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Combe Lodge, Kentisbury Grange
Barnstaple, Devon
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Designed with both couples and families in mind, this boutique-style, luxury lodge is located on a beautiful site on the edge of Exmoor National Park
7 nights from £ Book Nowkey features
Within 5km From Beach
Hot Tub
Wi-Fi
Pets Accepted
Parking
Electric Car Charging Point
Patio/balcony
Children Welcome
Family Friendly
Bathtub
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Cot Available
High Chair
Coffee Machine
TV
Hair Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Oven
Iron
Decorated For Christmas
Overview
Two gorgeous en suite bedrooms including a king size and twin mean plenty of room for up to four guests, with the open-plan living areas opening out on to a large wraparound deck with a private hot tub and views over the lake and landscaped gardens.
Kentisbury Grange is also home to The Coach House restaurant where gorgeous locally-sourced produce is transformed into mouth-watering delicacies that can be enjoyed in a superb setting.
Travel cot and high chair are available on request
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Things to know
Check in time: 16:00
Check out time: 10:00
Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver
We ask our guests for a £100 Good Housekeeping Bond, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterward if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
Alternatively, a one-off, nonrefundable Accidental Damage Waiver of £15 can be added to your booking to replace the Good Housekeeping Bond and can be added as an extra when processing your booking.
Pets: 4 pets allowed, £40 per pet per week, in line with our house rules we do ask that pets are not left alone in the property, do not use the furniture or go in the bedroom areas
Number of steps: There are 4 steps into the lodge
Type of heating: Central heating
Linen & Towels: Bed linen is provided for your stay, however, if you require use of the travel cot you will need to bring your own cot linen. Each guest will be supplied with one hand towel and one bath towel for their stay. (if your holiday is longer than 10 days, please contact the Luxury Coastal team to discuss a mid-stay linen change)
Wi-Fi: This property offers free Wi-Fi for guests. In a recent speed test, the download speed was recorded at 30.3mbps and the upload speed 32.1mbps, as with all Wi-Fi networks we are unable to guarantee speed and connectivity.
Hot Tub: Electric hot tub
Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking and we ask that any party member who smokes, do so off the premises.
Coffee Machine: Each lodge has a Lavazza coffee machine, including a coffee starter pack with 4 pods for the machine, 2 of them are decaf.
Additional Extras: An EV charger is available to the right of the main hotel building (additional information under parking information)
Decorated for Christmas: Yes with a tree.
Room Information
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Living
Open plan with the dining and kitchen area, with access via large bifold doors to the decked terrace
The room is furnished with two sofas and a coffee table as well as a television (which can be turned to face dining room,) and soundbar -
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen
Open plan with the dining and living area
The high-gloss kitchen has a range of Smeg appliances including an electric oven and solid plate hob, integrated microwave and fridge / freezer
A dishwasher and washing machine are also provided
The free-standing breakfast island has seating for two
Dining Area
Open plan with the kitchen and living areas and furnished with a table and four chairs
Access to the wraparound deck via a set of large french doors -
Bedrooms
Master Bedroom
Spacious with garden views and furnished with a king size bed, side tables, lamps and a built in wardrobe
Television with Freeview
En suite bathroom
Bedroom Two
Bright and airy with twin beds that can be configured as a double upon request
Furnished with a bedside table, lamp, wardrobe and television with Freeview
En suite bathroom -
Bathrooms
Bathroom One
En suite to master bedroom
Contemporary style with large walk in shower, hand basin, heated towel rail and WC
Bathroom Two
En suite to bedroom two (can also be accessed from the dining area)
Furnished with a freestanding bath, waterproof TV with remote, hand basin, heated towel rail and WC -
Outside
The spacious wraparound deck with private, electric hot tub overlooks the lake and is furnished with a table and chairs.
Access to the restaurant and bar
*Please note that the decking is not fully enclosed so children and dogs will need to be supervised -
Parking
Parking
There is allocated parking for one car and a small amount of additional parking on a first come first server basis
An EV charger is available to the right of the main hotel building (facing). If utilising this facility, please ensure that you move your car once it has been charged to allow other guests to use
Tariff:
8am to 8pm – 45p per kWh
8pm to 8am – 35p per kWh
Connection fee - £1.00
App to use with this charging point is the Project EV Pro
The FREE Project EV App allows you to choose and customise charging rates, prioritise off-peak charging to maximise savings (including via a solar charging mode) and create charging records; so you can see and control all your data
Please note – Customers must have a minimum balance of £20.00 to start charging.
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Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver
We ask our guests for a £100 Good Housekeeping Bond, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterward if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
Alternatively, a one-off, nonrefundable Accidental Damage Waiver of £15 can be added to your booking to replace the Good Housekeeping Bond and can be added as an extra when processing your booking.
Welcome to Kentisbury Grange
Nestling on the edge of Exmoor National Park within easy reach of Combe Martin and the north Devon Coast, Kentisbury Lodges offer boutique-style living within a picturesque corner of the Devonshire countryside.
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Reviews
Falls short of luxury
3.2/5
3.2/5
For a lodge advertised on a website called Luxury Coastal, Combe Lodge unfortunately does not live up to this billing. From the gorgeous images we had viewed online when booking, we had high expectations for our stay. There is no denying the outlook across the lake from the decking is beautiful and we could not fault the lovely bathrooms/kitchen and their spacious layout. The hot tub being one of the main reasons we booked this accommodation is a great size, albeit some of the jets appeared to not be working properly despite my attempts to adjust them. The location is also ideal for exploring with most of the main tourist places in the area being a 20-30 min drive away. However, despite these positives, there were just far too many maintenance and cleanliness issues which left us feeling underwhelmed and deflated, especially given the price we had paid to stay somewhere we thought would be high quality. On arrival, we were greeted by a very helpful member of staff who kindly provided a drink for our son who was suffering with a bit of travel sickness. The restaurant itself looked fantastic but with the prices being charged (even breakfast was £15 per person), we opted against eating there during our stay. The parking for this particular lodge is slightly inconvenient as it is not as close as the others but appreciate this cannot be helped. What could have easily been prevented though was the wet wipe, beer can and crisp packet which had been left alongside the path towards our lodge. After taking in the beautiful view of the lake, our attention was soon diverted to the amount of cobwebs, dirty windows and dustiness as we opened the door. It was as if the cleaning team had not had enough time to do everything. As we then further explored the different rooms, we could not quite believe the number of areas in need of repair. There were multiple dents in doors, door frames broken, a smashed window in the main bedroom, wardrobe doors not on their runners in both bedrooms, stains on the sofa, the living room tv unit framing was damaged, the fridge shelf/door was broken and the blinds were missing several slats. The carpets in both bedrooms are in urgent need of replacing as they are heavily worn, bumpy and with so many stains they are bordering on grotty. We fully appreciate certain problems pop up from time to time with any accommodation but in our eyes all of the above seem to have just been ignored given how obvious they are. The living room/kitchen floor also needs ripping up and relaying due to the apparent water damage but we accept this is not a quick fix. Overall, the Combe Lodge has the potential to be something special but not in its current state. In terms of value for money, we feel the £1000 paid for a 4 night stay is not worth it and that the current online images suggest you are paying for something a lot more prestine than you actually get.
James, 13 Sep 2025
Hi James, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your stay at Combe Lodge. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we need to improve. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the beautiful lake views, the spacious bathrooms and kitchen, and found the location ideal for exploring the area. It’s also great to know the hot tub and the warm welcome from our team were appreciated. However, we’re genuinely sorry that the lodge did not meet your expectations, particularly in terms of cleanliness and maintenance. Your comments regarding the condition of furnishings, fittings, and overall presentation have been taken very seriously. Following recent guest feedback, we made the decision at the end of September to temporarily close the lodges for refurbishment. We are committed to ensuring that the accommodation reflects the quality and comfort our guests expect, and this work will address many of the issues you’ve highlighted. Thank you again for your honest and constructive feedback. We hope you’ll consider returning once the refurbishment is complete. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team
Tired Lodge
2.8/5
2.8/5
The setting of the Lodge was superb as were the staff at Kentisbury Grange, however, the lodge itself was tired and hadn't been cleaned very well. Hand prints on the mirror and the fire was missing. We found cheesy wotsits behind the speakers (well the dog did) and that showed it hadn't been cleaned to a proper standard for our arrival. There was a smashed window in the main bedroom. The door latch was broken as was the door frame into the bathroom. No welcome pack on arrival as stated when we booked and we had to ask for a tea towel & washing up sponge. When I told the team that the latch on the bedroom door was broken they were very quick to fix it. I personally wouldn't come here again.
Wendy, 12 Sep 2025
Hi Wendy. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the beautiful setting and that the team at Kentisbury Grange made a positive impression, we’re genuinely sorry that your experience at the Lodge fell short of expectations. We sincerely apologise for the cleanliness issues and maintenance concerns you encountered. This is not the standard we aim to deliver, and we understand how frustrating it must have been to arrive and find things not as they should be. Your comments have been taken very seriously, and we’ve already begun investigating these points with the housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure they are properly addressed. We’re also sorry that the welcome pack was missing and that you had to request basic items—we appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we’ll be reviewing our arrival procedures to prevent this from happening again. Thank you again for your honest review. While we regret that your stay wasn’t as enjoyable as it should have been, your feedback is helping us improve, and we hope we’ll have the opportunity to restore your confidence in the future. All the best.
Josh - Luxury Coastal
A mixed bag! Pretty and peaceful location but a lack of privacy and lodge needs some attention.
3.3/5
3.3/5
Coombe Lodge would really benefit from a deep clean and some TLC, as it is showing signs of wear and tear. When we arrived the sink was full of dirty water and the induction hob was filthy and I had to wash the crockery before we could use it. The beds were clean and comfortable and the bathrooms were clean and the shower was very good. Parking is a bit tricky as (unlike the other lodges) there is no allocated space. Overall the lodge is comfortable and spacious with all required amenities, however the internet service is unreliable and weather dependent and the TV is not connected to the WiFi so you cannot access streaming services. The lodge is sited on a very pretty lake but unfortunately (unlike the other lodges) the hot tub has absolutely no privacy, this put us off using it. Also the hot tub has been installed the wrong way round and the steps to climb down into it are not accessible as up against the fence, so getting in and out was a bit tricky. Also we would have liked to have been able to control the temperature. The decking needs a wash as covered in bird excrement and we were visited by a rat several times (we did inform reception about this). We visited the restaurant for Sunday lunch and were very impressed with the food and the overall dining experience and so we decided to go for breakfast before we went home which was a mistake. Unfortunately the breakfast service was slow and the food was badly cooked (vegetarian sausages burnt and eggs under cooked) and there was only granary bread available as their delivery had not arrived. Breakfast is £15 per person and for that price we expected better. Would we would stay again? Yes, but in a different lodge.
Louise, 11 Aug 2025
Hi Louise, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful and picturesque setting of Kentisbury. However, we’re truly sorry to learn about the cleanliness issues you experienced during your stay and that they were not addressed at the time. Your comments have been shared with the team at Kentisbury, and they are currently reviewing your feedback to ensure improvements are made. We’re grateful that you would consider visiting again, and we would be very pleased to welcome you back in the future.
Nichola - The Luxury Coastal Team
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