Holiday Cottages With Hot Tubs In Barnstaple

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mrs Denham - Verified booking

  Our week at the Reading Rooms was a real treat! It’s a lovely old impressive building, check out the inscription in the stone windowsill outside and read the history kindly provided by the friendly helpful owners. The cottage was spotlessly clean and has high ceilings and large windows that flood the living space with daylight. Furnished with 2 quality comfy three seater sofas, a large dining table seating 6 to allow all the family to eat together and has a very well equipped kitchen including a washer/dryer, dishwasher, vacuum, iron and board and even a blender! We really appreciated all the little extras provided for our comfort that are not always found in holiday properties….tea, coffee, sugar, condiments, washing up liquid and tablets for the dishwasher, cleaning liquids, kitchen roll, foil, bin bags, extra toilet rolls, hand wash, plants and a pretty vase of flowers on the table on arrival. Tucked away over the kitchen is the mezzanine reached by a dog leg staircase thoughtfully protected by a baby gate. Up there we found a selection of books to while away a peaceful hour or two. The super-king and king size beds were extremely comfortable so a good nights rest was had by all. We enjoyed sunny afternoons on the decking, the most gorgeous of sunsets and late nights in the hot tub star gazing. We found this was great base for visiting Bude, Woolacombe, Clovelly, Croyde and enjoyed the scenery on Exmoor on the way to Lynmouth. And finally ….we have to recommend the pub the Chichester a couple of hundred yards away; the staff made us so very welcome with the dog and pushchair and serve the most amazing Sunday lunch…. Cannot wait for a return visit and would certainly recommend.

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• Mr Hearne - Verified booking

  We had a fantastic stay at the Reading Rooms. Great getaway for exploring north Devon. The house has a lovely open plan layout and worked great for us as a family of 4 (2 adults + 2 young children), with the bedrooms set up as a large double and twin. Excellent decked area to the rear with plenty of seating options and a hot tub! Being in Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple is under 10mins away by car and has all the shops you need for supplies (large Aldi / Sainsburys / Tesco). Off road parking for 2 cars is helpful and a nice pub (Chichester Arms) 2 mins walk down the road. Easy to get in to Barnstaple by bus if needed as there is a stop just down the road, made a fun afternoon with the kids to go take a walk round the Pannier Market. Within easy reach of lots of nice beaches we chose to explore Westward Ho! and Woolacombe which the kids loved, being expansive soft sand. Instow and Bideford were nice little towns which both had options for breakfast (Bideford also has a great kids park and paddling pool). We also had a trip to Watermouth Castle which has a younger kids theme park in the grounds, both ours loved it. Would highly recommend the Reading Rooms for anyone looking for a well maintained, convenient and unique property for exploring the picturesque north Devon coast.

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• Ms Senjak - Verified booking

  My boyfriend and I spent a week in this beautiful cottage and can highly recommend it! The communication with the owners was smooth and uncomplicated. The rooms are very spacious, especially with the high ceilings. Everything is well thought out, making you feel right at home: the kitchen is equipped with every utensil, there's a music box for direct connection, very comfortable beds, even a Smart TV, and our absolute highlight, the hot tub after long, chilly January walks. The cottage's name, "the Reading Rooms," lives up to its promise; we enjoyed reading books there in a relaxed atmosphere. The location is excellent for trips to the beach or further afield. Many thanks to the fantastic owners of this wonderful cottage, our holidays couldn’t have been better.

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• Mr Wale - Verified booking

  The first thing you notice is the property is probably the most distinctive building in the street! The off road parking was essential as the narrow road had cars parked all along the one side. Inside was lovely, comfortable, and clean. There's a dog bed, treats and towel. The cookies, milk, sugar and tea was most welcome after our 4 and half hours drive. The secure enclosured back was a sun trap, and our dog loved it, sitting out all evening as it was so peaceful. The hot tub was brilliant, hot and easy to use, we used it every evening. The bbq was handy and used twice. Location was great for visiting local beaches and locations. Lovely to meet the owner and great to learn the history of the building.

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• Mrs Robson - Verified booking

  What a wonderful week we've had staying in The Reading Rooms! The main living area is so vast and bright, it was a pleasure to sit in, and in the evenings there were so many lovely lighting options. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious, and the kitchen had all the amenities we needed. The driveway outside is very helpful as the road itself was full of cars, so we never had to worry about finding a space, and the garden area was nice and private. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!

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