The End at Barton House

Nestled in the Otter Valley in the heart of Devon, just a smidge inland from Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton, Otterton is one of the county's best kept secrets... or so we think! A stay at The End at Barton House will give you the chance to explore the beautiful countryside all around: go in search of otters, beavers and saltmarsh birds, or simply enjoy the majesty of a clifftop view. The village has a dining pub, bakery, farm and community shops, so once you're here, you really needn't leave. The space The House Our historic farmhouse is the perfect retreat for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors without compromising on comfort. The distinctly Devonian, cosy accommodation contains two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a sumptuous cast iron bath, the other with a luxurious shower. Main bedroom The main bedroom overlooks the south-facing garden and has a king size bed, wardrobe and desk. The bookshelves contain some of our favourite reads - we hope you discover something you really enjoy. North East bedroom The North East bedroom has views of our magnificent village church, which sits on the site of a former monastery. It has a zip-and-link bed that can be arranged either as a Superking for couples or as twin singles. The cabin bed is perfect for curling up with a book or completing a puzzle. Bedding and towels All beds have pocket sprung mattresses. Our bedlinen and towels are made by Dip and Doze using organic, fairtrade cotton. Pillows and duvets, unless otherwise requested, are 100% cotton and filled with ethically-sourced duck and goose feather and down. Bathroom and shower room The upstairs bathroom houses a gorgeous, extra-wide and deep 1930's cast iron bath which is pure joy for those who like a soak, no matter how tall or small! Lie back and admire the 500-hundred year old oak crux that supported the original roof of the house. Downstairs you'll find a shower room with high pressure rainfall shower and a handheld rinser on a rail. Refillable shampoo, conditioner and shower gel from Faith in Nature is provided. Our ecological hand soap is from a local independent maker, Tappermade. Woodburner The new Dartmoor Baker Eco is easy to use and warms the space quickly. It has an oven on top, perfect for warming your scones or crumpets! We provide ample logs and can give you a quick tutorial on lighting it. Cooking The kitchen contains a rangemaster cooker with induction hob, a dishwasher, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster and a mocha pot espresso coffee maker and caffetiere. We provide ethically sourced tea and freshly ground coffee from local roasters. We will leave you a bottle of fresh, organic, local milk that you can top up from the 'milkomat' next door during your stay. Charlotte usually bakes something for guests' arrival - if you have any allergies, let us know. Laundry A washing machine is provided in the kitchen with various laundry detergents. Guests can use our tumbledryer on request. Hallways The hallway provides ample space to store walking boots and shoes, even park a pram (or use the woodshed). Garden The End gives onto the former farm yard, front garden and barns, and its sitting room overlooks the south-facing garden. You'll have access to these during your stay. In summer, the garden is a haven of flowers and wildlife, thanks to 'head gardener', Rupert's efforts. The covered barn is ideal for summer lunches and barbecues and is exclusively for your use during your stay. Children and babies We have a young family of our own so we can provide a high chair and travel cot, baby bath, small cutlery etc. Toys and a paddling pool can be provided for under 5s. We have an all-terrain pushchair in the shed that you can borrow for walks along the cycle routes or river paths. It goes through the gates and pedestrian bridges - just! Guest access One of us is always at home during a guest stay to answer questions or help you with anything you need. Rupert is a keen road cyclist and always happy to help fellow cyclists with route planning. Charlotte is a keen walker and cook, and will help you track down great produce from our region. Other things to note The End forms the Eastern section of our sixteenth century, Grade II listed family home, Barton House. It has its own entrance (two, in fact) and guests have exclusive access to the End during their stay. Due to its structure and its listing, we cannot separate The End using modern fireproof materials, but the partition doors to the main house are bolted shut and heavily curtained for sound insulation, keeping sound transfer to a minimum.