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Garden Cottage

Bideford, Devon (Ref. 985967)

4.9★

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  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
  • Four poster bed
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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43 Customer Review(s)

  • David

    “Garden Cottage is situated on historic farm on the Old Barnstaple road Bideford ...”

    Garden Cottage is situated on historic farm on the Old Barnstaple road Bideford , Set around the centre of the farm it was very peaceful with wood peckers in the garden, which is enclosed with a hot tub, Feeling rural it was only a short journey to tesco on manteo way, Bideford quayside is a easy journey and places like clovelly and westward ho nearby, The cottage was clean to high standard and the Hosts very helpful thanks

    Garden Cottage is situated on historic farm on the Old Barnstaple road Bideford , Set around the centre of the farm it was very peaceful with wood peckers in the garden, which is enclosed with a hot tub, Feeling rural it was only a short journey to tesco on manteo way, Bideford quayside is a easy journey and places like clovelly and westward ho nearby, The cottage was clean to high standard and the Hosts very helpful thanks

    - David, September 2024
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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x four poster king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over bath, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room
  • Oil central heating with woodburner
  • Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV's with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent (bath and hand towels provided, not bath sheets), please bring your own towels for the beach, pool and hot tub.
  • Stairgate, two highchairs, and two travel cots
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Bike storage
  • Hot tub
  • Lawned garden to the front, with picnic bench
  • 130-acre natural grounds and orchard (shared with owner and other properties on-site)
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • Note: Outdoor heated swimming pool, shared with other properties on-site, (15' x 30' x 4' to 5' deep) with paddling pool (10' x 9' x 1'6" deep), available from the Friday immediately preceding the last bank holiday in May to the first Friday in September, 10am-evening
  • Note: Steps up to the entrance, and steps between rooms
  • Note: Check-in time 5pm
  • Note: Due to swimming pool, children must be supervised at all times
  • Note: This cottage does not accept stag/hen parties
  • Note: There is no smoking allowed onsite except within the designated smoking area
  • Note: Unfortunately electric cars cannot be charged on site but there is a charging point 4 minutes drive away (Tesco)

The property

2 miles from Bideford, quietly situated on the edge of a valley, is Pillhead Farm, a 130 acre working sheep farm with paddocks and plenty of space for guests to roam.

Within the original farmstead are four cottages carefully converted from barns and the oldest part of the original farmhouse.

The cottages share the grounds, a splendid outdoor heated swimming pool (15' x 30' x 4' to 5' deep) with paddling pool (10' x 9' x 1'6" deep), available from the Friday immediately preceding the last bank holiday in May to the first Friday in September, a sunbathing terrace (loungers) and mown orchard.

Each cottage is individual and spacious with its own outside space.

Arrival after 5pm.

Pretty Garden Cottage comprises a wing of the original farmhouse.

To one side, your own well-planted and quite private, enclosed garden (picnic table) with a private hot tub looking out over fields.

From the courtyard, steps up to front door and hall, off which a step down to dining room and views over the garden and another step down to smart kitchen (dishwasher, washer-dryer, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker).

Comfortable, elegant living room with big fireplace (woodburner) and TV/DVD.

Upstairs, huge landing to three bedrooms - a king-size double (four-poster bed, TV) with en suite shower-room (suite), a twin with TV and view of the garden and, up a step, another twin (TV/DVD).

Bathroom (suite, shower over bath plus hand-shower).

Pillhead Farm

This pretty group of five cottages, all but one with its own private sunny garden - the perfect spot to enjoy an alfresco supper or a lazy breakfast whilst you plan your day, is in rural North Devon at Pillhead Farm, a working sheep farm. The cottages have been furnished to a very good standard providing the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of life and the ideal location to make some glorious holiday memories. The beach is just three miles away, whilst the shop and restaurant are located within 1 mile; these properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 23 guests. Outside you will discover 130-acres of extensive, natural grounds and a fabulous heated swimming pool and a small separate pool designed for the toddlers all set around a sunny terrace with loungers. The pretty beach at Instow is just 3 miles away, or the wide golden sandy beach of Westward Ho! which is popular with surfers is 4 miles away. Walkers can join the coastal path, or alternatively, cycle or walk the famous Tarka Trail which passes close by. The delightful port town of Bideford has a good selection of town amenities and a weekly market. Garden lovers will appreciate the nearby RHS Rosemoor and Docton Mill. There really is something for all the family to explore, including The Ultimate Adventure Centre, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks, not to be missed. Take a boat trip to the nature reserve at Lundy Island, or uncover many of the fishing villages, including nearby Clovelly (National Trust), and Hartland.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

BIDEFORD

Westward Ho! 3.3 miles; Appledore 3.7 miles; Instow 4.1 miles; Clovelly 11.4 miles; Saunton Sands 16.8 miles; Bude 25.3 miles.

Bideford is an historic maritime town on the River Torridge in North Devon. There has been a settlement at Bideford for over a thousand years and it has been an important port throughout its history. Today, Bideford is a thriving town with a fine selection of shops (including individual shops), cafes and restaurants, a park and the Atlantic Village Outlet Shopping Centre located on the outskirts of the town. Bideford is in a fantastic location to explore the surrounding area. It is just a few miles from Westward Ho!, which is dominated by two miles of spectacular coastline and proudly retains the prestigious Blue Flag award year upon year. Its sandy beach, backed by a unique pebble ridge, attracts visitors from all over the country and offers fantastic bathing and watersport activities. Just beyond the pebble ridge is Northam Burrows Country Park, which lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has 253 hectares of grassy coastal plain with salt marsh, sand dunes and grasslands. The country park is also home to England's oldest golf course. The South West Coastal Path and the famous traffic-free Tarka Trail are close by, providing magnificent walking and cycling opportunities. The award-winning Big Sheep all weather family attraction and the Ultimate Adventure Centre are approximately a mile down the road, with the Atlantic Village Outlet Shopping Centre and Supermarket a couple of miles away. The delightful quayside village of Appledore and the pretty beach at Instow are both just over three miles away, whilst the traditional market town of Barnstaple is just ten miles away, and the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, with its quaint cobbled streets, is eleven miles away. The North Devon coast also boasts numerous outstanding beaches, many within easy reach, including those found at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde, Woolacombe and Bude. This is an area of breathtaking beauty, with plenty to see and do for all ages.

Note: Arrival time 4pm.
Note: Seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool and paddling pool, available from the Friday immediately preceding the last bank holiday in May to the first Friday in September.

Note: Unfortunately electric cars cannot be charged on site but there is a charging point 4 minutes drive away (Tesco)

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter