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Barley House is a stylish, bright and airy cottage in the grounds of striking Grade II listed Talaton cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, two doubles (one ground floor) and one twin. Each has its own bathroom facilities. The living area is open plan with a sitting area, sleek kitchen and dining area with full height glazed doors overlooking open parkland. Outside you'll find a little seating area, attractive gravelled terrace, parking for two cars and you are of course welcome to use the extensive lawns and grounds. Barley House is a lovely family house, ideal for a Devon holiday

Ottery St Mary sits beside the River Otter and is well known for its literary connections to the poet Coleridge and for its beautiful church often referred to as a Exeter cathedral lookalike. Ottery St Mary is also famous for its traditional 'Tar Barrels' which attracts more than 3000 visitors on 5th November each year.