The Cider Barn

We had a lovely personal welcome by the owner Shirley, and was the start to our fabulous stay at The Cider Barn that followed.

The open plan living upstairs was extremely spacious and great for cooking, eating and just relaxing together. The lower ground floor bedrooms were extremely cosy, with the added luxury that they had doors that opened out to a private courtyard- we found ourselves drinking our morning coffee in pj’s here, underneath the stunningly beautiful Wisteria in full bloom, and fig tree full of fruit. We even had a bbq in the courtyard with fresh seafood and fish from a day trip to Brixham. The Cider Barn’s location toward the end of the road, meant it was very quiet which was great for our travelling cat who loved long walks on her lead and lounging underneath the wisteria watching bumblebees. Sadly, the only disappointment was not having easy access to the river, beach and picnic table - Shirley kindly mentioned that due to the last local river floor, the landscape around the river had changed considerably, access was much harder and with steep embankment. Regardless of this, we had the most wonderful time at the barn. Was indeed a great location to many day trips and local attractions - the South Devon Chili Farm was actually at the top of the road, and Shirley recommended the Avon Mill Garden centre 15mts away that was great for breakfast. We also discovered another fantastic food spot a stones throw away, The Ring Feeder Cafe with fabulous views across the land, plus a lovely farm shop that served us well during our stay. Thank you for a great stay, we came home feeling much nurtured.

We had a great family stay at the Cider barn.

It's a good location to visit both the coast and the Dartmoor.

Such a shame the log burner needed a safety check & unable to use …however the owners were very accommodating & controlled the central heating for us.

Very toasty on the chilly evening in the beautiful open countryside ! Shirley was a fantastic & enthusiastic host …thank you

A fantastic Holiday at The Cider Barn.

Thank you so much for a wonderful Break at The Cider Barn. The accommodation was perfect for our party of 4 adults and 3 young children, especially with the spacious bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It is very well equipped, comfortable and so relaxing. We enjoyed returning each day after our days out to enjoy a glass of wine in the beautifully kept gardens and sample figs from the tree admiring the fabulous views. The children say their favourite days of the Holiday were spent down by the River fishing and having a picnic and were so excited to see a young deer cross the field. The Barn is in an ideal location to visit many areas of the South Hams. We enjoyed a walk along the Costal Path to Gara Rock, days at the beaches of Mothecombe and Mill Bay,crossing on the ferry from Salcombe along with a day on Dartmoor and a fun day at Woodlands. There really are so many places to go, we could have easily stayed for 2 weeks. Our Hosts were so friendly and always available but never intruded. Thanks again and we hope we can return.

Good holiday destination.

House basically as described and illustrated on web site. Pots, pans and cutlery on par for holiday home. Information a bit out of date, covid rules, pub closed for a couple of years, small Spar in Loddiswell compared to "village of Loddiswell is home to a choice of shops and traditional inns". Otherwise the info provided a bit dated and could do with maps of local walks etc.

A beautiful tranquil get away.

We loved it, there were 8 adults age ranges 28-87 and one dog i.n our party, loads of room. We cooked each evening the kitchen was well equipped and the table comfortably sat us all with room to spare. We were made very welcome by the hosts. We visited many different areas, including Paignton and Plymouth and found it easy to get to. Thank you we would book again

We loved our stay at Cider Cottage.

The hosts were very friendly and informative. The cottage was very clean and cozy and we loved the fact each of the four of us had our own bedroom and bathroom. It is in a great area if you want to venture out to Dartmouth, Burgh by Sea, or Salcombe. Thank you !

We were welcomed by the own of cottage who was so nice & talked us through cottage & walks around area.

Felt so relaxed on our first day & the hole of our stay. Thank you

We enjoyed our time at The Cider Barn loved the layout and the hosts were welcoming.

It is an ideal place to relax. It is down a narrow long lane which was ok for me but noticed made others anxious. Loved the fig tree, walk to the river and buying produce from local farm shops. Hearing and seeing buzzards and owls. A book with information about cottage and local amenities would be helpful. Little things that could be quickly remedied, a chipped glass and mug, rust on chrome fittings(shower room downstairs). Musty smelly in the far end twin room and bathroom in master bedroom. There was cleaning equipment left in a bag in the living room. So a timely check pre arrival would have sorted this. With those things checked it would have been 5 ⭐️ for us.

What an amazing stay we had!

The hosts Shirley and Steve were lovely and helpful The photos do not do the property justice, it’s better in real life. Location was great Facilities and comfort were excellent Would definitely rebook 8 of us in total with older children/ teens/ young adults and they all enjoyed the stay at the cider barn

Lovely stay.

Very comfortable for a larger group with all bedrooms being ensuite. Thoroughly enjoyed local walks and wonderful views.

Fabulous accommodation, lovely friendly couple who own the Cider Barn & family holiday.

The post code stops short of the property so keep going down the very narrow but quite Lane.

Lovely place to stay Thank you

Thank you Steven and Shirley for letting us stay in the beautiful cider barn it was my husbands 70th while we were there and what a special day it was spending it in lovely surroundings.

Everything so clean and very comfortable too, hopefully will be back one day

We all enjoyed our Holiday and the Cider Barn provided an excellent base for the surrounding area.

The owners were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

Lovely stay thank you

Lovely converted barn on a working farm with spectacular views.

Shirley and Steve are super welcoming and friendly. We had a glorious week & would love to come back.

We had a wonderful stay at The Cider Barn.

The owners couldn’t have been more friendly & welcoming & the property & grounds are just beautiful. The perfect tranquil spot for a family holiday, surrounded by all that South Devon has to offer.

We had the most wonderful stay!

The property is great with well-equipped kitchen and oven (perhaps the best oven we’ve used in a holiday rental!). Beds were comfy and lots of room to lounge around. Outside space was well-established and beautifully peaceful, a proper paradise. My only regret was that the figs weren’t ripe when we were there! We certainly felt in the holiday spirit whilst at the property. The stream at the bottom of the field is an absolute treat, highly encouraged to visit with a picnic and spend the day there, our dog loved it, as did we. It’s certainly worth taking a cooling dip! We had a family emergency whilst at the property at the owners could not have been more supportive. So very kind and always there when we needed them. This is certainly a place I would return. Location is rural and has a few great places to visit within the local area; Garden Centre, Shop and Cafe Weaver Green with AMAZING sustainable rugs and blankets etc. and a gorgeous outside space to sit and have coffee and cake, and distance to a good supermarket is not far at all. I would definitely return to this property, I felt very happy here

The Cider Barn is a quirky holiday home in a very quiet location.

Lovely furnishings make it very homely. The main bedroom was comfortable but sadly the twin room beds are very small and very uncomfortable. The showers are very small, but there was plenty of hot water. The kitchen equipment is desperately in need of updating - scratched saucepans, old chopping boards etc. random glasses! With a little investment this could be an outstanding property.

Beautiful setting, very peaceful.

Lots of interesting and pretty walks from the property. The beds were very comfortable. Lovely and warm, even though we had some cold weather while we were there. Plenty of hot water for all of our group to shower/ bath. Well equipped kitchen with plentiful pots, pans and crockery. We all left refreshed after our stay.

Farmer Steve and his wife were very welcoming.

Being near the farm animals was nice for our children. We was able to see the newborn calfs in the field. Parking was awkward at times due to the parking area being used by other vehicles. The picnic area wasn't maintained, therefore unusable. The lain leading to the farm is long and narrow, it would have been helpful knowing this before booking. I wouldn't recommend this property for elderly or those with mobility requirements as access is tricky and the interior is uneven in places. Overall, our stay in the property was good.

We had a lovely relaxing holiday off the beaten track.

Our hosts were a special couple, their family made us very welcome. Lots of walks for us and our dog. Fantastic.

We stayed at the barn with 2 older teenagers, grandparents and the family dog and it worked really well.

The gardens are split with courtyard style gardens both at the front and rear of the property that were dog proof. The gardens have mature plants and are very pretty but you do not have a view from the gardens. The view from the main living room upstairs did make up for this and had a wonderful view of the Avon valley. The facilities were great and importantly the wifi worked which is essential with teenagers in tow. The river area is about a 10 minute walk down the fields to the bottom of the valley and is really lovely. The barn is pretty rural which is what we were looking for but might not suit everyone

Exceptional accommodation ,easy parking ,unloading .

Fantastic area with lovely walks from the cottage .

The barn was well furnished and comfortable.

It had everything we needed. The picnic area by the river was a nice touch.

Please note that the dishwasher is missing wheels on the right hand side of the lower rack.

This would be a simple fix and would make it much easier to fill and unload. Also I would recommend that some smaller frying pans are provided as you are unable to fit more than one on the hob. Apart from this, a really lovely place to stay.

All brilliant, thank you.

We hope to return one day.

The Cider Barn was beautifully remote, surrounded by peaceful countryside but very accessible to places of interest.

Shirley , Steve and family were most welcoming and knowledgable regarding the area. The Barn itself was very clean , comfortable and exceptionally well equipped with outstanding country views from the living area. Everything exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend it.

Fabulous location, beautiful surroundings and views.

The Cider barn is lovley.

The BBQ area by the stream is further away than the pictures lead you to believe. But apart from that it's fantastic.

The owners, Steve and Shirley were very welcoming and friendly,the accommodation was beautiful exactly as in the brochure, very peaceful and quiet, lovely walk across the fields to the river all in all a very nice place.

It was a unique holiday barn/cottage which we all loved.

We were able to visit many local beaches and attractions. The cottage was in a beautiful setting with a river walk and surrounded by fields. It was very suitable for our dog.

This is a lovely holiday home, very spacious and clean.

The location is great for exploring the beautiful Devon coastline and attractions. The owners were very friendly and helpful, dealing with any issues promptly. Highly recommended.

Would recommend as lovely barn and beautiful & quiet surroundings, with lots of great beaches near by