Why Renting a Cottage for Your Work Trip in North Devon is a Practical Choice
When it comes to work trips, finding the right accommodation can make a world of difference. Whether you’re an electrician, shop fitter, theatre performer or accountant needing to work in North Devon, where you stay matters. At Lower Hearson Cottages, located just 5 miles from Barnstaple town centre, we offer the perfect solution for your work-related visit.
Why Choose a Cottage for Your Work Trip?
- Space to Work: Space to Relax
Unlike cramped hotel rooms, our 6 work-friendly cottages in North Devon provide spacious living areas where you can unwind after a demanding day. With fully equipped kitchens, comfortable lounges, and private bedrooms, you’ll have all the comforts of home, plus plenty of peace and quiet. This additional space is valuable whether you’re needing to work remotely from the cottage or are returning from a day working off site. Several of our cottages have a dedicated work space with desk light. The free fast wi-fi isn’t just great for work purposes – why not bring your games console as well as the laptop.
- Great location for worker accommodation in North Devon
The A361 is only a 3.7 mile drive away meaning our cottages are conveniently located for workers operating in and around Barnstaple and the surrounding North Devon area. Whether you're looking for digs while working at the Queen’s Theatre or North Devon District Hospital, need contractor accommodation or a self-catering cottage while you complete a local project, you'll appreciate the easy access to your work location while still being able to retreat to the tranquility of the countryside.
- Cost-Effective for Teams
Traveling as a team? Renting a cottage can often be more affordable than multiple hotel rooms. With the option to share a kitchen and living space, you’ll reduce costs while enjoying better facilities. Plus, the ability to cook your own meals saves on dining out expenses. We have a range of cottage sizes on site and can provide worker accommodation for groups of between 1 and 6 colleagues.
- Flexibility and Privacy
Our self-contained cottages offer the freedom to set your own schedule. Early starts? Late finishes? No problem. You won’t be bound by rigid meal times or have cleaners needing to enter your room.
Unusual shift or performance times, get delayed with an unexpected work emergency or a meeting that runs over? … no problem…. we can meet and greet you for check-in anytime between 4pm and 2am. We live on site, so just keep us updated and we’ll be happy to facilitate a late arrival. We can accept stays between 2 nights and 28 nights in length (depending on cottage choice and time of year). As you are able to liaise directly with us we can assist with the booking process or extensions to ensure there’s minimum admin burden for you.
- Making the finances add up
As a small family run enterprise, we understand that every penny counts for businesses, so we offer multi-week discounts to make longer stays more affordable.
We are VAT registered so the invoices and receipts we provide give you a breakdown of the charges making it easy for you to claim back the VAT or evidence your expenses to your company.
- On-Site Amenities
At Lower Hearson Cottages, we go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable. Enjoy free fast Wi-Fi for catching up on emails or joining webinars, free parking, and in-cottage laundry facilities to keep your workwear fresh.
It’s not just about the work, everyone needs downtime to recharge and let them start the new work day with renewed energy. All guests are welcome to use our on-site facilities - relax in 2 acres of gardens, enjoy a BBQ, meet the animals or spend time in the games room (with table tennis and table football). If you visit in the warmer months, you can take a dip in the outdoor heated swimming pool – it might not be a business essential but it’s a great way to relax.
- Local work facilities
North Devon has a number of work hubs with bookable facilities. The Barnstaple Hub is just a 15 minute drive from Lower Hearson and lets you hire meeting or training rooms while you are staying in the area.
- A Taste of North Devon’s Beauty
Even if you’re here for work, North Devon’s charm is hard to ignore. From our smallholding, you’ll enjoy stunning views and a peaceful rural atmosphere. On your downtime, explore local beaches, take a walk on Exmoor, or enjoy Barnstaple’s vibrant town life.
Work away: Feel at home
Book Your Stay at Lower Hearson Cottages
Choosing the right accommodation can make your work trip productive, comfortable, and even enjoyable. At Lower Hearson Cottages, we provide everything you need to focus on your work while enjoying a home away from home.
To check availability or learn more about our facilities, visit lowerhearsoncottages.co.uk today. Whether you're in North Devon for a short-term project or a longer assignment, we’re here to make your stay seamless and stress-free.