Bideford Holiday Cottages

Bideford Cottages

Devon

Tarka View

Ref: S880814

Reviews 5

Straddling the Torridge estuary, the quaint bustling town of Bideford boasts a medieval bridge, town quay, quaint pannier market and vibrant shopping area - all well worth a visit. For the more active, several major surfing beaches, golf courses,...

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£75

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Devon

Springfield Cottage

Ref: S245118

Reviews 19

Bideford is a vibrant town sitting amongst the Torridge Estuary in Devon. Home to attractions such as a medieval bridge, town quay and a charming pannier market, there's plenty of attractions to keep guests entertained. Indulge in a day of retail...

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£69

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Devon

Windbury Cottage

Ref: S778885

Reviews 12

The bustling village of Hartland, with its nearby colourful quay and lighthouse, provides visitors with a wide selection of amenities, including an interesting craft shop, good pubs and several great places to eat. Just one mile out of the village...

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£75

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Devon

Honeymoon Cottage

Ref: S680268

Reviews 10

The charming quayside village of Appledore is located close to the River Torridge where the Taw and Torridge rivers converge. A limited but excellent selection of stores, taverns, inns, and art galleries can be found in Appledore. Appledore has...

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£56

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Devon

Applestow

Ref: S842484

Reviews 5

Northam is a small village with a restaurant, pub, takeaway and small supermarket and lies on the hill above the lively village of Westward Ho! Westward Ho! has a two mile long glorious sandy beach, an excellent selection of cafes, bars and...

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£75

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Willets Cottage

Ref: S126115

Reviews 29

Bideford is a port town located in the North Devon. This town has several attractions, catering for all ages and weather conditions, ranging from award-winning zoos, sandy beaches and challenging cycling routes. The town itself has a selection of...

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£54

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Devon

3 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S230934

Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - Sleeps 5 - 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single with pull out single (bedding not provided for pull out bed) - 1 en-suite shower room, 1 shower room and 1 wet-room - TV/DVD in lounge ...

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£118

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Devon

The Byre

Ref: S482942

Reviews 11

Great Torrington is a picturesque town perched high above the River Torridge, just fifteen minutes from the stunning North Devon shore at Westward Ho! Dartington Crystal is a popular tourist site where visitors can learn about the history of...

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£79

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Devon

4 Bed Cottage in Northam

Ref: S234487

Additional information and rules - 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 bunk bedroom - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and 2 en-suite shower rooms - Electric oven and hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge, freezer and...

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£187

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2 Bed Cottage in Instow

Ref: S232702

Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size with separate single bed and 1 double - 1 shower room and 1 WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave - Shared laundry room with washing machine and...

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£70

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Devon

Meadow Bay

Ref: S700779

Reviews 9

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£68

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Devon

Moorcrest

Ref: S820713

Reviews 5

Bideford is an historic maritime town on the River Torridge in North Devon. There has been a settlement at Bideford for over a thousand years and it has been an important port throughout its history. Today, Bideford is a thriving town with a fine...

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£52

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Devon

Hedgehog Hideaway

Ref: S1257467

Parkham nestles in a tranquil North Devon valley, three miles from the dramatic coastline around Barnstaple Bay and a ten minute drive from the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, famous for working donkeys, smuggling stories and ancient...

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£65

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Bosuns Locker

Ref: S1065469

Reviews 3

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£128

per night

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Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S280952

Additional information and rules - Sleeps 2 + 2 - 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 bunk bedroom - 1 wet room with shower and WC - Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer - Travel cot available on request -...

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£64

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Chapel Cottage

Ref: S96060

Reviews 36

A pretty country village just one mile from the high cliffs, rocky coves and golden sands of the north Devon/Cornwall coast, as well as the beach at Welcombe Mouth with its sand, rocks, and some fabulous waves to ride.

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£94

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Big Bertha by the Sea

Ref: S1261038

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£55

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2 Bed Cottage in Bideford

Ref: S231124

Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be into a twin on request) and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request) - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC -...

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£63

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5 Bed Cottage in Hartland

Ref: S232043

Additional information and rules - 5 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 2 twins, 1 ground floor double - 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 family bathroom with WC, 1 ground floor WC - Range oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, washing machine...

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£130

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3 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S594495

Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 king-size (can be made into a twin room upon request), 1 twin room (2.6ft beds) - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and WC and family bathroom with walk-in shower,...

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£112

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Devon

Hedgelea

Ref: S96052

Reviews 37

The charming country town of North Tawton quietly rests amidst lush green fields, high hedgerows and winding lanes, just eight miles north of historic Okehampton. Nestling between the high, rugged tors of Dartmoor and the wide sandy beaches and...

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£96

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Devon

7 Bed Cottage in Bideford

Ref: S233539

Additional information and rules - 7 bedrooms: 2 king-size, 3 doubles and 2 twins - 6 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over bath, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC and 4 en-suite shower rooms and WC, 2 separate WC - 2...

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£490

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5 Bed Cottage in Westward Ho

Ref: S283442

Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 5 Bedrooms - 1 super-king-size, 2 king-size and 2 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into twins on request) - 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with shower...

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£288

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Devon

Garden Cottage

Ref: S378240

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£86

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Bideford Holiday Cottages

Reside at one of our Bideford holiday cottages for your next break and you'll have plenty of shops, restaurants and pubs at your fingertips. Lined with colourful buildings and a bustling quayside, ramble along the tranquil River Torridge as you enjoy a tasty portion of fish and chips. You're also perfectly placed for exploring Devon's north region. Venture to the pretty fishing village of Appledore, or spend your days on some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK.

If a getaway by the sea is what you're craving, then you'll love our Bideford holiday cottages. Browse self-catering holiday homes that boast sea views to luxurious ground floor apartments with hot tubs, all with easy access to nearby beaches, shops and cafes, so you never have to venture too far. If you're bringing your pooch along, they'll love our dog-friendly cottages with enclosed gardens for running around in. And if you need a hand with your booking, our friendly customer service team is available to help.

There's plenty to see and do in Bideford. Why not visit the historic Pannier Market for locally-made goods? Or take the short drive to Westward Ho! for some surfing lessons? Within walking distance from your cottage, you'll find the Tarka Trail, a 180-mile walking and cycling route that shows off North Devon's panoramic countryside and seascapes.

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What our customers say about their holidays

Valeria - Verified booking

The description of the property is miselading and inaccurate, the plumbing is not working and the outside space is not secure for any pet to stay in.

There are a lot of things that are wrong/different from what stated in the description of this property: 1) The cottage is off a very narrow and steep road (grange road) and it's at its very top, off a sharp bend. The description provided states that parking is available on grange road, though this is not the case. The road is very narrow and neighbours' cars are parked outside their properties. There are then 4 garages and a clear 'no parking' sign. The only option would be to park the car directly opposite the steps that lead to the cottage, though there are actually a public path, which can not be blocked, rather than part of the property. Unless you ahve a very small car, parking is a serious issue at the property. 2) There is no secure outside space. The picture included in the property listing shows in gact a public access gate. The actual outside space of the property is occupied by bins, and not fenced off. It is completely adjacent to a public footpath, very much in use. Similarly, the 2 neighbouring gardens are not fenced off, so aside from having no privacy nor peace, pets are in no way safe to potter outside. We had to keep our dogs indoor at all times when at the cottage. 3) The smell reported by others is accurate, not a pleasent experience. 4) The downstairs (basement) twin room is very cold. This may be because one of the twin beds is squashed against the only radiator in the room. This was not so much of an issue for us because we had no hot water nor heating throughout our 5 days stays, 5) The bathroom is extrimely dump, and its floor is very rubbery and squashy, a plastic type solution, which is not pleasent at all. There is no opening window either which makes it even more humid. 6) It is completely overlooked, and in a very noisy spot right in the middle of a public footpath. Unlike what stated, although amentities are close by, they are over the bridge the other side of Bideford. 7) The staircases inside are very steep, only one has a bannister, which is not ideal, given that the bedrooms and kitchen are on the ground and basement floors, so there is constant need to go up and down. What about our stay: completely unacceptable is what comes to mind. On arrival (check in after 5 PM) there were no keys. After 5h drive on the eve of the Easter Bank Holiday, with 3 dogs we had to spend nearly 2h trying to get hold of the keys and ended up having to spend a night elsewhere which set us back just shy of Â£200 (this was because the letting agent closes at 7PM, and they would not have been around over the long weekend, so we could not risk not having somewhere to stay). The 2 hours were spent on the phone to both the letting agent and the owner who provided different accounts of the issue and how to resolve it (the housekeeper is on her way with the key, the plumber forgot to leave the key, the locksmith is coming to let you in, you are at the wrong property etc). When we finally got into the cottage, we realised there were serious plumbing issues, with loud banging noise from the boiler and the water pipes as if somebody was trying to kick the door and walls down, or being in an MRI scanner. We reported the issue to the owner and the letting agent, after a sleepless night (we politely did not want to wake her up during the night), and it transpired this was a pre-existing issue. A 'quick fix' she suggested did not work, hence another sleepless night. Her only help was on Easter day to suggest we turn off the boiler so out of 5 nights we spent 1 in a hotel, 2 without sleeping, and 2 without hot water or heating. Outside it was 6 degrees, but the owner told us she gathered it was unseasonably warm so no need for heating or hot water. She also suggested that we could turn the boiler on during the day, but she failed to appreciate that loud banging noise that is constant does not really appeal to paying guests when on holiday whether during the day or at night. The final suggestion - and refusal of sending an emergency plumber - was to look in the green folder left at the cottage which had instructions on how to use the heating. We did point out it did not explain how to fix a broken boiler but it fell on deaf ears. The toilet stopped flushing on day 4, and the only night we cooked we realised out of the 4 hobs, only 1 works (the others are jammed). I have already mentioned the inaccuracy in the description of the cottage. Did we get a refund, an apology, or a goodwill gesture of any sort? No. Will we go back to Devon? Yes. Will we ever consider going back to this cottage? No. We reported serious issues in good faith, during our first holiday since 2019, and it was disappointing to be treated with contempt, and disregard when we only asked for basic utilities. Given previous reviews we knew this was a period property that came with issues, and was not to everybody's taste, but we did not expect there to be no adequate plumbing for the basic use of toilet, washing facilities and heating.

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Manon - Verified booking

First some positive points: Bideford is well situated for local walks and for exploring Devon as a base and people were very friendly and full of suggestions for days out without us ever having to use the car.

The very top floor of the cottage is lovely for sitting, relaxing and dining and offers a sideway view of the river (though slightly obscured by trees)and the cottage is well equipped with all appliances functioning. The heating works well and there is plenty of hot water. However: the ground floor (kitchen) and lower ground floor areas (twin room,bathroom) smelled terribly musty and no amount of airing/heating, air fresheners/diffuser or dehumidifiers could combat that smell. The smell hits you as soon as you come into the front door, it lingers and is very unpleasant. The lower ground floor twin room is damp and during our stay we certainly had to empty the dehumidifier tray 3 x a day. We think the problem area may be the bathroom, where a very powerful shower and its spray has saturated the floors over months and months of stays, but also because part of the cottage is below street level.(damp course?) We also do not feel that the outside area can be described as "a lovely spot to begin each day with a hearty breakfast whilst you canine companions play". It is a fenced narrow grass space with a small table near the bins and recycling area and the path for the neighbour - no views. The cottage is situated 1/2 way alongside a very long steep stone/concrete stairway. This is a public foot path/right of way leading from the higher situated areas of houses "East-the River" directly past the cottage then further down to the Tarka Trail and the old bridge across to Bideford. Therefore there are a lot of people using this path throughout the day (on their way to/from school, the shops, or even nights out) and they potentially all can look into the bedrooms and the living space of the cottage, although most are too occupied watching their footing on the steep steps. As mentioned you can park your car in Grange Road just at the top of the steep steps for access to the cottage, but be aware that this road is very narrow and steep and in order to access this road from/to the town one has to negotiate a very sharp blind bend.

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Earl - Verified booking

The front door and porch including steps into the porch look like they haven't been cleaned in years (first impressions).

As you enter the front door you are hit by an overwhelming stench of damp and must,which does not go away,hence clothes bedding etc always feel damp and unpleasant. The humidifier (supplied) was in constant use but couldn't cope it had to be emptied frequently,hence the windows were damp and not very clean, I must agree with Mrs.Clarkes comments,(back in May)the water pressure to the shower and sinks is unbelievably high,hence everywhere gets wet and it's not adjustable,but this I think is only part of the problem,during heavy rain on the Wednesday the guttering could not cope. I will also clarify that the public walk through from the top road to the bottom road is in constant use,hence lack of privacy,all windows are on the Public side,so either close the curtains or put up with people gazing.Also used early morning by workers cutting through to get to town. The outside area is not a pleasant place to enjoy breakfast with two dustbins,several crates for recycling,the grass is mainly weeds and after being cut distributed around the so called garden,plus the outlook is a wooden fence alongside the public steps. Inside the house is well stocked with cutlery,glasses,crockery etc,there are the normal appliances,but the general appearance is that it could all do with a general upgrade,this is my honest opinion and I have to say there was no joy returning to the property at night.overall a very disappointing seven days.

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Jason - Verified booking

I have real mixed reviews for this cottage.

The cottage it's self is absolutely stunning. Very well equipped kitchen bedding and towels provided which is an absolute bonus however we had a few problems. First off we come with a toddler 1 year old to be precise. This cottage has open stairs on all floors with no door and no safety gate. So we spent the entire of our stay trying to get our toddler to sit in one space and not run around so she didn't fall down the stairs. The property isn't safe as it is for young children and should be in the advert. Second of all we come with out 3 dogs but the garden isn't safe they can get out into the neighbours yard. The gate itself isn't any higher than a jack Russell that leads to the neighbours also they kept leaving the gates open. Also the garden was really muddy which was impossible not to walk back inside. There was a lot of poo in the garden and a dead mouse. The heating also does not work properly and made a very loud drilling noise. However the hot water worked just fine. But saying all this if things were changed for the safety of children and the dogs I would be back. Its in an ideal location and a beautiful cottage over all but maybe not with a hyperactive toddler. The views were also stunning ! So overall if things were changed in the safety aspect I'd come back next year.

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Ann - Verified booking

Lovely clean warm and comfortable house.

Ideally located for Appledore and its many excellent bars pubs and restaurants. Instow is also a short drive and its lovely beach, ideal for dog walking and two great pub/ restaurants. The house had lovely comfortable beds and very pleasantly furnished throughout. Kitchen very small and not enough cutlery or crockery to enable proper use of the dishwasher so we ended up washing dishes at the sink which is something we havenât done for years in our own home. A slight problem with the toilets not flushing properly but we managed as we didnât want to have people in during our stay. We tried to contact the owners as we were leaving but couldnât get hold of them and an email I sent to Sykes was returned as â not deliverableâ No cleaning products or cloths to keep sink and bathroom cleaned after use. We also couldnât find any recycling containers, neither food caddy nor paper. These were small niggling issues that didnât really mar our stay. We would still go back to this property. Oh, one more thing, donât forget to take bath towels as theyâre not provided.( we stay in many many cottages over the years and itâs the first time weâve had to take our own towels) Otherwise a lovely stay.

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Things to do near Bideford

Saunton Sands

Saunton Sands in North Devon is a favourite for longboard surfers, walkers and nature enthusiasts. The beach sits in front of Braunton Burrows, one of the largest sand dune systems in Britain and recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Lundy Island

Lundy is an Island off the coast of North Devon and is owned by the National Trust. It is open to the public to visit and experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the island. The island runs its own ferry service that transports visitors from the mainland to the island and back.

Woolacombe Beach

This award winning beach in Devon is a firm favourite with families and surfers. There's ample parking and the beach is lifeguard attended which means it's popular for swimmers. An excellent range of amenities are available nearby. Restrictions for dogs are in place during the summer.

Putsborough Beach

Putsborough Sands is a sweeping golden sand beach, lapped by the Atlantic, to form the southern section of Woolacombe Sands. Close to the Baggy Point headland which provides the beach with a little shelter, the waters are popular with surfers, particularly longboarders.

Clovelly Village

World famous for its cobbled, traffic-free streets and historic harbour it's clear why this North Devon town is one of the UK's most picturesque. There's plenty of charming local amenities, including two museums, a short history film and wandering around the village itself– all of this and parking included one visitor's fee. Dog friendly.

Holiday Cottages in Bideford

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Bideford Cottages

Devon

Tarka View

Ref: S880814

Reviews 5

Devon

Springfield Cottage

Ref: S245118

Reviews 19

Devon

Windbury Cottage

Ref: S778885

Reviews 12

Devon

Honeymoon Cottage

Ref: S680268

Reviews 10

Devon

Applestow

Ref: S842484

Reviews 5

Devon

Willets Cottage

Ref: S126115

Reviews 29

Devon

3 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S230934

Devon

The Byre

Ref: S482942

Reviews 11

Devon

4 Bed Cottage in Northam

Ref: S234487

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Instow

Ref: S232702

Devon

Meadow Bay

Ref: S700779

Reviews 9

Devon

Moorcrest

Ref: S820713

Reviews 5

Devon

Hedgehog Hideaway

Ref: S1257467

Devon

Bosuns Locker

Ref: S1065469

Reviews 3

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S280952

Devon

Chapel Cottage

Ref: S96060

Reviews 36

Devon

Big Bertha by the Sea

Ref: S1261038

Devon

2 Bed Cottage in Bideford

Ref: S231124

Devon

5 Bed Cottage in Hartland

Ref: S232043

Devon

3 Bed Cottage in Appledore

Ref: S594495

Devon

Hedgelea

Ref: S96052

Reviews 37

Devon

7 Bed Cottage in Bideford

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