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* Fisherman’s Cottage * with river views

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A waterfront promenade with boats docked, street lamps, and a row of shops.
A cozy room with a wooden chair, a small round table, and a hanging light fixture.
A living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a window with curtains.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Appledore, England
  • Place, West Appledore
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Instow Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Northam Burrows Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

* Fisherman’s Cottage * with river views

Take in breathtaking views across the estuary to Instow, and relax in this calm oasis. With nature on your doorstep, there are no end of coastal paths, local culinary delights and local arts to explore. Not to mention an active boatyard and fishing dock a stones throw from the cottage.

The cottage is newly renovated with luxury finishes throughout. Generous thick towels and 400 thread-count pure cotton bedding. The bathroom features responsibly sourced marble in the walk-in double rain-shower. And the paint is a melange of Farrow & Ball and Little Greene, providing luminescence throughout.

Appledore is adorable, set of the waterfront of an undulating peninsula. The house sits high on a look-out, up some 15 steps and is only a 6 minute walk to the Quay, at heart of the village. Benefitting from a charming vantage point, looking over the glistening water and across to Instow village. This view is especially pretty at night, with the sparkling waterfront lamps reflecting off the water.

PLEASE NOTE: The Appledore Maritime Innovation Centre is currently being built across the road. As it’s a multi-phase construction project, there may occasionally be some daytime noise, although we aren’t given schedules or specific timings in advance. It’s generally not disruptive, but I want to mention it upfront so you’re fully informed before arrival.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of West Appledore. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 10 minutes by foot from West Appledore and a 2-minute drive from Pulley Ridge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Bideford cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

* Fisherman’s Cottage * with river views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominic W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lovely house, walking distance from sweet town

Tastefully decorated and spacious home, wonderful shower and comfortable bed. Walking distance from Appledore makes this a great spot to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

Beautiful cottage with secure gardens front and back. Restful decor. Great kitchen. Super shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great house in a good location

We had a really lovely stay in this pretty & comfortable house. It has stylish decor and a great bathroom & kitchen. It is in a quiet residential area with outstanding views. Appledore is an easy walk away and we enjoyed exploring the town & restaurants. As has been said, the property is unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues but I would recommend for anyone looking for a stay in beautiful Devon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for guests with dogs

Beautiful house with fantastic view of the river and Instow beyond. Sunny secure front garden for breakfast. Sun in the secure back garden later on. Really lovely bathroom. Pleasant walk into the centre. Calming decor. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Had a lovely 3 night break, cottage is lovely a really nice comfy bed and furnishings very nice, garden front and back gardens could do with a bit of tlc but can see that someone has started to put some plants in, would really make the cottage perfect if the outside pace were improved. Had an issue with getting onto property due to Vrbo giving us an incorrect code for the key box!! Appledore is a great place everything just a short stroll away, good pubs and The Yard is a fab place to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Owner tried to con us out of an extra £60...

Paper thin curtains and an extremely loud bed. Overall satisfied with the interior but the garden and the location of the property left much to be desired - a bit of a dive to say the least. The rooms were illuminated as soon as the sun came up as the curtains didn't block any sunlight. We spilt some tea on one of the towels and were certain that it would have washed out. We returned home only to be greeted with a £60 bill from the owner for 4 towels. We queried it and low and behold no proof could be provided. We assume the owner had washed it out and thought she would try it on. Overall we enjoyed ourselves in Appledore but that was not because of our experience with the property. Avoid this place and find somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Very tastefully decorated Amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views!

lovely cottage with beautiful decor, there was everything there we needed. the views from the bedroom and living room were stunning. we were very grateful we could take our dog, she loved the enclosed garden out the back to have a sniff around. good quality bedding and towels. Thank you! lovely jam.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Rustic House

Great dog friendly accommodation, set in a perfect location with easy walking access to the Village amenities and vehicular access to Westward Hol! If you’re happy to go a bit further afield, it’s also located only 40 minutes from Bude. The views of the estuary from the house are wonderful to wake up to. In terms of within the property, it has everything you need to make your stay comfortable. If you like to watch a bit of TV when you get in after a day/evening out, it’s worth remembering to take your iPad/tablet as there is no TV in the property but excellent WI-FI. If you are a dog owner staying here, it’s worth knowing, there is a village green located up the road from the house to exercise your dog (One of our dogs, always likes a walk first thing in the morning and last thing at night). You can access this via an alleyway in the top left hand corner of Tomouth Crescent or via Pitt Avenue. I think it’s been mentioned in a previous review but the house is set on a very steep hillside with limited access by car, wasn’t a problem for us but wouldn’t be ideal for someone with mobility issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Appledore

Great base for exploring Appledore and the surrounding towns and beaches! Stroll down to the centre in 5 mins for pubs, ice cream or a spot of crabbing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebekah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend break

Pleasant cottage, well-presented and furnished inside, great views, however on a steep hill so may not suit everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clive A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024