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Barnstaple, Devon

Woolley Lodge

The exterior of Woolley Lodge, Devon
The exterior of Woolley Lodge, Devon | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Woolley Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon
The kitchen at Woolley Lodge, Devon

Woolley Lodge

A Victorian lodge set within a secluded woodland on the Arlington estate.

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The sitting room at Woolley Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon
The kitchen at Woolley Lodge, Devon
The exterior of Woolley Lodge, Devon
The double bedroom at Woolley Lodge, Devon
The single bedroom at Woolley Lodge, Devon
The outdoor seating area at Woolley Lodge, Devon

© National Trust / Rhodri Davies

A Victorian lodge set within a secluded woodland on the Arlington estate.

At a glance

Guests
3
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
012003
Acorn rating

About Woolley Lodge

Once a Victorian gardener’s lodge, this cosy two-bedroom nook sits at the top of a little-used driveway, accessed from the A39, behind elegant wrought-iron gates.Originally planned to be the grand entrance to the estate, it looks out over the woodland and wildflowers of the 600-year old Arlington. Inside, classic interiors and a log-burner combine with a modern kitchen and bathroom with underfloor heating. 

You can bring your dog here too. With miles of footpaths that criss-cross the 2,700 acre estate straight on your doorstep, you’ll never be short of walking routes for you and pup. 

The town and beach of Barnstaple is just six miles from here. You’ll also be on the outskirts of Exmoor National Park, so it won’t take you long to drive into its hilly moorlands and wooded valleys. 
 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, not available

Location

Accessibility

Ground floor facilities

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Dining room, kitchen, sitting room, two bedrooms (4'6" double bedroom and a single bedroom), utility room and a bathroom.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: The cottage is heated with eco electric radiators.

Parking: There is level parking right outside the door.

Garden: There is a large level garden at the front of the cottage with picnic table and bench seating. The garden is not enclosed.

Logs: Eco logs can be pre-ordered. A pack which should be enough for a whole day or two evenings is £9. We also offer a fire starter kit consisting of 30 eco briquettes and 3 firelighters for £9 per bag which will provide a base for approximately 3 fires.

Offers: Holiday cottage guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.

Holiday cottage guests have free access to Arlington Court during opening hours. It is approximately a two mile walk through the estate to reach Arlington Court and tea-room.