Shuttaford Barns
Holne, Devon
A calm, characterful barn in its own little valley, with a games room for table tennis and darts, and board games and books for wet evenings. The owners have young children themselves, and families staying here mention the toys and play space. Pennywell Farm, the South Devon Railway and the Dartmoor otter sanctuary are all within about 15 minutes.
For the children
- Games room
- Cots
- Best for
- Families who want a quiet Dartmoor base close to steam trains, otters and farm parks
- Ages
- Toddler, Preschool, 4–7, 8–12, Teen
- Family rooms
- Big Barn sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms (2 doubles and a twin) with 2 bathrooms; highchair and cots available
- Outdoors
- Private garden, footpaths from the door, walks along the River Dart and up onto the moor
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
~5 miles · ~15 mins
Farm park · short drive
A hands-on farm park with piggy cuddles, with tractor rides, goat feeding, outdoor play and an indoor soft-play barn. It is seasonal, usually open from mid-February to the end of October, with a separate Christmas event.
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary ↗
~4 miles · ~10 mins
Wildlife park · short drive
A small family-run sanctuary with several otter species and a tropical butterfly house, right beside Buckfastleigh station. The otter feeding times are the best moments to visit.
~4 miles · ~10 mins
Heritage railway · short drive
Heritage steam trains running seven miles along the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. Check the timetable before going, as it does not run every day of the year.
~14 miles · ~35 mins
Woodland park · ideal day trip
A private woodland park on Dartmoor with waymarked trails, a tall waterfall over boulders, small animals and keeper talks. Paths are rough, so bring a carrier rather than a buggy.
~13 miles · ~25 mins
Museum · short drive
Giant marble runs, a small games and glass museum and a toy shop in an old pottery, with free entry and parking. A handy rainy-day stop.
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A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.