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Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock.

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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wellington, ENG
  • Cothay Manor
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Diggerland
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • County Cricket Ground
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪130 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock.

Large,Beautiful detached 2 bedroom open plan "upside down" Barn conversion, designed to make the most of the amazing views which surround it. Privately Situated within easy access of the town of Wellington Somerset, it has it's own 1 acre enclosed secure paddock. Little Owl Barn has ample room for off road parking in the gated courtyard and secure garage. Little owl Barn is ideally located for those who wish to explore Somerset and nearby Devon. There are plenty of country walks nearby and activities near by. The property is also set in an ideal bird watching area . There are lots of local attractions including Sheppys Cider and several National Trust properties. The North or South coast can also be reached in approx. 30 minutes by car. Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks are also within a short driving distance. The City of Exeter with its Cathedral and superb range shops is well worth a visit and only a short drive away. Taunton - the county town with a range of shops, cafes, bowling alley and cinema is just 7 miles away. Local Shops, pubs and restaurants are all within 1 mile including Waitrose.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Cothay Manor. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Blackdown Hills and a few minutes from Houndsville
As a guest of Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock., you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sarah and Philip Mason

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: 1st dog charged at £30, 2nd/3rd dog £10 each.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Large Detached "upside Down" Barn, dog friendly with 1 acre enclosed paddock. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lessley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Views and Tranquility

The property is just as described, spacious and quiet and beautiful. Views from the lounge are breathtaking and as it's summer we spent a good deal of time with the patio doors open and the dog coming in and out. The yard is extremely well fenced (our beagle always checks). The house was well-stocked, clean, and easy. We had ZERO issues or nitpicks. The wifi was excellent, the dishes clean and plentiful, the appliances all worked (including an excellent washer/dryer), even the toilet paper was good quality. Philip was truly helpful and responded quickly when I had a query about getting a delivery. You should also know the location is superb, too superb really as there are so many interesting things to do within a 90 minute drive area that you will not possibly be able to do them all unless perhaps you stay for a month or more. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend it. Thank you to our hosts for such a magnificent trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a find!

Quiet spot overlooking hills, super clean upside down living with everything you need and open plan lay out. Heating and hot water very responsive. Had 2 dogs with us who enjoyed the 2 large paddocks secured by hedge and fences. The charming host was keen to help with anything and we chatted to him over the paddock gate.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Somerset barn

Lovely spacious property, very clean, beautiful views and very peaceful, just what we needed. Great garden for our dog very secure, he loved it! Lots of places to visit within half an hour and local town for shopping. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay

We had a lovely stay at Little Owl Barn. Philip was very
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Owl Barn

Have just had the perfect week in Little Owl Barn. Sunshine every day. Our 3 dogs loved the huge secure garden. Barn was very clean & had everything you needed. Coast only 45 mins away. Vey quiet & beautiful location. Hosts very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back. Can’t fault anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful property

We had a lovely stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The barn was very roomy, well equipped with beautiful views out of the patio window. Our granddaughters loved playing in the paddock, a real asset to the property. Its surrounded by beautiful countryside and the nearest village is only a
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Calm and spacious

The barn was spacious and comfortable. The two bathrooms were a big plus. The kitchen was well equipped. The outside area was lovely and our dog - had she come - would have loved it. The place is very calm and relaxing. Philip was very helpful and responsive when we needed support. The pillows in the master bedroom were rather flat. Intermittently, pressure in the shower was very low and/or the water was cold.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay at Little Owl Barn

This spacious converted barn was perfect for our stay. Larger than it looks in the photos. Well equipped kitchen with plenty of plates, glasses and cutlery. The hosts provided tea, milk and coffee supplies upon approval which was appreciated before going to a bigger shop at the nearby grocery store. There was also salt and pepper. Plenty of soap and detergent too. The location is in a peaceful setting with lovely views. In additional to the large tv in the living room which includes a dvd player, there were smaller TVs in the bedrooms. We also enjoyed the board games. Hosts were helpful. Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful barn that lived up to expectations.

Really super property with great facilities and excellent for dogs. We stayed over Christmas and had everything we needed in the kitchen for a full Christmas lunch! The barn is very comfortable cosy and warm the Christmas tree was a great touch along with the doggy gift! Our hosts were fantastic and answered all our pre visit questions very quickly and the recommendations for eating out were very good. We’d love to return when the weather is nicer to explore more.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay - Little Owl Barn

The booking process was really easy and great communication from the owners before our arrival inc. great directions and nearby shops. The checking in process was easy and we were fortunate on this occasion to be able to enter the property earlier than originally planned. The property is as lovely as it looks on the pictures and all facilities that you need are provided. The outdoor space was certainly safe for my 2 dogs to run around and they loved it. The beds were incredibly comfortable also. There is plenty of space to sit at the kitchen table and eat or you can sit on the bench outside (weather permitting) and enjoy the views. There is ample room for all of your clothes, food and belongings and plenty of parking. The road in and out of the Little Owl Barn is a little hair-raising with some blind bends. We were able to visit Weymouth, Ilfracombe, Woolacoombe, Exeter and Exmouth within an hours drive of the Barn, but again some typical scary Devon country roads to contend with! The Barn has high ceilings upstairs which allows for lots of light to come in which is lovely. The bedrooms downstairs are cooler and darker allowing for a good nights sleep. Despite it being an old barn, there are no creaky floorboards or stairs and being quite remote it is very peaceful and tranquil. I would definitely recommend Little Owl Barn, great place, great hosts :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Owl Barn

Lovely stay at Little Owl Barn, clean and tidy and everything you need for a stay. Friendly and informative hosts. Huge garden great for dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Upside Down getaway

Very clean and felt comfortable. Very peaceful with amazing views across fields to the Monument. Well equipped kitchen with more than enough for our needs. Friendly hosts made us feel welcome and answered our questions. Good instructions on how to get to the house and helpful information on restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah c.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little haven

This place more than met our expectations! Its easily the nicest place we have stayed as a group of 4 adults and 3 dogs. The dogs were in heaven with their wonderful grounds. It was well equipped and very comfortable. Philip was so helpful. We are looking forward to returning next . Thanks 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We stayed here for a week from Easter Saturday. We had our 2 dogs with us that absolutely loved the garden and paddock to play in. The home was spacious,light, clean and very well equipped. We will definitely wish to return and recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just us and the dogs

We have just spent a fabulous nine nights at Little Owl. March’s weather is always a bit hit and miss but we had a glorious day of sunshine on the beach in Sidmouth. Most days were spent with crisp but dry walks with the dogs in the locality. You have to see the zombie rams in a local farm, aesthetically challenged but very calm as we walked through their field with three dogs. A ten minute drive takes you to Culmstock Beacon and stunning panoramic views . Heddons mouth and Hunters Inn is just over an hour way, but well worth a visit. The house is beautiful, clean and well equipped, the huge garden and neighbouring secure paddock are a godsend. Our dogs are small terriers but were still unable to escape . I went riding about 45 mins away at Pine lodge , which was chilly but beautiful. Paul celebrated his 60th birthday during our stay and Phil and Sarah kindly left us a chilled bottle of Fizz in the fridge, which was very kind. We will come again .
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The barn was beautiful with fantastic views of the countryside. I found it was very well equipped with everything we needed for the week. The host was really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a stay here
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

❤️ICE 1 Lee❤️ S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic House

From the communication with Phillip & Sarah before we arrived to the day we left everything was excellent. The house is lovely and exactly as described, it was the perfect base for our holiday and the dog loved having the huge enclosed garden to run around in. The owners have created a wonderful property and base to enjoy Somerset from or just to relax in a beautiful house with stunning views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Barn Owl! A Great Place to Stay

What a beautiful barn conversion. Philip was so welcoming and called to make sure we had settled in and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was top quality and very clean and tidy. There was plenty of space for the five of us both inside and out and the garden/paddock had beautiful views over the hills. Ideal for children to play or dogs to exercise. Location was excellent and so close to Taunton with many places to visit. Thank you. We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending this lovely find.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week telaxing

Great week relaxing at Little Owl Barn. The weather was amazing, the boys and our dog Percy made the most of the fantastic garden space - it was relaxing, comfortable and had everything we needed. The most amazing view from the patio where we had the pleasure of seeing the moon rise each evening and on our last night a super moon. What’s not to love!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding. Totally awesome in every way.

I honestly cannot fault our weeks stay. Property is more than we could have asked for. Exceptionally clean, spacious, comfortable and the gardens were perfect for our dogs. Not 1 paddock but 2! It is perfectly located for trips out. We visited Devon (North and south) Dorset and areas of Somerset and nowhere was more than an hour away. The owners have thought of everything you would want and need. Absolutely exceptional. I have already had enquiries from dog loving friends and would thoroughly recommend. Thank you Philip and Susan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow- what an amazing break in this stunning barn

Just back from a weeks stay in this gorgeous converted barn with family of 3 plus the pooch. First impression was that the barn was extremely clean and tidy and very well equipped. The upstairs open plan living space is huge, and the bedrooms are roomy and beds are super comfy. Owners Philip and Sarah go above and beyond to make sure your stay is as pleasant and comfortable as possible, nothing seems to be too much trouble. From the tea, coffee, milk and bottled water provided to linen, towels and even toilet rolls, We enjoyed some very much needed family connection time and thoroughly enjoyed sitting outside with a glass of wine playing a few card and board games. We also relaxed on the reclining sofas on some evenings and watched a movie. The enclosed paddock has stunning views and was a just the perfect place for our 2 year old vizsla to run around, especially with the heatwave, it meant he could still run around without the risk of burning his pads on hot pavements. We did a few local walks that Philip had recommended and they were beautiful. Highly recommend this barn if you want some relaxing down time and to completely unwind. Definitely plan to revisit and have recommended to a few friends already. Thank you Philip and Sarah, it is rare to find a holiday rental so clean and accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First impressions when we arrived was wow! Parking excellent and everything perfect when we arrived. We have three dogs and as soon as we went upstairs to the main living area and they saw a rabbit in the huge enclosed acre of field they flew out and we hardly ever saw them. Normally at home we walk them twice a day. No need here. It was so hot that we wouldn’t have gone out with them anyway but saying that we relaxed fully knowing they were so safe. The barn itself was everything we needed. Comfortable beds and two bathrooms. It would be perfect for families too as the children have freedom to explore. Area perfect. Appears isolated but within a couple of miles of everything you need in Wellington. Close to Taunton and we hit the cricket Twenty/20. Beautiful little ground compared to our huge Old Trafford. Walks in area are fab for dogs. We didn’t hit local tourist haunts due to having 3 dogs but we were chomping at the bit to explore as so much to do. We didn’t realise Somerset was so beautiful. I’d like to rent this place all summer and go home during the winter. Sadly we returned home. Dogs very subdued and we just want to return. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property, definitely recommend

This is stunning property with an amazing secure garden that my 1 year old lab absolutely loved! I would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful holiday cottage

The property was very spacious and perfect for myself and my family both indoor and out. The cottage was a wonderful place to stay, it was very well equipped, very clean, it's light and bright and just a lovely place to be. Outside has a large meadow that our children and ourselves loved with the children asking not to go on days out to the many nearby attractions as loved playing in the secured meadow. The location is great for days out too. Thoroughly enjoyed the week we spent at Little Owl Barn.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil B., Welwyn Garden City

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and clean property, great for dogs

We had a great stay at Little Owl Barn. Tranquil setting, great for dogs, very clean. A fenced off area for our spaniel was particularly welcome and the property had everything we needed for a relaxing break.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022