Title: Romantic Rural Break In Countryside Castle Grounds Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Romantic Rural Break In Countryside Castle Grounds Lodge in Barnstaple ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92310000/92309100/92309051/78a7a7cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92310000/92309100/92309051/40d85196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92310000/92309100/92309051/18615ebc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92310000/92309100/92309051/w1199h893x1y0-1b914820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92310000/92309100/92309051/9c0976bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Wizard's Rest, between Devon and Cornwall coastlines, offers a romantic getaway with private gardens. Features include cozy underfloor heating, a fully equipped kitchen, and garden views. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBarnstaple-Hotels-Romantic-Rural-Break-In-Countryside-Castle-Grounds-Hobbit-Experience.h92309051.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBarnstaple-Hotels-Romantic-Rural-Break-In-Countryside-Castle-Grounds-Hobbit-Experience.h92309051.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.059834,-4.059776&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aotvHr%7CwW%3FY%3FW%40Y%3FW%40Y%40W%3FYBW%40W%40Y%40WBWBWBWBY%40WDWBUDWBWDWDUDWDUDWFUDUFUDUFUFUHSFUFSHUFSHSFSHSHQJSHQHQHQJQHQJQJOJOJOJOJOJOJMLMJMLMLMJMLKLKLKLKJINKLILILINGLILGNGLENGLENENELENELCPCLCNANCLANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNDLBNDLDNDNDLFNDLFLHNFLFLHLHNHLJLHLJLJJJLLLJLLJLLLJLJLLNJNHNLNJNHPJNHPJPJPHPHPHRHPHRHRFRHRFTHRFTFRFTFTDTFTFTDTFVDTDVBTDVDVBVDTBVBVBXBVBV%40V%40VBX%40V%40V%40X%40V%3FX%40V%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FXAV%3FXAVAXAVAVCXAVAVCVCXCVCVCVEVCTEVEVCTEVETGVETGTGTETGTGTGTGRIRGTIRGRIRIRIPIRIPIPKPKPIPKPINKNMNINKNMNKLKLMLKLMLMLMJKJMJMJMHMJOHMHMHMFOHMFMFODMFODOFMBODMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAMCQCMCOEMEOCOGMEOEMGOGMGMIOGMIMIMIOKKIMKMKMKMKKMMMMKKOMMKMKOKOKOKOKOKOKQIQKQIQIQIQKSIQISGSISGSISGUGSIUGUGUEUGUEUGUEWEUEWEUEWCWEUCWEWAWCWCYCWCWAWAYAWCW%3FYAWAY%3FWAW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NBlKEGHkj9X-zzXzHuwtESOiVc0=) Devon, England #### What's nearby - Pannier Market - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles - Queen's Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Saunton Sands - 20 min drive - 11.3 miles - Exmoor Zoo - 27 min drive - 12.6 miles - Woolacombe Beach - 30 min drive - 15.1 miles #### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Pelican - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### Romantic Rural Break In Countryside Castle Grounds Property highlights Romantic Rural Break In Countryside Castle Grounds provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and books - Smoke-free property and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Romantic Rural Break In Countryside Castle Grounds have comforts, such as bathrobes, as well as More amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Kitchens, fridges and microwaves ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104319600/104319520/70092aa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lower Mill - Former Watermill stylish cottage @The Home Away South Ilfracombe - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer £250 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=104319520&PinnedHotelID=104319520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104319200/104319127/52d34cdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dairy Barn Cottage set in Courtyard @ The Home Away South Ilfracombe - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules No additional visitors. Strictly NO commercial/pro Lower Entrance Gate must remain locked at all tim ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: All children must be accompanied by an adult. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a smoke detector This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romantic Rural Break In Countryside Castle Grounds pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Romantic Rural Break In Countryside Castle Grounds? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Romantic Rural Break In Countryside Castle Grounds? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Romantic Rural Break In Countryside Castle Grounds located? > Situated in Barnstaple, this lodge is within 3 miles (5 km) of St Anne's Arts & Community Centre, Pannier Market and Queen's Theatre. North Devon Karting Centre is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Romantic Rural Break In Countryside Castle Grounds Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve R. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Steve Devon, the host, is helpful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable and makes the experience. ##### Steve R. 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