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Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Unclassified image, 4 of 19, button
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock.

Large,Beautiful detached 2 bedroom open plan "upside down" Barn conversion, designed to make the most of the amazing views which surround it. Privately Situated within easy access of the town of Wellington Somerset, it has it's own 1 acre enclosed secure paddock. Little Owl Barn has ample room for off road parking in the gated courtyard and secure garage. Little owl Barn is ideally located for those who wish to explore Somerset and nearby Devon. There are plenty of country walks nearby and activities near by. The property is also set in an ideal bird watching area . There are lots of local attractions including Sheppys Cider and several National Trust properties. The North or South coast can also be reached in approx. 30 minutes by car. Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks are also within a short driving distance. The City of Exeter with its Cathedral and superb range shops is well worth a visit and only a short drive away. Taunton - the county town with a range of shops, cafes, bowling alley and cinema is just 7 miles away. Local Shops, pubs and restaurants are all within 1 mile including Waitrose.

Property manager

Sarah and Philip Mason

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1st dog charged at £30, 2nd/3rd dog £10 each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
wellington, ENG

What's nearby

  • Houndsville - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Abbey Burton Clay Shooting - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cothay Manor - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Diggerland - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • County Cricket Ground - 16 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Tiverton Parkway Station - 21 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J D Wetherspoon the Iron Duke - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Vintage Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barley Mow Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Licious - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Martlett Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock. located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cothay Manor, Blackdown Hills, and Abbey Burton Clay Shooting. Houndsville is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 146 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful property
We had a lovely stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The barn was very roomy, well equipped with beautiful views out of the patio window. Our granddaughters loved playing in the paddock, a real asset to the property. Its surrounded by beautiful countryside and the nearest village is only a
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm and spacious
The barn was spacious and comfortable. The two bathrooms were a big plus. The kitchen was well equipped. The outside area was lovely and our dog - had she come - would have loved it. The place is very calm and relaxing. Philip was very helpful and responsive when we needed support. The pillows in the master bedroom were rather flat. Intermittently, pressure in the shower was very low and/or the water was cold.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay at Little Owl Barn
This spacious converted barn was perfect for our stay. Larger than it looks in the photos. Well equipped kitchen with plenty of plates, glasses and cutlery. The hosts provided tea, milk and coffee supplies upon approval which was appreciated before going to a bigger shop at the nearby grocery store. There was also salt and pepper. Plenty of soap and detergent too. The location is in a peaceful setting with lovely views. In additional to the large tv in the living room which includes a dvd player, there were smaller TVs in the bedrooms. We also enjoyed the board games. Hosts were helpful. Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful barn that lived up to expectations.
Really super property with great facilities and excellent for dogs. We stayed over Christmas and had everything we needed in the kitchen for a full Christmas lunch! The barn is very comfortable cosy and warm the Christmas tree was a great touch along with the doggy gift! Our hosts were fantastic and answered all our pre visit questions very quickly and the recommendations for eating out were very good. We’d love to return when the weather is nicer to explore more.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay - Little Owl Barn
The booking process was really easy and great communication from the owners before our arrival inc. great directions and nearby shops. The checking in process was easy and we were fortunate on this occasion to be able to enter the property earlier than originally planned. The property is as lovely as it looks on the pictures and all facilities that you need are provided. The outdoor space was certainly safe for my 2 dogs to run around and they loved it. The beds were incredibly comfortable also. There is plenty of space to sit at the kitchen table and eat or you can sit on the bench outside (weather permitting) and enjoy the views. There is ample room for all of your clothes, food and belongings and plenty of parking. The road in and out of the Little Owl Barn is a little hair-raising with some blind bends. We were able to visit Weymouth, Ilfracombe, Woolacoombe, Exeter and Exmouth within an hours drive of the Barn, but again some typical scary Devon country roads to contend with! The Barn has high ceilings upstairs which allows for lots of light to come in which is lovely. The bedrooms downstairs are cooler and darker allowing for a good nights sleep. Despite it being an old barn, there are no creaky floorboards or stairs and being quite remote it is very peaceful and tranquil. I would definitely recommend Little Owl Barn, great place, great hosts :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Owl Barn
Lovely stay at Little Owl Barn, clean and tidy and everything you need for a stay. Friendly and informative hosts. Huge garden great for dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Upside Down getaway
Very clean and felt comfortable. Very peaceful with amazing views across fields to the Monument. Well equipped kitchen with more than enough for our needs. Friendly hosts made us feel welcome and answered our questions. Good instructions on how to get to the house and helpful information on restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah c.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little haven
This place more than met our expectations! Its easily the nicest place we have stayed as a group of 4 adults and 3 dogs. The dogs were in heaven with their wonderful grounds. It was well equipped and very comfortable. Philip was so helpful. We are looking forward to returning next . Thanks 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We stayed here for a week from Easter Saturday. We had our 2 dogs with us that absolutely loved the garden and paddock to play in. The home was spacious,light, clean and very well equipped. We will definitely wish to return and recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just us and the dogs
We have just spent a fabulous nine nights at Little Owl. March’s weather is always a bit hit and miss but we had a glorious day of sunshine on the beach in Sidmouth. Most days were spent with crisp but dry walks with the dogs in the locality. You have to see the zombie rams in a local farm, aesthetically challenged but very calm as we walked through their field with three dogs. A ten minute drive takes you to Culmstock Beacon and stunning panoramic views . Heddons mouth and Hunters Inn is just over an hour way, but well worth a visit. The house is beautiful, clean and well equipped, the huge garden and neighbouring secure paddock are a godsend. Our dogs are small terriers but were still unable to escape . I went riding about 45 mins away at Pine lodge , which was chilly but beautiful. Paul celebrated his 60th birthday during our stay and Phil and Sarah kindly left us a chilled bottle of Fizz in the fridge, which was very kind. We will come again .
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The barn was beautiful with fantastic views of the countryside. I found it was very well equipped with everything we needed for the week. The host was really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a stay here
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

❤️ICE 1 Lee❤️ S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House
From the communication with Phillip & Sarah before we arrived to the day we left everything was excellent. The house is lovely and exactly as described, it was the perfect base for our holiday and the dog loved having the huge enclosed garden to run around in. The owners have created a wonderful property and base to enjoy Somerset from or just to relax in a beautiful house with stunning views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Barn Owl! A Great Place to Stay
What a beautiful barn conversion. Philip was so welcoming and called to make sure we had settled in and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was top quality and very clean and tidy. There was plenty of space for the five of us both inside and out and the garden/paddock had beautiful views over the hills. Ideal for children to play or dogs to exercise. Location was excellent and so close to Taunton with many places to visit. Thank you. We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending this lovely find.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week telaxing
Great week relaxing at Little Owl Barn. The weather was amazing, the boys and our dog Percy made the most of the fantastic garden space - it was relaxing, comfortable and had everything we needed. The most amazing view from the patio where we had the pleasure of seeing the moon rise each evening and on our last night a super moon. What’s not to love!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding. Totally awesome in every way.
I honestly cannot fault our weeks stay. Property is more than we could have asked for. Exceptionally clean, spacious, comfortable and the gardens were perfect for our dogs. Not 1 paddock but 2! It is perfectly located for trips out. We visited Devon (North and south) Dorset and areas of Somerset and nowhere was more than an hour away. The owners have thought of everything you would want and need. Absolutely exceptional. I have already had enquiries from dog loving friends and would thoroughly recommend. Thank you Philip and Susan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow- what an amazing break in this stunning barn
Just back from a weeks stay in this gorgeous converted barn with family of 3 plus the pooch. First impression was that the barn was extremely clean and tidy and very well equipped. The upstairs open plan living space is huge, and the bedrooms are roomy and beds are super comfy. Owners Philip and Sarah go above and beyond to make sure your stay is as pleasant and comfortable as possible, nothing seems to be too much trouble. From the tea, coffee, milk and bottled water provided to linen, towels and even toilet rolls, We enjoyed some very much needed family connection time and thoroughly enjoyed sitting outside with a glass of wine playing a few card and board games. We also relaxed on the reclining sofas on some evenings and watched a movie. The enclosed paddock has stunning views and was a just the perfect place for our 2 year old vizsla to run around, especially with the heatwave, it meant he could still run around without the risk of burning his pads on hot pavements. We did a few local walks that Philip had recommended and they were beautiful. Highly recommend this barn if you want some relaxing down time and to completely unwind. Definitely plan to revisit and have recommended to a few friends already. Thank you Philip and Sarah, it is rare to find a holiday rental so clean and accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First impressions when we arrived was wow! Parking excellent and everything perfect when we arrived. We have three dogs and as soon as we went upstairs to the main living area and they saw a rabbit in the huge enclosed acre of field they flew out and we hardly ever saw them. Normally at home we walk them twice a day. No need here. It was so hot that we wouldn’t have gone out with them anyway but saying that we relaxed fully knowing they were so safe. The barn itself was everything we needed. Comfortable beds and two bathrooms. It would be perfect for families too as the children have freedom to explore. Area perfect. Appears isolated but within a couple of miles of everything you need in Wellington. Close to Taunton and we hit the cricket Twenty/20. Beautiful little ground compared to our huge Old Trafford. Walks in area are fab for dogs. We didn’t hit local tourist haunts due to having 3 dogs but we were chomping at the bit to explore as so much to do. We didn’t realise Somerset was so beautiful. I’d like to rent this place all summer and go home during the winter. Sadly we returned home. Dogs very subdued and we just want to return. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, definitely recommend
This is stunning property with an amazing secure garden that my 1 year old lab absolutely loved! I would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday cottage
The property was very spacious and perfect for myself and my family both indoor and out. The cottage was a wonderful place to stay, it was very well equipped, very clean, it's light and bright and just a lovely place to be. Outside has a large meadow that our children and ourselves loved with the children asking not to go on days out to the many nearby attractions as loved playing in the secured meadow. The location is great for days out too. Thoroughly enjoyed the week we spent at Little Owl Barn.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil B., Welwyn Garden City

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and clean property, great for dogs
We had a great stay at Little Owl Barn. Tranquil setting, great for dogs, very clean. A fenced off area for our spaniel was particularly welcome and the property had everything we needed for a relaxing break.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really great stay. Very clean, good location.
Our family had a great stay here for 5 nights in March 2022. Large paddock attached to back of barn was bonus and kids had great fun playing football and rugby there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay.
What a great place to stay for my family and our dog Ollie. The barn was immaculately clean when we arrived and comfortable in every way. I had only been there for 30 minutes and it felt like home, totally relaxing, peaceful and with great views. I cannot thank our hosts Philip and Sarah enough for being so accommodating and making us feel so welcome. Ollie our dog had a great time as well in the secure large garden and enjoying walks around the local area. We all can't wait to go back and enjoy our new found home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing stay
The two of us stayed for two weeks with our two westies. A lovely well appointed property, very clean with lots of character. The open plan lounge/kitchen/diner was light and airy with spectacular view over countryside to Wellington Memorial. The garden was brilliant - large and secure for our dogs. Philip was an excellent host, living just round the corner - on hand for any queries but at pains to keep a low profile, which we really appreciated.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Faultless property in beautiful surroundings
We had a much needed week of R&R here at the start of the kids summer holidays. Communication with the owners was clear and helpful, check in (and out!) was extremely easy and we were encouraged to relax at all times. The cottage itself is lovely with beautiful views and the most fabulous outside space. We both agreed this was the best equipped self catering cottage we have ever stayed in, really excellent. We can’t wait to come back (and neither can our pooch!) Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to unwind and relax.
We have just returned from a weeks stay at the lovely Little owl barn. A spotless first class spacious accommodation with wonderful views which we will sadly miss. Our Great Dane and our German shepherd cross just loved the huge garden .Phil the owner lives just down the road ,and his main concern is you have an enjoyable stay and want for nothing. Cant speak highly enough of our overall experience. Thank you. Will be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021