Tumbledown Barn

Self Catering – 5 Star – Sleeps 2 – 6 people – 3  large double bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. The barn is a recently renovated cow shed. Located on Luckett Farm set in 20 acres of farmland, close to Exmoor National Park, perfect for rural escapes, family holidays and group getaways.

Tumbledown Barn

Knowstone, Devon

What use to be a dilapidated cow shed is now a luxurious converted stone and cob building with 3 bedrooms (all with ensuite bathrooms), plus an open plan kitchen, dining and living area! Add a private courtyard with a hot tub, dog bath (hot & cold water), no expense spared for man’s best friend!  And we’ve not finished there, we’ve added an outdoor kitchen for alfresco dining! The barn is set in a farmyard courtyard with stables to one side, barns to the other and amazing far reaching views over rolling hills.

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The highlights

• Recently renovated cow shed
•  Built with the original stone and cob walls, some old oak beams internally and open plan downstairs living space.
• 3 large bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms
• Private courtyard – with hot tub, dog bath and outdoor kitchen
• Dog Friendly
• The Masons Arms (Michelin Star Restaurant) is our amazing local!
• Cosy living spaces with a log-burning stove for relaxing evenings in.
• Set in 20 acres of farmland and rolling hills with amazing views.
• Located in the quiet, picturesque village of Knowstone close to Devon’s national parks and the beautiful beaches of the north coast.
• Close to Exmoor National Park

You should know

• Open plan living, kitchen and dining area with wood burning stove.
• Great for social evenings, cooking food and enjoying a drink in front of the wood burning stove.
• Dog Friendly
• Private courtyard with a hot tub
• Rural location

The detail

Tumbledown Barn Launched September 2023

Located on Luckett Farm in the village of Knowstone, on the edge of Exmoor in North Devon. Tumbledown Barn has recently been built and restored, with some original features preserved and modern luxuries added. You’ll find this barn is packed with character, with the exposed wooden beams wood burning stove, vaulted ceilings perfectly complemented by contemporary furnishings. The barn is set in a farm courtyard surrounded by rolling hills and river valleys and there’s even a Michelin Star pub in the village.

Step inside and you’ll find yourself in a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area with comfy sofas. Spend evenings in front of a roaring fire with your feet up and a drink in hand after a busy day exploring Exmoor or the coastline of North Devon. Also on the ground floor, you’ll find a big dining table where you can enjoy family dinners while planning the next day’s adventures.

Also downstairs is a large double bedroom, can be converted to a twin room with a large ensuite wetroom. This bedroom has been designed with young and old in mind, easy access and ground floor location.

Head upstairs to two more bedrooms both with new ensuite bathrooms. The master bedroom has spectacular views that will take your breath away. . The bathroom is well designed with a shower and walk in wardrobe. The second double bedroom  has an ensuite shower room plus the added bonus of a bath in the bedroom. All bedrooms are designed so you can kick back and relax after a day at the beach or walking in the national parks.

Outside, there’s a private courtyard with a hot tub and outdoor kitchen/bar. Enjoy your meals alfresco in the warmer months. To the front of the barn are large French doors opening on to a south facing patio, here you can enjoy your coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening.

North Devon is home to some spectacular landscapes and is a fantastic destination for keen walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. There are vast areas of remote moorland, dramatic coastal vistas with sweeping beaches and high cliffs, rolling hills and wooded valleys. There are many walking routes and Knowstone is located on the Two Moors Way, a coast to coast path from Lynmouth on the North Coast to Ivybridge in Dartmoor. After a long day exploring the countryside, reward yourself with a visit to the friendly local  pub which has a Michelin Star.

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Detailed pricing info

At the weekends the minimum stay is 3 nights (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) and during the week there is a minimum 4 night stay from Monday to Friday. The cottage can be booked for extended stays of 7, 10 and 14 nights.