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Stunning views, enclosed garden & private off road parking

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A bedroom with a large bed, a telescope, and a view of the beach.
A room with large windows overlooking a coastal view, including a beach and buildings.
A dining table with bowls, a bottle, and a box of cereal.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A stone building with two large doors, a sign reading 'Appledore lifeboat station,' and a circular window on the side.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Instow Beach

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Appledore, England
  • Place, West Appledore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Northam Burrows Country Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Instow Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Royal North Devon Golf Club and Clovelly Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pannier Market and Pannier Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Bideford Railway Heritage Centre and The Big Sheep.
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Appledore, England

What's nearby

  • West Appledore - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Northam Burrows Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Instow Beach - 12 min drive - 1.7 km
  • North Devon Coast - 16 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 52 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Glorious Oyster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sylvesters - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning views, enclosed garden & private off road parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning views, enclosed garden & private off road parking?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning views, enclosed garden & private off road parking on 2 Nov 2026 start from £585, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stunning views, enclosed garden & private off road parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning views, enclosed garden & private off road parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning views, enclosed garden & private off road parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning views, enclosed garden & private off road parking located?

This family-friendly Bideford holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of West Appledore and Northam Burrows Country Park. Instow Beach and South Gut are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 70 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice house on the edge of Appledore. A good size for 4 of us and two small dogs. Lovely enclosed garden but we had unannounced visits from a window cleaner and chap to mow the lawn.Easy walking distance to both the village and country park. Great views from the top floor.We enjoyed our stay and would return.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here.It was very clean,modern and beautifully presented. A convenient to walk into the village.The host had excellent communication throughout and wanted to be as helpful as he could. There were kind touches such as milk in the fridge when we arrived. The weather did not favour us and our host made sure heating was on.It soon warmed up. He was also very accommodating when it came to slight adjustments in our arrival time. Parking is tight but that is true all around. Overall fantastic and we would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Beautiful views, great location, just a short walk to great pubs, ferry snd shops. Ideal property for dogs with a secure garden. Maurice made sure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely property. Well equipped for all our needs. The cottage is handy for all the local amenities and exploring the coastal path. Wonderful views and so peaceful. Made us feel really relaxed during our stay. Good communication and friendly owners of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage with great view

Perfect for a family with two or three children. The top floor is fantastically beautiful. Very friendly communication with the exceptionally helpful host.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were just using the house as a base to visit a relative in Kenwith Castle Care Home. The house was lovely, views were beautiful, as described. Parking out the front was limited but the rear parking is good for 2 cars. Maurice could not have been more helpful or accommodating to us and our reason for visiting. Thank you we had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Recently stayed for a long weekend We were offered early check in which was appreciated Beautifully appointed house, with everything we needed Stunning views , across water towards Instow. Lovely secure back garden , safe for our dogs and great to have own parking Special welcome of fizz, biscuits, milk and dog treats too Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The house was gorgeous. The views from the two back bedrooms were amazing. No complaints about anything in the property. Easily walkable to all the local amenities. And not one but two parking spaces. Definitely plan on going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waling trip in Devon

Although Maurice couldn't greet us in person this time, he made sure we had a smooth check-in. Everything was perfect. Fabulous place. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gem

What a Gem of a property, the location was perfect, everything was spotless, the decor is gorgeous, comfy lounge seating, comfy beds, free wifi nothing to complain about at all. Will definately recommend it to family and friends. Will miss the sea views, thank you Maurice and Lisa we had a wonderful time in your property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Anne and guests. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us and for your feedback. I will pass this onto our cleaning team who work tirelessly in the background to ensure the property is spotless upon guest arrival. We really appreciate your recommendation to friends and family as a lot of our bookings are upon recommendation. We would be delighted to welcome you again. Best wishes Maurice & Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and a great base.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property - it was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. It is an easy walk to some great pubs (5-10 mins) and the Quay in Appledore. A a couple of minutes to the waters edge and coastal walks are on the doorstep. We comfortably accommodated a family of four, a grandparent and a dog! Stunning views to the rear and really convenient to have a designated parking space. Maurice was friendly, helpful and flexible - he responded very quickly with his communications. Thank you for a lovely stay, we would certainly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Week in Appledore

Lovely week at Dartonia Cottage Maurice is a great host, good communication and information. The property is exactly as described, well equipped, and very quiet. Handy to have the parking spaces at the rear - the access is quite narrow but we had cracked it after a couple of days. Easy walk from the property in to the centre of Appledore, the other way to Northam Burrow nature reserve and down to the life boat station where it is possible to swim off the slipway.. Don't miss the local Brass Band playing on the front on a Monday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

Lovely clean cottage, everything you need, with the most stunning views. Beautiful location. Lovely nearby beaches. Quaint little seaside town. Lovely walks. Dogs enjoyed it all. Great communication with owner. Dishwasher was broken and was unable to be looked at until after we left. We didn’t mind doing our washing up but the owner kindly offered us a complimentary extra night. Which we took. Excellent holiday. Will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely inside

Dartonia Cottage was beautifully clean throughout and the bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen were well decorated. Maurice was very good and kept in touch and answered Emails and calls promptly. However, I didn't think the decking area or garden were as described. The decking needed a good clean as did the furniture and the garden needed to be kept tidier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dartonia Cottage, Appledore

I stayed with my grown up children and their partners and 3 year old grandson. Initially disappointed as description of cottage inaccurate as it is a modern terraced house. However, upon entry discovered that it was spacious and very well appointed with top grade furnishings and fittings. The views from the upstairs rooms were stunning and complemented by luxury touches evoking seaside atmosphere. Overall impression that of great attention to details and little treats and complementary bottle of wine completed the welcome. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Appledore is a wonderful place! Little traffic as it is a "dead end"so no through traffic. People are very friendly and there is loads of community activity with Gig teams, music festivals and plenty of classic pubs to choose from. Our host, Maurice, was instantly very helpful when we had any queries, but particularly in retrieving an errant walking stick which one of our number left behind in the property! Overall... outstanding. Thank You.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely brilliant

Maurice is a great communicator at all times. He made sure we had a smooth check-in and check-out and when we arrived he has left us a file with WiFi password, lost of restaurants and his review of these places, places to visit etc. Everyone was clean, well organised and well thought out. Not to mention the milk, prosecco and biccies left there for us whoch were most appreciated after a 7 hour journey there. The views from the master bedroom were spectacular, the toothpaste my favourite brand and the seafront a few minutes walk (at that). Thank you Maurice. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disappointed

For the amount that we paid for this accommodation we were disappointed. On the face of it everything seemed clean and tidy however we do feel the cottage is due a deep clean. The rubber inside washing machine was caked with grim and had to be cleaned before using it as was the soap draw. The dish washer was clean inside however all around door rubber and hinges was not acceptable. There was mould on both glass squeegees in both showers. Things that may help to make this a better stay for others in the future would be: - Better kept back garden so family and dogs can enjoy. - Deep Clean over due - Replace the Squeegees in the showers - Some sort of shelf or carrier for soap and shampoo etc in both showers - Storage space - If you are okay living out of your suitcase then it is fine however we feel it could do with more hangers and then somewhere to hang clothes as well. So to summaries we were disappointed that the actual place did not live up to the pictures and although nothing major wrong did not feel we got value for money on this occasion. With some small changes and very little expense it can be brought up to a higher standard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location,lovely house

The house is perfectly located , very well equipped We had a lovely stay Communication with Maurice was great We ll come back again 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

What a beautiful place to stay. The view from the back of the house is amazing and so nice to wake up to everyday. You can even lay in the bath and look at the view! Lovely house, lovely garden. There are really good restaurants within a few minutes walk & they are on the seafront. Really friendly people too Would highly recommend we loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chilled holiday

A wonderful location, beautiful views and well maintained property. Would use again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great base for a lovely relaxing holiday

This property is very clean, comfortable and well maintained. It looked exactly like the photos and we really liked the decor and location. Everything we needed for our stay was provided including bedding, towels, kitchen equipment and hand wash. The WiFi was good enough for our family to use several devices at once. Communication with the owner was good and our queries were answered promptly. The property has stunning views from the first and second floor bedrooms and a nice enclosed garden for those with young children or dogs. There are a couple of pubs about 3 minutes walk away, plus further eating places in the village centre which is only about 5 mins further to walk. The fish and chips from The Royal Plaice were really good and you can eat them in the pub right opposite. We ate at The Beaver Inn twice and enjoyed our food. Dogs are welcome in many places which was a real plus for us. I recommend a stay at this property if you want a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy beautiful sea views. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Short Stay

We stayed at the property for 3 nights over New Year. It is in walking distance of some great pubs, restaurants and the Quay in Appledore. Nearby beaches are wonderful for walks and gorgeous views. The property is clean, well presented and was well stocked with equipment. Whilst small, there was room for 4 adults and 2 kids with spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. The contact, Maurice, was really informative, flexible, helpful and was readily available for contact. A fantastic stay and would recommend for a great break.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous accommodation

Cannot rate Dartonia Cottage highly enough! Clean, tidy, everything you could need. Stayed in October with a baby & it was very cosy & warm. Owner very friendly & responsive with all communications. Wonderful house in a lovely location. Thank you very much Maurice
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dartonia cottage

Great property for a stay in the wonderful fishing village of Appledore. Lovely bedrooms and two bathrooms for group of friends. Breathtaking views from the attic bedroom.
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