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The Spinney Country Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Queen's Theatre

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The Spinney Country Guest House offers travelers a peaceful retreat near Exmoor National Park. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning and can relax in the garden while using the free WiFi to plan their next adventure.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Individually furnished
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Individually furnished
Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom (not in room)
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Individually furnished
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Individually furnished
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Individually furnished
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Shirwell Rd, Barnstaple, England, EX31 4JR

What's nearby

  • Arlington Court - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Queen's Theatre - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Exmoor Zoo - 20 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 24 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 30 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barum Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Reform Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ebberley Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barum Gate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Panniers - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Spinney Country Guest House

Guesthouse near Exmoor National Park
Located close to Queen's Theatre, The Spinney Country Guest House provides free full breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Spinney Country Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Spinney Country Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Spinney Country Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Spinney Country Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Spinney Country Guest House located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Queen's Theatre, Exmoor National Park, and Ilfracombe Aquarium. Ilfracombe Harbour and Saunton Sands are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Spinney Country Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotlessly clean room. Comfortable beds. Front bedrooms are a bit noisy as the property is on the main road, so had to sleep with the windows closed. Parking was on site, but a bit awkward especially if other drivers did not park in the marked spaces. Breakfast was ok, but a very strange system of ticking of choice of food on a blackboard, which was not very user friendly. Limited choice (e.g. only orange juice and only one cereal, only berries for fruit choice) and nothing left out to help yourself. I would say overall, it is a good place to stay, but breakfast was a bit of a let down. It was a little bit further out of Barnstaple than expected, but it only took 10 minutes to get into town and the location was good for local beauty spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice break at The Spinney

We had a very comfortable bed and lovely breakfast at The Spinney for our 2 night stay. It is an interesting old building detailed by Marie-Ann in the guest information book, and has a garden where one can sit and enjoy the views. Our room was well equipped with tea tray etc and Marie - Ann's delicious home made biscuits. We would certainly recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky

Quaint place & a lovely host
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant Country Guest house made exceptional by the host’s personal attention and charming personality. She went out of her way to ensure we were comfortable and to provide explicit instructions and information on local attractions and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a quirky property with a lot of character and few level floors! Very welcoming host, good food, decent sized rooms and comfy bed. We would definitely return here if we're in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A Restful Retreat

This is an attractive and traditional accommodation, with the added touches of delicious home made(and grown) food by Marianne, the host. Although a mile or two outside Barnstaple, the scenic road to town takes only 12 minutes to travel, through rolling green hills. I didn't see any local buses go by. As there are few restaurants nearby, and Marianne doesn't provide evening meals, you may need to eat, say, in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Nerys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

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