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Large, open-plan family house by the beach. Sleeps 13.

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Strawberry Water (foreground), extensive gardens and beyond to Welcombe beach.
Main House dining area and lounge.
Main House large, fully equipped kitchen and further dining area.
The Main House open plan living area.
Strawberry Water from the quiet lane.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Welcombe, North Devon
  • North Devon Coast
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hartland Quay
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Bude Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

Children's Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main House En-suite Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main House Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main House Twin Room

2 Single Beds

Westside Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet

Main House front ensuite King room

Toilet · Shower only

Main House master King ensuite rolltop bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Large, open-plan family house by the beach. Sleeps 13.

Strawberry Water sleeps 13. The property has wood burners, smart TVs, ample sofas and fully equipped kitchens along with several toilets, showers and bathrooms.

The open plan downstairs areas are fully furnished and decorated in an individual and characterful vintage style. The communal dining area provides seating for all guests.
Luxury bed linen and towels are provided for the guests.

The extensive gardens surrounding the property are private and peaceful with terraces, patios, lawns, seating areas and tables. A babbling stream runs by the house. There is a flat, short walk to the dramatic beach and coast path. Look up 'Strawberry Water, Welcombe'.

Our changeover day is normally Friday. If you would prefer a different changeover day, please do contact us to see if that can be accommodated.

Recent reviews:

“Strawberry Water was a brilliant place to spend a week. A little off the beaten track, but that suited us perfectly. The house itself had bags of character and was incredibly well thought out. Comfortable and spacious, but also snug. The freestanding bath in the master bedroom was ace! There was nothing we needed that wasn’t there. The gardens were something else! The beach was a short walk down a beautiful path. Being off the beaten track it was never too busy. Ideal for scrambling, exploring rock pools and swimming. Can’t really fault it. If you like the look of it on the site, you won’t be disappointed”. Ben & family

“We visited Strawberry Water with our extended family we all loved the house. It is beautifully decorated (lovely interior design), the layout is great and the outdoor space fantastic. The house has everything we could think of (towels, bedding, fully equipped kitchen, etc.) and we adored the thoughtful little touches the hosts left for us to find upon arrival. The house is within easy walking distance to Welcombe Mouth which is an amazing, wild and authentic pebbled beach. It a perfect place to relax, spend time with people, enjoy nature and recharge your batteries. We will definitely return again - we loved every aspect of our stay.” Sara

“Strawberry Water was a beautiful, peaceful retreat from daily life. We loved the stylish and thoughtful interiors (comfortable bed & luxury linens/towels), well equipped kitchen and everything was so comfortably furnished and clean! The location was stunning - nearby beach was beautiful and mostly empty during the week and the pretty bluebell wood track along the river to get there was just as magical”. Gill

“We had the most fantastic week at Strawberry Water - the house is extremely comfortable and well equipped. There was plenty to do from the house - you can walk to a beach and in 10 minutes you're on the South West Coastal Path. Just a short drive away are fantastic sandy beaches (we went to Sandymouth three times) and we had a great day at Hartland Abbey. The area is beautiful, the local pub (which does excellent food) is within walking distance or you can just stay at the house and relax in the lovely gardens: we even saw buzzards on our last evening. Would highly recommend the house to anyone wanting to get away from it all”. Anna

“Probably one of the nicest places we've ever stayed. Really clean and great to stay. Huge property. Kind of secluded but really worth going there and close to the beach as well. Perfect for family holiday. There's a great pub nearby. Highly recommended”. Christoph

Property manager

Jackie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The names and ages of all guests are required. Only named guests can enter and stay at the property. A rental agreement will need to be signed.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Downe Spa and Clovelly Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Devon Coast and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Travelling with kids? Consider Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms, or check out an event or a game at Red Elk Archery. Surfing/body boarding and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Welcombe, North Devon

What's nearby

  • Welcombe Mouth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Devon Coast - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Hartland Quay - 21 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bude Beach - 32 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 34 min drive - 21.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hart Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sandymouth Holiday Resort - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bush Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Old Smithy Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large, open-plan family house by the beach. Sleeps 13. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large, open-plan family house by the beach. Sleeps 13.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, open-plan family house by the beach. Sleeps 13.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large, open-plan family house by the beach. Sleeps 13. located?

This family-friendly Bideford holiday home is located by the sea, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Welcombe Mouth Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms and Spekes Mill Beach. Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall and South West Coast Path Section 9 Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away location

We have just returned from a great stay at Strawberry Water. The house was spacious, great gardens accessed via some narrow Devon roads. The local pub was good for food, with lovely outside pods and very welcoming. The big wow is however the beach that’s a 10 minute walk away with breathtaking scenery, if you are lucky the odd seal, but an amazing local secret and wonderful place to BBQ and watch the sun go down. Holidaying on bank holiday weekend we were mikes away from the crowds, yet about 50 minutes or so from Woolacombe. We are a group of adults and teens, and it was quiet for them tbh, but surfing and terrifying high ropes are a shortish drive away and kept them happy!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Khin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcombe Family Holiday

Property designed and furnished to high standards with practical internal furnishings to create a truly warm and cosy Home for families to spend time together.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G., Northampton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Strawberry water cottage

We very much enjoyed our 6 nights spent at Strawberry Water Cottage, which is a fabulously luxurious self-catering property set in superb grounds. Everything you could need for day-to-day living is provided and the property is very well fitted out and clean. The welcome package of bread, scones, jams and juices was a lovely surprise. Booking process and check in / arrival process was seamless Parking for 5 cars (4 in 2 bays opposite the property and one in a pull in next to the stone wall outside Pictures on the website probably don’t do the property enough justice, the only possible improvement would be the addition of a swimming pool. Whilst there is Welcombe Mouth beach nearby and Sandymouth within easy drive. Strawberry Water would be perfect if a swimming pool was installed. Would definitely book a return stay in the future
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Strawberry Water

The property is great - lots of space inside and out. It's like home from home, clean tidy and everything you need. Lovely and peaceful but you have only a short drive to the town and lovely beaches. Our family, children and friends had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

peter m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Devon Holiday

Excellent place for a family holiday. Plenty of space inside and outside. Two TVs so the adults can watch one while the children watch the other. Approx 15 mins walk to the beach and the coastal path, with magnificent views. The house has several garden areas, where you can sit and relax and the children can play football or hide and seek.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henry and C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, in a very quiet and peaceful location.

A unique property, with beautiful furnishing. A remote location to get away from the stress of busy lives.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

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