Honeysuckle Cottage

About this property

With captivating and unfettered countryside views of rolling North Devon is the characterful Honeysuckle Cottage, resting on the outskirts of Barnstaple. With the coastline resting just moments away, as well as the landscapes of the countryside to admire, this home offers an exceptional self-catering experience for a family of four. Savour your stunning surroundings before heading inside to find the light-filled sitting room, where you can unwind at the end of a bracing day, with a TV for the evening’s entertainment. From here, find the kitchen/diner, featuring a contemporary suite and an array of appliances that are certain to encourage a spot of home cooking. Concluding the ground floor is the spacious family bathroom, complete with a wetroom-style shower and a separate bath, where you can truly savour a moment of relaxation before retiring to bed. On the first floor are two elegantly-presented bedrooms, both decorated with cool blue and white tones, as well as quality linens that are tempting to snuggle under. Here, choose between a sumptuous king-size double bed and a twin bedroom, together sleeping up to four people. To the exterior at Honeysuckle Cottage there is an elevated seating area, where you can enjoy your morning brew whilst admiring the views, alternatively, stretch your legs as you meander the communal gardens. Explore your surroundings further and head into the nearby town of Barnstaple, beautifully positioned on the River Taw, where you will be delighted to find an array of superb eateries, ranging from cool cafés, coffee shops, fine dining restaurants and pubs, in addition to shops to browse and pick up the essentials. Local attractions include the National Trust property of Arlington Court & Carriage Museum, Quince Honey Farm, Exmoor Zoo and Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park, there is certainly something for all ages here. Beachcombers can head to the coastline, where they will find a collection of sandy beaches, which are great for families and surfers, whilst the South West Coastal Path is ideal for the avid rambler to explore. From the cottage, the resort town of Ilfracombe is just a short drive away, home to The Ilfracombe Aquarium, an eclectic museum and Chambercombe Manor, whilst in the other direction is the picturesque harbour village of Clovelly perched on a 400ft cliff, with no vehicular access. Bring your loved ones to Honeysuckle Cottage to share a memorable holiday to Devon.

Barnstaple is a bustling town resting at the mouth of the Taw Estuary, on the spectacular North Devon coastline between Westward Ho! and Croyde. Within the town, you will find a superb collection of amenities, including a pannier market, shops, restaurants and bars, along with two sandy beaches, which are great for surfers and families. From here, you can enjoy the Tarka line railway journey, North Devon countryside and the village of Clovelly.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin with a single bed and a cabin bed.

First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, wetroom-style walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room

Electric central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD player and limited WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair available on request.

Off-road parking for two cars.

Outdoor seating area and communal garden area.

Sorry, no pets or smoking.

Shop 2 miles, pub 1.7 miles.

Note: stream on site.

Note: Two steps down from the lounge/diner to the kitchen.

Note: Access to this property is via a single track driveway which can be subject to pot holes and flash floods in torrential rain, please drive carefully.

Note: Due to limited space in the bedrooms, there is no room for a travel cot