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The Hen House at Accott Manor

The Hen House at Accott Manor

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 26 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.9
Condition
5.0
Location
4.7
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.8

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A one-bedroom couple and dog friendly countryside cottage set in a quiet rural location, yet still within easy reach of the North Devon coast. Recently renovated and thoughtfully furnished, The Hen House at Accott Manor offers stylish high quality accommodation for two (and their dog) in a tranquil idyllic location, yet still close to plenty to do and see nearby.

A windy week in a warm cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Sep 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Nice cottage down a long narrow country lane.
Very warm with underfloor heating
Kitchen very small with modest fridge, we made the mistake of doing a Tesco shop prior to arriving.
Pubs a 4 mile drive.




Enjoyable stay.

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Aug 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed staying at the cottage, which was in a great location (very peaceful) and had amazing views. Considering the remoteness of the location, the television, internet and water supply were really good, better than we have experienced elsewhere. The hot tub was a very good place to enjoy the views.



Fabulous week in North Devon

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were blessed with beautiful weather which always helps! The Hen House was just as we expected but slightly better. Clean and comfortable, just perfect for two. The owners were friendly and helpful. Deck with sun loungers and hot tub added to our holiday experience. The quiet countryside and friendly locals were lovely too.



Idyllic break in North Devon

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
From the moment we arrived at the Hen House at Accott Manor, we felt at home. Beautiful setting, the whole property is impressive, well kept and looks stunning. The Hen House is completely private, a beautiful self contained cottage, with private access, well set out, equipped with literally everything we needed and more.
The large terrace with dining furniture, loungers and hot tub is lovely and looks out over gorgeous views, with chilled out cows grazing throughout the day - I loved watching them.
The owners Kath and Shawn, have got their approach spot on in my opinion -they are two lovely people who are there if you need them but never intrude on
privacy. They are so accommodating and the freshly baked scones, cream and preserve were lovely.
We had a fantastic week and this is a perfect spot for seeing everything North Devon has to offer. We spent time on some glorious beaches (Woolacombe, Saunton, Croyde among others), we spent lots of time up and down Exmoor - a beautiful wilderness - and visited Lynmouth and Lynton, Valley of Rocks, Baggy Point, and ventured over to West Somerset to Porlock and even a trip down memory lane to Minehead!
We had a great week and would absolutely book again. Thanks Shawn and Kath for sharing your beautiful property.



Perfect place to relax

Review submitted on Sun, 19 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Hen house is the perfect place to get away from it all and watch the world go by with stunning views across open countryside whether you are sitting indoors or outside. Well equipped.



Amazing dog friendly stay in North Devon

Review submitted on Sun, 21 Apr 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Fantastic views, cosy and dog friendly cottage with great extra facilities like hot tubs, pool and ping pong, smart tv. Well equipped and great base for exploring. Absolutely loved our time at the hen house and will be back!



Lovely Week Away In This Fabulous Apartment

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Sep 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a wonderful week away despite the rain- enjoyed the lovely log burner and the great hot tub that we enjoyed everyday. Beautiful location, tranquil and a very relaxing break away



Summer break

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our second visit and it was as good as ever. Shaun and Kathy are very helpful and Kathy makes beautiful scones, plus the addition of some lovely wine.
The hen house is so lovely, with fabulous views to look out into, plus the lovely hot tub.
We will be returning sometime



Comfy and warm with an amazing view

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Apr 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Warm and comfy. The view from the deck was amazing. Everything was clean and in good working order. Personally I didn’t like the pillows - hard and a bit lumpy but I appreciate that is a personal opinion. My only real problem is that there are no windows that can open- there’s patio doors but in wet and windy weather we could not leave these open during the night and there were no other opening windows. Made for a stuffy night!



Wonderful Apartment In Devon

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Feb 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic week away staying at the hen house- great apartment, amazing location and hot tub



Beautiful peaceful cottage with an amazing view

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Sep 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage with a stunning view - so peaceful!

The kitchen was so well kitted out especially for such a small kitchen! Had everything we needed for several dinners and breakfasts at home.

The lounge was lovely and comfy and the balcony was amazing - great hot tub and beautiful unspoilt views



Brilliant stay, luxury accommodation.

Review submitted on Thu, 28 Jul 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A beautiful place, right in the countryside. Views to dream of whilst enjoying from the hot tub.

It had a luxury feel, all furniture and kitchen items were of great quality and extremely comfortable.
30 mins ish to the coast, rural roads, please take care. We would really recommend the hen house, it’s a fantastic base but also perfect if you just want to relax in accommodation, plenty of walks to do around. My only feedbacks on room for improvement would be, the coat hangers for the wardrobe, 8 were provided but we stayed 7 nights so it was not enough. I did have to descale the kettle, I didn’t mind at all as we come from a hard water area and used to doing so but just something to keep an eye on. Base of Brolley outside is not secure to hold the umbrella, we were thankful for a lush breeze but the Brolley almost blew away into the field we just propped it up against the bi fold doors to keep it secure.
Saw the owners occasionally and were such lovely people and greeted by their lovely dog. Scones were most welcome and some of the best we have had!
Bed extra comfy, thank you for a wonderful stay. We did not want to come home. Would recommend to anyone wanting to be in a peaceful private location but not too far from north Devon coast line.



Excellent stay

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have had an excellent week in the Hen
House, the lovely extras Shawn and Kath provided where second to
None. The scones where the best, wanted more but Shawn had them.
They where on the end of the phone if we needed them.
One small detail would be to have a small window to open for ventilation. We did have the front and back doors opened during the day and early evening but, of course we had to close them
Up when we turned in.
The views are fantastic
We will be returning next year




Beautiful place

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had the bestest time at the hen house. Everything was absolutely perfect.big thank you for Shawn for his prompt action regarding the hot tub....absolutely gem of a place.
We loved it so much we have booked again for next year.
Thanx again for an absolute brilliant holiday



Lovely stay!

Review submitted on Sun, 29 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Hen House. Lovely living area, amazing hot tub with beautiful views and very comfortable bed. Lots of towels provided which was very appreciated and surprise scones on arrival (very delicious and freshly baked by the owners!) we bumped into them a few times and they were very friendly but respected our space at all times. Table Tennis a fun addition and Barnstaple only a short drive away. We would stay again :-)



30th wedding anniversary

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Apr 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A beautiful place to spend a week doing nothing but relaxing. Views from the hot tub were stunning and it was so private. Delicious home baked scones with jam and clotted cream on arrival were a lovely surprise.



Lovely peaceful stay

Review submitted on Wed, 05 Jan 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The perfect retreat for some peace and quiet.
You do need a car to get anywhere though.
the hot tub was delightful, and the cottage was comfortable
and well equipped.
We would stay here again for sure.



Perfect hot tub hideaway!

Review submitted on Mon, 22 Nov 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We absolutely loved our stay at the Hen House, it is located around 15 mins drive from the town of Barnstaple in a quiet countryside.

Incredible views and a quiet time to relax and enjoy a break. Outside was a hot tub, loungers and bbq.

The interior is modern and cosy, suitable for 2 people.



The best getaway!

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Nov 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Came here for my boyfriends 18th, cannot fault the place! Absolutely loved our stay, amazing views, such a comfortable bed and a lovely hottub. Everything you need and more was thought of and included in the cottage!
We’re already talking of coming back, cannot recommend enough
Thankyou x



Roasting

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Nov 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Very beautiful and tranquil place! There are NO windows in the property to let air in . The under floor heating pump must be in the adjoining loft and makes a loud clunk when it comes on and off day and NIGHT !!



A lovely week in North Devon

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay in the Hen House at Accott Manor. The accommodation is very well maintained and could not have been better. The location also terrific for anyone looking for peace and tranquility, whilst still being within easy reach of the main town of Barnstaple (only ten minutes down the road). In all, we had a super week, visiting the local towns and places of interest, knowing that when we returned at the end of the day the Hen House was the perfect place to relax and unwind. The hot tub was a lovely addition and we found the bed really comfortable too. It was everything we wanted - would definitely recommend and would book again in a heartbeat. Great stuff! Many thanks from David and Jo.



Beautiful area, comfortable and clean

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed here for a week. It was very clean on arrival and everything we needed was there. There was also some scones waiting for us which was a lovely touch! The view from the balcony was beautiful and the hot tub was amazing. The BBQ was lovey too and we had many meals looking at the views over the fields in the evening. The only thing that could have been better was if someone came to check the hot tub or instructions were left for how to maintain it as we felt it wasn’t very clean on the last couple of days.
There are lots of beautiful attractions and walks locally. We went on the circular walk in the Valley of the Rocks which had amazing views. We went to Exmoor Zoo which was fun and the local town Barnstaple was good for a bit of shopping.
We would definitely recommend this stay for anyone wanting to explore North Devon.



The Hen House

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic stay at The Hen House. The location is perfect - it's surrounded by fields but only a short drive to the coast. The sundeck with the loungers, table-set and hot-tub is perfect for catching the sunshine and taking in the amazing view across the fields and we loved watching the cows in the field below the sundeck. The owners were really friendly and helpful and the extra touch of placing a bottle of milk, clotted cream, home-made jam and scones as a welcome gift was amazing - the scones were delicious. The interior was was warm and comfortable with everything we needed to make out stay as enjoyable as possible. We will definitely return to stay at The Hen House again.



Fabulous, we absolutely loved it! We so want to go back!

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Amazing location if you love peace and quiet, apart from the odd ‘mooing’ from the cows.
The jacuzzi is so relaxing and peaceful with fabulous views and total privacy.
Easy access to so many beautiful places.
Every thought and detail has been put into this lovely apartment.
The owners are on hand if you need something but they don’t get in the way of your privacy.
There is a fun play room in the barn with pool and table tennis tables.
Our dream holiday!



R & R

Review submitted on Sun, 30 May 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely relaxing week in this beautiful, well equipped accommodation. Home from home springs to mind, but with amazing quiet countryside and breathtaking beaches nearby. Everything we could have asked for.



A lovely place to stay near Barnstable - rare to fine something so good for two!

Review submitted on Sat, 01 May 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An excellent property for two guests with fantastic views from the extensive balcony with hot tub. Lovely, comfy bed with crisp white sheets and plenty of fluffy towels. Spacious living room with huge TV and quality sofa. Thank you also for the cream tea on arrival.

To improve further:
Would appreciate a cafetiere and tea pot, and a larger dining table, as it was rather cramped to eat on it - a table cloth, and/or some mats would be a good idea too, to protect the glass top.