The Cow Shed offers space and tranquility. The patio is fully enclosed and beyond is the meadow, which is a wonderful space for you and your hound to enjoy.
There is plenty of room on the comfortable sofas for everyone to snuggle up and relax after a long day exploring your holiday destination.
The contemporary kitchen/dining-room not only suits the cottage perfectly, but has everything you need to enjoy your holiday here, with plenty of worktop space too.
This is the second double bedroom - with a 'zip and link' bed in case you want it to be set up as twin beds.
Go through the gate and settle into your holiday abode.
This is the edge of village setting. The owners' farmhouse is set back from the cottage and so you will have plenty of privacy. The village has a CAMRA pub and a wonderful village shop/cafe.
This home-from-home is the perfect place to enjoy a sweet treat.
Enjoy a relaxing meal with stunning countryside views.
There's also a beautiful wooden desk to write postcards to loved ones.
The living-room has fabulous French windows out onto the patio - with that great view beyond.
Such a relaxing space to soak up the sun, or enjoy the shade, and breathe in the countryside air.
...or just put your feet up with a glass in hand!
The downstairs bathroom has been beautifully designed, with a lovely deep bath as well as a walk-in shower.
This gorgeous bedroom has a wonderful sleigh bed. Elegant and stylish, it is the perfect space to curl up and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.
There is plenty of light and all the other touches make this a really welcoming room.
Luxurious soft furnishings and bedding add to the experience here.
The option of twin beds adds flexibility to this wonderful home.
There is a very useful separate shower-room on the first floor.
The little touches really make this feel like home.
Authentic features add to the charm of this barn conversion.
Rustic but sylish, this property finds the perfect balance between the two.
This wonderful space is all for you. The meadow spreads out directly in front of the cottage - there is even a hammock at the far end.
The setting is just lovely for al fresco meals with a panoramic view.
Enjoy a refreshing beverage in the sunshine.
The amazing view directly in front of the cottage and its patio. Yours to make the most of.
There is plenty of parking right next to the cottage and there is also an undercover parking space if you wish to use it.
Discover delightful Dartmoor either by bike or on foot.
Cuteness overload!
The pretty river Dart.
The north coast has some stunning beaches, this is Bude.
Walk for miles along the coast path of north Devon.
The Cow Shed
29774.3 miles N of Okehampton | Sleeps 4 + cot
7 Nights from £550
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
Centrally located in the heart of Exbourne, The Red Lion Inn is a traditional pub with outside seating for summer months and characterful interiors. Dogs are welcome both inside and out.
Nearby beach
A great beach for children with acres of sand at low tide, shallow waters and usually calm seas. There are plenty of facilities nearby in the village. Dog restrictions apply so please check locally.
October 2022
Very busy doggy beach
Nice beach but a little too busy for us. Great that it is dog friendly but I think everyone with dogs goes there. More dogs than people.
September 2022
Instow beach
Instow beach is a lot more than 3/4ml on foot or by car from Appledore! And it is not walkable because there is a river in between!
November 2021
A dog’s paradise
We came in November and there were so many dogs and owners on the beach. My little dog was in her element.
November 2021
Great to visit whatever the weather
Great walks based around a village with good pubs, a fantastic deli (John's) and an amazing fish shack near the beach and car park The Glorious Oyster, serving great no fuss fish dishes
July 2021
Instow John's deli near the beach
Great deli for picnic boxes, fresh crab sourdough roll. Amazing cakes
July 2021
Instow John's deli near the beach
Great deli for picnic boxes, fresh crab sourdough roll. Amazing cakes
June 2021
John's of Instow
Chocolate brownies to die for. Melt In the mouth and very chocolatey.
Nearby walk
Thanks to the Visit Devons Ruby Country website we can being you a selection of walks in the area including this delightful six miler through the charming countryside around Exbourne. Take a look at the link for further information.
Nearby town
Situated north of the market town of Okehampton, Exbourne is a charming country village close to Dartmoor National Park.
Also nearby
Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a formal garden, woodlands, and many stream and lakeside plantings, making Rosemoor an enchanting place to visit whatever the season.
November 2023
Beautiful gardens
Amazing place to visit even in the rain!! Beautiful gardens, credit to the staff! We had lunch in the restaurant which was amazing too - well worth the visit!!
October 2023
Fabulous place, outstanding gardens
A return visit for us.
An exceptional day out if you love nature and gardens. We were lucky our visit coincided with the Festival of Apples in October. Beautiful place and everything offered is of the highest standard.
July 2023
Fanstastic
Spent the best part of the day exploring the walks around the estate and through the fabulous formal and informal gardens, plenty of seating in the grounds to appreciate the flowers, plants and trees, choice of refreshment options from snacks to restaurant, a very good shop and parking very easy, worth the effort to visit.
August 2022
Gorgeous day out
As an RHS member and regular visit to Hyde Hall I’ve been keen to visit the other gardens so when on holiday nearby, a visit to Rosemoor was a must. It is truly fabulous, we visited on a beautiful, sunny, summer day so we saw it at it’s best but I can see how there is interest whatever time of year you visit.
The staff are friendly and we received a great welcome and explanation of the layout when we arrived, such a lovely touch.
The garden is split into two parts, Lady Anne’s garden which has beautiful trees and planting best seen at a gentle stroll and the more formal gardens laid our directly near the entrance which are also stunning. The cool garden was gorgeous especially on a hot day.
August 2021
Stunning gardens
Beautiful selection of show gardens and fabulous fruit and vegetable gardens. Well worth a visit and a cream tea
July 2021
Rosemoor RHS
Well worth a visit and 25 minutes from Forest View. Beautiful well kept gardens.
June 2021
Mr
Lovely
February 2009
Beautiful, well-managed gardens, well worth a visit whatever the season.
October 2008
The garden is absolutely gorgeous and very well looked after. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant had great locally sourced food. A great day out for adults and children.
August 2008
Roses Galore!
The rose collection - one of the largest in the West Country - is very impressive. In full bloom in the summer, the scent of over 2,000 flowers is quite sensational. The Rose Weekend, held in June, was very informative, with advice on growing your own, as well as walks and activities for children.
A traditional popular village pub with friendly staff serving freshly cooked food.
August 2022
Baumgartner
Exellent Food, Service,Staff, Location. Thx
This cycle and walking route runs for 11 miles between Lydford and Okehampton along a disused railway line. The route forms part of the National Cycle network with Okehampton the most popular start point where bicycles can be hired locally. The off road track has the advantage of being mostly traffic free. Meldon Viaduct offers spectacular views across the moors.
March 2018
Ahh the sound of traffic!
I love walking, but I couldn't wait to get off this one. We made it from Okehampton to the Meldon Viaduct before abandoning The Granite Way and heading to the moors - it was the only way to escape the A30's roaring traffic! The subsequent walk through the valley to Meldon reservoir and over the moors to Shortacombe was great though!
September 2015
Kid friendly cycle
Start from the station where you can hire bikes ( we bought our own) there is a youth hostel there in case you need to pick up basic supplies like chocolate and water! I did this with my 5 year old boy- it was not great weather but we cycled to meld on viaduct and back in less than an hour ( total of about 4 miles) and it was enjoyed by both of us - some lovely views and a nice safe easy ride- the only bit on the road is from the very quiet station to the start of the path ( we did this on a rainy day in August)
February 2015
Great for the average cyclist
The cycleway starts at the old Okehampton Station (you can park right there) and is very easy to follow. There are a few gentle hills - nothing that strenuous - so it really is suitable for all ages and abilities. The scenery is beautiful - I'd recommend stopping off at the Bearslake Inn for a swift refreshment! - and it's very easy for an averagely fit cyclist to ride from Okehampton down to Lydford Gorge and back in around 4 hours with time for stop offs.
November 2011
From Okehampton station join the Granite Way Walk (cycle route 27) which follows the Dartmoor railway line. It is predominantly tarmac so no dirty puddles to avoid and ideal for bike riders of all ages, with only gentle inclines. A comfortable 3 mile walk will take you to Meldon Viaduct which gives stunning views over the moor and Meldon Reservoir Dam. Another mile or so gets you to the reservoir. At the Viaduct there is a converted railway carriage which provides a small cafe - seems only to be open at weekends which is a real shame as mid week in half term there were plenty of walkers and cyclists who I'm sure would have stopped for a welcome cuppa !
Originally an unused Edwardian cinema, the space has been lovingly restored and turned into a fabulous cafe located in the centre of town. Open for breakfast, lunch and drinks/snacks, call in or takeaway.
Local produce, keeping food miles to a minimum.
August 2011
Farmer Luxtons Friendly First Class Food
Stuart Luxton and his family and team pride themselves on quality produce, properly hung meat and friendly, knowledgeable service. Purchasing meat from here isn't just a trip to the butchers, but a truly first class customer service experience. Sellers of veg, pies, proper butter, milk, ice-cream etc, we would thoroughly recommend Farmer Luxtons.
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