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

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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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 loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 area

Map
wellington, ENG

What's nearby

  • Cothay Manor - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Diggerland - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Bishop's Lydeard Station - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • County Cricket Ground - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Museum of Somerset - 17 min drive - 15.3 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.?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cothay Manor, Blackdown Hills and Abbey Burton Clay Shooting. Houndsville is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 146 reviews
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10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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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

David

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo and Robert E., Baton Rouge, La. USA

Comfortable and Clean
We enjoyed the view and the farm atmosphere. Spotless and comfortable. The owner is very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Tallahassee

Perfect in every way! Gorgeous views, fabulous kitchen!
Philip and Sarah are generous hosts. This restored barn has every modern comfort and very well appointed home and well equipped kitchen. One of the best HomeAway stays ever! My stay in Wellington was perfect, thanks to these fine accommodations!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

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

deborah c.

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

George Peter E.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

VERY IMPRESSED
We have just returned from a very enjoyable stay at little owl barn. We were very impressed by the barn very clean and well equipped, we would definitely like to return. Our 3 dogs also enjoyed racing round the paddock with no chance of escape. Little Owl barn is in a good location for exploring Devon and Somerset.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Highly recommended
We very much enjoyed our stay here at Little Owl Barn, and even got a good look at two real little owls in a tree we could see from the window. The property is smart and well presented, the owners were very friendly and helpful, the view and location is great, the local pub was lovely, Wellington is near enough to be convenient but the property is remote enough to be a quiet haven. I would gladly visit again, or recommend this to our friends and relatives. It is in a good location for visiting all of Somerset and Devon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Wonderful property in great location
Little Owl barn was a great find. The property was very clean and spacious and had wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. The garden and adjoining paddock were very secure and ideal for letting our dog wander. It's position was ideal for visiting the coast (either in Somerset or Devon) and it had good access to the West Somerset Railway. Philip the owner made us very welcome when we arrived. I would thoroughly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Klaus D.

Wonderful holiday home with very friendly and helpful landlords.
A very beautiful house in a quiet location. Little owl barn was super clean and nicely decorated. A lot of space in the house and a huge garden. Also ideal for dog owners. The landlords Sarah and Philip were very friendly and helpful. An accommodation that we can recommend without any restriction. Thank you for everything! Annette & Klaus with Jannes & Henrik
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Tania C.

Lovely Bank holiday weekend spent at Little Owl Barn
This is our second visit to Little Owl Barn & we enjoyed it just as much as the first time. The weather was lovely so we were all able to enjoy the wonderful enclosed acre garden. The dog probably had the best time out there ;) We took the kids to Flip out as they love it there but apart from that the rest of the time was spent outdoors. We took a short drive to Sidmouth & stroll along the beach. Had a lovely lunch at Sheppys cider place before sadly heading home. We would highly recommend Little Owl Barn & no doubt will will be back again. Love Tania, Ian, Daniel, Lauren, Freya & Rogue
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tania C.

Lovely holiday home with great garden for dogs & kids to play in
We were 2 adults, 3 kids & puppy staying in this lovely upside down barn. We had plenty of space in the house for all of us & an amazing enclosed space outside. The house was very well equipped with everything you needed. We were very lucky with the weather, even though it was February so all of us got to play in the garden outside. Philip the owner was very helpful. We walked 15 mins to the local pub where the food was very nice. The kids enjoyed going to Vivary high adventure ropes & also trampolining at Flip Out both of which were just a short drive away. We have already booked our next stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

WONDERFUL,WONDERFUL,WONDERFUL
Wow,what an amazing property.Stayed here for 3 nights in September & the only way I can describe the place is simply stunning. POSITIVES : Fantastic location,only about 2 miles from Wellington,I have never stayed in a place that was so peaceful,beautifully decorated,spotless,secure gated parking,stunning views,great communication with the owner Philip,I could go on & on but would I stay again,oh yes,will I stay again,see you soon Philip!!!!!!!! NEGATIVES : Absolutely none & if anyone writes anything negative then in my opinion they ' have to get a life'.!!!!!! The property was simply faultless.A huge thankyou to the owners, Chris
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

5 Star accommodation and perfect for a holiday with your canine companions!
First impressions are everything and what a first impression you get when you walk in to Little Owl Barn - it truly has the "wow" factor! On the ground floor are the two spacious bedrooms with comfortable beds and clean, fully fitted bathrooms. Upstairs to the open plan living area and kitchen with huge double doors leading out to the large fully enclosed garden! The whole place is spotless and very well maintained. We took our two Chocolate Labradors with us - one is affectionately Nick-named Houdini - even he couldn't find a way out of the enormous garden! The owner, Philip, couldn't have been more helpful and eager to share his local knowledge which made our visit easier to plan (especially a cheeky Chinese from the New Canton Restaurant, yum)! All in all, an amazing property with breath taking views for a relaxing and peaceful holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynne T.

Spacious, clean barn conversion with amazing views over Somerset countryside.
The upside down barn was extremely clean and comfortable with all the amenities we needed. The views from the rear were wonderful with the Wellington Monument in full sight. The barn was very spacious and it was great to have two bathrooms. Despite it being advertised as 'dog friendly' there was absolutely no evidence of dog hair or smell which was wonderful. It has an excellent location, being rural and quiet but near enough to local amenities and attractions. We would recommend a trip on the West Somerset Railway, a walk up to the Wellington Monument and a trip to the coast; Watchet and Blue Anchor Bay are very picturesque. We had an enjoyable meal at the World's End pub. The local owl made an appearance on the fence post as we arrived but was not seen again, unfortunately. Philip was very helpful and friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay; we only wish it could have been longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C., Yorktown

Perfect holiday house!
We found the Little Owl Barn to be the perfect place for the four of us to spend time in Somerset. The house is very well furnished and we found it to be very clean when we arrived. There were plenty of good instructions about using the features nd amenities of the house, such as washing machines and kitchen appliances. Everything was in great working order. The locale is lovely and very quiet (except for the occasional cow sounding off) and we found it quite peaceful. The vista is super, and we quickly felt as comfortable as we do on our own homes. Getting to the various points in Somerset that we visited was easy from the Little Owl Barn. We met Philip the landlord, who is exceptionally nice and willing to offer advice and help when asked. All in all, our stay couldn't have been better. Thanks for a wonderful experience. Bruce, Carol, George, and Joanne
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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

April C.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

babeeta s.

Upside down barn delivers stunning views and tranquility
We are a family of four with our children aged ten and nine. There was just the right amount of space in the top part of the barn for eating meals and relaxing on the sofas. The two bathrooms were spacious and well equipped, and the washing machine proved very useful. There is plenty of cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. The lawn at the rear of the property is large enough for a game of rounders or kicking a rugby ball around. If that is insufficient, there is a sizeable paddock too. The owner of the neighbouring farm is very friendly and that family has lots of animals including pigs, turkeys, sheep and horses. If your child loves animals, you are in the right place. The Holywell Arms is a pub within 20 minute walking distance which does excellently priced food and superb beer. Wellington is the nearest town and it has an Asda and a Waitrose. So, according to your taste, you can stock up on essentials as well as wine and gin. There are many walks in the area but you will need an OS map of the area to be able to do this properly. Exmoor is within driving distance and that offers a multitude of hiking options as well as Dunster Castle. We had a lovely week during Whit half term and we are already talking about returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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.

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

❤️ICE 1 Lee❤️ S.

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