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The Spinney

Barnstaple, Devon, England

The Spinney in Barnstaple, Devon, England
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About The Spinney

The Spinney is an 18th-century country house just 9 minutes' drive from Barnstaple town center. It is located in the heart of North Devon, just 7 miles from Exmoor National Park. Free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking are available, as well as a large garden, conservatory and a lounge with a wood burning stove. A flat-screen TV and bathrobes are provided in each room at The Spinney, as well as countryside views. Every room has a private bathroom. Local farm sausages are included with the full English breakfast, and home-baked bread with a selection of home-made preserves and marmalade are often available. The seaside resort of Ilfracombe is only a 25-minute drive away. Croyde Beach is a 20-minute drive, and is famous for its surfing.


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