Guests say
Hay Rick offers a peaceful countryside retreat with welcoming hosts and a well-equipped cottage, ideal for families and groups. Guests consistently praise the immaculate kitchen, spacious layout, and thoughtful touches throughout. The rural location is convenient for exploring South Devon’s coast and nearby towns, while the farm experience and games room are highlights for children and adults alike. Visitors appreciate the warm hospitality and memorable extras, making it a highly recommended choice for a relaxing getaway.
Multiple reviews mention the accommodation as 'excellent clean' and 'immaculate', with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests describe the location as peaceful, rural, and perfectly situated for exploring local attractions, with easy access to beaches and nearby towns.
Reviewers highlight the cottage as spacious, warm, and beautifully furnished, with comfortable amenities suitable for families and those with mobility needs.
The kitchen is repeatedly praised as exceptionally well-equipped, and guests enjoyed the games room and safe outdoor spaces. Facilities are described as exceeding expectations.
Guests frequently mention the warm welcome from the hosts and thoughtful touches such as cream tea and farm tours. Please note, while gifts like scones and cream tea are mentioned, these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Set on a 300-acre dairy farm, this barn conversion is ideally situated to enjoy both the coast and rugged Dartmoor.. 8 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds, (Children Only)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating (underfloor on ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. External games room with table football, table tennis and magnetic darts. External utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Large enclosed play area and games room (shared with other holiday properties on-site). Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Situated on the owners’ 300-acre, working dairy farm with some public footpaths passing through, these three semi-detached, converted barns are ideal for a relaxing holiday with a quiet lane passing by. Milk Churn (ref UKC2400) sleeps four, Hay Rick (ref UKC2401) sleeps 8 and Scrumpy Barn (ref UK12014) sleeps 6. They have all been decorated and furnished to a very good standard. The Milk Churn and Scrumpy Barn have an open plan living space, whilst Hay Rick offers a spacious living/dining room and separate kitchen. Each have private outside seating areas, with amazing views across the Devon countryside, which is perfect for sitting down at the end of the day with a glass of wine.
The properties are set in a quiet village location and are only a short walk from the local village pub/restaurant. There are many walks that can be taken on the farm, see the cows go in for milking or just enjoy the peace and quiet. Dartmoor is just a short car drive away, where you can enjoy a Devon cream tea in one of the small beautiful villages. Take a walk on the Tors or stop to see the ponies.
Exeter and Plymouth are both within a 30-minute drive. Plymouth has the Hoe, Barbican and many shops, and Exeter has its cathedral and quay. Teignmouth beach is less than 4 miles away and is ideal for a day out at the seaside. Visit Dawlish Warren, where you will find a nature reserve, beach, amusements and pubs. Torquay, Brixham and Dartmouth are also all worth visiting. Fans of Agatha Christie can visit Greenway, her family holiday home, which is open to the public. Beach 4 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 18 guests.
Free WiFi
There is a games room shared by all 3 properties on-site, with table tennis, a play area, football and magnetic darts
There is a games room shared by the 3 properties with table tennis and a large recreational play area.
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
We stayed at the Hay Rick it was clean tidy we had a tour of the farm Janet & David were lovely people making our stay very welcoming. It was an ideal location for for getting around the area for us National Trust places & easy reach to the coast as well had a lovely week
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Confirmed Guest
Great spacious cottage. Perfect for us as a family of 5 adults and 4 children! Jan & David were great hosts and we loved the tour of the farm and milking the cows. The kids loved the games room and playing outside and it was such a safe space. We will definitely be back!
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Joanne Richardson
It was such an idilic place. The house was so lovely with everything you need The kitchen was so well equipped with a dishwasher as well. Jan and Dave the owners were so welcoming and knowing was to much trouble. My family went to milk the cows and they loved it. There was also scones clotted cream and jam on arrival. Definely recomened to stay