Our Facilities
There is always something to do at Libbear Barton! We have activities for all the family whatever the weather.
Heated Indoor Pool
Our heated indoor swimming pool is open all year round, providing a warm, private space for families to swim whatever the season. Generously sized and maintained at a comfortable temperature, it’s ideal for relaxed lengths, family splash sessions or helping children build water confidence in a calm, enclosed setting.
Each property can book a dedicated two-hour private session per day, with slots available between 9am and 8pm. That means no sharing with other cottages, no crowded lanes, just your household enjoying the pool at your allotted time. It’s a simple system that ensures everyone gets proper, uninterrupted swim time during their stay.
Soft Play
Our indoor soft play area gives younger guests a dedicated space to burn off energy whatever the weather. Designed with pre-school and early primary ages in mind, it’s a safe, enclosed environment with padded flooring, climbing shapes, crawl spaces and slides that encourage movement, balance and confidence.
It’s ideal for early mornings, rainy afternoons or that in-between moment before supper when energy levels are still high. For added convenience, the soft play adjoins the games room, so you can enjoy a game of pool while still keeping an easy eye on the children.
The Soft Play is available from 9am to 8pm each day.
The Animal Barn
Our on-site petting farm gives guests the chance to properly experience life on a smallholding. Meet our miniature donkeys, guinea pigs, chickens and runner ducks, and enjoy simple, hands-on interactions that children rarely get at home. Little ones can help collect eggs, watch the ducks waddle down to the water, and spend time gently handling the smaller animals under supervision.
It’s a relaxed, informal space designed for families to drop in and enjoy at their own pace. No queues, no crowds, just a safe and thoughtful environment where children can learn, build confidence around animals and spend meaningful time outdoors.
Sauna
Our on-site sauna offers a calm, restorative space to properly switch off during your stay. Located beside the pool area, it provides the perfect contrast after a swim or a long walk across Dartmoor or the North Devon coast. Warm and quiet, it’s designed for unhurried relaxation.
Like the pool, the sauna is used during your private two-hour pool session, giving your household exclusive access at your allocated time. Whether it’s easing tired legs, warming up after an autumn beach walk or simply carving out a moment of peace, it’s a small detail that makes a noticeable difference to the rhythm of your stay.
Gym
Our on-site gym gives you everything you need to keep your routine on track while you’re away. The space is compact but well equipped, with a full set of dumbbells, exercise bike, elliptical trainer, workout bench, mat, gym ball and resistance bands.
Open daily from 9am to 8pm, it’s easy to fit a session around family plans. Practical and straightforward, it means you can maintain your training rhythm without needing to leave the site.
Games Room
Our games room is designed for relaxed, informal competition across all ages. Inside, you’ll find a full-size pool table, air hockey, table tennis, darts and table football, giving plenty of options whether it’s a one-on-one match or a full family tournament.
Open daily from 9am to 8pm, it’s a dependable go-to space in the evenings or on wetter days. During the summer and on drier days, lawn games are also available outside, adding an extra layer of easy, outdoor fun to the mix.
Outdoor Playground
Our outdoor playground gives children plenty of space to climb, balance and burn off energy in the fresh Devon air. The play area includes a swing set, slides, a multi-level climbing frame with climbing wall, rope, ramp and steps, all designed to encourage movement, coordination and confidence.
It’s an easy, informal space for children to dip in and out of throughout the day, whether that’s between activities or while supper is being prepared. Open daily from 9am to 8pm, it’s a simple, reliable favourite that keeps younger guests happily occupied without ever having to leave the site.
Events Room
The Stables is our attractive beamed events room – perfect for your celebration, seminar or meeting. There is room for 40 seated around a table or theatre-style and the adjoining commercial kitchen means that you can cook for your gathering or sit back and let a caterer take the strain. We are happy to recommend someone local who will make your event extra-special. We offer The Stables free of charge for those booking the whole site.
The Wild Wood
Five acres of beautiful woodland is right on your doorstep and beckoning you to explore and make your own adventure right here at Libbear Barton. Depending on the season, there are mounds of bluebells, a badger’s hide, barbecues in hidden dells, a stream for paddling and much more. Just imagine walking right into the pages of The Wind in the Willows!
Gardens
Each property at Libbear Barton has its own private garden, giving you space to relax, dine and unwind without feeling overlooked. Lawns provide room for children to play, and every garden includes its own trampoline, making it easy for younger guests to burn off energy safely within your own space.
You’ll also find gas barbecues and outdoor dining furniture, so long lunches and relaxed evening meals can move effortlessly outside when the weather allows. Thoughtfully laid out to balance privacy with open countryside views, the gardens give you the freedom to enjoy the outdoors at your own pace throughout your stay.
Boating Lake
Open from the Easter holidays through to October half term, our boating lake is ready for your very own mini expedition. Climb into the dinghy, push off from the bank and row your way around the island for a proper little adventure. It’s not quite Swallows and Amazons, but it’s not far off. A bit of teamwork on the oars, fresh Devon air in your lungs and the quiet thrill of charting your own course across the water. Simple, screen-free, and just the right amount of wild.
40 Acres to Explore
Libbear Barton is a 40 acre working farm. Throughout the different seasons you can enjoy watching the tractors at work on the farm, sowing the seed or harvesting the crop. Our beautiful lake is home to ducks, Canada geese and moorhens, with lots of babies in the Spring. And there is nothing nicer than a quiet stroll around the lake in the early morning or at dusk when you might spot some deer, a bat or two or even the beautiful barn owl. Just as in the Wind in the Willows, many swallows return each Spring from Africa to make their home at Libbear Barton.
