Lane Barton Leisure Barn
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Overview
8 bedrooms
12 bathrooms
32 guests
Minimum stay varies
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Barn
Five geodesic sleeping pods with 4 single beds / pod.
Ensuite Shower & WC with 2 extra WCs in The Barn for convenience.
Communal dining area for 32 people and a large galley kitchen to support a large group.With 2 ovens 4 hobs 2 fridges an under counter deep freeze and all your general kitchen requirements including microwave, toasters, kettles bread box china & cutlery..
Large astroturf games area. Can also be used as a party dance area or lying back on one of the many bean bags to watch a movie on the big screen.
Surround sound system can link with most devices to play your favourite music and fill The Barn with your own vibes.
A great base for groups of friends, extended family reunions & celebrations.
Just a short drive from the Atlantic Highway and many of North Devon's attractions, ...
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Smoking is permitted outside but not inside the premises
Bedrooms
2 Sofas1 Bunk30 Twins
Bathrooms
5 Half baths5 Attached (ensuite)2 Showers
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Reviews (39)
Cruiser66304392328
1 contribution
Depressing
Poor flow and temp in the pod showers
No ventilation or mains water
Felt and smelt damp throughout
Heating not as advertised
Visited August 2024
Written September 3, 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Shushma G
1 contribution
Well spend holiday
Holiday well spent. Amazing experience if you are going in a group. Big space for everyone. Enough toilet shower facilities. Even it rains you will fine somethings to do inside. Well equipped kitchen so you don't have to take anything with you . Our Kids loved it there are so many games to play and run around. All the pods have attached toilet and shower, which we didn't expect so it was a bonus . Book the hot tub as well it will be icing on the cake. Derek was really helpful. Very nice host. We will definitely go back.
Visited July 2024
Written July 29, 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Andrew
St. Albans, United Kingdom1,310 contribution
Large party barn with accommodation, but damp
I have mixed thoughts about out week’s stay at Lan Barton Leisure Barn. The barn is large with plenty of room to party, play pool (two tables), badminton and room to have a kick around (in additional there are loads of scooters to help get around this large building!). However, this is a barn and not fully weather sealed – in heavy rain the floor got wet and the place quite damp. Outside there is parking for at least four cars.
The sleeping pods are on raised platforms with some heating, so this protects them from the damp. Whilst each pod can take 4 people there is only really room for 3 plus luggage. Each pod has its own shower and toilet, then there are two toilets additional toilets. Showers were just useable, but due to the damp could not get towels dried afterwards. Toilets flushes pathetic (even for number 1’s you must flush more than once).
Ample sized kitchen and a nice lounge area (with TV), but we needed to put on the heaters to remove the damp.
We tried to use the washing machines, but one of them just blew a fuse, the other one was useable, but could do with a tumble dryer as was too damp for clothes to fully dry afterwards.
Could not get the film projector to work. Fire escape door would not open. Overall, the place could do with a refurbishment.
The barn is on a farm with a working barn attached (just the other side of the wall from the sleeping pods). We were woken early one morning with the noise of a cow being AI’d – the farmer had warned us in advance, but by the amount of noise not too sure the cow enjoyed the experience.
Visited July 2023
Written March 14, 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sophie L
1 contribution
Very disappointing!
My family and I stayed here only a year ago, we returned again in Aug 2023. It was disappointing to have had such a dire weekend compared to last year. We paid an extra £120 for the hot tub for the weekend. This had apparently been chlorinated prior to our arrival. Being that there were many of us using the hot tub, due to the weather, it should have been treated more than the once during our stay. We checked the filter which had clearly not been cleaned or changed for quite some time due to the state of it. By the end of the weekend the water was as murky as sea water and had a foul smell. Many of the party who used the hot tub suffered with skin rashes due to the poorly maintained water!
We were also told that the tv remote had been lost so during our stay we had no access to the tv which would have been helpful to entertain the children during the wet weekend.
Everything stayed wet and damp, we were drying with wet towels every day. The showers in the pods were terrible giving nothing but a trickle so meant there was 15 of us trying to use the 3 showered upstairs!
The sofas were damp. When you sat on them you would feel your clothes were wet when you got up, which didn’t make it a comfortable environment at all!
Was so disappointing to have had such an awful experience this time around! I know the weather can’t be helped but so disappointed in the facilities, particularly the hot tub, given the extra £120 we paid to have it on!
Unfortunately we didn’t think to take any photos so do not have any images of the lack of cleanliness of the property.
Visited August 2023
Written September 3, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sally B
4 contributions
Excellent!
This was our second time staying here once for my honeymoon in Derek & his wife’s beautiful cottage, and our second time for my mothers 6Oth birthday back in January in their lush pods .
I’ve finally managed to write a quick review.
Absolutely stunning location suburb facilities and without no dealt we would all stay again.
A huge thank you! I Highly recommend!
Visited January 2023
Written June 14, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
revillug
11 contributions
Beautiful cottages, too!
We just returned after a wonderfully relaxing couple of days at a Lane Barton cottage. Yes, they have beautiful cottages for rent. What an amazing experience! The cottage is extremely well equipped and the hosts, Derek and Angie, are the most gracious and welcoming people that I’ve met. We didn’t know what to visit in the area, so they pointed out all the highlights and we had one of the best vacations ever - great recommendations for restaurants and local sites. I will definitely return for a longer stay.
Visited June 2022
Written June 19, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lucy R
Bristol, United Kingdom1 contribution
New Year at the barn
A group of 30 of us stayed adults and children, we had the best time! The barn is well equipped it has everything you need. The children loved the space and enjoyed every minute they kept themselves entertained.
We played games, sang karaoke until early hours and got in the hot tub. Derek is very welcoming and will help with anything. As a big group we had a Asda delivery to the barn. The pods are lovely and warm. We had a excellent new year! This was our 2nd visit and will definitely book again.
Visited December 2021
Written January 5, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
dramjane
Essex, United Kingdom11 contributions
Perfect, Peaceful location
I was one of a group of 12 adults with one 9 month old and stayed for 3 nights. Totally enjoyed the experience. The place had everything we needed. The kitchen was very well equipped, the pods were very comfortable. The space inside the shed was impressive, played a few games of badminton and table tennis in the evenings. We were free to make the place our own for the few days we were there. Derek was a font of knowledge and recommended a number of places to visit.
Would strongly recommend this place.
Visited September 2021
Written September 9, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Stu G
5 contributions
Great place for the money
Just got back from a cracking weekend at the Leisure Barn and can’t wait to return. Derek was really helpful all throughout the build up and was available on site whenever we needed him during our stay
Our party included 6 families and it was ideal. There was plenty to keep the kids busy and off electronics for 48 hours which made it very easy for parents to relax
Derek let me borrow his lawn mower to cut a football pitch into the top field. There’s a bbq and big table outside the barn which was a nice sun trap during the day and we lit a fire pit there during the evening, there’s loads of room inside for everything else
The pods are a lot bigger than they look so comfortably fit a family of 4. A few of the electrical bits were a bit temperamental so worth bringing a Bluetooth speaker with you...Or it’s a great excuse to drag out a few old CD’s down from the loft
Activities included table tennis, football, rugby, badminton, squash, head tennis, hot tub, frisbee, bowls, darts, pool, golf
It’s really well equipped, perhaps a little rough around the edges in places? But this only adds to its charm. And to get all this for under £200 per family for the weekend is amazing value for money.
I wholeheartedly recommend the place and will look to book again next year
Visited July 2020
Written July 20, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Christine B
2 contributions
Great place for large get together
Due to extreme heavy rainfall unfortunately we had a few puddles in the main barn, however Derek spent all day with a powerful water extractor getting it all dry in no time. The host Derek was extremely helpful but did not interfere with our stay he provided Halloween decorations for the children. The barn is fully equipped and the children were safe to play in a large space and the lounge was great as a games room and movie room. Will definitely visit again and recommend.
Visited November 2019
Written November 6, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
What this rental offers
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Cycling areas
- Watersports
Kitchen and dining
- Stove
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Parking
- Parking available
- Secure parking available
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
- Tennis court
- Horse riding facilities
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
- Balcony
- Terrace
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Iron
- Linens provided
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Game Room
- Pool table
- Stereo system
- Television
- Ping Pong table
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Location info
- Kid friendly
Indoor amenities
- Cable television
- Internet access
Map
Getting there
Exeter Airport
43.9 mi
St Mawgan Airport
45.6 mi
Restaurants
The Farmers Arms
14 min
The Bell Inn
2.7 mi
COACH & HORSES AT BUCKLAND BREWER
4.8 mi
Restaurant at The Hoops Inn
2.5 mi
Attractions
The Milky Way Adventure Park
1.7 mi • Amusement & Theme Parks
The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden
18 min • Gardens
Clovelly Court Gardens
3.4 mi • Gardens
Little Stars
1.7 mi • Game & Entertainment Centers
About the neighborhood
Just 1 mile from the village of Woolfardisworthy, renown for it's pub, The Farmers Arms, and also boasting a great shop & chippy.The Leisure Barn sits just a couple of miles inland from the Atlantic Highway giving you access to many of North Devon's sandy beaches and fishing harbours.
Great walking along the coastal path that can be picked up at any point and never too far from moorland sites too as both Exmoor and Dartmoor are just a 45 minute drive away.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Best practice is to travel into Woolsery village before letting the Saty Nav take over completely!!
Otherwise the journey to Lane Barton will be via very narrow country lanes.
The Sat Nav will get you to the bottom of the farm lane.
Drive up the lane to the Blue Council sign saying "unsuitable for motor vehicles"
Congratulations you've arrived!!
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesTennis courtWatersports
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lane Barton Leisure Barn
- Lane Barton Leisure Barn is able to accommodate up to 32 guests. See all property details.
- Lane Barton Leisure Barn has 12 bathrooms available. See all property details.
- Lane Barton Leisure Barn has 8 bedrooms available. See all property details.
- Stays at Lane Barton Leisure Barn must last at least 2 nights. See all property details.