The Retreat, Appledore
The Retreat is a lovely cottage near the village of Appledore, just four miles from Bideford. The cottage sleeps four people and has one double bedroom, one twin and a ground floor family bathroom. Also in the cottage is a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting area with an electric fire. Outside is roadside parking and an enclosed courtyard with furniture and a barbecue. Situated next to the River Torridge, The Retreat is a lovely holiday home at any time of the year. Please note: this property has low ceilings so taller people may need to bend down in some areas.
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Accommodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over and basin. Separate WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Appledore 0.3 miles. This lovely cottage is situated on the outskirts of the fishing village of Appledore in Devon. The cottage is full of character, and with its original sash windows and old wooden beamed ceilings you feel you are stepping back in time as you arrive. Located up a tiny, quiet lane off one of the old narrow village streets in Appledore, it is ideally situated for friends and family wishing to tour the North Devon coast. There is an open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire. The family bathroom is also on the ground floor, and up the open wooden staircase to the first floor is where you will find the two individual, well-furnished comfortable bedrooms. Outside the cottage is a delightful private courtyard where you can sit in peace with a drink or two and reflect on the day. With its maze of quaint narrow streets full of old fishermen's cottages, Appledore has something for everybody, with a great range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Less than a minute from the cottage and you are right on the beach and next to an excellent children's playground, making it the perfect place for the family to spend the day. This cottage is such an ideal peaceful base to explore North Devon’s surf beaches and ancient market towns, and is the perfect spot for a well-earned break at any time of year.
Where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet, sits the delightful quayside village of Appledore, next to the River Torridge. Appledore boasts a small but great range of shops, pubs, guesthouses and art galleries. A thriving fishing and trading village since the 14th century, Appledore has been a famous boat-building centre for many years and the shipyard is still active today. Picturesque Appledore provides a peaceful base from which to explore North Devon, and is close to surf beaches.The Quay is very central to life in the village and it is here you will find many activities including fishing trips, crabbing contests on the quay, and sometimes Morris Dancers. This quaint fishing village has a maze of narrow streets leading to the quay.
Amenities & Facilities
Electric storage heaters with electric fire. Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking available nearby on first come, first served basis. Additional parking in nearby Pay and Display car parks. Enclosed courtyard. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk. Note: Property situated down a narrow one way road. Note: when accessing property, the toilet, bathroom and kitchen on level, living area accessed down two small steps. Please note: this property has an open tread staircase with a rope handrail as pictured. . Please note: This property doesn't have Sunday check-in days . Please note: this property has low ceilings so taller people may need to bend down in some areas.
Location Details
Where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet, sits the delightful quayside village of Appledore, next to the River Torridge. Appledore boasts a small but great range of shops, pubs, guesthouses and art galleries. A thriving fishing and trading village since the 14th century, Appledore has been a famous boat-building centre for many years and the shipyard is still active today. Picturesque Appledore provides a peaceful base from which to explore North Devon, and is close to surf beaches.The Quay is very central to life in the village and it is here you will find many activities including fishing trips, crabbing contests on the quay, and sometimes Morris Dancers. This quaint fishing village has a maze of narrow streets leading to the quay.
Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Features
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Max. Occupancy: 4
- Friday Changeover
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Television
- High Chair
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Wifi
- Beach Nearby
- Sea Nearby
- Pub Nearby
7-Day Forecast
Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Appledore is detailed below.
| Fri 15th | Sky is clear | 11°C 6°C | 7mph | 0.0mm | 1,028mb | |
| Sat 16th | Light rain | 12°C 7°C | 13mph | 1.4mm | 1,020mb | |
| Sun 17th | Light rain | 11°C 8°C | 17mph | 0.2mm | 1,019mb | |
| Mon 18th | Moderate rain | 13°C 8°C | 27mph | 17.8mm | 1,008mb | |
| Tue 19th | Rain and snow | 9°C 3°C | 20mph | 0.7mm | 1,011mb | |
| Wed 20th | Rain and snow | 7°C 3°C | 14mph | 2.3mm | 1,014mb | |
| Thu 21st | Rain and snow | 4°C 2°C | 18mph | 4.4mm | 999mb |
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