Cottage for large groups in Shebbear, near Bude - sleeps 8

Otter's Den Cottage, Shebbear, near Bude, Devon, EX21 5SZ.
Property Reference: UKC597

Bedrooms - 4

Sleeps - 8

Bathrooms - 3

Sorry no pets

Attractive holiday home with patio and lawned garden | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Open-plan designed living area | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Well-equipped kitchen/diner | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Open aspect from kitchen/diner to living room | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Lounge area with French doors to garden | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Comfortable ground floor double bedroom | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Ground floor double bedroom | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Ground floor bathroom with shower over bath | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
First floor gallery/landing | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Relaxing double bedroom with en-suite | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Double bedroom with en-suite | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Spacious family room | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
First floor bathroom with shower over bath | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Enclosed garden with patio and outdoor furniture | Otter’s Den - Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Outstanding holiday complex | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
View over the children’s play area and lakes to the beautiful surrounding countryside | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Communal recreation building | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Luxurious indoor swimming pool | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Well-appointed Gym | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Authentic sauna | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Indoor recreation area | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Additional indoor recreation area | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Lawned area with ‘fenced’ pond | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Beautiful country estate | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude
Beautiful country estate | Libbear Barton, Shebbear, near Bude

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Otter's Den Cottage 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Ideal for a family celebration or get together. With an events room and 30-acre grounds, it is perfect for a special occasion.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Open plan living space: With beams and slate floor.
Living area: With open fire, Freeview TV, DVD player and CD player.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 1: With double bed.
Bathroom 1: With shower over bath, and toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: With double bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 3: With super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request).
Bedroom 4: With twin beds.
Bathroom 2: With shower over bath, and toilet.

Oil central heating included. Initial logs for open fire included. Large enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture, sand pit and barbecue. Private parking for 2 cars. Please note: This property has security deposit of £500.

All properties: Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot, travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Telephone – for incoming and emergency calls only. Welcome pack. Shared games room with selection of DVDs and CDs, pool table, table tennis, table football, bar billards, darts and Playstation 3 (bring own games), and a soft toddler play area. Shared 30-acre grounds with 5 acres of woodland, sitting-out area, garden furniture, gas barbecues, sandpit and children’s play areas including a mini football pitch. Shared sauna and gym. Shared indoor heated swimming pool (11m long and 1. 22m depth, open 8. 30am - 8pm daily) with showers and changing facilities. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced lake 50 yards from the properties.

Extra Amenities

Set in 40 acres of north Devon’s picturesque rolling hills, Libbear Barton is a country estate consisting of a beautiful Georgian farmhouse and three charming cottages. It is within easy reach of some of the loveliest beaches of the north Devon and Cornwall coastlines, as well as the wild beauty of Dartmoor and with countless family attractions in between.
Toad Hall (ref UKC595) is detached and sleeps up to 14 in 7 bedrooms, whilst the cottages each have 4 double or twin bedrooms. Each is individually furnished and has its own character. Otter’s Den (ref UKC597) offers open-plan living, Badger’s House (ref UKC596) provides spacious rooms upstairs and down, Mole End (ref UKC598) is cosy while offering a large, well-equipped kitchen/dining room for up to 8 people. Each has its own garden with barbecue and sand pit as well as ample parking.

Perfect for families, with baby and toddler equipment available for all properties, Libbear Barton has grounds with a large heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, games room, soft play area, adventure playground, a well-equipped gym, DVD library, woodland, badgers’ hide and meadows. There are barbecues placed throughout the grounds for guests to enjoy.
You’ll find yourself stepping right into the pages of ‘The Wind in the Willows’. The farmhouse and cottages are surrounded by fields, walks, a 5 acre wood and a lake. There are ducks and geese, swallows, house martins, and you will no doubt find hedgehogs and moles. At sunset you are likely to catch a glimpse of the graceful red deer in the woods. Libbear Barton is also ideal if you’re thinking of a large celebration for a special birthday or anniversary, with hire available of The Stables, an attractive beamed events room where groups can meet and eat and celebrate together, and guests can stay in one place with no need to worry about driving.


If you can bear to drag yourself away from this stunning location, the breathtaking north Devon and north Cornish coast is within 25 minutes’ drive, and boasts fantastic sandy beaches, excellent surfing and many hidden coves to explore. Golf, watersports and riding are all available locally, whilst the nearby Tarka Trail leads walkers and cyclists through superb scenery and for family fun The Big Sheep, The Milky Way adventure parks are close by. Beach 14 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 40 guests.

Self-catering features

  • Open Fire / Woodburner
  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher
  • Ground Floor Facilities
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Garden / Patio
  • Games Room
  • Highchair
  • Grouped Properties
  • Open Fire
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • Decorated at Christmas
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Baby and Toddler Friendly
  • Cot Available
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Washing Machine
  • Welcome Cottages
  • Accessible Cottages
  • Entrance Ramp/Level Access
  • Parking - On Site
  • Childrens Play Area
  • Gym
  • Lakeside
  • Celebration Houses
  • Family Fun Active
  • Waterside Breaks
  • Great Value Properties
  • Property Security Deposit

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