Guests say
The Old Coach House in Braunton receives high praise for its spaciousness, comfort, and cleanliness. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and ample bathrooms. The hot tub and Crab Shack are popular features. Its proximity to local shops, restaurants, and stunning beaches adds to the property's charm. The thoughtful touches by the owners, including welcome gifts, enhance the overall experience.
Reviewers consistently mention the property's immaculate condition and spotlessness, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness throughout the house.
The property's location is highly regarded for its easy access to beaches, shops, and restaurants, with many guests appreciating the convenience and the beauty of the surrounding area.
Guests frequently compliment the comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and the overall homely feel of the property, suggesting a very comfortable stay.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, and Crab Shack. Some minor suggestions for improvement prevent a perfect score, but overall, the facilities are highly praised and well-maintained.
The owners' thoughtfulness is noted in the welcome gifts of wine, juice, and milk, among other provisions. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Old Coach House is a grand detached cottage nestled in the beautiful Braunton village, found in one of North Devon's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This six bed property is perfect for a large family group who are looking for a base to gather and enjoy a big catch-up in a beautifully scenic area. Rustle up a mouth-watering brunch buffet in the well-equipped breakfast kitchen, a spacious room which holds two electric ovens, a variety of hobs, coffee maker, dining seating, and even a sofa and wall-mounted TV for those taking a break from cooking. Patio doors from the kitchen take you to a gorgeous outdoor area with picnic style seating and games room with table football and darts. Settle down for a family film night in the sitting room as the woodburning stove crackles on a winter's night. There's also direct access to a separate outdoor decking area, where the adults can unwind in the relaxing sunken hot tub as they raise a glass of Prosecco. The dining room has space for your entire group, a delightful opportunity for everyone to sit around and enjoy a takeaway on the large dining table, a room ideal for laughs, chatter and memories. No need to worry about the early morning shower queue, as nearly every bedroom in this dwelling benefits from an en-suite shower, with one lucky room containing a bath. Choose between five luxurious super-king-size bedrooms which can be made into twin if needed, and a homely king-size room. The guests on the ground-floor room will have free rein of the downstairs stylish shower room, decorated with stunning pink-tile walling. Outside is a utility room, fitted with a washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. Here you can store any bikes or extra belongings. Braunton village centre is just around the corner, comprised of a selection of shops, restaurants, pubs, and two museums, as well as heaps of takeaways for a Friday night treat. Braunton Burrows is close to the property, the largest area of sand dunes in Europe at around 1000 hectares, an amazing opportunity for dog walkers, hikers and nature enthusiasts. The North Devon AONB is home to medieval Braunton Great Fields, and a surfer’s paradise at Saunton Sands Beach, a sandy haven where you can take the whole family. The South West Coast Path leads you over to gorgeous villages including Croyde, Woolacombe, and Mortehoe, all boasting tall cliffs, sand dunes, and breath-taking views for walkers and cyclists alike. If you're looking for a day of shopping, the bustling town of Barnstaple is but a short drive away, filled with markets, shops, museums, and a recreation centre, as well as hosting the Tarka Trail, which offers 180 miles of walking and cycling trails, passing by Bideford and Clovelly. The Old Coach House is a fabulous cottage for a large group who want to enjoy a deluxe stay within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Located in one of North Devon's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the village of Braunton, home to the largest sand dunes in Europe, Brauton Burrows is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. Nearby, you can find Saunton Sands beach, the perfect spot for surfing, walking and a family beach day out, other popular surfing beaches nearby include Croyde Bay and Woolacombe Bay. Golfers flee to the many golf courses at Saunton, Portmore and Royal North Devon, whereas walkers and cyclists can venture along the South West Coast Path on the Tarka Trail. Braunton is a hidden corner of Devon, mixing the perfect holiday for seaside and countryside lovers.
Accommodation
Six bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 2 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Detached Old Coach House.
Gas central heating, underfloor heating and woodburning stove.
Two electric ovens with induction hob and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Games room.
Logs for wood burner are available to buy locally.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for three cars and an EV Charging Point - EV payable via Square Up App.
Enclosed patio with picnic seating and a decking area with hot tub and seating.
Hot tub is cleaned & refilled with hot water during every change over, ready to use when you arrive.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub within 0.3 miles.
Note: No stag, hen, or similar parties.
Note: The owners live next door to the property
Reviews (42)
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Kayleigh
There was something for everyone and devon it's self is beautiful.
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Lesley
We were a party of 8 adults, 3 young children and 2 babies, and there was plenty of room for us all to never feel crowded. The house was immaculate and there were some kind touches for when we arrived eg. provisions, wine and flowers.Also the children were so excited to find the chocolate coins in the safe! Parking was no problem as we were able to fit 3 cars on the drive and there was always parking space just across the road for our other car. One would have to be extremely picky to find fault with this house. The only things which might have helped us a little would be a stair gate at the bottom of the stairs and the fastening on the hot tub cover to be repaired ( we were always a little worried one of the children might be able to open it) All in all a superb house. Thank you.
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Nancy
Owner so helpful and friendly. Area was great and everything within walking distance or busable. We'll definitely come back one day!