Owly 'Ouse

Glentor St Johns Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9DD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>136</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
136 reviews

Cute and comfortable accomodation in Barnstaple. Simonne and Kim were very personable and accomodating hosts. Great breakfast and welcome hot tub after trekking.

Wesley Canada
a bedroom with a bed and a desk and a kitchen at Owly 'Ouse in Barnstaple
a bedroom with a bed and a clock on the wall at Owly 'Ouse in Barnstaple
a garden with a wooden pergola and a chair at Owly 'Ouse in Barnstaple
a bathroom with a sink and a shower and a window at Owly 'Ouse in Barnstaple
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Owly 'Ouse

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Owly 'Ouse is located in Barnstaple and offers a garden with a hot tub. This accommodations does not operate as a self-catering property. However, guests are provided with the convenience of having access to a microwave and toaster during their stay. The room features a flat-screen satellite TV with sky and sky sports. The bathroom comes with a walk-in shower. A terrace is available for guests at Owly ‘Ouse to relax. The property is within a 15-minute walk from Barnstaple Station and 10 minutes away from the town center. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 52 mi from Owly 'Ouse.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Barnstaple
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  • Wesley
    Canada Canada
    “Cute and comfortable accomodation in Barnstaple. Simonne and Kim were very personable and accomodating hosts. Great breakfast and welcome hot tub after trekking.”
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was superbly comfortable and extremely clean. Facilities were ideal and a huge outside fish aquarium. Very snug and cosy with ample room. Lovely friendly hosts. The internet was adequate for normal texts and emails so ideal for a non business...”
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing place to stay. Hosts were friendly and willing to help at any time. Excellent value to money and the hot tub was the icing on the cake for me. Very quiet location Great location with a couple of nice places to eat”

Hosted by Simonne

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Simonne
Lovely wooden cabin with en-suite. Newly built and finished in Dec 2017. You have the use of the Hot-Tub. Off road parking and private entrance. Ideally situated for exploring North Devon. Fabulous beaches within short drive. Beautiful scenery 3 minutes walk to garden centre/café/farm shop 5 minutes walk to Tesco 10 minutes walk to Chinese Takeaway 20 minutes walk to Barnstaple bus & train stations, restaurants and bars 15 minutes drive from various first-class beaches There is a Golf Course less than a mile away and we are only 15 minutes from the spectacular Saunton Golf Club. Great pubs and restaurants. Owly 'Ouse is fully self contained clean and comfortable with satellite TV and Sky sports. Tea & coffee making facilities. There is so much to see in North Devon. We want you to know that we only have the one garden room your stay will be just for you.. Only Simonne and Kim live in the house, so there are no children on the premises. You will always have a warm welcome and we will do are best to make your stay comfortable.
We love meeting people from all walks of life, We are very easy going. When ever we have time we are off fishing this is our favourite pastime. You will always get a warm welcome at Owly 'Ouse. We want you to know that we only have the one garden room so when you stay with us you are the only guests. We can do a self service breakfast. You can order before or on arrival. The room is isolated from our home and guests have their own entrance. We have always greeted our guests warmly and love the interaction that you bring to our lives. .
There is so much to see in North Devon whether you want to walk on Exmoor or surf on our world famous beaches. Barnstaple has a multiplex cinema and a theatre. We have great pubs and restaurants in the town. The town centre has a nice selection of shops. We are 15-20 minutes away from beautiful beaches. Part of the Tarka trail is on our door step perfect for cyclist and walkers. 3 minutes walk to garden centre/café/farm shop 5 minutes walk to Tesco 10 minutes walk to Chinese Takeaway 20 minutes walk to Barnstaple bus & train stations, restaurants and bars 15 minutes drive from various first-class beaches There is a Golf Course less than a mile away and we are only 15 minutes from the spectacular Saunton Golf Club. Barnstaple has a very good bus service, and the train station is not far from Owly Ouse
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Owly 'Ouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hot tub
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Owly 'Ouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.

FAQs about Owly 'Ouse

  • Check-in at Owly 'Ouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Owly 'Ouse on this page.

  • Room options at Owly 'Ouse include:

    • Double

  • Owly 'Ouse is 1.1 miles from the center of Barnstaple. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Owly 'Ouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Owly 'Ouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi