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3 Bed Ground floor apartment with large garden, minutes from the Beach!

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The Deck - lower ground floor apartment overlooking the entire garden
Fabulous garden for games
Ensuite Master Bedroom
The Deck - access via patio doors from living area
Living/dining area
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
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  • Washer
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  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Croyde
  • Popular LocationCroyde Bay Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSaunton Sands11 min drive
  • Popular LocationWoolacombe Beach20 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)96 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

3 Bed Ground floor apartment with large garden, minutes from the Beach!

Located 2-3 MINS WALK TO THE BEACH. A contemporary ground floor apartment with direct access to a large garden, in an imposing property within walking distance of Croyde beach and the village centre. Ideally situated in the village of Croyde, famed for its surf and ideal for children. Saunton sands, south of Croyde, backed by the Burrows nature reserve and famous Saunton golf club is a short car ride away. Villages such as Lynton and Lynmouth and the walkers paradise Watersmeet, are only a short drive away. LORNA DOONE 2 is located in an extremely desirable position on Moor Lane, only a two minutes stroll from the beach and just a short walk into the quaint and picturesque ‘chocolate box’ village of Croyde. Croyde itself boasts village stores, a post office, thatched pubs, restaurants, tearooms and surf shops.

The apartment is light and spacious, ideal for one large family or two smaller families. As this is a ground floor apartment, LORNA DOONE 2 also appeals to those who would rather not have the inconvenience of stairs.

The stylish and trendy open plan kitchen, dining room and living room is light and spacious, with two sets of double glazed patio doors that lead out onto a private decked area with canopied sun terrace and steps leading down to the garden beyond. There is a wooden dining table adjacent to the kitchen, providing plenty of space for 6 people. The lounge area is fully carpeted and boasts contemporary furniture in coordinating colours. There are two fabric sofas and two easy chairs that enable guests to relax in comfort. The entertainment hardware includes a TV and stereo system (CD, radio and audio tape), as well as inclusive WiFi internet access.

Limed oak units with a light laminate work surface help to increase the feeling of space in this open plan room. The layout has been well thought out, and appliances include a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, built in electric oven and hob, microwave, 2 slice toaster and kettle. There is a plentiful supply of glassware, coordinating crockery and cooking utensils.

There are 3 bedrooms all accessed from the central hallway.
Bedroom 1 is the master double bedroom with en-suite. Decor is simple yet elegant.
Bedroom 2 is a bright and airy charming twin bedroom, with wooden beds and storage space.
Bedroom 3 contains adult-sized pine bunk beds, chest of drawers and a mirror.

The fully tiled family bathroom with slate grey tiles has a really modern feel. The shower is separate from the bath in its own cubicle. The white suite also includes a pedestal wash basin with polished chrome taps, low level WC and a good sized bath, perfect for relaxing in aromatic bubbles after a day at the beach. Bedroom 1 has an en suite shower room.

There is dedicated parking for two cars on a level driveway. LORNA DOONE 2 is set in its own grounds, surrounded on two sides by a large flat lawn, the size of two tennis courts, perfect for enjoying the late afternoon sun. The grounds are a great social space, available to all guests to dine al fresco or simply just relax and unwind in the sunshine. A BBQ is provided.

Property manager

Tracy Edwards

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Croyde

Located in Braunton, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Marwood Hill Gardens and Funder Zone. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Croyde

What's nearby

  • Croyde Bay Beach - 5 min walk
  • Saunton Sands - 11 min drive
  • Putsborough Sands - 15 min drive
  • Woolacombe Beach - 20 min drive
  • Barricane Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Umberleigh Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Thatch - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Croyde Ice Cream Parlour - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sandleigh Tea Room & Garden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Groove - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Bed Ground floor apartment with large garden, minutes from the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is 3 Bed Ground floor apartment with large garden, minutes from the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Braunton apartment building is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Croyde Bay Beach and Putsborough Sands. Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicola W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location! Wonderful shared gardens. Well equipped property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Croyde June 23
Fantastic property close to the beach with a sunny decking and beautiful gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spring Break...
A lovely 3 bed flat, plenty of room for two adults and three children, only a few minutes walk from the beach and our car stayed firmly parked from the moment we arrived until the end of the trip. Very much enjoyed the time out and look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T., Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week stay in April
The location is perfect, very close to the beach and to the village centre. The apartment is nicely laid out, a good kitchen with a good outdoor area. In April it was always warm and the water was always hot. We had a lovely time and would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

philippa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good size property , good location , helpful host .
Good communication with host Tracey which filled me with confidence.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family holiday
Great holiday and perfect location for beach lovers. We will be back x
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
May 2021
Bright, airy Property and spacious garden. Very close to the beach. Everything you need for a beach/ surfing holiday. Very friendly and helpful owner. We had a great stay and look forward to staying again in the future. Annette

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious week in Croyde
Great apartment and an ideal location for the beach & the village. Having a veranda & direct access to the garden is a real plus point. Lovely light decor. My family of 5 had plenty of space . Would definitely come back here.

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang P., Vienna, Austria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place
Large living/dining room/kitchen, small bedrooms. Easy parking, walking distance to beach. Minor flaws: Noisy bathroom fans are combined with the light and run for a while after the light is switched off. No proper towel hangers in en-suite bathroom. Terrace would have been nice, but temperatures were too low (not owner‘s responsibility;-).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

Fantastic location, lovely comfortable accommodation, in lovely grounds too. Great for families.
We had such a great time, so close to the beach, and yet so comfortable that we were happy to stay at apartment, everything has been thought through...comfortable beds, clean, tidy, nothing too much trouble...owners straight round when we couldn’t get tv to work! Barbecue, lovely gardens, books, games and everything you need to chill.the only sad thing is we have to wait another year before we can return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Lovely apartment in great location
Really enjoyed the stay in a perfect apartment for a holiday with great outdoor space.Location ideal close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Joanna M.

Lovely location but definitely not a "luxury" apartment
We booked as a family for a weekend break in October and whilst we loved Croyde and the location of the apartment we were very disappointed by the overall management of the booking and the apartment itself. Communication was poor, I had to ask several times for a contact number in case of emergencies as the owner was apparently in Brazil and had left nothing by way of communication before leaving, it took some time to track someone down. The apartment itself needed some TLC. All of the cutlery, crockery, and glassware was filthy and we had to wash everything before use as it was sticky to touch. Possibly not helped by a seemingly broken dishwasher. Whilst not averse to a bit of washing up this is not what was expected nor advertised. One of the heaters in the main bedroom had a loose electrical socket because the plug was not screwed together properly, exposing electrics so not ideal for children of which we had 2 (toddlers) with us. Also not child-friendly was the lack of gate on the decking which leads to a steep drop off and steps which is not ok for young children. The other ground floor apartments had gates so I am not sure what had happened here, it meant that we constantly had to watch them on the deck rather than just let them play. Which leads to the advertised "games and toys", one Jenga style game and 2 card games or at least that was all we found on the shelves which is poor if advertising (another) facility that barely exists. One of the lampshades in room two was hanging off and not in anyway fixed, no full length mirror, no hairdryer (which would be helpful) and all of the furniture seems to be from Ikea. Nothing wrong with Ikea but this is NOT luxury. The owners had mentioned a broken tile in the bathroom which had been temporarily fixed (badly) but the bathrooms themselves needed a total overhaul. One of the walls in the main bathroom seems to have been recently updated possibly for pictures but the remainder was fairly awful. Lastly, my husband trod on some glass in the kitchen, thankfully him and not one of the children. When I relayed this back to the owner there was little by way of response. The space and location of the apartment is lovely but the owners clearly don't look after it and to market it as luxury is totally inappropriate. I would go back to Croyde but definitely stay somewhere else, such a shame.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R., Pewsey

Excellent apartment, close to beach
Light and spacious apartment, well equipped and comfortable. Large decking area off living room. Just a few minutes' walk to Croyde beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bettina A.

Lovely and spacious ground floor flat in Croyde Bay
My husband and daughter stayed in this flat in July this year. They found it to be exactly as described. Clean, spacious and near the beaches, great decking area with BBQ and walking distance to the centre. We will no doubt return as a family as the stay was a success. Their only negative observation is the beds were not very comfortable. The owners were easy to communicate with. Nice to deal with them. However, feedback for Owners Abroad: Not so easy too communicate with. We had problems making the reservation on line and it appeared on screen that this accommodation was full for our dates, when in fact it wasn't. We asked Owners Abroad for help and they eventually helped, but made 2 reservations for us instead of the one we requested. There was quite a bit of chasing on our behalf. Owners Abroad did not make it easy and straight forward. Highly recommend this accommodation! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Great location, perfect holiday retreat for a family.
I searched the internet for ages, trying to find the perfect location to the town and the beach, wanting easy access for both. We took our own 2 teenage children and both took a friend. They were in surf school each day and loved the access to the beach and the town. My husband and I enjoyed the local area and managed to cycle some miles, particularly enjoying the Tarka Trail. When we arrived at the house we discovered a problem with the fridge, which was quickly resolved and Tracey and David were helpful from the first point of contact. We had the most amazing week and will have lovely memories of a special holiday in Devon. The location of the apartment is perfect.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

Spacious, comfortable and well located
This is a spacious and comfortable apartment with a large garden, conveniently situated for access to Croyde beach.

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Edwards

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Tracy & David - happily married with 2 children, Jake & Madi. David is born and bred North Devon and having spend time away working and travelling, he finally returned to this incredibly special area with his family. Having bought Lorna Doone whilst living away, it was for a time, the family home, before then buying in Braunton.

Why they chose this property

Our love of sand, sea and surf brought us to Croyde, David and I thought this would be a perfect location to share with family and friends and we have loved every minute of time spent at Lorna Doone. We are thrilled to be able to share it with you for your fabulous seaside holiday

What makes this property unique

Close proximity to the beach / fabulous village infrastructure / activities for all the family / beautiful sandy beaches on the doorstep /

Languages:

English
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