3 Bed in Appledore (oc-cockle)

This delightful and characterful fisherman’s cottage is nestled in one of the oldest streets of the picturesque fishing village of Appledore. Surrounded by colour washed cottages and with no vehicular access, this part of the village has great charm with character pubs serving excellent food, art galleries, restaurants, chandlers and interesting shops all within the surrounding narrow lanes.

Less than a hundred yards from the waterfront, the cottage is furnished in a bright, contemporary style whilst retaining the original character of this former fisherman's home. Deceptively spacious and laid out over three floors, you can see Instow beach from the top-floor bedroom. Ideal for enjoying holidays with family and friends the cottage, offers an attractive and cosy beamed lounge with a wood burner in a stone fireplace for comfort in the cooler seasons. A separate dining room with ample space for relaxed dining. There is a good-sized double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and a further two twin bedrooms are on the second floor, all reached by low, curved staircases (restricted height). For relaxation and al fresco dining, the cottage also offers a fully enclosed walled patio with garden furniture.

The cottage is part of Appledore's seafaring history and a trip to the local North Devon Maritime Museum in the village itself offers an interesting insight into the area's past. In the summer, there is a foot ferry across to the pretty village of Instow which also has a range of great places to eat and drink as well as a dog-friendly beach. The Elizabethan port of Bideford with its many shops, cafes and restaurants and the sandy surfing beach of Westward Ho! are both within 4 miles making this A great base for enjoying a seaside break or for exploring the dramatic coastline and spectacular countryside in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 3 bedrooms – 1 double with TV, 2 twins, Top twin room with TV/DVD.

- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC

- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine

- Welcome pack

- Travel cot and highchair available

- Wood burner, first basket of logs provided by Owner.

- Smart TV in lounge, DVD

- Enclosed courtyard with seating area

- Enjoy the delicious food at The Royal George or The Beaver Inn for live music.

- Book Festival 18th to 27th September in Appledore.

- No vehicular access – parking available on the quay and in a public car park nearby

- Pub, shop and beach 1 mile

- Please bring your own beach towels

- Low, sloping ceilings on the second floor


Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 3 bedrooms – 1 double with TV, 2 twins, Top twin room with TV/DVD.

- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC

- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine

- Welcome pack

- Travel cot and highchair available

- Wood burner, first basket of logs provided by Owner.

- Smart TV in lounge, DVD

- Enclosed courtyard with seating area

- Enjoy the delicious food at The Royal George or The Beaver Inn for live music.

- Book Festival 18th to 27th September in Appledore.

- No vehicular access – parking available on the quay and in a public car park nearby

- Pub, shop and beach 1 mile

- Please bring your own beach towels

- Low, sloping ceilings on the second floor



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.