Guests say
Fairways Retreat is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in Bideford, praised for its comfortable beds, thoughtful touches from the owner, and excellent communication. Guests appreciated the quiet location, proximity to local attractions, and suitability for families and dogs. While most found the property clean and inviting, a few noted areas for improvement in cleaning and minor maintenance. The welcome hampers and games were a lovely surprise, though not guaranteed. Overall, guests enjoyed their stays and would happily return.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, but several mentioned issues such as dust under beds, limescale, and some exterior upkeep. While these did not overshadow the overall experience, they were noted by more than one reviewer.
The location was highly praised for its quiet setting, easy access to beaches, walks, and local amenities. Guests found it convenient for exploring North Devon and appreciated the peaceful neighbourhood.
The cottage is frequently described as spacious and extremely comfortable, with particular praise for the quality of the beds. Guests consistently highlighted the restful environment and suitability for families and pets.
The house is well-equipped with everything needed for a pleasant stay, including games and a secure garden. Minor issues with appliances and the absence of a hairdryer were mentioned, but solutions were provided promptly by the owner.
Guests repeatedly mentioned the owner's excellent communication and the thoughtful welcome hampers and touches. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Detached holiday getaway near Westward Ho! beach and the quaint fishing village of Appledore. Pet-friendly, this three-bedroom retreat offers comfort, convenience and sociable open-plan layout. A stone’s throw from Northam Burrows and England’s oldest golf course.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Sky Sports
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Enclosed rear lawned garden with patio, decked area, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced drop in the garden.. Fairways Retreat is a spacious upside-down, detached house ideally located within a mile of the beautiful Westward Ho! surfing beach and the picturesque fishing village of Appledore. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with an enclosed garden area, this coastal retreat offers the perfect setting for your next holiday.
Boasting a light open-plan upstairs living/dining area, this four-bedroom property is perfect for hosting families and friends.
As you enter you will find a kingsize bedroom, a double room and a well-appointed bathroom on the ground floor. Head upstairs and a characterful open-plan living/dining room awaits complete with round-the-corner sofa seating and Smart TV with comprehensive sports package. This open and bright space is the ideal place to entertain or simply relax with a book after a day’s activities. Also on the first floor you will find a well-equipped separate kitchen and a kingsize master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a separate toilet.
From the ground floor, step outside into the enclosed rear garden complete with a patio, wooden decking area and raised lawn; perfect for enjoying the outdoors with your family and pets. Parking is a breeze with space for two cars on the front driveway.
History and sports enthusiasts will also be interested to learn that the oldest golf course in England is a stone’s throw away, offering you the opportunity to enjoy 18 holes in a stunning, historic setting alongside the South West Coast Path. Fairways Retreat is the ideal home away from home for your next seaside escape, providing easy access to Westward Ho! Beach and the charming village of Appledore plus an abundance of activities and adventures that await you in this beautiful part of North Devon. Pub within 1 mile.
Free WiFi
There are drops in the garden.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Saunton Sands
- Putsborough Beach
- Woolacombe Beach
- Clovelly Village
- Exmoor Zoo
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
Modern, upside down house in a small culdesac, on a steepish hill. Parking on driveway. View of the sea in the distance from the kitchen. Good size lounge with plenty of seating. Open plan to bright kitchen. Bed mattress comfortable, but wood & metal bed frame far too large for mattress and the room, and lethal on the shins. No mattress or pillow protectors. No shower screen on upstairs bath to allow use of hand shower..Small south facing rear patio, with access via the downstairs rear bedroom. Would need a parasol in the summer. Cupboard under sink filthy. Carpets need a good clean. Badly fitted window in living room, very drafty. Liked access to heating controls - heating good.Property needs TLC.
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Lynne Brownhill
What a lovely house! Great communication with the owner who was happy to help with any issues we had. Everything we needed in the kitchen, very well equipped. The beds were heavenly, very good quality mattresses, pillows and bedding. We would have loved to have been able to hoover and mop before we left as we took our dogs with us and couldn’t find anything to do this, got in touch with the owner, who very kindly told us not to worry as he was buying new equipment soon. The welcome pack was amazing, good base for exploring the vicinity.
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Michael Lawton
Very spacious house in Northam Devon, 2 big double bedrooms and a bathroom downstairs with another double bedroom upstairs. The living area and kitchen are also located upstairs with another bathroom, we therefore used the upstairs bedroom for convenience. The house is a very short walk into the village where there are a couple of pubs, shops, cafes, and a chinese takeaway (cash only though). We walked to Westward Ho beach a couple of times which is approx 30 mins and also Appledore where there are more pubs and restaurants. The house is ideally located for travelling around North Devon, we made the most of it. The cul-de-sac is very quiet, the small back garden was perfect for letting our dog out at night before bed.First impressions were that the front door was full of old spiders webs, the surrounds needed weeding and the garden needed the grass cutting and tidying up. However, the inside was clean and had all the facilities we needed for our break.