The Old Farm Barns

Chumleigh

Super stylish pet-friendly, family cottages on a working farm in North Devon.

Units 4
Sleeps 2 - 5
Bedrooms 1 - 3
Pets Yes
Mobility No

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids
Teens

From £280/week

These beautifully converted and decorated cottages are both family and dog friendly. Set in a beautiful, rural landscape, cradled by Exmoor and Dartmoor National parks, on clear days there are amazing far reaching views. Explore the farm, play games in the paddock and snuggle up in your cottage for cosy family nights in. Imagine big skies, lashings of country air and the opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life for a short break or week-long family holiday.

About this place

Best bits

Loads of safe off-road outdoor space, with a paddock for games and tyres and a swing to play on.
Stunning cottages with reclaimed and upcycled furniture, metal work designed and created onsite, crisp linens and quirky little touches throughout.
Each cottage has its own private outdoor space for sitting out and making the most of the Devon country air.

Top tips

Join in with farm life by petting and feeding the animals, or taking a farm tour to see the cows being milked.
Take wellies or walking boots so you can enjoy the countryside.
The goats enjoy lots of vegetables - so be sure to grab some from the kitchen if you’re feeding the animals.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Wifi

Outdoor play equipment

Farm animals

Rooms

The Old Farm Barns have been converted into modern, stylish cottages whilst still retaining their individual character. All 4 are fabulously furnished and well equipped, with unique interior design elements making use of original materials from the farm, sprinkled with hand crafted elements.

Choose from Houdini or The Parlour which are perfect for families of 4 or 5, or the Root House which is a gorgeous cottage for 3 plus cot. The Dairy is a beautiful bolthole for 2, perfect for grandparents holidaying with you.

The hand-built kitchens are equipped with dishwashers, microwaves, fridge freezers and coffee makers, and laundry facilities. Private outdoor spaces with seating areas and BBQs are perfect for making the most of the Devon sunshine.

Eat

Breakfast boxes and cream teas full of delicious local produce can be pre-ordered and in-cottage catering can be arranged for a minimum of 6 guests- perfect if you’re a group staying in 2 or more of the cottages

For meals The Red Lion in Chulmleigh, and the award-winning Grove Inn in Kings Nympton, are both dog-friendly pubs that serve delicious meals, are about 2 miles from the cottages and come highly recommended. And of course you’ll find tea rooms within easy driving distance.

Activities

The owners open up parts of their 70 acre farm every year for guests to wander and explore. Watch the cows being milked on a farm tour, pet and feed some of the animals, or burn off some energy on the swing and outside tyres. There are some lovely circular walks on country lanes straight from the farm.

The large paddock area is a great place to let furry friends run around, whilst you sit on one of the benches and take in the fabulous views of the valley. It’s also the perfect spot for family games.

Each cottage has its own supply of books, games, puzzles and toys to keep you entertained, plus bluetooth speakers and wifi, and all but the Dairy have Smart TVs with access to Netflix and YouTube - perfect for the teens and tweens in your family.

Accessibility

Unfortunately the cottages are not accessible for people with limited mobility.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

The Old Farm Barns are less than an hour from Junction 27 of the M5.

By Air

Exeter Airport is approximately 1 hour from the barns. Car hire is available from the airport.

By Rail

Kings Nympton station is very close by, and has connections to Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple. However a car is highly recommended.

About the owners

Steve & Nikki

Listed since June 2019

Steve was born and bred on the farm and I (Nikki) moved here in 2008. Together we have converted the old farm parlour into beautiful holiday cottages. We have 3 young children and a dog so know what is really appreciated when going away and we have made our cottages as family & dog friendly as we can.

Owner recommendations

Just 30 minutes away is RHS Rosemoor - one of the most beautiful English gardens and a perfect family day out.
Eggesford is a great place to visit as a family with lots of different trails and paths that link woodland to the Tarka rail line.
Saunton Sands is about a 50 minute drive, with parking directly at the beach, good shops and restaurant facilities.
Quince Honey Farm is definitely worth a visit especially on a rainy day as there is a great soft play area, as well as the Bee World where you’ll find honey bees, hives and interactive information.
Exmoor Zoo has fab zoo trails to see animals in their habitats, plus lots of hands on activities.