This vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of Blackdown Hills and Escot Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lower Curscombe Barn - Beautiful 400-year-old threshing barn. Pet-friendly.
For Covid-19 cancellations, Staycation Holidays offer a full money back guarantee. If you or we have to cancel your booking due to government restrictions relating to Covid - you will receive a full refund, or you may decide to choose alternative dates.
Lower Curscombe Barn, a beautiful conversion of a 400-year-old threshing barn, comprises two adjacent properties together sleeping 12. Perfect for those who want to chill and relax with a little time to themselves, each spacious property is self-contained enjoying its own facilities.
The landscape here is truly amazing with numerous countryside walks from the doorstep and the Devon coast within easy reach. The spacious interiors provide an ideal setting for families and groups of friends, whether for a special celebration or just for a wonderful holiday and welcomes up to four well-behaved dogs.
Situated on a quiet, semi-working farm in the tiny hamlet of Curscombe, Lower Curscombe Barn boasts charming features and is elegantly furnished throughout with great attention to detail.
The welcoming home-from-home is a combination of Harvest Moon, sleeping eight, and Hunters Moon, sleeping four. Each is bright and airy with contemporary décor and a wonderfully cosy wood burner. On sunnier occasions, guests can throw open their French doors to invite in a cooling breeze and enjoy an al fresco feast on the terrace with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. The dining table at Harvest Moon can be extended to seat all 12 members of your party.
Harvest Moon benefits from a spacious open plan kitchen/dining/family room with French doors opening out onto a terrace. There's also a separate large sitting room with comfortable sofas, TV and wood burner. Upstairs, the four spacious bedrooms are combined with two first-class bathrooms, one of which is en suite. The master bedroom has a 5′ bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. There are two twin bedrooms with 3′ beds and a further double bedroom with a 5′ bed. They share a large family bathroom with a free-standing bath and a separate shower. There is a further shower room on the ground floor.
Hunters Moon has a spacious open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with wood burning stove and French doors onto the terrace. Upstairs, the two spacious bedrooms are en suite. The double bedroom has a 5′ bed and an en suite shower room. The twin bedroom has 3′ beds and an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. There is also a cloakroom downstairs.
The dog-friendly accommodation boasts private fully enclosed lawned gardens with dog-proof fencing as well as 2Mb wireless internet connection.
An ideal base for families and groups of friends, there is parking for six cars and short and midweek breaks are available, with a minimum stay of 3 nights.
OVERVIEW 12 Guests Six bedrooms, three of which are en suite Three double bedrooms, three twin bedrooms Three bathrooms, one with a separate shower, two shower rooms Babies welcome (travel cots, highchairs and stair gates available) Children are welcome The barn welcomes up to four well-behaved dogs (small additional charge*) Enclosed lawned gardens with dog-proof fencing Two terraces with garden furniture and barbecue (charcoal is supplied) Welcome hamper, linen and toiletries Parking for six cars Covid-19 measures* (see Visitors' Notes)
PROPERTY LAYOUT Harvest Moon ground floor: Large open plan kitchen/dining/family room with a TV and sofa and French doors to the terrace and garden. The dining table can be extended to seat 12 guests. Utility room. Shower room. Large sitting room with a wood burning stove and French doors to the terrace and garden.
Harvest Moon first floor: Master bedroom with a 5′ bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. Two twin bedrooms, both with 3′ beds. Double bedroom with a 5′ bed. Large family bathroom with a free-standing bath and a separate shower.
Hunters Moon ground floor: Large open plan well equipped kitchen/diner and living room with a wood burning stove. A lovely light room with French doors onto the terrace and garden. Cloakroom/utility room.
Hunters Moon first floor: Twin bedroom with 3′ beds and an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. Double bedroom with a 5′ bed and an en suite shower room.
EQUIPMENT Oil-fired underfloor heating downstairs, radiators upstairs, two wood burning stoves Two microwaves, two dishwashers, two washing machines, two tumble dryers Harvest Moon has an electric range cooker with ceramic hob and American fridge/freezer Hunters Moon has an electric double oven with ceramic hob and fridge/freezer Three televisions with basic Sky package, DVD and CD players WiFi internet access* (2MB) Two travel cots, two highchairs and two stairgates available
NOTES Smoking is not allowed inside any of our properties Each cottage welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. Please restrict your pets to the ground floor. One pet is £25/stay, two pets is £35/stay per cottage A £500 security deposit is required and released within a week should there be no claims against it Minimum stay 7 nights Friday to Friday during Summer High season Minimum stay 3 nights throughout the rest of the year * Covid-19 measures for this property: In full compliance with the hospitality industry cleaning protocols and safety guidance. Intensively cleaned and sanitised. Contact-free check in and check out. Complete privacy and exclusive use of the cottage during your holiday. Date changes for all existing and new bookings if the lockdown measures are extended or re-imposed. Naturally isolated. *Internet access is offered at some properties for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the agent will be held responsible.
The vast majority of holidays are a complete success but things can go wrong from time to time and it is essential to discuss any problems with us at the time of the occurrence. We are committed to ensuring the success of your holiday. Regrettably, we cannot accept any complaints, which have not been brought to our attention at the time of occurrence. Any complaints not resolved locally must be confirmed in writing to Staycation Holidays within 28 days of your return.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an ironing board, and a dining table.
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General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23
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
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Check-in: 5:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 23
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
386340
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Honiton, close to Escot Park, Yaraks Birds Of Prey Falconry Centre, and Cadhay. You'll also find Blackdown Hills and East Devon within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Lower Curscombe Barn - Beautiful 400-year-old threshing barn. Pet-friendly. a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Lower Curscombe Barn - Beautiful 400-year-old threshing barn. Pet-friendly.?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 11.2 mi away (18 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Lower Curscombe Barn - Beautiful 400-year-old threshing barn. Pet-friendly.?
No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Lower Curscombe Barn - Beautiful 400-year-old threshing barn. Pet-friendly..
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Julie C.
Jun 30, 2025
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Weekend family getaway
Family break for 3 generations to celebrate 80th birthday. Perfect location for a relaxed, sociable break together with no stress.
Julie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
julie e.
Aug 8, 2018
Beautiful property well equipped clean and very comfortable
Our party of 8 stayed in the two houses for a week in July/aug 2018 we could,nt have asked for a more comfortable well equipped property they really have thought of everything it was a home from home, the owner Ted was wonderful nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend this property 5 star all the way