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Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger

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Private indoor heated swimming pool
16th century thatched devon long house
inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove
Main lounge
Main lounge with comfortable seating for 10

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 1018 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Bideford, Devon, ENG
  • Hartland Quay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • North Devon Coast
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hartland Point
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger

This beautiful cottage sleeps 10 guests, with two double rooms (one on ground floor), one twin room, one family room (double and a single) and one single room. One bathroom with bath, two bathrooms with showers plus further separate toilet.
Fantastic large private heated indoor swimming pool plus games room with pool table, table football, table tennis and air hockey.
The swimming pool is exclusively for the use of guests in the property and is heated all year round.
There’s a wood burning stove in the lounge for those cosy family nights in. Plus a further snug lounge for a bit of peace and quiet.
Set in the idyllic hamlet of Stoke this cottage has it all. It’s incredibly peaceful and quiet but only a short distance to local amenities.
There's a beach, pub and church within 1 mile and Hartland village for shops, pubs, potteries, cafe just 2 miles away. Beautiful countryside views, plenty of peace and quiet. A great venue for a family getaway.
We are very lucky to have a friend who is an amazing chef and will come to the cottage and cook for you. Please follow this link to his website -
https://www.bjornmoenchef.co.uk/

Property manager

Jill Johns

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Very child friendly property
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
May incur an increased damages deposit
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Dogs are welcome £30 per dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No dogs in bedroooms. Dogs not to be left unattended for more than one hour at a time in the cottage.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: May incur an increased damages deposit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Shipwreck Museum and The Castle Bude are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Milky Way Adventure Park and Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms. Travelling with kids? Consider The Big Sheep, or check out an event or a game at Red Elk Archery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bideford, Devon, ENG

What's nearby

  • Hartland Abbey - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hartland Quay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • North Devon Coast - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hartland Point - 13 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Clovelly Harbour - 14 min drive - 11.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hart Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Smithy Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shamrock Fish and Chips - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning pet friendly cottage, private heated indoor swimming pool + EV charger located?

This family-friendly Bideford cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hartland Abbey, Warren Beach and Childspit Beach. South West Coast Path Section 9 Trailhead and Hartland Quay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay in a beautiful setting
Celebrating my mothers 90th with three generations was a delight in this cottage. The downstairs double with en-suite meant only a couple of steps for her to the lounge dining area. The surrounding countryside was stunning with many walks and places to stop and view this beautiful part of England. Jill and Chris were nearby for any questions or things we needed and we had a wonderful welcome basket of goodies. Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
We had a lovely winter get away at the cottage, the pool was a HUGE hit with the kids and the place was perfect for us all, kids played in the pool room a lot and also had the separate living rooms for them to chill out in, place was great and Jill & Chris always responded quickly to any messages etc, will hopefully be back soon Thank you for a great week away
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property
A bit tired. Could do with a bit of TLC especially the kitchen and new ovens.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Graham G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Relax
The property was ideal for what we were looking for, we had a great time in the pool and enjoyed visiting the local villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay
The house was lovely and our multigenerational extended family and pooches had a lovely time. The house was very well equipped and well presented. The welcome basket of goodies was nice too. We only had two issues. The pool is lovely and a great size. However there is a very steep step down into it which makes it extremely difficult for those with mobility issues to access it. This was a real shame as one of our party was unable to use the facility. Otherwise everything was really lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family break
Lovely property in a great location. Lot's of space for all the family. Swimming pool and the games room excellent. Comfortable beds in spacious rooms and everything you need in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer holiday
Our extended family really enjoyed their stay.Comfortable cottage although lay out of bathrooms not very convenient. Great location and excellent pool and games room. Bjørn the chef gave us a lovely meal. Some garden furniture in the lawned garden would have been nice - outside dining table was in the car park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home, without the stress.
The property is stunning and has something for everyone. It was clean and the kitchen well equipped so we could happily eat in, although there are some nice places to go to if you drive. On arrival there was a lovely hamper and welcome note and detailed books listing places to visit and various pubs and eateries. As the weather wasn't the best toward the end of our stay it was made bearable by having the games room, indoor pool, card table and roulette wheel. Many a fun night had by all. Thank you Chris and Jill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
We had a wonderful 5 days here. The house is much bigger than it shows in the pictures. Jill was very helpful and the location is great to get to the beach and some stunning walks and of course the huge heated pool went down well with all. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful
Amazing location. beautiful cottage equipped with everything you need. comfy beds. Very peaceful, view to die for. Grateful for the games room of an evening, or all the board games. lots of space lots of little nooks and crannies, A fab addition of the large heated swimming pool with lots of pool toys/ floats for any younger people . lovely kitchen, neighbours sell hunny and eggs, very welcome. Beautiful walks past the gorgeous church. enclosed garden for the dogs. loved watching the bats swirl around and the owls hooting. A lovely stay, definitely recommend. Hosts were amazing. A welcome pack was a nice touch. Remember to pick milk and bread / butter up before you arrive as shop is in Hartland. Clovelly was lovely, Bude beach, and Hartland abbey, hartland quay, all amazing. would definitely go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW
a wonderful cottage and the pool is amazing so many rooms and well equipped we were lucky with the weather highly recommend and will be back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet break
Amazing cottage, lovely size indoor pool which was fab for rainy days. The owners catered for everything you can think of, with plenty of things to do inside. Pool, air hockey, table tennis and more. You do need a car to get to the shops as it’s quite a walk on foot. Great for large groups as there is plenty of room here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family break
Would it work out? It was the first time we attempted a family holiday and were not sure how it would go? Bear in mind we are a mixed and lively group of 12 including two geriatrics and two babies under 5 months!! I had my doubts as to how it would work out but inwardly reasoned that you can put up with anything for a few nights. But, how wrong I was. This experimental family break was totally brilliant. This wonderful, superbly equiped cottage hit the spot with everyone and the fabulous pool and amazing games room transformed it into something beyond our youngsters wildest dreams. Afternoons on the beach were followed by swims in the poll and rounded off with table tennis tournaments! The host's, Jill's, helpful and accommodating can-do approach set the tone of this truly wonderful family break.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, endless fun
Me and my family ages ranging from 66 - 6 thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the pool was amazing and well used by all, the cottage was clean and well equipped for all 10 of us and the games room was an added bonus. Although the weather wasn't on our side - the door into the pool room from the cottage was so handy! We would 100% recommend this cottage and nothing was too much trouble for the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cottage in the Countryside
Absolutely stunning property with everything you need, our extended family and Buddy the Spaniel thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We made great use of the lovely warm swimming pool and the local countryside walks. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing place to stay
Beautiful property. Clean, tidy and well though out. Communication with host was easy, helpful and friendly, and check in was easy. All guests absolutely loved the stay and the house itself, the pool was such a nice bonus. Probably one of my favourite NYE in recent memory, thank you soooo much for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab house
Wonderful home from home for large families with a great pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda U., Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay
All 9 members of our family enjoyed our stay at Orchard Cottage in August. We made good use of the swimming pool and games room. As the senior members in our group we did find the local walks challenging, however we did manage to walk to Hartland Quay and Hartland Abbey. We enjoyed the eggs from Hollacombe Farm next door. We booked massages/facials/reflexology with Heal to Soul and everybody enjoyed the experience. We found the locals very friendly especially at St Nectan's Church. One day we caught the bus to Bude which was very entertaining! Lastly, a big thankyou to Jill and Chris for their prompt replies to our queries.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
We had a great stay at the cottage. Very clean and tidy. Welcome basket was appreciated. The pool is amazing and we want to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Really enjoyed our stay. Spent most of the week in the swimming pool and games room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect.
The property is absolutely STUNNING. It cannot be faulted in any way. It is the perfect location for making wonderful memories to treasure forever. Hats of to Jill & Chris for making the perfect holiday location and Thank You.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
.
A lovely, cosy cottage with wonderful sightings and views as well as extremely friendly hosts and people in the neighbourhood. A cottage that is truly built for all ages, including a fantastic swimming pool that is always well heated. The cottage is a nice, fun get away for family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely well equipped large cottage
This is the second time we have stayed at this property as a family we again it was fabulous. A well-equipped kitchen, spacious rooms and of course a fantastic and warm swimming pool. The property has had renovation since the last time we stayed there, and it has only improved the facilities on offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hartland
Lovely deceptively large property with amazing indoor swimming pool. Well equipped, clean and comfortable. Friendly and helpful owners
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday 2022
2nd visit will definitely be booking again. Jill and Chris were the perfect hosts nothing was to much trouble. Cottage is a wonderful place to make family memories. Great location loads of places to visit. Welcome basket 🧺 in the cottage is a wonderful touch after a long journey. I would highly recommend this for a family holiday 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jill Johns

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Chris and Jill Johns have owned the property for over 30 years. They live close to the cottage, so are immediately on hand for any problems. They have lived and worked in the area in for many years. They are available 24 hours a day to help with problems or for local advice.

Why they chose this property

Orchard Cottage is perfect for the family holiday. You pool to keep the children amused, the games room if they’re a bit wrinkly from the water and the garden to relax in. Having the downstairs double bedroom makes it perfect for all ages and having a second lounge means the kids can be gaming in one room while the adults watch tv or chat over a meal in the other room. It’s charming, perfectly located and versatile. Many of our guests have been coming for over 10 years. Once you find Hartland, there is a certain charm about it that keeps you coming back.
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