Title: Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor ## Photo gallery for Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor ![Exterior - Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor (Goodleigh, Barnstaple)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18770700/18770632/17d35304.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor (Goodleigh, Barnstaple)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18770700/18770632/4b981f5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor (Goodleigh, Barnstaple)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18770700/18770632/96773a58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor (Goodleigh, Barnstaple)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18770700/18770632/3d2af893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor (Goodleigh, Barnstaple)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18770700/18770632/7225a999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of North Devon, Great Lilly Cottage offers a serene escape in a picturesque setting. Enjoy extensive gardens and private parking as you unwind in this 3-storey renovated barn with open-plan living. Explore Exmoor National Park or visit nearby beaches like Saunton Sands and Woolacombe. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor Great Lilly Cottage is an historic 2 bedroom barn conversion sleeping 4, recently renovated to a high standard and nestled in a peaceful and picturesque corner of North Devon. Located on the outskirts of the village of Goodleigh, this property is a perfect rural retreat; only a 15 minute drive to the white sandy beaches of Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and Croyde, yet on the edge of Exmoor National Park. A perfect base to explore the whole of North Devon; whether you're into surfing or just scenery-spotting, coastal-hiking or horse-riding. Enjoy this peaceful rural setting that's only 5 minutes drive from the historic market town of Barnstaple, which has a wide range of amenities and tourist attractions. Great Lilly Cottage forms part of Great Lilly Farm where the owners, Kate & Ali live with their family and assorted menagerie including Pygmy Goats, Pigs and Chickens. The cottage is a 3 storey renovated barn with its own private parking and extensive & enclosed gardens - and being animal lovers, we happily accept well-behaved pets. Please note, although on 3 levels, the cottage is open plan with both bedrooms opening onto the central staircase. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3560000/3551700/3551639/747b89d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mole Resort - 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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 Located in Barnstaple, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and North Devon Coast. Traveling with kids? Consider Funder Zone, or check out an event or a game at Rock and Rapid Adventures. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Barnstaple travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Barnstaple.dx4560) [View more Vacation homes in Barnstaple](https://www.expedia.ca/Barnstaple-Private-Vacation-Homes.d4560-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.08272%2C-4.02300&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LIN09KSyHR9hSEazjOn3WraeAE8=) Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon ### What's nearby - ![Sunset from the Valley of the Rocks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490240/b4c0a8c1-8159-49a5-a24a-96ca684167cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Exmoor National Park 16 min drive \- 16.6 km - ![Croyde which includes landscape views, a beach and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182503/1282db74-a9e5-421d-a167-a34ae5207936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North Devon Coast 20 min drive \- 22.8 km - ![Colourful beach huts in this beautiful beach in North Devon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069887/c4cc3eaf-9962-4c04-807a-d7b75c33c528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Saunton Sands 25 min drive \- 18.7 km - Funder Zone 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Exmoor Zoo 18 min drive \- 20.1 km ### Getting around - Barnstaple Station 5 min drive ### Restaurants - Barum Takeaway 4 min drive - McDonald's 5 min drive - Barum Gate 6 min drive - Kelly's Lounge And Bar 4 min drive - The Panniers 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor? ### What time is check-out at Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor? ### Where is Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Barn Conversion In Ideal Location To Explore North Devon Beaches And Exmoor Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 64 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely cottage in an ideal location. Nothing I could fault at all. ##### David S. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie G. May 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great countryside stay Comfortable and cosy cottage to stay for a long weekend. Communication with hosts was great on the lead up to the stay, location was perfect overlooking rolling fields whilst being close to the town and beaches. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed ##### Natalie G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garret P. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Farmland fun Had a great time exploring Devon ##### Garret P. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacek C. Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect 2 Week Stay This cottage had everything we needed and was the prefect base to explore North Devon. Very peaceful location with the owner close by if we had any questions or problems. We had an amazing time and would return again in the future. ##### Jacek C. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah j. Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such a Beautiful, modern & quirky cottage.Fantastic location for exploring Devon & Cornwall. Everything possibly needed was provided within the cottage. Our family loved every moment staying here and the kids loved collecting eggs from the chickens. We would Definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to friends and family. ##### sarah j. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew T. Nov 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great short stay We had a great stay property was ideally located just outside Barnstaple with great views over the countryside property was immaculate and well stocked and lovely gifts of cider and fudge and even some sweets for Halloween we are already thinking of when we can go back ##### Matthew T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl C., South Gloucestershire Sep 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous peaceful location Had a lovely relaxing stay at this accommodation the beginning of September. Clean, well equipped and in a fabulous location. ##### Cheryl C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane S. Jul 2, 2018 #### Thank you for a lovely stay very much enjoyed and the rescue. Great hosts and lovely cottage The property is lovely in a very quiet location. Places near by lovely to visit. We had a very relaxing stay and our dog had a ball. Would definitely recommend Many thanks to the lovely hosts ##### Diane S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee P. Sep 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Exceeded our expectations, highly recommended. ##### Lee P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca K. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect A beautiful little cottage. Very well equipped and really lively outdoor areas. Lying in the hammock in the shade of a huge tree in the large garden area was so relaxing and ideal for a very hot day. Close to the wonderful north Devon beaches and Exmoor it’s ideally located for all types of activity. So lovely to be on a farm with chickens giving fresh eggs. Sheep and alpaca in the field. Idyllic ##### Rebecca K. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill N. Dec 22, 2018 #### Very welcoming every thing that we required was at hand. On arrival Ali was on hand to settle us in with a delailed walk through the property which was very helpful. Everything we required was on in the property and we really enjoyed our stay and will visit it again. ##### Bill N. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicky H. Jun 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in an excellent location We had such a lovely stay. Ali and Kate were so helpful and there whenever you needed them. So well equipped and so clean. Lovely log burner and outside area where we enjoy many bbqs overlooking the rolling countryside. Highly recommend this beautiful property in a beautiful location. Can’t wait to stay again. ##### Vicky H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary L. Jun 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great relaxing stay. Had a great relaxing time at the cottage.Has everything you need and was very comfortable.Our small dog had plenty of space to run around outside in the enclosed garden.Kate and ally were on hand with any quires we had.had a fantastic time visiting all the different places around the area.would recommend this cottage as it was very peaceful with lovely views of the countryside. ##### Gary L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### nicola tyler Jan 1, 2017 #### Lovely Devonshire Retreat Had a three night stay here in December and really enjoyed it.Lovely cosy character cottage/barn especially with the wood burner lit. Very central ,quiet and convenient location for Devonshire beaches and other attractions. Kate and Ali very helpful especially getting our car on the move again when you have a flat battery Thanks very much again and hopefully we can make it a longer stay next time Happy new year to you all Cy Nicky Charlotte and of course Ted the dog ##### nicola tyler This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire W. Jun 19, 2017 #### Lovely cottage, nice location! Lovely clean, well-equipped cottage, just outside Barnstaple - great base for exploring North Devon. The owners are lovely and made us feel very welcome. Would possibly recommend to those with slightly older kids (perhaps not toddlers) as bedrooms are separated by a first floor living/dining/kitchen area (master on ground floor, twin room on 2nd floor). Would definitely stay again - had a great time!!! 😀 ##### Claire W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tatjana H. Jul 13, 2016 #### We love it! We love it! We love it! After a very, very long drive in our Landy all the way from Munich to Barnstaple we arrived at this wonderful, lovely and cosy Cottage! Very friendly and helpful hosts! Everything we needed was provided. The Cottage was very clean and looked after. Lovely furnished with nice details. We will be back! Just a shame it's so far away from our place, otherwise we would stay more often! Thank you so much for a great holiday! We enjoyed every minute and felt at home away from home! ##### Tatjana H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom C. Aug 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Time, lovely Property Great accommodation. Suited a family of 4 very well. Although there was a heatwave at the time it was cool and we were able to get some respite from the heat. Nice choice of outside areas either in the sun or out of it. Hosts were great. Nice Cider, fudge etc on arrival and we had a hello on arrival. Any questions were answered and nice to have them close, but not that you would notice. The location is fantastic and close to everything you want eg beaches, walks, supermarkets etc. Would recommend to anyone as would suit couples of any age or families. ##### Tom C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan F., Hertfordshire, UK Dec 18, 2017 #### Incredibly peaceful country retreat! Well what can I say, the property itself was lovely and just off the beaten track. Surrounded by fields and fields some with animals (alpacas, horses and sheep to be precise). We were greeted by two beautiful Himalayan Mountain Dogs followed shortly by Kate and Ali. Upon entering the lovely characterful house there were three beautiful hand made scones with Devonshire cream and jam of course. The whole place has been recently refurbished to a lovely standard, the furnishings were very comfortable, especially the bed and pillows!!! Everything that we needed for the stay was there and we loved every minute of it. Shops were only just over a mile away and Barnstaple town centre was under a 10min drive away! Funniest part was going to leave and seeing the two Pigmy Goats outside the bedroom door eating the Xmas decorations! Thanks to Ali, Kate, the dogs and goats for being great hosts! ##### Jordan F. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy B. Mar 8, 2016 #### Classy and convenient barn conversion Spent 3 nights in this lovely barn conversion, which has been tastefully furnished throughout. Ali and Kate were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Sitting on the balcony in the winter sunshine, overlooking devon countryside, yet only 5 mins drive to Barnstaple. We were visiting friends in the area and will definitely use this accommodation again when we next visit. We love the town of Barnstaple with its Pannier market and fresh produce in Butchers Row. St. Johns garden centre is a great place for a lunch. Baggy Point, near Croyde, is perfect for a half day outing. Dramatic cliffs with birds of prey, if you're lucky, and we watched climbers on the steep cliff-face. The wonderful view of the coast and beach at Croyde, where surfers can be found at any time of the year, is what you see on the walk back. Its an easy walk and well worth the effort. Goodleigh is a perfect spot to explore Exmoor. ##### Cathy B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### SIMON P., WORCESTER Jan 2, 2018 #### Beautiful cottage very well presented and a lovely log burning stove to keep you warm. Couldn't fault the cottage in any way. The owners Kate and Ali were very helpful and Ali met us on arrival showed us round and then left us to it. There were two spacious rooms, one double and one twin, and an open plan kitchen/dining room which had a wood burning stove as a focal point. The spaces work very well and give the impression of a much bigger space. We went as two couples, each with a child aged 10 months and 3yrs. Even with two little terrors running/crawling we found it more than suitable. Ali also setup baby gates on all stairs and provided high chairs and cot which saved us having to bring them. We were also greeted with scones and a bottle of prosecco on arrival which was very thoughtful after a long journey. We didn't do too much exploring but there are some great pubs local, The Chichester Arms in particular is highly recommended. There's plenty to do in the surrounding areas and we look forward to returning again in the warmer months. ##### SIMON P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joachim F. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolut einmaliges Cottage mit mega Flair. Mit lauter Ecken zum Zurückziehen von der Hängematte über Aussitz, Balkon, Sofa und diverse Sessel. Küche fantastisch: Highlight: Toaster, Espressomaschine und Mahlwerk. Kaffeebohnen, Tee, tolle Duschgels, super Bettwäsche und Handtücher waren vorhanden Betten sehr bequem - auch die Kinderbetten! Sehr zu empfehlen!!!WLAN Router muss man leider dauernd neu starten, aber mobil steht das Haus in keinem Funkloch.Croyde, Woolacombe u.a. sind gut zu erreichen. ##### Joachim F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Samantha L. Sep 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GREAT QUIRKY COTTAGE Overall, a great property with lovely large private garden (shame grass had not been mowed). Fabulous toiletries, kitchen had everything you need and more, however kitchen tap leaked and the ensuite toilet tap was loose, pedal bin did not work. Excellent living area apart from rug which had seen better days. I have rated the property 4 star but if the little nagging points were addressed then we would have given it 5 star! ##### Samantha L. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda W. Jul 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Lilly cottage Very nice and everything you need. Comfortable beds. Downstairs bedroom rather cold and couldn't work the c/heating. Cottage is for four, but only three seats in the living room. Kindling needed for log fire, which was lovely in the chilly evenings. Yes, it was June! ##### Linda W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett S. Jun 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short break Lovely location comfortable tidy and well equipped property would recommend ##### Brett S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor H. Oct 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Thank you for a lovely stay at Great lilly cottage, we had a great time & an added bonus of a private garden where our dog had a good run around nice & secure, there is everything you need, lovely & clean! We would love to come back Trevor & Karen ##### Trevor H. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021