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Catboat Cottage: a stone's throw from the beach. Shops & pubs are 2 minute walk.

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Exterior
Beach nearby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Catboat Cottage: a stone's throw from the beach. Shops & pubs are 2 minute walk.

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Appledore, ENG
  • Popular LocationWest Appledore1 min walk
  • Popular LocationInstow Beach17 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaunton Sands43 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)85 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 8
100 sq m
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Bathtub/shower combo

Room options

About the area

Bideford

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from West Appledore and within a 15-minute walk of Northam Burrows Country Park. Instow Beach and South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • West Appledore - 1 min walk
  • Clovelly Village - 9 min drive
  • Instow Beach - 17 min drive
  • Saunton Sands - 43 min drive
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kingsley Inn - 4 min drive
  • Westleigh Inn - 8 min drive
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • The Village Inn - 6 min drive
  • Cafe Du Parc - 7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Catboat Cottage: a stone's throw from the beach. Shops & pubs are 2 minute walk.

Listen to the sound of the waves lapping up the slipway as you drift off to sleep in this delightful cottage.
Catboat Cottage is only a few minutes' walk away from various independent shops, restaurants, pubs, craft studios and galleries.
Parking is available on the Quay, and at the large public Quay car park, 1 minute away.

🐚 King-size bedroom with ensuite
🐚 King-size four poster bedroom
🐚 Twin bedroom
🐚 Ground floor double bedroom with separate shower room
🐚 Family bathroom with bath
🐚 Comfortable Lounge with hassle free electric fire
🐚 Spacious dining room with seating for 8
🐚 Enclosed south facing garden with outside dining area
🐚 Wi-Fi
🐚 Smart TV/DVD player
🐚 Central heating/Electric stoves/Gas fire
🐚 Dishwasher/Washing machineTumble dryer/Microwave
🐚 Selection of children's books, family games and DVDs
🐚 Travel cot, high chair, changing mat and small cutlery
🐚 Anti-allergy bedding as standard
🐚 Pet free and non-smoking
🐚 A stone's throw from the beach​

SPECIAL OFFER: 31/08/24 - 14/09/24 (14 night booking only) = 1582 GBP

To the rear of Catboat Cottage are enclosed gardens, which can be used for al fresco dining (the kitchen caters fully for home entertaining) and relaxing in the sun.

PARKING: Due to the age of the cottages in Irsha Street, there is no on-site parking. However, residents can load/unload shopping and passengers outside before parking.
Free on-street parking can be found nearby (25 yds away), linked by a small public footpath adjacent to the cottage.
3 Pay & Display car parks - 2 are 160 yards away, the 3rd is 800 yards away. All offer hourly, daily and weekly parking or you can purchase a tourist permit online. (This can be used in other Torridge district car parks). Please contact me for prices.
The Quay car park offers parking free of charge 6pm-8am.
Blue Badge holder bays are available as well as charging facilities for electric vehicles.

Prices quoted are for 2 night stays and weekly bookings. For short breaks of 3 nights or more please contact us for a quote.

Recently renovated and brimming with character our comfortable and well- equipped cottage invites you to unwind in a home-from-home environment.

Younger guests are always welcome and we offer a travel cot and high-chair at no extra charge. There's also a changing mat, small cutlery, a selection of games and family DVD's.

Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a family holiday there's something to suit everyone. From activity centres and family-friendly visitor parks to historic houses and gardens, there's plenty to appeal to all ages, tastes and budgets. A versatile haven, ideal for couples, small groups and extended family.

Depending on your group size and preferences, you can choose to book three or four bedrooms.  The latter includes the ground floor double bedroom with separate shower room.

Soak up the sights, sounds, and smells of the sea! Centrally located on Irsha Street(in the conservation area of Appledore) which is famous for its pretty painted houses. Waking up to seagulls yarping overhead, hearing the waves lapping up the nearby slipway and watching the swallows swooping through the narrow streets, all add to the charm of this delightful cottage.

Blending character with comfort, our spacious four-bedroom holiday home serves as a perfect base for creating beautiful memories in Appledore. Much like the village itself, the cosy cottage is full of history whilst offering every modern convenience.
Recently renovated and brimming with character our comfortable and well- equipped cottage invites you to unwind in a home-from-home environment.

Property manager

Holly

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Travel cot, bedding and high chair available.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Beautifully Restored Fishermens Cottage in Appledore North Devon

Catboat Cottage: a stone's throw from the beach. Shops & pubs are 2 minute walk. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
Delightful accommodation with plenty of space to for our three generations and what a location. Had not known about Appledore before we went but its just perfect, would definitely reccomend, from the rockpooling and crabbing opportunities with the kids to wandering down to the Coffee Cabin first thing and simply enjoying the holiday atmosphere and estuary views. We finshed with a meal at the Beaver Inn (book early as its busy)- really nice pub. Oh, and not forgetting the Devonshire ice cream from Hockings - its something else.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Holiday
Se had a wobderful holiday at this lovely well equipped cottage. We loved that we could even hear the sea in bed when the tide was high. Perfect for a family holiday, all as described! Holly took care of all requests in no time. We hope to vome again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

SUSAN FOX

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family break
Appledore is a fantastic village we had a wonderful time. The cottage is very central to everything and worked well for us. We had four the bedrooms for the first week and three for the second as two of our group had to go back to work. Holly was very responsive and helpful thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Everything from start to finish was excellent,very good communication from holly the host 😊The property is so lovely and exactly as described,we were a party of 5 adults celebrating my 60th birthday .Lovely little touches just made our stay so enjoyable.The property had plenty of space for us all and a lovely garden to enjoy the sunshine ☀️ Lots of lovely places to eat and drink and not far from Bideford for larger supermarkets.A great place to stay ,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Second Visit
We booked Catboat Cottage for a second time and we were not disappointed! The cottage is well presented and brilliantly equipped with everything you need. The location is fantastic, very close to the town centre and car park. Holly is a great host too, who is always quick to respond to any queries and questions. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and great location
A beautiful part of the world that we will be back to, a really spacious cottage close to local restaurants etc...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful break in a lovely cottage
We had a great week in Catboat cottage. Then cottage is really comfortable with everything you need. It's in a great location - very near to the centre of Appledore, to the coast path for some great walks and not far to go for a swim at the huge beach at Westward Ho! Appledore is an interesting place - lots of nooks and crannies to explore and some great restaurants - we'd really recommend The Yard. Holly was super helpful and responsive - a great host! We'd love to come back. Thanks Holly!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely fishing village location
3 double bedrooms and one twin bedroom - 2 bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms and also a family bathroom was perfect for us as a family. The kitchen is large and the dining table seats 6. We were a group of 7 so we just added a chair. The weather was very warm and this house did struggle to get air flow through it as all of the rooms have only one window. We found we did not use the lounge as it was too warm in the hot weather. Some fans would have have been appreciated by us all. We needed an accommodation with a garden as we brought paddle boards and bicycles with us. What we didn't realise was that there was no access to the garden other than through the house. Being a cottage it was difficult to get the boards and the bikes into the garden due to small doorways and layout of the ground floor. This was disappointing as we were too worried we would mark or damage the walls or doorways bringing the bikes in and out through the house, so we opted not to use them and left them in the garden all holiday. We did use the paddle boards but chose to deflate them and leave them in the car boot rather than negotiate them into the garden through the house. The garden is a sun trap and just lovely but beware of the steps of differing heights! We had 2 adults trip up the steps to the garden and headbutt the wall. No alcohol was involved. As my step father is 81, this was a worry for us as he is a bit clumsy at the best of times. However, we used the garden daily for dining and there were no serious accidents. It would have been great to have the use of a BBQ as it was really hot and cooking in the kitchen each night was sweaty work. The bedrooms are very nice and everyone found the beds comfortable. Although there were 3 bathrooms, we found that only one person could shower at a time as the shower in the other bathrooms would then run cold. However we timed it well each day and all enjoyed a lovely warm shower, with good water pressure if only one shower is running at a time. The location of the cottage is on the main pedestrian access to two pubs at the end of Irsha Street. The patrons of these two pubs, were pretty noisy as they passed the cottage on their way home and this did keep us awake as we all need the windows open due to the heat. However, we were all adults on holiday so no youngsters to consider who could have been awoken by the passing revellers. Appledore is very quaint and picturesque and a lovely place for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage for a relaxing break
We were looking for a comfortable cottage in a village close to the coast so that we didn't have lots of driving to do once we got there. Success, we had a lovely week! The cottage is clean, comfortable and well equipped plus Holly was really friendly and helpful. Lots to do locally either walking or a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week Away
Visited for half term week and had a wonderful time. The location of the cottage is perfect, just a short walk to the town and amenities. On arrival we found the cottage to be clean, tidy and well presented. It was also very well equipped throughout. My 5-year-old daughter especially liked the children's bedroom which is really well done. Holly is a great host, she phoned me on the day we arrived to let me know we could check in early which was a lovely touch. We are seriously considering booking again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021