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£300,000

Holly Cottage, Ettiford Farm

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • An immaculate three bedroom semi-detached barn conversation
  • Currently on holiday let usage
  • Open plan lounge kitchen diner
  • Private parking
  • Rural countryside setting
  • Well-proportioned rear garden
  • Short drive into Ilfracombe and Woolacombe
  • Perfect second home or holiday let

Description

Welcome to Holly Cottage, this stunning 3-bedroom semi-detached barn conversion offers a charming rustic style and is located in the peaceful countryside on the outskirts of Ilfracombe. The property features a spacious open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area, perfect for modern living. There are three generously-sized double bedrooms, including an en-suite in the Primary bedroom. A four-piece family bathroom, along with a separate downstairs WC, adds convenience. Outside, the private rear garden boasts beautiful countryside views, while the property also benefits from private parking. This home combines character, comfort, and a tranquil setting.

lfracombe town offers a variety of independent shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars. The picturesque seafront and harbour area is home to artist Damien Hirst's ‘Verity’ statue at the harbour entrance. In addition is the exciting new water sports centre and café making the harbour a hive of activity.

North Devon has a wealth of simply stunning golden sand beaches and has long been a mecca for British surfers. The area has recently been declared a ‘world surfing reserve’, one of just 12 places on the planet along with the Australia’s Golden Coast and Malibu in California. For a change of scenery Exmoor National Park offers breathtaking rolling countryside, perfect for avid walkers.

Property Description - Enjoying a peaceful position within a tranquil valley and commanding panoramic countryside views, this beautifully presented barn conversion offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a characterful holiday home in the heart of North Devon. Combining charming period features with stylish contemporary finishes, the property provides spacious and versatile accommodation designed for modern living.

At the heart of the home is an impressive open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area, featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and dual-aspect windows that flood the space with natural light while enhancing the property's sense of character and openness. This inviting living space is perfectly suited for both relaxing and entertaining, with stunning rural views providing a picturesque backdrop.

The accommodation comprises three well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a superb principal bedroom benefiting from a stylish three-piece en-suite shower room. A contemporary four-piece family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, while a convenient ground-floor WC adds further practicality.

Externally, the property continues to impress with a generous garden, providing an ideal setting for al fresco dining, entertaining guests or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Private parking is also available, ensuring convenience for owners and visitors alike.

Ideally located within easy reach of some of North Devon's most sought-after coastal destinations, the property is just a short drive from the golden sands of Woolacombe Beach, the picturesque waterfront of Ilfracombe Harbour and the charming seaside village of Combe Martin. Offering the perfect balance of countryside tranquillity and coastal accessibility, this delightful barn conversion is ideally suited as a holiday retreat or investment opportunity.

Location - Ettiford Farm enjoys a peaceful rural setting within a picturesque North Devon valley, surrounded by rolling countryside and scenic views. Despite its tranquil location, the property is conveniently situated just a short drive from the coastal towns and attractions of Ilfracombe, Woolacombe Beach and Combe Martin, offering easy access to beautiful beaches, coastal walks, shops, restaurants and local amenities. The area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, making it an ideal base from which to enjoy both the North Devon coastline and surrounding countryside.

Agent Notes - This property can only be used as a holiday let.

There is a 5kw Solar PV system which supplies electricity to this and two other barns. These solar panels are currently located on the roof of the barn attached to Holly Cottage.

Water from the cottages is derived from a borehole and is filtered via UV. There is a 3000 litre holding tank that provides this.

This cottage has underfloor heating and also has heating provided by an air source heat pump.

Holly Cottage also has a septic tank and reed bed for drainage.

Directions - From our office, follow north up the High Street on at A361 towards Portland street and Hillsborough Road. Once you reach the traffic lights, turn right onto New Barnstaple Road and follow for 0.8 miles. Once you reach the roundabout, take the first exit on New Barnstaple Road B32230 and follow for 1.5 miles. You will see sign posted on your left hand side 'South West Shooting School' and 'Key Pitts Off Road Adventure' where you will turn left down that road. Take the second right hand turning where it is sign posted Ettiford Farm Cottages and follow this road until you reach the cottages, an agent will meet you there to show you around.

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Date Posted
2026-06-26

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Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • West Down School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    95
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School2.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    207
    Type
    Community school
  • Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    326
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Combe Martin Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    137
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy2.2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,016
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Braunton Academy6.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    828
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pilton Community College6.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Park Community School7.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bideford College13 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,455
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Ilfracombe Superstore, Ilfracombe1.7 miles
Spar Hele Bay, Ilfracombe2.2 miles
Co-op Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe2.7 miles

GP surgery

Combe Coastal Practice2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Smd Pharmacy At The Medical Centre2.6 miles

Hospital

Ilfracombe Hospital2.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Barnstaple Rail Station7.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

On-A-Hill Garage869 metres

Typical drive times

Lynton27 min · 16 miles
Bideford32 min · 19 miles
Barnstaple21 min · 10 miles
Ilfracombe9 min · 3.2 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 23 min · 55 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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