Notes from the host
Threshing Barn
Set in its own conservation area in Barton, one of the historic villages that make up the popular seaside town of Torquay, South Devon; Threshing Barn is a magnificent, spacious, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom restored barn tucked away behind the 15th Century Devon longhouse, 'The Old Manor Farmhouse' that can comfortably sleep up to 8 plus infants.
Together with Honeysuckle (2bed) and Sweet Rose (1bed), the 3 form ’Pilgrims Rest Cottages’; multi-award-winning, including ‘Most Pet Friendly’, that have been welcoming guests since 2009.
With countryside to the north, the coast to the east and all that Torquay, The English Riviera, and its nearby surrounds have to offer, historical guests have found it to be an ideal location for their stay – with the local shops, a stroll away, an added bonus. Martin and Kim (the owners) personal information folders, revealing countless gems in the area (walks, eateries, pubs, attractions, beaches…), enhance guests’ stays further.
Brimming with quality “cosy, spacious, well-equipped, peaceful, delighted, spot-on or great location” are just some adjectives used by guests for Threshing Barn, whether couples, smaller parties, extended families, or friends together on their holiday, with or without their four-legged friends.
Parking and Property
From your allocated, off lane, parking for 1 car (with extra parking available on the lane alongside Pilgrims Rest), you will walk down a path through two white picket gates into the barns’ courtyard with white bistro tables and chairs, and ornate plant pots. Threshing Barn is the first property on your right with its large glass door.
Upon entering the property, you will be met with a spacious open plan lounge / dining room and kitchen; all decorated in warm colours, exposed beams, and oak pillars. In addition, there is also a very handy ground floor bathroom with shower, and utility room.
Up a set of historical, newel, spiral stairs, you will discover 4 well-appointed bedrooms and 2 additional bathrooms set into the exposed beams of this converted barn.
Property Details
Lounge & Dining area
- 2 comfy fabric, ruby red three-seater sofas
- 1 comfy fabric, two-seater sofa
- Oak coffee table and occasional tables
- 42” Panasonic smart TV with Netflix
- 8-seater extendable oak dining table with 8 oak and leather dining chairs
- 2 wicker chairs
- A cute rocking lamb
Kitchen
- Electric oven
- Baumatic four ring induction hob
- Bosch dishwasher
- Undercounter fridge
- Undercounter freezer
- Cookworks microwave
- Spectrum 4 slice toaster
- Cookworks kettle
- Washing machine
- Fire blanket and fire extinguisher
- Range of glassware and plates
- Supply of children utensils
Utility Room
- Further fridge
- Iron and ironing board
- Vacuum
- Clothes airer
Ground floor bathroom 1
- Corner shower
- Pedestal sink with mirror
- WC
- Heated towel rail
Iron spiral staircase
- With child gates at the top and bottom
- Not appropriate for people with mobility issues
- Landing with feature beams and Velux windows
Bedroom 1
- A king size bed
- Bedside tables and lamps
- Chest of draws
- Large mirror
- Radiator
- Clothes hanging rail
- Ensuite access to bathroom 2
- Window
- Vaulted ceiling
Bedroom 2
- Super king or twin (preference required prior to arrival)
- Bedside tables and lamps
- Chest of drawers
- Large mirror
- Radiator
- Clothes hanging rail
- En-suite access to bathroom 2
- Mullioned and Velux windows overlooking courtyard
- Vaulted ceiling
Bedroom 3
- Adult bunk beds
- Side table
- Overhead bed lights
- Radiator
- Large mirror
- Mullioned and Velux windows overlooking courtyard
- Vaulted ceiling
Bedroom 4
- Twin bed or super king (preference required prior to arrival)
- Bedside tables with lamps
- Chest of draws
- Radiator
- Large mirror
- Clothes hanging rail
- Mullioned and Velux windows overlooking courtyard
- Vaulted ceiling
Bathroom 2
- Jack and Jill bathroom between bedrooms 1 & 2
- Roll top bathtub with Victorian style hand shower
- WC
- Pedestal sink with mirror
- Heated towel rail
- Extractor fan
Bathroom 3 (near bedroom 3 and 4)
- Bath with hand shower
- Glass bowl sink
- Extending shaving mirror
- WC
- Heated towel rail
- Extractor fan
Outside Area – Courtyard & Orchard Garden
- Each property at Pilgrims Rest has use of a range of Bistro tables and chairs, found in
the Courtyard outside the properties.
- There is large, shared, walled garden formed out of the old orchard Garden for all 3
cottages to enjoy.
- There is selection of sun loungers, tables, chairs, and BBQ for guests to enjoy.
Pilgrims Pooches
Dogs are an important part of Pilgrims Rest Cottages and are very welcome with Pilgrims Rest Cottages an historical winner of the best dog friendly business on the English Riviera and South Devon.
The owners have dogs themselves, and over the years where annoyed at large extras for their dogs. They have, over the last 14 years, worked on a ‘Dog Free’ policy, asking owners to follow some basic rules, which to date have been fine with guests and enabling that policy to continue.
The Pilgrims Pooch rules include:
- Not letting your dog go upstairs in the bedrooms.
- Not letting you dog go on any furniture (if dog throws are brought, there can be
exceptions, but must be agreed at booking)
- Not leaving your dog home alone unless by prior agreement and discussion at
booking (the owners know that many dogs are fine on their own, and allow some
leeway here)
- Do not leave their dog to roam alone outside; being respectful of others who may be
staying at Pilgrims Rest
- Finally, as always pet owners are required to clean up after their pets and dispose of
pet mess in the bins provider in the car park.
- We do require a £50 refundable pet deposit which is refunded within 7 days after
departure with the approval of the cleaning team.
- Vacuum cleaners are provided to help, in each property.
Facilities
- Travel cot upon request prior to arrival
- High char upon request prior to arrival
- Stair gates provided
- Ironing board and iron provided
- Hairdryer provided
- Towels and linen provided
- Clothes drying rack provided
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
Communication
Once you have made your booking, we will email the following information to you, either to review or to respond to.
- Online Check-in form
- Bed configuration request
- Your Personal Guest Guide link, with property details and directions.
Notes
- Check in: 4pm Check out:10am
- Minimum nightly restrictions apply throughout the year, this may vary seasonally.
- Complimentary welcome goodies upon arrival
- Guest folder provided for the cottage with information on all the local attractions
and walks etc.
- No parties permitted
- No smoking
- Noise to be kept to a minimum between 10pm - 8am
