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The Retreat, Kentisbury Grange

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Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Barnstaple, Devon
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Wistlandpound
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Woolacombe Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Retreat, Kentisbury Grange

Enjoying the best of both location and styling, this gorgeous lodge is set on the edge of Exmoor National Park and has far reaching views of the surrounding countryside and moorland.

Perfectly suited to couples and families, this lodge enjoys a secluded position within the Kentisbury Grange site and has two spacious en-suite bedrooms as well as a chic, open-plan living space. Within the living space is a well-equipped modern kitchen with a range of high spec integrated appliances and roomy worktops, while outside, the large private deck makes the most of its position overlooking the lake, with a table and chairs providing a great space to enjoy an evening drink, and a bubbling hot tub inviting hours of complete relaxation. Unwind in the super comfy lounge complete with large flatscreen television and music system or enjoy a full English breakfast around the dining table whilst planning the day's activities.
For those guests who like a bit of a spoil, the wonderful Coach House restaurant serves up delectable dishes and is just yards from the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10902577
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Barnstaple

Located in Barnstaple, this cabin is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Exmoor National Park and North Devon Coast can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park and Exmoor Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Barnstaple, Devon

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wistlandpound - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • North Devon Coast - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 23 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 29 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bent Peg - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hunters Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pack o' Cards Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sawmills Freehouse - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat, Kentisbury Grange pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Retreat, Kentisbury Grange?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat, Kentisbury Grange?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat, Kentisbury Grange?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat, Kentisbury Grange located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wistlandpound and Exmoor National Park. North Devon Coast and Arlington Court are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, clean lodge. It was well equipped and served us very well for a four night crafting getaway. Hot tub was great and the grounds were very quiet and peaceful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Hi Jodie, Thank you for leaving us your review. We are delighted to hear that the Lodge was clean, well equipped and the hot tub was great. We do hope to welcome you back for another great stay. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

Perfect stay

Great location. Loved the privacy of the lodge. Restaurant was fantastic. Service was spot on. Would recommend, and will be going back.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
Hi Steve, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you had a great stay and loved East Down Lodge and the on-site restaurant. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes - Luxury Coastal.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Luxury beyond expectations

The lodge was excellent, very clean and had all the necessary appliances. Very comfortable beds and both had on suites. The hot tub was maintained throughout our stay. Liv and Nick were extremely helpful and run the establishment at top quality. We will definitely book again. Excellent
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend getaway

Perfect getaway. Hidden away you will have peace and quiet and everything you need to enjoy the country side. On site bar and restaurant, hot tub and great facilities in your accommodation. Will definitely be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Hi Saul, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay. We are so pleased to hear it was the perfect getaway and you made use of the facilities on site! We do hope to welcome you to stay again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simply an excellent place to stay

Great accomodation, spotlessly clean, comfortable, warm, very well equipt and spacious. Great privacy and the hot tub was a real bonus. The staff were welcoming,efficient and very polite nothing was too much trouble. Would have loved to be able to have stayed longer.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Hi Jeremy, thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear you had a lovely stay. We have passed on your kind words to the owners. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend Kentisbury Grange Losges

Lodge was beautiful, clean warm & welcoming. Had everything you need for a weeks stay. The bonus of the hot tub was just perfect. Properly dog friendly, not like other places we have stayed. Can not recommend staying here highly enough. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2023
Hi Lesley, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay with us. We are so delighted to hear the lodge was clean, warm and welcoming along with having everything you needed for a weeks stay. We do hope to welcome you to stay again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

We stayed Monday - Friday with our 3 dogs and it was amazing! Very peaceful and relaxing! Lovely and clean! And was a lot bigger than we expected! Staff were really friendly! The whole experience was great we’ve recommended it to so many friends and we also will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Hello Rosie, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased you had an amazing stay and it's great to hear that you are recommending it to your friends! We would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Beautiful Lodge

Excellent lodge, beautifully presented. Facilities in restaurant were very good. Food was very good. Small bar area inside but great outside space. Dogs allowed in bar and restaurant which was great for us. Both bar and restaurant reasonably priced. We had dog with us, no walks directly from site, but lots of local walks a short drive away. We were four adults with two dogs and we would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2024
Hi Sharon, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and thank you for the kind words regarding the beautiful presented lodge. It is lovely to hear you got to enjoy the restaurant and bar with your furry friend! We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We had a thoroughly enjoyable three night stay here. The lodge is well equipped with everything you could need. It’s very well decorated with some lovely finishing touches. The beds and sofas were all very comfortable. My only complaint would be that the throws and cushion covers on the sofas could have done with a wash as they were covered in dog hairs. We would definitely look to stay here again in the summer, and hopefully the weather will be in our favour.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2024
Hi Carrie, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay. We are so delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and the lodge had everything you needed. We will look into your point in regards to the hair and pass it onto the site, we do apologise for this. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amazing weekend

It is exactly as seen in the pictures. As arriving, we were ready to find something wrong, like the cabin being too small or having to share the deck with the next cabin, the cabin being too cold because of all the windows, but no, it was amazing. Everything was set and ready for us, the cabin was beautifull and warm and even the private jacuzzi was ready to bubble. We arrived very late but the staff was very helpful and warm. Thank so much to the young lady who welcomed us we were so tired I didn't ask her name. We will surely come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Hi Ana, thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear you had a lovely stay and the staff at Kentisbury Grange were so helpful, we will be sure to pass on your thanks. We look forward to hosting you again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Philip D.

Nice stay

Had a nice stay at the Kentisbury Grange in the retreat lodge. It was very well equipped and set in a lovely location. It did however show signs of age with some of furnishing needing replacement (eg some laminates on furniture peeling off). The cleaning was well below par. Layer of dust across most surfaces, crums in the table channels etc.. Bed linen and kitchen areas were very clean though. Bathroom had some issues and did not meet our definition of luxury because of wear and tear and cleanliness. Toilet brush urgently needs replacing. The shower drain was slow draining and when it was knocked it revealed a mass of black hair. This was somewhat off putting. I don’t want to end on a negative so I do want to praise the service and food at the bar and restaurant. It was a very welcomed on site facility that we enjoyed on number of evenings. Overall, the lodge just needs a little more TLC.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2025
Hi Philip, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the location, the lodge’s facilities, and the service and food at our bar and restaurant. Your comments regarding the furnishings, cleanliness, and bathroom maintenance have been noted, and we truly appreciate your feedback. Please be assured that your feedback has been passed to the owner for review so improvements can be made. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice secluded lodge

Lodge 6, East Down lodge is a lovely secluded lodge with a jacuzzi overlooking a pond with fountain. You are only overlooked by one other lodge. In our opinion the lodges are in need of some maintenance. The fire didn't work, the blinds are broken and do not pull right across for privacy,, the Jacuzzi was cold but was repaired the next day, there was damage to the internal doors which could be dangerous. The kitchen could be better equipped with another baking tray (there was only 1), an oven glove was needed and it would help if there was kitchen roll, tin foil and cling film. Could also do with a mop to wipe the floor when coming in from the Jacuzzi as it gets wet and slippery. Cleaning could be better. There were many dirty hand prints on the main windows that look out to the pond, cobwebs around the lower kitchen window and mould around bottom of shower. We would recommend this lodge if some of these minor issues were resolved.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2023
Hi Susan, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you found the lodge lovely and secluded. I am sorry to hear of the issues you had during your stay, we would have been more than happy to help had you got in touch, we have staff on site who have spares and are able to help if something is missed. We would love for you to return and ensure that everything is rectified. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

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