Guests say
Llamedos in Bideford is a spacious, well-equipped cottage with beautiful estuary views, praised for its cleanliness and homely touches. Guests appreciate the secure garden, ideal for dogs, and the convenient location for exploring North Devon. Thoughtful gestures such as welcome packs and treats are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. Some minor issues were noted, including limited wardrobe space, occasional maintenance niggles, and a preference for softer mattresses. Overall, guests found it a comfortable and enjoyable base for family holidays and short breaks.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted as excellent, with multiple guests describing the property as spotlessly clean and well maintained. Only one minor mention of the garden grass not being cut prior to arrival was noted.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to local attractions, walking distance to town, and stunning views over the estuary. A single comment noted Bideford itself as a bit run down, but the property remains a great base for exploring the area.
Guests found the cottage very comfortable and homely, with spacious rooms and a secure garden. Some minor points were raised about firm mattresses and limited hanging space for clothes, but overall comfort was rated highly.
The property is well equipped, especially the kitchen, and offers good facilities for families and dog owners. Some guests noted the lack of wardrobe space, a missing whisk and jug (since provided), and minor maintenance issues such as a radiator and outside lighting.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, chocolates on pillows, and treats for dogs. These gestures are greatly appreciated, though it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Located within a mile of Bideford Quay and 4 miles from Westward Ho! beach, this modern detached house has lovely estuary views, sleeps eight people and a perfect base to discover this amazing region..
Lower Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Amazon Firestick
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet, Patio Doors Leading To Decking
Ground Floor:
Living room: (2 Steps), Smart TV, Gas Fire, Patio Doors Leading To Decking
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Air Fryer, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Living room 2: (No TV)
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair, stairgate and fireguard. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned rear garden with decked area. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps from the decked area down to the lawned garden.. Llamedos is a well-presented, detached house, located in an elevated position on a residential cul-de-sac with four bedrooms. It has a bunk room on the ground floor, and three bedrooms on the lower ground floor, namely a twin, a kingsize (with a TV, door leading out to the garden and a large en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower over) and a double with TV, doors out to the decking and en-suite shower room. On this floor there’s also a family bathroom.
Back upstairs on the ground floor you’ll find a comfortable living room with a Smart TV, a gas feature fire, lovely views, and patio doors leading out to a small decking area at the top of a staircase that leads down to the garden. Adjacent to the living room is a cosy snug where you can sit quietly with a book or have a daytime snooze. There’s a separate dining room and the kitchen has all you’ll need for your stay including a dishwasher, washing machine and even an air fryer.
Outside, the enclosed garden has a decked patio plus a lawn with access via the living room, two bedrooms or side access gate, and parking is available for up to two cars on the drive.
Bideford is the second largest town in North Devon with plenty to see and do with a lovely river front and port. Beaches, such as Westward Ho! and Instow are firm local favourites and are less than 4 miles away, and the Southwest Coastal Path is a must for keen walkers and runners, as is the popular Tarka Trail, which stretches for about.180 miles, which is excellent for walking or cycling, and can be accessed from close to the house, where bikes can also be hired. Swimming, surfing, canoeing and entertainment for all the family plus fishing are all close by, and the for a day with a difference why not take a trip across to Lundy Island? With regular trips from Bideford, you can enjoy the home to England’s first statutory Marine Nature Reserve, due to its unique flora and fauna. Measuring just 3 miles by ¾ mile, this entire island has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Westward Ho!, the nearest coastal village, wonderful beaches, an array of seaside amenities including some fascinating curiosity shops and a range of restaurants and cafés, as well as a links golf course. Within easy reach are two popular top attractions, The Big Sheep amusement farm park, and if you fancy some high ropes, wall climbing, surfing or even a spot of coasteering, The Ultimate Adventure Centre is the place to visit! The beaches are a main attraction for many with surfer-friendly Westward Ho! and slightly further afield, award winning Saunton Sands, Woolacombe & Croyde are also a must for your itinerary. Being very close to the A39 Atlantic Highway, the property is conveniently located for day trips to other beautiful places such as Exmoor National Park with stunning dark skies for great star gazing & locations such as Clovelly, Hartland, and North Cornwall.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Saunton Sands
- Putsborough Beach
- Woolacombe Beach
- Clovelly Village
- Exmoor Zoo
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
We were a small group of women walking the coast path for a few days. As such our use of the property was mainly sleeping and eating meals and relaxing in the evening.The weather was fantastic and we were able to sit on the little balcony where we had a lovely view of the coastline.Generally, the property is well maintained and there are some lovely little touches to make you feel welcome. Chocolates ion the beds and nicely presented loo rolls as well as a nice welcome pack of teas and coffees and fresh local milk. !The Kitchen is generally well equipped but a couple of things that we felt were basic essentials were missing like clingfilm and tinfoil. And there is no tumble dryer which in our case Iwas not missed, but if the weather were wet, then we would have missed it because a walking trip often means arriving back damp and wet when the weather is less favourable. To be fair, I had not spotted this when I made the booking.. The property is situated at the end of an estate in a quiet cul-de-sac. There is parking for two cars and when you were in the property, you didn’t feel like you were on an estate.Overall, very good for our purposes.
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage is in a lovely spot with spectacular views over the estuary. We had a great stay and loved how easy it was to reach all of the local tourist spots. The dog loved the garden and sunbathing on the balcony. Thank you for the treats!The only slight concern was ideally the beds could do with a mattress topper. A couple in the party were not keen on the firm mattresses in the two king size beds.Overall a lovely stay and would definitely return
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Angela Lambert
We had 2 weeks at this Beautiful house. The cleanliness, comfort and location was amazing. Would definitely recommend this property. Mrs A Lambert.