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Need To Know

✓Enclosed garden
✓Electric car charging
✓Heated indoor pool
✓Beach nearby
✓Children welcome
✓Shop within walking distance
✓Parking
✓BBQ - charcoal
✓Dog-friendly
✓Garden
✓Village
✓Hot tub
✓Celebration cottages
✓Family friendly
✓Corporate
✓Ping pong table
✓Modern kitchen
✓Sun terrace
✓Decking
✓Ground floor bedroom
✓Ground floor bathroom
✓Private parking
✓Outdoor dining
✓Extensive gardens
✓Pub within walking distance
✓Self check-in
✓Countryside views
✓Electric induction hob
✓Private outdoor space
✓Coffee machine
✓Cot
✓Freezer
✓Washing machine
✓Tumble dryer
✓Dishwasher
✓Microwave
✓Kitchen
✓WiFi
✓Smart TV with internet access
✓Iron and ironing board
✓Hairdryer
✓Laptop-friendly workspace
✓Outdoor space
✓Heating
✓Hot water
✓Secure parking
✓Fridge Freezer
✓Highchair
✓Electric oven
✓Private entrance
✓Seating area
✓Corporate retreats
✓Swimming Pool
✓Coastal cottages
✓Dog Friendly with Hot Tub
✓Dog Friendly with Enclosed Garden
✓Celebrations
✓Short breaks
✓Medium cottages
✓Family Cottages
✓Yoga
✓Swimming
✓Tennis
✓Cycling
✓Hiking
✓Fishing
✓Golf
✓Spa experiences
✓Kayaking
✓Horse riding
✓Walking
✓Outdoor dining
✓Cooking classes
✓Pilates
✓Private chef
✓Yachting
✓Water skiing
✓Jet skiing
✓Surfing
✓Michelin Restaurant
✓Paddle-boarding
✓Wild swimming
✓Canoeing

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Local Insights: Bracken Barn

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Combe Martin, Ilfracombe

Weather & Local Conditions

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bracken Barn sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

126m

(413 feet above sea level)

Bracken Barn sits in a peaceful Ilfracombe setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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126m

Elevation

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Combe Martin

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Combe Martin are typical Ilfracombe lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.1935150° N | Longitude: 3.990669° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Combe Martin (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

4:15am

Sunrise

7:28pm

Golden Hour

8:28pm

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Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:28pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Combe Martin, you have approximately 16.23 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Bracken Barn.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Ilfracombe. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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About Bracken Barn

Need To Know

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Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Getting To Bracken Barn

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Bracken Barn Right For Your Group

For Families

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Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

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