Middle Thorne, Great Field Lodges

Braunton, Devon

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A wonderful retreat for couples looking to enjoy relaxation on the beautiful North Devon coast

3 nights from £369 Book Now

Features
Overview
Things to Know
Rooms
Availability
Location
Reviews

key features

Within 5km From Beach

Hot Tub

Wi-Fi

Pets Accepted

Parking

Enclosed Garden

Garden/backyard

Electric Car Charging Point

Patio/balcony

Near Coast Path

Bathtub

Dishwasher

Surf Board Storage

Outdoor Shower

Cot Available

High Chair

Coffee Machine

Hair Dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Oven

Iron

Overview

This luxury lodge is airy, open plan and modern, with a private hot tub and en-suite master bedroom.

One of a small collection, this beautiful home is an idyllic escape for couples and their dogs with a tastefully styled interior and fabulous outside space. Open plan, bright and fully equipped, the living area opens out to a furnished deck via glass patio doors allowing you to extend the inside of the lodge out so for BBQ weather it’s perfect. You’ll also find a private hot tub to the side along with an outdoor shower for rinsing off under so when you return home from a sandy walk down on Saunton, both you can easily de-sand.

Guests with their dogs in tow can savour long walks on one of Devon’s best beaches at the fabulous Saunton Sands, an idyllic 3-mile stretch of stunning golden sand, backed by the UNESCO-protected Braunton Burrows Biosphere Reserve before grabbing a bite to eat at the fabulous dog-friendly Beachside Grill. Nearby, the South West Coast Path picks up part of the Tarka Trail along the estuary of the River Taw (part of North Devon’s Biosphere Reserve) which is an easy level route for walkers, passing through marshland and nature reserves that teem with wildlife before ending in the village of Instow.

Croftner is the first lodge on the right as you enter the orchard, Middle Thorne is the middle lodge of the three on the right side of the site, and Hayditch is at the top of the orchard, last on the right side.

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 £50 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: 2 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: Ramp access to the property
Type of heating: Underfloor
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, however, we cannot guarantee the speed and connectivity. Therefore, if you are planning to work during your holiday, we recommend bringing a wifi dongle.
Coffee Machine: Krups Nespresso Essenza
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.
Additional Extras: There is EV charging point for guest use on site. (further details under parking information) Please note you will need to bring a three pin plug cable for this.

Room Information

Living
Open plan with the kitchen and dining areas
Furnished with a sofa and armchair
Flat screen Smart TV with free view
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen Area
Open plan with the living and dining areas
Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, coffee machine

Dining Area
Open plan with the kitchen and living areas
Table and chairs seating two
Bedrooms
King size bed, bedside tables and lamps
Wardrobe and dressing table
Bathrooms
Free standing bath and separate shower cubicle
Double hand basin, heated towel rail and WC
Outside
Hot tub with glass roof
Wrap around decked area with outdoor dining setting and two sun loungers
Ramp access to the property
Secure lawned garden area
Parking
EV Charger Point (free of charge for guests)

There is an EV charging point for guest use on site. We kindly ask that once your vehicle is charged, you park in your lodge car parking space to ensure the EV space is free for other guests on the site.

Parking for two cars

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Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver

We ask our guests for a £50 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 Great Field Lodges

Set in the heart of North Devon just a few miles from the area’s stunning coastline, this exclusive six-lodge resort really does have the best of both countryside tranquillity and coastal proximity.

more about Great Field Lodges, Braunton

Reviews

June 2025 Stay
4.8/5

Lodge is clean, tidy and has all the mod cons you need plus a sheltered hot tub. Our dog loved the garden to play in

PHILIP, 16 Jun 2025

Hi Philip, Thankyou for taking time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you found Middle Thorne, Great Field Lodges, clean, tidy and provided all the mod cons you needed! Your dogs playing in the garden sounded lovely and an enjoyable watch. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Charlie - the Luxury Coastal team - 16 Jun 2025

middle thorne grea field lodges
5/5

an excellent place everything included in the kitchen ,very nice owner hot tub lovely & a warm outside shower .dogs loved the area & the tortoise loved the garden ! thanks for accepting the 4 dogs

Anthony, 06 Jun 2025

Hi Anthony, Thankyou for taking time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you found Middle Thorne, Great Field Lodges excellent and that your dog and tortoise made the best use of garden! We would love to welcome you back in the future, Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Charlie - the Luxury Coastal team - 06 Jun 2025

A great little break, would go back again
4.7/5

A little break for my wife and I. This was just what we needed, peace and quiet use of hot tub a good book and a cosy well equipped lodge.

Graham, 17 Nov 2024

Hi Graham, Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear that you and your wife enjoyed a peaceful and quiet break. It's wonderful to know that the hot tub, a good book, and our cosy, well equipped lodge made your stay just what you needed. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team - 17 Nov 2024

Beautiful quiet place
5/5

The stay all together was amazing, quiet and beautiful! The cabin was clean, modern and comfy. It's just what you need when looking for a relaxing break. We didn't want to leave, I definitely would recommend this place, we will be going back soon!

Abigail, 27 Oct 2024

Hi Abigail, Thank you for your lovely review. Were thrilled to hear that you had an amazing and relaxing stay. It's wonderful that the lodge met all your expectations and your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another break soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Emma - The Luxury Coastal Team - 27 Oct 2024

Excellent stay
5/5

We have an excellent stay, it was very clean and tidy. Excellent place if you have dogs. Good location with access to lots of places to visit. Would definitely visit again

Matthew, 27 Sep 2024

Hi Matthew, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you had an excellent stay and you would look to stay again. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Emma - The Luxury Coastal Team - 27 Sep 2024

Week Stay at Great Field Lodges
4.8/5

We had a very enjoyable stay at the Great Field Lodges. The lodges are clean, tidy and have all the modern appliances included which make a self catering break so much easier. The location is very quiet plus the garden is nicely secluded and was bigger than we had been expecting, which our dog loved ! We are looking forward to booking again in the coming year

Philip, 23 Sep 2024

Hi Philip, Thank you so much for your review! Were thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable stay at Great Field Lodges. Its great to know that you found the lodges clean, tidy, and well-equipped. Its always a joy to hear that our guests furry friends had a good time too! We look forward to welcoming you back in the coming year. If theres anything we can do to make your next stay even more enjoyable, please dont hesitate to let us know. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Emma - The Luxury Coastal Team - 23 Sep 2024

Perfect place will be going again
4.8/5

What can I say I don't always give good marks , but this place I could not fault it in every way . We will be going back many times I think .

Paul, 03 Sep 2024

Hi Paul, thank you so much for your review. It's amazing to hear that you couldn't fault the lodge at all and that you had a wonderful stay. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Best wishes, James

James - The Luxury Coastal Team - 03 Sep 2024

Time at Middle Thorne
4.8/5

Middle Thorne was perfect for our needs. A secluded location but not out of the way being on the end of the village, with amenities within walking distance. Property had a secure, sizeable garden for our dog. Hot tub available for use. Bed was comfortable. En-suite facilities were excellent. Struggling to find a negative point with Middle Thorne. Would highly recommend.

Debbie, 12 Aug 2024

Hi Debbie, thank you so much for your review. We're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Great Field lodges and that everything was perfect for your stay. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, James

James - The Luxury Coastal Team - 12 Aug 2024

Beautiful place to stay had a wonderful time, very peaceful.
5/5

Had the time of or lives, in and out of the hot tub at this beautiful lodge.The complete stay was so relaxing in a beautiful well equiped and maintained building. building. Great location to be near the coastal walks and beaches, with good shops close by. We would thoughraly recommend it to anyone.

Derrick, 01 Jul 2024

Hi Derrick, thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you had a wonderful time and would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Emily - Luxury Coastal - 01 Jul 2024

Excellent location
5/5

Had an amazing time. Welcome fizz was great. Perfect to get straight in the hottub with. Being only 5 mins drive from the beach was perfect for the early morning dog walks. The beach was empty most days and parking is free til 8am. The premier store newsagents and convenience store on the housing estate nearby is handy as well as local Braunton shops just a small drive away. Had takeaway from Siam which was good and ready when ordered for collection. Would happily recommend a stay with or without the dog .

Mark, 24 Jun 2024

Hi Mark, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had a fabulous stay and enjoyed the hot tub and location - early morning beach walks sound perfect. Thank you for your local recommendations too! We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Laura - The Luxury Coastal Team - 24 Jun 2024

5* stay
5/5

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again in future. The lodge was comfortable and very well equipped. The garden was ideal for our dog and the location was perfect for a peaceful break.

Stephanie, 14 Jun 2024

Hello Stephanie, thank you so much for your review. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful stay at Middle Thorne, Great Field. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best wishes, James - The Luxury Coastal Team

James - The Luxury Coastal Team - 14 Jun 2024

Relaxation
5/5

A most relaxing break, attention to detail is excellent, the lodge is fantastically clean, the beach is a short drive away as is Braunton, will be returning as soon as we can

Caroline, 31 May 2024

Hello Caroline, thank you for reviewing your stay at Middle Thorne, Great Field. We're delighted to hear that everything was perfect for your stay and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Best wishes, James - The Luxury Coastal Team

James Lund - 31 May 2024

Fanstastic Place and host
4.8/5

Sarah was really helpful and friendly - great place, great location, great service. Would definitely visit again.

Giles, 30 May 2024

Hi Giles, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, it's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your holiday at Great Field Lodges. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Laura - The Luxury Coastal Team - 30 May 2024

2nd Stay- really enjoyed...
5/5

This was our second stay at Middle Thorne. Its a perfect couples retreat, stylish, comfortable and pet friendly. Peaceful farm setting but close to all the local beaches and resorts. These lodges are a credit to the owners and Sarah does a fantastic job with the lodge being spotless and welcoming with all the bits you need whilst away- even a bottle of bubbly. Thankyou again for a great stay, thoroughly recommended

MALCOLM, 13 May 2024

Hi Malcolm, Thank you for sharing your delightful experience during your second stay at Middle Thorne. Its heart warming to know that this place serves as a perfect couples retreat, combining style, comfort, and pet-friendliness. The peaceful farm setting must have been a soothing escape, surrounded by the beauty of nature. And how wonderful that its conveniently located near local beaches and resorts! The credit goes to the dedicated owners, and Sarah deserves applause for her meticulous work. A spotless lodge with all the essentials, including a thoughtful touch like a bottle of bubbly thats hospitality at its finest. May your future stays continue to be as delightful as this one. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team - 13 May 2024

Lovely Weekend Retreat
5/5

This property does what it says on the tin. Very clean, modern, well- equipped and dog friendly lodge for a cosy break for 2 (+1 pooch). Cosy open plan kitchen/ lounge with little dining table. Super comfortable bed and great shower. Quiet enclosed garden space, good deck with hot tub tucked away in the corner. Nice birdsong! Fantastic position only 5 min drive from Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows. Nice touches were the Nespresso machine and Prosecco in the fridge with a fee doggy bags and biscuits for all 3 guests. Aim to come back soon.

Steve, 28 Apr 2024

Hi Steve, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the clean, modern well equipped lodge with your furry friend! Thank you for the kind words regarding the comfortable bed and fantastic position. It is lovely to hear you liked the Nespresso machine and prosecco as well as the biscuits for all of you! We hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team - 28 Apr 2024

Luxurious lodges
5/5

The lodges are ideally located within 5 minutes of Saunton Sands, 10 minutes away from Croyde and 15 minutes from the amazing beaches at Woolacombe. The lodge was spotless and had everything you could possibly need for a break - the bottle of Prosecco and shortbread biscuits were a lovely touch. The heating was brilliant and the bathroom felt luxurious. We made good use of the hot tub and Im sure the decking area and garden would be lovely in the summer. Braunton itself has a good variety of restaurants and shops and we would definitely recommend Squires and SQ. This is our second stay at Great Field Lodges and we will definitely return soon.

Stephen, 01 Mar 2024

Hi Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, so glad to hear you enjoyed the location of the lodges and how spotless the property was as well as having everything you needed. It is good to hear you made good use of the hot tub and the local amenities. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Chloe-The Luxury Coastal Team - 01 Mar 2024

Will definitely return
5/5

Booked as a short break for my husband and I and our puppy. Arrived and the property surpassed the photos. Such a lovely warm atmosphere, everything is perfect and well done and kitted out. The garden was very well secured so we felt happy to let our pup roam around. Very clean. The support we had from Our host was absolutely amazing. Can't fault her at all. She went above and beyond to help us and was so friendly when we arrived a day early (our fault entirely)!! Was allowed in a little earlier the next day due to that which was very much appreciated. The bed was so comfortable and like a dream, as was the hot tub. Only gripe was not having a second set of towels for the hot tub and had to use the bathing ones. Otherwise that's being pedantic really if I had to give a negative.

Gulcan, 26 Feb 2024

Hi Gulcan, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad to hear that you enjoy the lovely atmosphere and everything was perfect for you both. It is good to hear your pup got to roam around and enjoy themselves also and that you felt supported by the host and found her to go above and beyond. We are sorry to hear about the towels, we did send you an email to check if you were aware that there was towelling robes in the wardrobe for the use of the hot tub. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Chloe-The Luxury Coastal Team - 26 Feb 2024

Short Break in Jan
5/5

Perfect Stay, perfect location and perfect host. We will return for many more stays in the future. Thank you.

Matthew, 04 Feb 2024

Hi Matthew, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, glad to hear you had a perfect stay and enjoyed the location! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best wishes, Chloe Luxury Coastal

Chloe-The Luxury Coastal Team - 04 Feb 2024

Relaxing stay
5/5

We had an amazing time, we left feeling so relaxed, the lodge has everything you need, you feel like you are in the middle of no where, but everything is close by, it was just what we needed and will be definitely be booking again.

serena, 20 Nov 2023

Hi Serena, thank you so much for your review. We are thrilled that you loved the lodge, we can't wait to welcome you back. Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team

Fionnuala-Luxury Coastal - 20 Nov 2023

Excellent Lodge...
5/5

Really enjoyed our stay, lovely lodge, spotlessly clean, spacious and well thought out -a real credit to the owner. The lodge had everything you needed. Our Beagle loved the large enclosed garden. We spent a lot of time on the large decked area in the sunshine and evenings in the hot tub. Close to all the beaches of Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe and Instow. Close to Braunton with its shops and pubs Thoroughly recommend for a relaxing break Thankyou again for a great stay

malcolm, 18 Oct 2023

Hi Malcom, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay with us. We are so pleased to hear you really enjoyed your stay at Middle Thorne, great Field Lodges and that the lodge had everything you needed. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 18 Oct 2023

Perfect for couples with a dog looking for peace and quiet.
4.8/5

Perfect for us and our Labrador. Really quiet and peaceful with great facilities. Completely enclosed garden with lovely furniture for eating outside. Sarah was really helpful. Electric car charging facilities were a big bonus. Will definitely stay again.

Guest, 26 Sep 2023

Hi Carol, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay. We are so delighted to hear you all enjoyed your stay and all the great facilities! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 26 Sep 2023

Excellent
5/5

What a lovely stay we had for my girlfriends birthday. We had 5 days but wish we had more days,such a lovely time

William, 18 Sep 2023

Hi William, thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed Middle Thorne for a birthday celebration, we hope to see you back through our doors again in the future. Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team.

Fionnuala-Luxury Coastal - 18 Sep 2023

Short holiday for birthday
5/5

Very clean, warm location with several appliances available to meet needs for cooking, or otherwise. Bed was brilliant and comfy, hot tub provided an amazing place to wind down at the end of a busy day. Would recommend and would definitely look to book again, location was brilliant.

Tristan, 09 Aug 2023

Hello Tristan, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased you found both the lodge and the location to be wonderful and found everything you needed within the lodge. We would love for you to return and it is great to hear you would recommend it to others. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Emily - Luxury Coastal - 09 Aug 2023

Home from home
5/5

Stunning accommodation in an ideal location for trips to neighbouring villages. Absolutely spotless inside. A nice large enclosed garden for the dog to run around in. Outside shower next to the hot tub. Very peaceful and private. Would recommend and will definately be back. Thank you for a lovely week away.

David, 17 Jul 2023

Hello David, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. It's so lovely to hear you found the location ideal and that the property was up to standard. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we would absolutely love for you to return. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.

Emily - Luxury Coastal - 17 Jul 2023

Great
4.3/5

Great property, clean and short walk into Braunton town/ easy drive to beach Beautiful decking and hot tub very dog friendly The sofa was incredibly uncomfortable. The bathroom was tiled incorrectly so left a lot of standing water in the shower High Price for a weekend use compared to similar style places we have stayed in

Guest, 10 Jul 2023

Hi Charlotte, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are really pleased you liked the property. Thank you too for your feedback which we will pass on the owners. Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team.

Mary - 10 Jul 2023

Wonderful!
5/5

Myself and my partner had an excellent time at Middle Thorne. Its sparkling clean with all the amenities you could need. The host information was very clear and easy to contact if you needed anything. The area is so quiet and private, perfect for relaxing with your book on a sun lounger. The hot tub is warm all the time and theres even an outdoor warm shower. To top it off, we were gifted a bottle of Prosecco! Overall Id highly recommend.

Keira, 07 Jul 2023

Hi Keira, thank you for your review, we are so delighted to hear you had an excellent time. We would love to welcome you back one day. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.

Fionnuala- Luxury Coastal - 07 Jul 2023

lovely holiday stay
5/5

beautiful lodge with all the amenities you would want from a holiday stay. We were very grateful for providing milk, a bottle of bubbly and some biscuits for our stay. lodge was extremely clean and will definitely be looking to book again. Sarah was extremely helpful and allowed us to check in early and was helpful throughout with any questions we had. The lodges location was also very good with a short journey to Saunton sands beach, and just around the headland to Croyde.

joshua, 14 Jun 2023

Hi Joshua, thank you for leaving us a review. It's great to hear you had a nice stay, found the lodge extremely clean and made use of the location. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.

Emily - Luxury Coastal - 14 Jun 2023

Lovely stay
4.8/5

Had a very pleasant stay, lodge was very clean and tidy , owners provided lovely welcome gifts for us which was a lovely touch. The garden space is perfect for dogs and very secure , you're left to enjoy your holiday and are offered help /can ask for help when you need it. Within a short driving distance for everything you need. Would definitely return here and recommend to others.

Guest, 02 Jun 2023

Hi Robynne, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay, the owners will be pleased to read your lovely comments. We hope to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, Luxury Coastal

Mary - 02 Jun 2023

Fantastic Stay
5/5

This stay was brilliant. We could not fault it at all. Everything you need for a stay was available, clean, tidy and looked immaculate! Information beforehand was prompt, very informative and easy to know what to do on arrival. 100% this stay was the best I have ever had in the UK!

Mark, 18 May 2023

Hello Mark, thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We are glad to hear that this was the best stay you have ever had in the UK! We appreciate your comments and would love for you to stay with us again. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.

Emily - 18 May 2023

Amazing lodge! Great stay!
4.8/5

A lovely place! We have a great time and brilliant for the dog! Amazing deco all very nice and modern. Would highly recommend!

Guest, 12 Mar 2023

A beautiful rural retreat
5/5

From initial contact to our departure, everything was perfect. A beautiful luxury and well appointed lodge, a farm setting in stunning rural North Devon, a bubbling hot tub and starry skies made for a very pleasant stay. A beautiful relaxing retreat, a credit to the owners and also to the agents for the way they handled my questions. Amazing and refreshing to find such quality accommodation 5 Stars just arent enough !!

Guest, 17 Feb 2023

Hi Steve, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Middle Thorne, Great Field Lodges. It is so lovely to hear everything was perfect and you had such a beautiful stay. We hope to welcome you to stay with Luxury Coastal again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 17 Feb 2023