Big Barn, Larcombe Farm, East Allington, Totnes, Devon ,England (In the heart of Devon's wonderful South Hams, surrounded by spectacular rural and coastal walks and many safe beaches,surfing and lifeguards at Bantham, watersports at Blackpool Sands, Slapton, Thurlestoe Sands,Sailing at Salcombe, Dartmouth, Dittisham.)

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Big Barn

Big Barn, Larcombe Farm, East Allington, Totnes, Devon, England

A Chanel-clad model strikes a pose with African elephants in a photograph on a stone wall above the 14-place dining table. You wouldn't guess from the approach – flower-tossed narrow lane and private drive round a lake, deep in 136 acres of South Hams farmland – but this threshing barn is urban chic Elle Deco inside. A sleek black granite-topped kitchen (still practical, with stacks of tableware), big sofa seating area and work-of-art wood-burner complete the bright upper floor. Antique and modern collide cleverly in the four boutique bedrooms downstairs, with huge Louis XVI and Victorian ironwork beds, wallpaper accents, lake views. Bath and wet rooms mix dark slate, oak doors, polished concrete, and there's a silent, eco-friendly heat recovery system. The mezzanine, up a spiralling staircase, can be den or extra bedroom. Owner Caroline (in the farmhouse) has put her heart and soul into the renovation and keeping the farmland working. Baby and toddler kit for young family getaways, terrace barbecue for parties, paddock walks, geese, hares – and Dartmouth and famed Blackpool Sands minutes away. Completely stunning.

Well-fenced pond in grounds. Children must be accompanied.

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Big Barn

Contact: Caroline Murray

Tel: 01548 521663
Sleeps: 10 (12 with additional beds).
Rooms: 3 twins/doubles (2 with bath/showers, 1 with shower), 1 double with shower, 1 room with sofabed and 2 single beds, shower room.
Price: £1,800 – £3,500. Short breaks available (3 nights from £1200) outside of peak season and school hols.
Closed: Rarely

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.

Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

For partying, celebrations, families,children, babies, dogs, eveyone welcome
In the heart of the South Hams, beautiful beaches,Blackpool Sands, Slapton, Hope Cove and Salcombe, great pubs and resturaunts all close by
Enormous interior space with adjacent Games Room in separate barn with table tennis, darts, pool table and piano
Enclosed mown paddock for ball games and safe play area
Fantastic farm,coastal and Dartmoor walks, numerous places of interest including Dartmouth, Salcombe, Totnes, all within easy driving distance
catering and babysitting by prior arrangement,, clay pigeon shooting on the farm also by prior arrangement

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.