Title: Strawfields. Stunning cottage in amazing location close to the sea + Games Barn. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Strawfields. Stunning cottage in amazing location close to the sea + Games Barn. Family-friendly vacation home in Ilfracombe with a water park ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45978500/45978497/03aec889.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45978500/45978497/de52e65a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45978500/45978497/dbf45e7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45978500/45978497/d2b67e4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45980000/45978500/45978497/025f4e10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a lovely rural location, The Stables offers a charming retreat with an enclosed cottage garden and private parking. Enjoy the light-filled open-plan kitchen/lounge area, perfect for relaxing after exploring the nearby beaches or playing games in the barn. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Strawfields. Stunning cottage in amazing location close to the sea + Games Barn. The Stables is a stunning recent conversion of old stables with its own enclosed cottage garden and private parking. It is one of three cottages at Strawfields, which has the best of both worlds, a small holding of 8 acres in a lovely rural location, yet it is just a short drive to the beaches. The Stables is a fantastic recent conversion of old stables with its own enclosed cottage garden and private parking. The cottage is all on one level and a gentle slope from the car parking area leads down to the French doors. Sleeps 4 (Sorry no pets or children under 3 as there is a small stream in the garden) Bedroom one has a vaulted ceiling with skylight and the original beams, a double size bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, smart TV, USB sockets and a private en-suite bathroom with bath, basin and WC The second bedroom has two single beds that can be zip-linked together to make a king size bed on request, USB sockets, dresser, luggage rack and chair The second bathroom with walk in monsoon shower, WC and basin a large open plan kitchen/lounge and dining area original vaulted beams and oak floor The Stables has original vaulted beams with an oak floor, it has a large open plan kitchen/lounge and dining area. A truly perfect match of new and old. It is light and spacious. There is a large well equipped kitchen with a double oven, electric hob, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher The lounge area has a large comfy sofa, easy leather chair and smart TV. To one corner is a study area with an antique desk, USB sockets and bookcase filled with an excellent selection of reading material and board games​. ​French doors lead out onto the sunny patio with garden furniture for 4 and BBQ, perfect for breakfast outside. It is a private and sheltered cottage garden with views across the stream and over the fields. Hidden at the end of the garden is a bridge made from wood from the original reclaimed manger and stable doors, that leads out to the fields and trampolines for the children to play​. What we provide: bed linen, bath towels, tea towels washing up liquid with a cloth, dishwasher tablets, hand wash unlimited Wi-Fi and smart TVs books, puzzles and toys ​games barn and trampolines plenty of space to store bikes and surf boards a warm drying room for wet suits (available in cooler months)​ ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Table tennis - Water park - 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 - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105170000/105168400/105168355/w2016h1288x0y224-0c57c11b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Byre Cottage - Two Bedroom House, Sleeps 4 Willingcott - Pool - Kitchen - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=105168355&PinnedHotelID=105168355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82750000/82742800/82742737/d570f52b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Killington Lodge, Kentisbury Grange Barnstaple - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=82742737&PinnedHotelID=82742737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37677500/37677420/2831cf62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Cottage With Garden And Woodburner Braunton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=37677420&PinnedHotelID=37677420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923400/32923308/627a8256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Threshing Barn - HSSW Patchole, near Barnstaple - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=32923308&PinnedHotelID=32923308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![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%7C51.16534%2C-4.09695&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UEpw0pEdN124ecp4icvXbaaMDfI=) ILFRACOMBE, England #### What's nearby - Ilfracombe Aquarium - 3 min drive - 3.8 km - Marwood Hill Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.2 km - Ilfracombe Harbour - 7 min drive - 6.2 km - Hele Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km - Verity Statue - 8 min drive - 6.5 km #### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬8 min drive - ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Thatched Inn - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Strawfields. Stunning cottage in amazing location close to the sea + Games Barn. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is Strawfields. Stunning cottage in amazing location close to the sea + Games Barn. located? > This family-friendly Ilfracombe vacation home is located by the sea, 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Ilfracombe Aquarium, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Marwood Hill Gardens and Watermouth Castle. Hele Bay Beach and Ilfracombe Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Strawfields. Stunning cottage in amazing location close to the sea + Games Barn. Reviews 10 ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Nov 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A hidden gem. We spent a week in 'The Stables', a lovely cottage, very well equipped, cosy and warm, a good thing if you're booking in Autumn/Winter. The cottage is tucked away in the countryside but within easy reach of Ilfracombe and central for visiting many other places. The host, Alex, was friendly & helpful & communication over booking and access was excellent. I would highly recommend this cottage and will certainly be visiting again. ##### David S. 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