Battens, Northleigh Farm

Battens is a converted stone barn in the heart of Devon's rural countryside. Original features include exposed beams and traditional stonework throughout. The barn sits in the peaceful village of Halwill Junction near the Devon-Cornwall border. You'll find open-plan living spaces and a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings.

The barn overlooks rolling farmland and open fields. You can see across the Devon countryside from the windows. It's proper rural England here with footpaths leading straight from the door.

The barn sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms. There are two bathrooms. The open-plan kitchen and dining area features barn doors and original stonework. The sitting room has the wood-burner and comfortable seating.

Roadford Lake offers watersports and walking trails (4 miles, 10 minutes). Tamar Lakes provides fishing and cycling routes (8 miles, 15 minutes). Dartmoor National Park has wild moorland and granite tors (12 miles, 20 minutes). Launceston Castle sits on its Norman mound (9 miles, 18 minutes).

Battens works brilliantly for families wanting countryside space and couples after a proper rural retreat. Book this barn for authentic Devon countryside living.