Impossible to dislike anything about this cottage!

A lovely cottage, sympathetically converted and comfortably furnished by the hosts, Kate and Ali. Perfect for a relaxing stay and ideally located with views across rolling countryside, but so convenient for Barnstaple and N.Devon attractions, beaches, etc. Always a pleasure to be greeted by the inquisitive alpacas next to the driveway and the curious calves in the field nextdoor!

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing not to like

The cottage was perfect , home from home . So quiet and peaceful . The cottage had everything you needed . Our dogs loved the garden

Stayed in April 2024

Pillows a bit hard but I'm hard to please where pillows go The driveway in, maybe a note on the details as very narrow and difficult to turn for large vehicles. Potholes

Cozy and well thought out cottage. Everything you could need and nice additional touches and a welcome hamper.

Stayed in March 2024

The shower occasionally lost pressure to a dribble of water. The door to the ground floor bedroom had quite a draughty gap that let the cold air in.

Lovely location, beautiful cosy little cottage, well equipped kitchen excellent enclosed garden space at the rear for the dog to run round in. Everything clean and well looked after. Definitely recommend a stay here.

Stayed in January 2024

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The property, the location, everything about the property was just what we were looking for.

Stayed in December 2023

mum was not keen on the stairs but actually managed them ok. she was able to enter through the downstairs bedroom rather than the outside steps which helped a lot. the heating was a bit complicated with different remotes in each room but once i worked it out lovely and warm. no doors between rooms which is why i wondered about it for a romantic location!

beautiful quiet location. best nights sleep i have had in years. a part from the minor issues below which we sorted it was warm and comfortable. i would go again but maybe not with mum!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing, we loved it all!

Lovely cottage, really nice secluded feel to it. It was really comfortable and it felt like somewhere you could stay for longer than just a few days.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing!

Well presented. Friendly hosts. Great location. Kids loved the chickens!!

Stayed in August 2023

Only minor negative was the oven which took forever to cook any food (90 minutes to cook a pizza) and the inconsistent Wi-Fi (only a problem if you’re looking to spend an evening in and stream a movie). Worth also noting the access - smaller cars definitely won’t enjoy the potholes and larger MPV cars might struggle with the limited turning.

Lovely property in a great location to explore North Devon. Quiet and peaceful setting with a beautifully decorated and styled interior. The hosts were incredibly helpful and welcoming and were keen to ensure we were looked after without being overly intrusive. The property is very well equipped with top-range facilities, and we loved the focus on the ethical and organic products provided.

Stayed in May 2023

Everything was great.

Great Lilly Cottage is perfect for a relaxing break, we had a wonderful four days there. The location is peaceful and quiet, surrounded by farmland, but close enough to Barnstaple to make it very convenient for supermarkets and getting to other places in the area. The cottage is spacious and very well equipped. Plenty of crockery and utensils, thick fluffy towels and a generous hamper. Comfortable seating, large kitchen area, comfy bedroom and great bathroom facilities. Ali was extremely welcoming and helpful. We frequently stay in cottages and would rate Great Lilly Cottage as one of the best, very highly recommended. Thank you Ali and Kate.

Stayed in April 2023

Fantastic property, very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Great location just outside Barnstaple. This is our second stay at the property, which shows how much we liked it!

Stayed in April 2023

Little place of calm and tranquility. Loved seeing the animals 🤩

Stayed in March 2023

There was nothing we didn't like. It was a brilliant stay. A home from a home.

This cottage is absolutely beautiful. Very clean, comfortable, child and dog friendly. The owners were very helpful and left us a delightful welcome package treat.

Stayed in December 2022

There is a bit of a pot hole road/path leading up to the cottage which our car didn't like very much but this is a farm in Devon so it comes with the territory!

We have just returned from a 5 night stay - our second stay at this cottage. It is a beautiful place in a lovely rural location yet a short drive into Barnstaple town. The cottage has everything you need and is decorated and furnished to a high standard. Check-in was very easy as the cottage was open on arrival with keys laid out on the table along with some lovely welcoming treats. The children loved all the farm animals too - especially when Spider-man and Makka Pakka came to visit! Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.

Stayed in October 2022

The bedrooms weren't isolated so noise travelled at bedtime. A lot of steps so might hinder those with mobility issues. Not really walking distance to town.

Space for two cars. Agreeable host. Good price for this high specification cottage.

Stayed in October 2022

Nothing to dislike!

We loved Great Lily Cottage! It was in a beautiful, peaceful location, very clean and nicely decorated with a very cosy and homely feel. Everything we needed was there. There were crisps, cider, chocolate, fudge, milk and eggs for us when we arrived which was a nice surprise! Our boys loved the garden and exploring outside and also liked their cosy but spacious bedroom at the top! The cottage is in a great location for getting to the beaches and attractions but just far enough away to feel like you're away from it all when you come back from a day out and want to relax. The hosts made us feel very welcome and very kindly let us use their portable bbq for my boys to make a small fire in! Their cats were friendly too and visited us a few times to our delight as we missed our cat at home! We would definitely return and recommend Great Lily Cottage to friends.

Stayed in July 2022

Nothing.

Faultless. Perfect base for 2 golfers playing at Royal North Devon and Saunton. Already re-booked for next year.

Stayed in April 2022

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The property was lovely, plenty of space and lots of nice little touches to make it homely. Our boys loved their room at the top and we really enjoyed sitting down to breakfast in the kitchen area. The cottage had everything we needed and more, we will definitely return for another stay in the future! Thanks very much!

Stayed in April 2022

Some of the pictures on the walls were a bit different and not to our taste.

We really liked the welcome hamper and the information book with everything you could think of in it. The heating was easy to use and the heated blanket on the bed was a lovely touch!

Stayed in April 2022

Beautifully decorated accommodation. We were made to feel so welcome. Very cosy and great location. Thank you so much

Stayed in January 2022

Clutching at straws here, a well drained parking space to save getting muddy shoes would be welcomed. A larger full length mirror would be handy too. We couldn't fault the property at all!

A really quirky and funky layout with lots of nice period features and all the mod cons needed. Nice to be given a gift basket of cider, chocolate, fudge and crisps too. The location was great for exploring a lovely part of the North Devon coast :-)

Stayed in November 2021

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it was extremely clean and great location to explore north Devon. comfortable bed and sofa, lovely kitchen and fully equipped

Stayed in November 2021

Quiet rural location. Well equipped amenities. All your basics product needs provided. Also lovely welcoming pack.

Stayed in August 2021

The garden is quite steep, so at times I did struggle because of my age. It is lovely though.

Lovely position, quiet and away from built up areas, but close enough to town for shopping. Ideally situated for visiting Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Lynmouth. Plus many more. Lots of places within a short drive to eat. Private garden for dogs to play in. A lovely welcome gift of cider, fudge and crisps. Tea, coffee and sugar also available. (No milk though. Maybe forgot to leave some?) Constant hot water and all mod cons, including dishwasher. Ali met us on arrival and introduced himself and said to let them know if we needed anything. Good to know they were on hand if necessary. There is a lovely terrace to sit out on when it's hot, access is from the kitchen to both the garden and terrace.

Stayed in June 2021