Linham Barn in Kingsbridge, Devon, is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its excellent location, spaciousness, and family-friendly amenities. Guests have enjoyed the beautiful garden, games room, and the property's suitability for dogs. The proximity to local shops, beaches, and attractions adds to its appeal. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns were noted, the overall experience has been positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Guests have generally found Linham Barn to be clean and comfortable. However, some reviews mentioned the presence of cobwebs, dust, and dead flies, suggesting room for improvement in the cleaning routine. Despite these comments, the majority did not find these issues significant enough to detract from their overall enjoyment.
The location of Linham Barn is highly praised for being close to Kingsbridge with its local shops and supermarkets, as well as nearby beaches and attractions. The property's setting is described as beautiful and perfect for family occasions, contributing to its high rating in this category.
The property is commended for its warm and comfortable atmosphere, with plenty of space and excellent parking. Some guests mentioned issues with heating and the comfort of the beds, but these were relatively few compared to the overall positive feedback on the property's comfort.
Linham Barn boasts a range of facilities including a well-equipped kitchen and a popular games room. Some guests suggested the addition of a BBQ and outdoor seating. Maintenance issues like broken coffee machines and bathroom fixtures were noted, but did not significantly impact the enjoyment of the stay.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no specific mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
This detached barn conversion rests within its own garden, with mature trees and a babbling brook, in West Alvington near the bustling Devon town of Kingsbridge.
Linham Barn is a Grade II listed property offering quality accommodation, with a sweeping, spiral staircase climbing to the first floor and beautiful fixtures and fittings to complement the colour schemes throughout. Bring your families and friends along to this modern-style abode and share a memorable experience together; it is ideal for those celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a spot of relaxation.
Unwind in the spacious lounge on return from seeing the local sights and tune into the Smart TV or simply enjoy each other’s company and catch up on your day.
The large kitchen comes with a range of high quality units, ideal for cooking up a feast and getting together around the dining table, while the breakfast island is just the place to perch and enjoy your morning coffee with a read of the newspaper. Take yourself off into the conservatory, which acts as a second sitting room and is perfect for a quiet read of your book with the warmth of the contemporary-style woodburner filling the room on a cool wintry evening.
Throw open the French doors in summer and enjoy a gentle breeze drift through as you watch the kids enjoying some fun on the lawn. Later, head into the games room for a competitive evening of table tennis or around the 7' American pool table. The ground floor also plays host to a cloakroom, handy utility with laundry facilities and a double bedroom benefitting views over the garden.
Upstairs the master bedroom incorporates a modern design with exposed beams, an en-suite shower room and plenty of storage, while the bedrooms to follow along the landing comprise of two more king-size doubles and a family room with children's bunks.
The seperate annexe, sleeping a further 4 guests comprises of an open plan living/dining/kitchen with two bedrooms, both en suites, with 2 x singles and 1 kingsize bed.
Spend a balmy afternoon in the garden with a drink at the patio as you take in the peaceful sounds of nature and admire the pleasant scenery or enjoy a game of Petanque (Boules in the game cupboard, not to be taken to the beach). Head into Kingsbridge town for an assortment of amenities including independent and antique shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. There are plenty of opportunities for watersports on the estuary, with kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing to try. Explore the wider area with day trips to Dartmouth and Salcombe, while Plymouth beckons with its National Maritime Aquarium and Barbican Quay. With all of this to keep you entertained and a fabulous base to return to, how can you pass up an opportunity at Linham Barn?
Kingsbridge lies at the head of a marine estuary in the South Hams area of South Devon. You can take a walk along the Kingsbridge Quay, wander through the narrow alleys off Fore Street or visit the Shambles, an Elizabethan market arcade. Discover the delights of Dartmouth and Salcombe, together with the sandy beaches at Blackpool Sands near Stoke Fleming.
Main House Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower, two wash hand basins and WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double, 1 x family room with two sets of children's bunks, 1 x ground floor king-size double.
Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC, ground floor cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner with breakfast bar, Bluetooth sound system and large wooden dining table.
Sage Creatista Plus coffee machine which takes Nespresso Capsules.
Utility.
Sitting room with surround sound system and woodburning stove.
Garden room with woodburning stove.
Games room.
Petanque Court (boules in the game room).
External hot shower for washing wet suits and beach kit.
There is a cot and high chair at the property.
2 dogs welcome at a price of £25 per dog per week.
Annexe: 2 bedrooms both with en suites, 1 x twin and 1 x king, open plan living room with dining area and fully equipped kitchen.
Regretfully no stag/hen or similar parties accepted
Underfloor heating with wood-burning stoves.
Gas AGA range cooker, electric oven, gas hob, integrated microwave, larder fridge and freezer, wine cooler, 'Sage Creatista Plus' coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV, Blu-ray player.
Fuel, power and Wi-Fi included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Two medium well behaved dogs welcome (In the main house only).
Strictly No Smoking.
Shop 1 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: The games room comes with table tennis, a pool table and football table, boules for Petanque (not to be taken on the beach) Note: There is an unfenced brook at the back of the garden, children to be supervised.
Unfortunately the property does not supply a barbecue.
Amanda
love it every timeâ¦
Bridget
The house was well maintained and the perfect space & location for a multi-generational family holiday. We had issues with a blocked basin (master bedroom) & shower in the annexe but these were quickly & efficiently sorted. I did also ask for a loo brush for the master bathroom & spare lightbulbs but none appeared. However the garden, driveway, boules court all looked neglected/scruffy which was disappointing. The grass needed cutting, boules court covered in weeds & was unuseable, & the âbabbling brookâ at the bottom of the garden was the opposite of that description.
Michael
The house was beautiful, so well designed and comfortable. The garden was gorgeous with different areas to sit, plenty of space for the kids to play, and lovely planting. It is so easy to get to the beautiful beaches nearby. We were a large group but there was plenty of space for everyone. Everyone wanted to come back!
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