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THE RETREAT, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Appledore
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4105 sq m
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Explore the area
Bideford, South West England
- West Appledore1 min walk
- Instow Beach17 min drive
- Saunton Sands43 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
double bedroom Bedroom
1 Double Bed
twin bedroom Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
bathroom Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
THE RETREAT, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Appledore
This lovely cottage is located near the village of Appledore and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.
The Retreat is a lovely cottage near the village of Appledore, just four miles from Bideford. The cottage sleeps four people and has one double bedroom, one twin and a ground floor family bathroom. Also in the cottage is a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting area with an electric fire. Outside is roadside parking and an enclosed courtyard with furniture and a barbecue. Situated next to the River Torridge, The Retreat is a lovely holiday home at any time of the year. Please note: this property has low ceilings so taller people may need to bend down in some areas. Please note: This property doesn't have Sunday check-in days
Amenities: Electric storage heaters with electric fire. Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking available nearby on first come, first served basis. Additional parking in nearby Pay and Display car parks. Enclosed courtyard. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk. Note: Property situated down a narrow one way road. Note: when accessing property, the toilet, bathroom and kitchen on level, living area accessed down two small steps. Please note: this property has an open tread staircase with a rope handrail as pictured.
. Please note: This property doesn't have Sunday check-in days . Please note: this property has low ceilings so taller people may need to bend down in some areas.
Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Town: Where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet, sits the delightful quayside village of Appledore, next to the River Torridge. Appledore boasts a small but great range of shops, pubs, guesthouses and art galleries. A thriving fishing and trading village since the 14th century, Appledore has been a famous boat-building centre for many years and the shipyard is still active today. Picturesque Appledore provides a peaceful base from which to explore North Devon, and is close to surf beaches.The Quay is very central to life in the village and it is here you will find many activities including fishing trips, crabbing contests on the quay, and sometimes Morris Dancers. This quaint fishing village has a maze of narrow streets leading to the quay.
The Retreat is a lovely cottage near the village of Appledore, just four miles from Bideford. The cottage sleeps four people and has one double bedroom, one twin and a ground floor family bathroom. Also in the cottage is a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting area with an electric fire. Outside is roadside parking and an enclosed courtyard with furniture and a barbecue. Situated next to the River Torridge, The Retreat is a lovely holiday home at any time of the year. Please note: this property has low ceilings so taller people may need to bend down in some areas. Please note: This property doesn't have Sunday check-in days
Amenities: Electric storage heaters with electric fire. Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking available nearby on first come, first served basis. Additional parking in nearby Pay and Display car parks. Enclosed courtyard. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk. Note: Property situated down a narrow one way road. Note: when accessing property, the toilet, bathroom and kitchen on level, living area accessed down two small steps. Please note: this property has an open tread staircase with a rope handrail as pictured.
. Please note: This property doesn't have Sunday check-in days . Please note: this property has low ceilings so taller people may need to bend down in some areas.
Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Town: Where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet, sits the delightful quayside village of Appledore, next to the River Torridge. Appledore boasts a small but great range of shops, pubs, guesthouses and art galleries. A thriving fishing and trading village since the 14th century, Appledore has been a famous boat-building centre for many years and the shipyard is still active today. Picturesque Appledore provides a peaceful base from which to explore North Devon, and is close to surf beaches.The Quay is very central to life in the village and it is here you will find many activities including fishing trips, crabbing contests on the quay, and sometimes Morris Dancers. This quaint fishing village has a maze of narrow streets leading to the quay.
Property manager
Sykes Holiday Cottages
Languages
English
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Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Bideford
Located in Bideford, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Bideford, South West England
What's nearby
- West Appledore - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Clovelly Village - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
- Instow Beach - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
- Saunton Sands - 43 min drive - 30.3 km
- Croyde Bay Beach - 46 min drive - 32.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kingsley Inn - 4 min drive
- Royal North Devon Golf Club - 4 min drive
- The Boathouse - 10 min drive
- Waterfront Inn - 6 min drive
- Pig on the Beach - 6 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over and basin. Separate WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
What makes this property unique
Electric storage heaters with electric fire. Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking available nearby on first come, first served basis. Additional parking in nearby Pay and Display car parks. Enclosed courtyard. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk. Note: Property situated down a narrow one way road. Note: when accessing property, the toilet, bathroom and kitchen on level, living area accessed down two small steps. Please note: this property has an open tread staircase with a rope handrail as pictured.
. Please note: This property doesn't have Sunday check-in days . Please note: this property has low ceilings so taller people may need to bend down in some areas.
. Please note: This property doesn't have Sunday check-in days . Please note: this property has low ceilings so taller people may need to bend down in some areas.
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English
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