Bideford holiday cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, walking and fireplace

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 night min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 4 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

2 bed cottage with log burner in fab central location with driveway parking

Our reviewers say that the best thing about our cottage is that it is a real home from home as well being perfectly located for a short stroll to town along the picturesque Bideford Estuary. Our home is fully equipped with lots to keep the children entertained and is comfortably furnished. It is practical for dogs too, with hard flooring laid throughout the spacious downstairs. There is a little courtyard which is a complete sun trap. The driveway has space for one car and there is plenty more free street parking nearby if Outdoor games such as cricket, badminton and racquet games are supplied for guests' use.

There is a beautiful park (Victoria Park) with a lido for young children which is only minutes away on foot towards the town centre. Or you can walk or hire bikes to go along the nearby Tarka Trail. Only 2 miles away is the lovely little sandy beach at Instow. There are also 3 surf boards and 3 body boards at the cottage that guests are welcome to use if they want to go 3 miles up the road to the great water sports beach at Westward Ho!, or both Saunton Sands and Croyde are nearby.

Riverbank Cottage dates from the 1890's and is a stone built terraced cottage in a row of former Estuary workers' cottages. Its position is unique in that this quaint cottage is only a 10 minute walk along the Estuary from the centre of Bideford and yet it is situated in a very quiet no through road set away from the hustle and bustle of the town. All the pubs, restaurants and shops are an easy level walk from the cottage, with some of these delightful venues overlooking the estuary.

Sleeping 4-6 in two bedrooms plus travel cot and high hair available, this characterful cottage has a welcoming log burner in the spacious lounge which is well equipped with toys and games as well as TV, DVD player and Wii console.

There is a separate dining room with a dining table that seats 4 - 6. The dining room features an attractive stone fireplace; there is a double sofa bed available for extra guests (please note bedding / towels not supplied for sofa bed or travel cot). NB Using the sofa bed may restrict numbers around the table unless it is put away during the day.

The kitchen is equipped with washer dryer, microwave, electric oven and gas hob. Included for your stay is all bedding, towels, washing up liquid, cloths and tea towels. The kitchen opens out into a little court yard with a patio table and chairs; there is a barbecue available for guest use too.

Upstairs is a master bedroom with a king size bed and an extra TV. The second bedroom has two single beds which can be made up as a king size bed if required, along with a DVD player. The bathroom is spacious with a bath and power shower over the bath. The cottage is warm and comfortable with gas central heating, constant hot water by way of a combi boiler plus the log burner.

We do not charge any extra for gas or electricity.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Cot available
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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We do not live locally but the key details will be provided to you by email once you have paid your final balance for your holiday. We do have a local caretaker very nearby in case of any emergencies.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

No additional house rules. This is our second home and we have tried to think of everything that you may need. Please help look after our home and keep it in good order for the next guests!

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About the owner

Alex W.
Average reply time:
30 minutes

Calendar updated:
27 Oct 2023

Years listed:
7

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 6. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 25 Jun 2016. Located in Torridge, it has 19 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £521.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 27 Oct 2023.
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thomasjeana
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Nice little property with easy access to town
Jul 2023

We'll positioned little terraced house for easy walk into town along the riverside or through the park. The only thing that we had problems with was the information at the property. The informati… More 

Reviewed 8 Jul 2023

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teresa f
Brighton, United Kingdom

A great place to stay for trips out around North Devon and Cornwall
Jun 2023

The cottage had everything we needed for our stay . It was comfortable and homely. The rooms were nice and big and everywhere was nice and clean. The parking outside was good. I would recommend revers… More 

Reviewed 24 Jun 2023

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LincolnDiveguy
Lincoln

Lovely little cottage
Sep 2022

Nice cottage, with parking on the edge of Bideford. Plenty of space for the two of us. Everything you need is there. A bit dated but added to it's charm. Easy access to the footpath to Morrisons … More 

Reviewed 16 Sep 2022

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Great 2 bed house with cute courtyard. Incredibly clean!
Aug 2021

We had a fantastic time in this little house in Bideford. Really close to the river path so you can have a little paddle. Victoria park is great just 5 mins walk and 10 mins cycle from the tarka trail… More 

Reviewed 15 Aug 2021

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Anne D
Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Convenient, well equipped, dog friendly cottage
May 2021

We booked fairly last minute for just 3 nights (all that was available!). Had a great stay. The cottage is well equipped and conveniently located for the North Devon beaches. Would recommend

Reviewed 8 May 2021

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How can I retract my booking request?

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How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Alex (the owner) a message.

If Alex (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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