Fledgling Barn

Kingsbridge, Devon
Self-catering
+44 (0)7770 957670
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From
£149 - £299
per night
From
£990 - £2400
per week

A lofty, spacious feel to this converted barn with stunning views over rolling hills, swooping swallows in summer and an honesty farm shop

Bed

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 5

Children welcome
Babies welcome

£149 - £299 per night

£990 - £2400 per week

The Experience

Big grey gates open from a typical winding Devon lane to a beautifully-kept cobbled courtyard surrounded by old stone barns – some restored, some not. The first floor is an open plan vaulted space with large windows for that view, sheepskin-covered window seats and ample squishy sofas. Find board games, toys and books for rainy days and a gas ‘log’ burning stove to keep things cosy.

The kitchen has lots of kit for keen cooks, a large oak dining table and plenty of pretty Portmeirion pottery for sociable meals. Open the American style fridge to find a bottle of bubbly or cider. You’re also left a super guide to the area with advice about walks, places to eat and things to do. Bedrooms downstairs are decorated with the owner’s art, have proper linen sheets and each pillow has a bar of the Bly’s special chocolate.

A shared space sells home-produced honey and Salcombe Dairy ice cream. You can borrow wellies and a barbecue.

Fledgling Barn - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Sitting on the lovely terrace overlooking the South Hams
  • Walking to the coast and beaches in 40 minutes
  • Having so much space for children to play
Fledgling Barn - Gallery

You should know

  • The house is upside down with the sitting room upstairs - not ideal for those less mobile
  • Sorry, no dogs
  • The owners live in the farmhouse and there is another holiday cottage in the courtyard

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £149
Weekly price
from £990
1 Barn for 5
From £1493 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. Sleeps 4 in bedrooms & 2 on a sofa bed on the mezzanine.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Fledgling Barn is a wonderful place to stay. All very stylish and comfortable with very friendly and helpful owners. The barn is in a very peaceful spot, with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. There is so much to do in the area - we were on a foodie trip and had wonderful meals out, as well as stunning coastal walks. The owners provide lots of detailed information on things to do, places to go. We would love to return.

Caroline, London

A wonderful place for a break - great views with not a house in sight. Modern, well converted barn with plenty of interest in the area.

Jan, London

This is a beautiful house situated in the rolling Devon hills with wonderful views. The house is spacious with two lovely large ensuite shower rooms. Beds are very comfortable. We were welcomed by Dan and had a special delivery of some chocolates on Easter Sunday - thank you Dan. Very spacious house. Lovely towns close by include Totnes and Dartmouth. We will be back!

Johanna, Farnham

We received such a warm welcome and loved staying at Fledgling Barn. Very comfortable and stylish. Highly recommended!

Jack, London

Wow what a beautiful place to stay. We had the warmest welcome, the barn is set in a gorgeous location with plenty to see and do locally. The guide provided was 5 Star and the little touches of locally sourced soaps, chocolates and even toilet rolls were lovely! We would highly recommend this place to stay, for a family or a couple. Thank you

Georgie, Nottinghamshire

Fantastic stay at the Fledgling Barn. The host was extremely welcoming and went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed, even digging out toys and books for our daughter. The barn itself was a real pleasure to stay in - both the interior decoration, finish and build quality were really good, meaning the place was really easy to settle into. Lots of sunshine throughout the morning meant we spent plenty of time on the terrace. It was then cosy at night with views across rolling hills so it was always a lovely place to come back to after visiting the local area. Highly recommended.

Chris, Bristol

We brought our four month old son on his first ever holiday to Fledgling Barn and we all had an excellent stay. The barn is beautiful and really comfortable. The location is peaceful and Lucia is a welcoming and helpful host.

Caroline, London

We have recently returned from a 10 night stay at Fledgling Barn, having had a most wonderful relaxing experience. The accommodation is extremely well equipped, and fixtures and fittings are of a very high standard. We self catered very easily using great quality affordable produce from local farm shops and butchers; even cooking our Christmas lunch with ease. As independent travellers, this property, and the wonderful hosts, were perfect. I am very happy to report a fabulous trip to South Devon and would highly recommend the Fledgling Barn.

Lesley, Yorkshire

No expense has been spared in this beautifully restored barn. Enjoy comfy beds with luxurious linen, large walk-in showers or a soak in the magnificent free standing bath tub after a long walk on the nearby beach. Prepare a feast in the well-equipped kitchen or visit one of the nearby foodie eateries. Or just relax peacefully on the terrace watching swallows fly and taking in the amazing rural view.

Sheila, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

You're surrounded by 10,000 acres of farmland. Chillington is a 15-minute walk or 5-minute drive for a village store and a pub. Stokeley Farm Shop and Tap House (10-minute drive) has a butcher, deli, fish counter, fresh bread and locally-grown veg along with a café serving excellent pizza, or visit the tap room for South Hams Brewery beer. Kingsbridge is 5 miles - book a table at Twenty Seven for a treat.

Local points of interest from Lucia & Dan Bly

  • We're close to the coast (it's walkable!) and have over twenty different beaches within easy reach, we have a beach guide to all of our favourites in your accommodation - enjoy stunning scenery, surf, sun and seclusion on your doorstep...
  • Really foodie area - lots of lovely eateries in the vicinity so if you're looking for the freshest seafood, hearty pub grub, vegetarian, vegan, fine dining or relaxed family meals, we've got some top tips for fabulous places to eat out nearby
  • We are located within easy reach of boaty Salcombe, historic Dartmouth and foodie Kingsbridge - pretty towns to explore but where we live is rural and quiet, a great place to retreat to at the end of the day...
  • Walkers will enjoy some stunning scenery and wildlife along the coastal path near Swallows' Flight. Our favourite walk at Start Point passes by a lighthouse, a beautiful beach, farmland and a seal colony. Brewery, farm shop and Nature Reserve 30 mins walk
  • Activities locally include National Trust properties, boat trips, luxury spas, surfing, sailing, paddleboarding, fishing, shopping, wild swimming, hill running, vineyards, antique hunting, zoo, aquarium etc. all nearby
  • Hunting for treasures in Totnes market on a Friday, dinghy sailing in the Salcombe estuary, wine tasting at Callancombe vineyard, dining out locally on fabulous seafood, and waling the South West Coast path are our own favourite activities on our doorstep

Introducing

Lucia & Dan Bly

Alongside running the holiday barns Lucia is an integral part of the family business – the award-winning Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream and the Bean to Bar Salcombe Chocolate, both very delicious.