Barnstaple, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Devon, England

55 properties

Lodge 48, South West England, Woolsery Near Clovelly, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 17 times recently.
Price from £683
sleeps 1  - 6 guests 1 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
no dogs allowed

3 bedroom Cottage

Wooden holiday lodge with a light and airy interior and a lovely setting within Hartland Forest Golf and Leisure Park (where there are fishing lakes) , situated close to Devon’s stunning coastline

Facilities & Features: TV
4 star

Goodleigh Cottage, Goodleigh, Devon, West Country, England

Family-Friendly
Viewed 14 times recently.
Price from £650
Next available 14/04 to 22/07/23
sleeps 1  - 6 guests 1 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

3 bedroom Cottage

3 bedroom 2 bathroom pet-friendly holiday cottage in Goodleigh, just 10 miles from the coast and beautiful Saunton Sands beach

Facilities & Features: Digital TVFree Wifi

Greenslades Rural Retreat, Exmoor National Park, Exford, Somerset, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 21 times recently.
Price from £2277
Next available 16/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 2  - 8 guests 2 - 8
4 bedrooms 4
3 bathrooms 3
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

4 bedroom Rural Retreat

Searching for an idyllic West Country cottage? You may have found it with Greenslades, this family-friendly and dog-friendly holiday home with its rural charm, own garden and location in the heart of Exmoor could be perfect for a rural retreat break

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
5 star

Acorn Retreat, at Oakmead House, edge of Exmoor, Brayford, Devon, West Country, England

Price from £595
Next available 10/04 to 04/05/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

1 bedroom Cottage

Acorn Retreat is a high quality rural holiday apartment close to Exmoor National Park, set in idyllic lush grounds with extensive gardens where there are lakes and ponds, this location is perfect for relaxing and for enjoying fly fishing on the lake and on the River Bray

Facilities & Features: Digital TVFree Wifi

Stable Cottages, North Devon, Ilfracombe, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 13 times recently.
Price from £713
Next available 09/04 to 12/04/23
sleeps 1  - 5 guests 1 - 5
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

2 bedroom Cottage

2 bedroom pet-friendly cottage near Ilfracombe in North Devon with access to a shared outdoor games room on site

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames room
3 star

The Linhay at Wheel Farm Cottages, Combe Martin, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 19 times recently.
Price from £475
Next available 01/04 to 07/04/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed

2 bedroom Single-Storey Cottage

With accommodation all on the one floor, this welcoming 2 bedroom cottage is a homely place to stay and is set on the Wheel Farm development which lies in extensive gardens, close to Combe Martin and the North Devon coast's award winning beaches as well as Exmoor National Park, on site facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court and children's play area

Facilities & Features: TVSaunaHeated poolTennis court

Rose Cottage, Shirwell, Devon, West Country, England

Family-Friendly
Viewed 17 times recently.
Price from £450
Next available 01/04 to 06/04/23
sleeps 1  - 4 guests 1 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

2 bedroom Character Cottage

2 bedroom dog-friendly character cottage near Barnstaple and just 11 miles from Saunton Sands,2 dogs welcome

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

Cosy Nook, North Molton, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 16 times recently.
Price from £700
Next available 09/04 to 04/05/23
sleeps 1  - 3 guests 1 - 3
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

2 bedroom Thatched Cottage

Pretty 2 bedroom pet-friendly thatched cottage near Exmoor National Park

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

Number 6 Corffe Cottages, Barnstaple, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 12 times recently.
Price from £1272
Next available 14/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 4  - 10 guests 4 - 10
5 bedrooms 5
3 bathrooms 3
no dogs allowed

5 bedroom Holiday Cottage

5 bedroom family-friendly holiday rental with access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a children's play area with a climbing frame, swings, a play fort, and a BBQ hut, close to Barnstaple, sorry no pets

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiIndoor Hot TubHeated poolTennis court
1 of 4 listed cottages from Corffe Cottages
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 42 people.

Blare Cottage, West Down, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 14 times recently.
Price from £498
Next available 01/04 to 05/05/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed

2 bedroom Barn Conversion

Two bedroom country cottage with access to fishing lakes, good walks and a children’s play area with swings and an adventure playground area, just 7 miles from Barnstaple and 8 miles from lovely sandy Croyde Beach

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

Cider House at Nutcombe Cottages, Combe Martin, Devon, West Country, England

Price from £412
Next available 07/04 to 30/04/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

2 bedroom Barn Conversion

Charming 2 en-suite bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Combe Martin, with private sun terrace and stunning country views

Facilities & Features: Digital TVFree Wifi
1 of 3 listed cottages from Nutcombe Farm
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 14 people.

Pillhead Cider House, Bideford, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 16 times recently.
Price from £447
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

1 bedroom Romantic Farmstay Retreat

Romantic pet-friendly farmstay accommodation with access to shared outdoor swimming pool, near Bideford

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiOwn swimming pool (Shared outdoor pool in the grounds)
4 star

Lake View, West Down, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 29 times recently.
Price from £602
Next available 01/04 to 07/04/23
sleeps 2  - 6 guests 2 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
no dogs allowed

3 bedroom Holiday Bungalow

Stylish 3 bedroom country cottage with countryside and lake views, with fishing lakes on site, relax and unwind in the North Devon countryside, just 15 minutes' drive from Woolacombe beach

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

Lower Mill Romantic Retreat, Combe Martin, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 16 times recently.
Price from £415
Next available 01/04 to 07/04/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

1 bedroom Conversion of Former Watermill

Romantic retreat, part of a collection of cottages in the North Devon AONB with excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a tennis court and a children’s play area, just outside of Combe Martin

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiSaunaHeated poolTennis court

The Roundhouse, West Anstey, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 15 times recently.
Price from £551
Next available 03/11 to 09/11/23
sleeps 3  - 8 guests 3 - 8
3 bedrooms 3
3 bathrooms 3
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

3 bedroom Unique Self-Catering

Unique dog-friendly self-catering holiday house with country views, sleeping 8 people near Exmoor National Park

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.
Barnstaple is a large town in the north of Devon. Set on the River Taw, this former river-port is a lovely location for a self-catering retreat in the West Country. Found just 8 miles from the coast, Barnstaple is in a great location, meaning holidaymakers can benefit from both coastal and countryside scenery whilst enjoying a cottage holiday.

What Barnstaple offers for Self-Catering Breaks


There is plenty to do in and around Barnstaple, with excellent opportunities for hiking, cycling, horse-riding and wildlife watching offering a great way to explore the local sights. There is also a National Trust museum nearby and the wonderful Exmoor Zoo is well worth a visit.  If you have good local knowledge get in touch and let us know what you think the best attractions are and let us have your personal recommendations.

Browse below to find self-catering cottages and accommodation in and around Barnstaple, to find out more information about a property simply click on the picture next to the ad.

Book a Barnstaple cottage and look forward to discovering some of the best of Devon on holiday.