West Bowden Farm in Knowstone near South Molton

About West Bowden Farm

West Bowden Farm is a spacious barn conversion sleeping eight guests on a working sheep farm near Knowstone in Devon. This detached property sits across a courtyard from the owners' 17th century thatched farmhouse. Groups get off-road parking for four cars. The location puts you nine miles from South Molton with easy access to Exmoor National Park and North Devon's beaches.

The farm sits in proper countryside. Fields and footpaths surround the property. You're close to forests and moorland with coastal spots within driving distance.

The accommodation has three bedrooms. Bedroom one is a double with ensuite bath and shower. Bedroom two is a double with ensuite shower. Bedroom three is a family room with one double and two singles plus ensuite bath and shower. Each bedroom has its own TV and ensuite bathroom. The ground floor has a kitchen with breakfast area, sitting room with dining space, plus a separate basin and WC. Underfloor heating keeps the ground floor warm.

Lynton and Lynmouth sit within reach for coastal walks. Croyde Beach (28 miles, 45 minutes) offers surfing. Ilfracombe (22 miles, 35 minutes) has harbour attractions. Exmoor National Park starts nearby for hiking.

West Bowden Farm works brilliantly for multi-generational groups wanting ensuite privacy and countryside peace. The farm setting and spacious layout make this ideal for families.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 4 x tvs with freeview, dvd, cd, good wifi - has recently been updated to starlink, selection of books
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair
✓Off road parking for 4 cars
✓Front gravelled area with furniture
✓Access to farm fields and footpaths
✓Two well-behaved pets welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 9 miles, pub 1 mile
✓Note: dogs must be kept on a lead when outside
✓Note: duck pond 30 yards from the property, children and pets must be supervised at all times
✓Please note: electric cars can't be charged at this property

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at West Bowden Farm

Ensuite Bathrooms for Every Bedroom

Each of the three bedrooms has its own private ensuite bathroom. No morning queues or sharing facilities between family members.

Spacious Layout for Eight Guests

The barn conversion provides plenty of room for larger groups. Separate sitting and dining areas mean everyone has space to spread out.

Working Farm Setting

Stay on a genuine working sheep farm with access to fields and footpaths. Children love watching farm life from the windows.

Four Car Parking Spaces

Off-road parking for four vehicles makes arrival stress-free. Perfect when multiple families travel together to meet at the property.

Underfloor Heating Throughout Ground Floor

The ground floor stays consistently warm with underfloor heating. Combined with oil central heating upstairs, the whole property remains cosy year-round.

Well-Equipped Kitchen and Living Spaces

The kitchen has everything needed for group catering including dishwasher and large fridge freezer. Breakfast area and separate dining space accommodate everyone comfortably.

Getting To West Bowden Farm

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach West Bowden Farm by car, head to the small village of Knowstone near South Molton in Devon. The property is nine miles from South Molton town centre. You'll find convenient off-road parking for four cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Tiverton Parkway, approximately 25 miles away. From there, you'll need to arrange a taxi or car hire for the scenic journey through Devon countryside to the farm.

Off-road parking for four cars

Tiverton Parkway station (25 miles)

Near Knowstone village, 9 miles from South Molton

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Exmoor National Park

Distance: 8 miles

TA24 7PU

Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Distance: 18 miles

EX35 6EG

Arlington Court (National Trust)

Distance: 12 miles

EX31 4LP

Tarr Steps Ancient Bridge

Distance: 15 miles

TA22 9PY

Watersmeet House Walking Routes

Distance: 19 miles

EX35 6NT

Wimbleball Lake Circular Walk

Distance: 14 miles

TA22 9NU

South Molton Town Centre

Distance: 9 miles

EX36 3AB

Barnstaple Town Centre

Distance: 16 miles

EX31 1EU

Tiverton Shopping Centre

Distance: 22 miles

EX16 6PG

Knowstone Village

Distance: 1 mile

EX36 4RW

Dulverton Town

Distance: 11 miles

TA22 9EX

Bampton Village

Distance: 10 miles

EX16 9NG

Exmoor National Park

Distance: 8 miles

TA24 7PU

Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Distance: 18 miles

EX35 6EG

Arlington Court (National Trust)

Distance: 12 miles

EX31 4LP

Tarr Steps Ancient Bridge

Distance: 15 miles

TA22 9PY

Watersmeet House Walking Routes

Distance: 19 miles

EX35 6NT

Wimbleball Lake Circular Walk

Distance: 14 miles

TA22 9NU

South Molton Town Centre

Distance: 9 miles

EX36 3AB

Barnstaple Town Centre

Distance: 16 miles

EX31 1EU

Tiverton Shopping Centre

Distance: 22 miles

EX16 6PG

Knowstone Village

Distance: 1 mile

EX36 4RW

Dulverton Town

Distance: 11 miles

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Bampton Village

Distance: 10 miles

EX16 9NG

Is West Bowden Farm Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children will love the working farm environment with sheep to watch and farm fields to explore. The property has stair gates fitted for safety with young ones. A cot and highchair are available on request. The family bedroom with double and two singles works well for children. Books and DVDs provide indoor entertainment. Farm animals visible from windows keep little ones entertained during downtime.

Groups Will Love...

The standout group feature is having three ensuite bathrooms, one for each bedroom. No morning bathroom queues or scheduling conflicts when eight guests are getting ready. Each bedroom also has its own TV for individual viewing preferences. The spacious layout includes a kitchen with breakfast area plus a separate sitting room with dining space. This means groups can split up or gather together as they choose throughout the day.

Pet Friendly

West Bowden Farm welcomes up to two dogs. The property sits on a working sheep farm so dogs must stay on leads when outside. Farm dogs live on site and can be vocal when they spot visiting pets. There's no enclosed garden space specifically for dogs. The front gravelled area has furniture but isn't fenced. Guests with dogs should consider whether their pets will be comfortable with farm animals nearby.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at West Bowden Farm

The Masons Arms

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX36 4RW

The Woods Bar & Dining Room

Located 11 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA22 9BS

The Poltimore Inn

Located 9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX36 3DD

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about West Bowden Farm

Is West Bowden Farm pet friendly?

Yes, the property welcomes up to two dogs. Dogs must be kept on a lead when outside due to the working farm environment and resident farm dogs.

How many guests does the property sleep?

West Bowden Farm sleeps eight guests across three bedrooms. The family room has one double and two singles, whilst the other two bedrooms have double beds.

What parking is available at the property?

There is off-road parking for four cars. This makes the property particularly suitable for multiple families arriving in separate vehicles.

Are ensuite bathrooms provided in all bedrooms?

Yes, each of the three bedrooms has its own private ensuite bathroom. There is also an additional ground floor basin and WC for daytime use.

What kitchen facilities are included?

The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine. A breakfast area adjoins the kitchen with a separate dining area in the sitting room.

Is WiFi available at West Bowden Farm?

Yes, broadband WiFi is provided and has recently been updated to Starlink. The property also has four TVs with Freeview, DVD player and CD player.

What heating system does the property have?

The property has oil central heating throughout. The ground floor benefits from underfloor heating for consistent warmth in the main living areas.

How far is West Bowden Farm from local amenities?

The nearest pub is one mile away. South Molton town is nine miles from the property with shops and facilities.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

West Bowden Farm Reviews

Stephen

It's a lovely place and the owners are very friendly . The only thing that let it down was the water pressure in the showers . But we soon got used to that . I would be happy to stay there again .

This property is lovely. It was really peaceful and great to wake up to the sound of the resident ducks. The grandchildren loved feeding them and they always got very excited watching the 2 sheepdogs barking as they drove by on the back of the quad bike, lovely to see how excited these beautiful dogs were when working. The owners couldn't have been kinder, our little dog kept getting out through the gate so they secured it for me. We had a box of chocolates left as a welcome gift which we all enjoyed. The cottage is so spacious even with 2 grandchildren running around. We've never stayed in a property with so many bathrooms. Everywhere was spotlessly clean, the kitchen had everything needed to cook meals. The bed were very comfortable. We all had a lovely holiday, thank you

Daniel

Very clean and homely accommodation. Spacious open plan living room diner was great for our party of 7 plus 2 dogs. Owners were on site and helpful. We thought the beds were probably the best beds we have had in holiday accommodation. Great location and was about 45 minutes to get anywhere. Can recommend South Molton Pannier Market for local and unusual produce. A lovely restful stay, thank you.

A lovely place to stay and unwind. Out of the hustle and bustle, on a working farm. Nice to see the ducks wandering around. Lambs bouncing about. Nice to have all 3 bedrooms ensuite too. Comfortable and everything you would need. Second time staying here. I'm sure we will be back.

Karlijn

We've had a wonderfull stay at West Bowden farm. The familie was very kind and welcoming. It is a well accessible farmhouse, though nice and quiet. We woke up by the sound of the birds and lambs. The house was well described on the site and the kitchen was well equipped.

Amanda

We had a wonderful week with family, the property is very comfortable and spacious. It is very well equipped and in a beautiful location. Thank you very much we would love to return.

We stayed of a family of 8 including 3 young children. The place was really nice and comfortable very spacious and perfect as each bedroom had an en suite. Great Location and the best of it was the ducks and goose right outside our doorstep.

Kerry-lee

Beautiful, quiet farm. So spacious and comfortable and warm! Had everything we needed for a family of 4 adults and 2 teenagers. Easy drive to Lynton and Lynmouth so worth the visit to the funicular railway and lovely, quaint shops, and to Barnstaple for the parkrun. Will definitely return

Lovely spacious cottage with everything you would need for a great stay. A bonus to have ensuite bathrooms for each bedroom. The owner has thought of everything including stair gates, very important for our young grandchildren. Kitchen well equipped for every eventuality. Wonderful setting on a beautiful farm, everyone very friendly and welcoming.

Very enjoyable week. Relaxing. Great place as a base to visit.

Elizabeth

Superb. We had a lovely stay in this beautiful barn conversion. Oodles of space,everything we could need was provided. My little dog loved being able to watch the ducks and squirrels from numerous windows. We all loved having an en suite bathroom each and the beds were very comfortable. The owners were very welcoming and friendly,thank you for the welcome gift of chocolates. They were very appreciated.

A lovely stay away. Warm and comfortable. The decor may not be to everyone's taste but we didn't mind the dated interior as it was cosy and in keeping with the accommodation however it may attract more people if was a little more modern with the furniture and furnishings. Having said that it had everything we needed and was a great value stay so would definitely recommend. We meant to inform the owners about the outside entrance light not working which was not great as we had elderly guests with reduced mobility staying with us. Thank you for a warm welcome.

Jacqueline

This is a beautiful property, well furnished and very spacious for our party of five adults and a dog. It was spotlessly clean and we appreciated the chocolates waiting for us on arrival. The kitchen was well stocked and the bedrooms were very comfortable. We had a few niggles. The WiFi was very erratic and frequently nonexistent and there was renovation work going on in the adjoining cottage which was sometimes quite noisy. We didnt feel this was an ideal property for our dog because there was no outside space for her and the farm dogs were very noisy and intimidating whenever they saw her.

The owners where so friendly and welcoming. We were able to go and feed the lambs which are Grandchildren enjoyed as did myself and my daughter. The cottage was spacious and comfortable and I don't think any of us wanted to leave. The bird song in the morning was nature's alarm clock or you would just drift back off if needed. We loved our stay and hope to return. One thing I would mention is possibly less kitchen ware so there is room to store dried goods.

We stayed at The Barn for a week at Easter. The accommodation was scrupulously clean and very cosy. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with plenty of crockery, cutlery and utensils. Each bedroom having an en suite was perfect for our party. Our weather was rather chilly but the Barn was always warm and there was plenty of hot water for baths and showers. The cream tea that welcomed us on our arrival was delicious. The owners lived across the courtyard and were very friendly.

Rachel

Beautiful setting, so quiet and peaceful. Onsite owners very kind and helpful. Even left us a cream tea on our arrival!

Claudia

Our third year staying in this comfortable cottage. It has everything you need, all bedrooms have en suits which is wonderful. The farm itself is so picturesque and quiet. Our granddaughter loved helping to feed the ducks and goose. Rachel, Mark and family were so helpful and accommodating, but not interfering. West Bowdon is ideally placed for trips to the various seasides. We like surfing, and walking. We visited, Lynmouth, Lynton, Putsburough for the surf, Saunton for sandcastle and paddling. Croyde, Ilfracombe, Appledore which is a lovely town, Instow and on the way home, Minehead for the amusements! Thoroughly recommend this lovely holiday cottage.

Wonderful setting, beautiful area and excellent host! Weve had the best holiday and will definitely be returning!

This was a last minute booking so we were lucky with a substantially reduced July deal. The accommodation is for up to 8 and there were 3 of us plus a dog, hence lots of space. The kitchen is wellstocked with crockery etc. There were a few useful consumables like dishwasher tablets but don't assume everything will be supplied or there'd be enough for your entire week. Tesco delivers. We set up a delivery for our first evening. Cream scones on arrival appreciated! There's a small gated area for hanging washing where the dog can be outside. The only real negative is that the floorboards upstairs are very creaky. Hence when my elderly father got up each time to go to the bathroom it woke us in the next room. But if you aren't with people who move about a lot or aren't light sleepers that'll not be a concern. The accommodation is a little tired and could be amazing with a refresh. Beds are 4' 6 doubles. Might be time to upgrade to kingsize as there's enough space. An instruction book would be so useful. It took us time to work out how to open skylights, where switch for dishwasher was etc. Overall we had a great stay. Happy to recommend.

Michelle

What a wonderful property that is extremely well located. Although tucked nicely away from the crowds it is located minutes away from the main road. As such we were able to explore all of devon easily. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommended for a peaceful holiday

Michael

Excellent stay excellent hosts 3rd time staying at west bowdon farm definitely will be coming back.

Linton

A beautifully presented holiday cottage in an idillic setting. The owners were on hand to answer any questions. Being able to observe lambing season close up was a delight.

Very enjoyable stay

Catherine

Very welcoming and helpful. Well equipped and comfortable. This is the second time we have stayed here and we love the cottage and having the farmyard outside the font door. Plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable and relaxed. Plenty of good walks for dogs. Well placed for places to visit. Great place to stay to unwind and get away from the fast pace of life.

We had a fantastic stay at the barn to celebrate my husband's birthday. Mrs Bray met us on our arrival and was very welcoming. The scones, cream and jam were a thoughtful touch. We have never been to such a well stocked kitchen before, need not have taken my food mixer and cake tins. The property really caters for eight people. We all enjoyed walking through the fields and our grandsons especially enjoyed watching the ducks and chickens being fed. The window in the middle bedroom makes a good viewing point for young ones to watch the ducks on the pond. Plenty of space for six adults, a three year old and a baby. Both Mrs Brays were very helpful and we will definitely be booking again. If just the two of us might try The Old Workshop also in the farm yard.

Very clean and friendly, made us very welcome, bit out of the way and a bit dated, few bits need up dating ,had all the facilities you needed , had a lovely Christmas there thank you .

Nicely situated and well equipped cottage with all the amenities one could hope for in a Holiday Home. Well situated for visiting coastal and countryside interests. The ideal cosy, spacious, homely venue for a Relaxing get away from it all Holiday.

Lesley

Mrs Bray met us when we arrived and was very welcoming. The property was extremely clean, the underfloor heating made it nice and cosy. Set in the countryside there are some lovely walks. It is a fair way from any attractions but when you book a holiday in the countryside its because you want peace and quiet, so this is ideal. Would definitely recommend if you need a get away from it all break.

We had a great time and the barn was a super place to stay. We had to bring our own hairdryer and bathroom comestibles which I am not used to. As the location is in a dip we had no phone signal or internet which was fine for us but some folks may find that a problem. If 8 people here then low water pressure in bathrooms may be inconvenient.

We had an awesome time at the cottage. Everything you could possibly need was provided.Very comfortable beds in all the bedrooms. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Stuart

Lovely house that is fully equipped with everything you need and in a fantastic peaceful location. A good base to explore the surrounding area and within easy reach of local towns & villages. Would definitely visit again

The barn was really great lovely and clean and comfortable and everything was ... The barn was really great lovely and clean and comfortable and everything was supplied with a beautiful Devon cream tea on arrival

Clifford

Very happy with the accommodation a very nice and relaxing weekend and lovely to see the farm animals

Svetlana

Very nice and relaxing holiday

Very homely and cosy cottage, welcoming and easy to get to ,would recommend to friends and relatives and we will hopefully book again.

Andrea

Lovely and homely, big enough for the 8 of us, thank you for the welcome too especially the chocolates x

Lovely accommodation in a great location, the cream tea on arrival was a lovely finishing touch.

Claudia

Lovely holiday with beautiful scenery. Comfortable home with everything we needed. Very friendly owners living across the farmyard.

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West Bowden Farm, Knowstone

About West Bowden Farm

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Ensuite Bathrooms for Every Bedroom

Spacious Layout for Eight Guests

Working Farm Setting

Four Car Parking Spaces

Underfloor Heating Throughout Ground Floor

Well-Equipped Kitchen and Living Spaces

Getting To West Bowden Farm

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is West Bowden Farm Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Masons Arms

The Woods Bar & Dining Room

The Poltimore Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

West Bowden Farm Reviews