellent surfing and swimming beaches on the north coast. The comfortable cottage provides exclusive access to a range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities including tennis court and squash court.
Walk, swim, play to your heart's content and finish your day relaxing in a hot tub, watching the sun set overlooking far-reaching views across the stunning countryside of North Devon.
Walking through. Upon arrival at the property, you will be immediately taken by the gorgeous surroundings of North Devon's countryside, where you can stretch your legs in the adjacent field or make your way inside the cottage to discover the fabulous accommodation.
When entering the property, you will find a sizeable sitting room to your left, a space that boasts a vaulted ceiling, ample seating for you to relax on and a 55" Smart TV, so you can watch your favourite shows with ease; the room is also home to a toasty woodburning stove that is ideal for those cooler months. Progress through the property to find the kitchen/diner, where green tiles adorn the walls and exposed beams embellish the ceiling, giving the space a country charm; the chef of the group will be pleased to find a range of appliances to rustle up delicious homecooked meals. When dinner is ready, gather around the dining table to tuck into a mouth-watering meal and catch up on the day's events.
The property also provides access to a marvellous games room, where you can play air hockey or table football. The games room is adjacent to the squash court. If the weather allows, you can make your way to the tennis court up the lane and down through a field. For those looking for a more leisurely time, you can choose to relax in the rear garden's hot tub, taking in those stunning views of the country. As the day draws to a close, choose between five fantastic bedrooms that all enjoy their own, unique style, with four resting on the ground-floor, a twin and two doubles, as well, as another ground-floor double with ensuite shower room. There is another double settled in a private location upstairs, with access to an immaculate, en-suite shower room. The ground-floor bedrooms share access to a beautifully finished bathroom, where you can enjoy a peaceful soak in the bath after a day packed with excursions.
Just a mile down the road is the lovely village of Bratton Fleming, which has a friendly village shop for all your needs. The quaint village of Challacombe isn't far and is home to a friendly pub and village shop, whilst also resting close to the fantastic Exmoor Zoo, Bratton Down Point-to-Point, a secure dog walking field and walking trails spanning through Barle Valley. South Molton isn't far and is where you will find the exhilarating Rock and Rapid Adventures centre, the highly popular Quince Honey Farm, a farm hosting tours, facilities and kid's activities, along with the intriguing South Molton & District Museum.
Spend some time within Exmoor National Park where those outdoor enthusiasts of the group will be delighted by the wealth of footpaths, bridleways and cycling routes weaving through the parkland; Exmoor is also home to the Tarr Steps Woodland and Dunkery & Horner,
Challacombe is a wonderful, scattered village resting on the western side of Exmoor National Park. Within easy reach of North Devon's coast, along with it's countryside villages and towns, and nature reserves, Challacombe truly has it all for those seeking a little bit of everything during their staycation. The village provides guests with access to two fabulous amenities, a popular pub and a post office & village store.
Accommodation
Exclusive use of the tennis court, squash court with basketball hoop and games room- all within close proximity to the property.
Partial refurbishment – bathrooms, kitchen, floors and windows.
Five bedrooms: 2 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x ground-floor doubles, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Large comfortable sitting room with window seat and wood burner.
Rear garden with hot tub, lit decking and lit patio, lawn, barbecue and solid wicker furniture.
Front garden with lawn and patio.
Off-road parking for 4 medium sized cars.
Oil central heating with wood burner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Starter pack for wood burner included Bed linen and towels included Three well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 4 miles.
Note: There are steps in the front garden, please take care.
Note: Please note we do not offer facilities for electric car charging at this property.
Reviews (38)
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Ian
everything you need such as washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, plenty of crockery and pans etc. If you need a big cottage in rural Devon for a holiday Linhay should suit you.
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Gillian
The garden and the hot tub were enjoyed by all and the grandchildren loved learning how to play tennis with their Gramps. We would thoroughly recommend a stay at The Linhay!
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Michael
At first the house was very nice but after a while we noticed, Missed cleaning of places, behind doors etc, The place is in a very strong need of decorating,something that previous people have mentioned. We were unhappy that logs were not provided on the cold nights and when we asked for some we were told we had to purchase them,there is a log burner in the sitting room provided but after the few left for our use we had to buy some, When we asked for more toilet rolls, we were told we are expected to buy them ourselves,Catherine gave us 6 for the last 5 days for 8 people,5 bedrooms. The table in the well layed out kitchen was very sticky,we believe from varnish not dirt,perhaps a different finish would be better. The is a need for larger fridges in the kitchen baring in mind there can be 10 people there to store shopping food drinks etc. Curtains in the bedrooms need attention as they do not fit. We were disappointed that extra towels are not provided for use with the hot tub. Decor throughout needs looking into otherwise as previous reviews have pointed out it will continue to be hi lighted The table for use in the garden has seen better days and a new one is needed that also will seat 10 people. There are not any chairs loungers to use in the garden,only small box shaped seats and a corner removable cushions bench. There is also a strong need for a large umbrella to use in the hot sun. Safety handles and anti slip mats are a need to be put in the showers/baths to assist people especially older aged to prevent falls. Parking will be a problem if the visitors total 10,as there is parking at a tight fit for 3 cars,so we wonder where another 2 cars would park as this is a 5 bedroom,10 people stay. As far as buying logs,toilet rolls,we have been on many cruises at a cheaper Cost and are not expected to provide hot tub towels,logs and toilet rolls,something that needs to be look at here. People need to be aware of the difficult driving through very tight lanes to the let especially at night,locals appear to drive faster down these lanes. We will not be booking again and only hope this review will be taken into consideration for further letâs.