Characterful 17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly

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A coastal village with stone buildings, a rocky beach, and boats.
An outdoor dining table set with wine glasses, bottles, candles, and flowers.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a coffee table with chess pieces, and a chandelier.
A garden pathway leading to a stone bench surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a television, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to North Devon Coast

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Clovelly
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clovelly Village
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, RHS Garden Rosemoor
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

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 cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Clovelly Harbour and Downe Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Devon Coast and Northam Burrows Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Milky Way Adventure Park and Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Clovelly

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clovelly Harbour - 9 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Clovelly Village - 29 min drive - 20.7 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 37 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 46 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hart Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farmer's Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wrecker's Retreat - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Hoops Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The West Country Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful 17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Characterful 17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Characterful 17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly on 1 Dec 2026 start from £578, 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 Characterful 17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Characterful 17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful 17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful 17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly located?

This family-friendly Bideford cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Clovelly Beach, Clovelly Harbour and Fisherman's Cottage. The Milky Way Adventure Park and Kingsley Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Having stayed in many holiday cottages over the years, I can honestly say this one has been one of my favourites. The cottage has everything you could need to have a comfortable stay. There were six of us and we never felt there was something we needed in terms of the amenities available.We have a baby that is at crawling stage so will find any speck of dirt however the cleaners do an excellent job as the cottage was spotlessly clean (no dirty knees).Denise is a wonderful host who was always on hand to make sure we had what we needed.If you are looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature - do not hesitate to book!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the cottage. The house was full of beautiful decorations, was equipped with games for all ages, and had all we need to cook for ourselves. Thank you Denise for meeting us and giving us some basic food supplies from the farm.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you had a good holiday and the cottage had everything you needed. Please come and see us again sometime. Best wishes to you all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous place to stay

A wonderful property in a beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hugglepit Cottage is a idillic peaceful rural retreat with beautiful views over the sea to Lundy, set along a lane with only one other property.The cottage itself is easily the best we've ever stayed in. Spacious, comfortable, well equipped and spotless.The gardens are a wonder in themselves and had hares, pheasant and deer as regular visitors.There are plenty of places to reach along the stunning north Devon coast, and Cornwall is a matter of minutes away.If you want a high-end, pet friendly relaxing cottage with sea views, look no further.The final mention goes to Angela, who made all the arrangements effortless and Denise who popped in at the start of our stay to ensure all was ok. The box of goodies was also a lovely touch.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure to meet you all and to show you the house and gardens. Thank you for your description of the cottage, gardens and local area - we’re sure it will help other travellers decide on whether Hugglepit is right for them and encourage others to come and see what North Devon has to offer. We would love to welcome you back to Hugglepit in the future. Thanks again, Angela and Denise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hugglepit Cottage is by far and away the best holiday home we’ve stayed in, and we’ve stayed in many. Everything was perfect! The rural location means it’s so peaceful, and there’s so much wildlife to enjoy. The cottage has so much character and a delight to be in. It is spotlessly clean, has much more space indoors and outdoors than the photos suggest. There are sea views from many of the rooms. The gardens are beautifully maintained. The bedrooms are gorgeous and the bedding luxurious. The kitchen is fantastic, and very well equipped.The batcam that has a feed to the tv is brilliant and fascinating, and such a rare treat for anyone who loves wildlife.We really enjoyed meeting the owners Denise and Peter, and their gorgeous dogs. They were very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed.We urge you to visit this unique property. You will be so impressed. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased that you enjoyed the cottage so much and honoured that you rate it the best you’ve stayed in - that means such a lot to us! We love our little corner of Devon and are so pleased you’re planning to return to it. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous cottage well loved and so well equipped our second visit. Beautiful vista and garden. Absolutely recommended x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely loved staying here,as did the rest of my family. We will nefinetly visit again. We had the pleasure of meeting the owners, Denise and Peter who were so nice, and made sure we had everything we needed. The stay was that good it left a tear to our eyes when we had to leave. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2025
Thank you so much Chris, what a lovely review! We’re so pleased you all had a great time at Hugglepit, it was a pleasure to host you. Please do come back and stay again, you’re very welcome anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

Super cottage in fabulous location .made to feel very welcome .family and dogs all had a super time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous house

We absolutely loved our stay in Clovelly, the cottage was absolutely perfect we couldn't have been happier. The management of the property was very high standard. We would love to go back again in the spring.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2022
We’re so pleased you loved the cottage and enjoyed your holiday. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful country vitage

Beautiful garden for dogs. Lovely cottage and perfect area for exploring - I adore clovelly and now miss the sea
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2020
Thank you Jo, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. Next time you feel the lure of the sea, we’ll be here to welcome you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hugglepit

Lovely spacious character property. Very clean well equipped and furnished. Lovely views. We had a lovely stay with our dogs. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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First family holiday

The property was immaculate, spacious and was very well equipped. Partner and I plus the kids had a great time here and very close to nearby attractions. Will go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found plenty to do in the area despite the weather being a little changeable! We’d love to see you back here at Hugglepit Cottage in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Family Holiday

Excellent place to stay very cosy and well taken care of cottage. Lots of extra effort by the team to make our stay comfortable like a box of eggs and few essential bits waiting on arrival. Place was absolutely spotless and cleaned to a very high standard. Would love to visit and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Thank you Chet, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage comfortable. Please come and visit us again!
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful spot

Quaint cottage in beautiful location. Very well appointed and spotlessly clean. Denise and Pete thank you again for all your hospitality and kindness. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again! The Geiger Family
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2020
Thank you for your kind review, we’re so glad you enjoyed the cottage and your stay. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

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Hugglepitt

We had a fantastic two week stay at the property. It exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend it. The owners being on hand, friendly and very helpful was also a plus for the property.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for your recommendation and your review. We’re glad we could be of help and very pleased you had a great holiday and enjoyed Hugglepit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a fantastic week at Hugglepit cottage. The cottage is very spacious (bigger than our 4 bedroom house) and full of charm. It is well equipped and we could have easily spent the whole week at the cottage without going out and still had a great time. The garden is very large and lots to explore with areas of sun and shade to sit outside and enjoy the tranquil setting. The children could play hide and seek for hours and never run out of hiding places. It is down a narrow country lane but only a couple of minutes drive from the A39 so access is easy and only 5 mins drive to Clovelly. Being in the countryside, it is lovely and quiet with magnificent views, especially when looking out to sea and the island of Lundy. There are many dog friendly beaches nearby but our favourite was Sandymouth (25mins drive) with lots of rock pools and sheltered pools that the kids can enjoy whilst being completely safe. Just be aware of the incoming tide if you set up camp north of the path down as the tide comes is quickest here. The owners live just down the lane and are delightful and very attentive. There was milk in the fridge when we arrived along with local tea, strawberries, biscuits and other treats and a hand written card welcoming us to the property which was a lovely touch. Reading in the visitor book, there are many returning guests and it’s easy to see why. I’m sure we will also want to revisit this gem of a property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you for such a lovely review. We’re so pleased you all enjoyed the cottage and found a favourite beach to spend your days. We are spoiled with a wonderful garden and so many lovely places locally - we hope you will come back soon to explore some more!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The cottage was well appointed. The cottage was so beautiful and well equipped with everything should need. Wonderful garden which we loved walking in each morning with our greyhound Olive. Denise and Peter were so helpful and great hosts.Denise supplies a very warm welcome and lovely bundle of Devon treats to start your stay. Hugglepit cottage is definitely on our list of great places to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A week of bliss

The booking system was easy and clear Directions and information detailed and informative before we arrived Cottage was a true home away from home Owners were both welcoming and helpful throughout The views from the cottage and grounds stunning Perfect - highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2020
Thank you Jill, we’re so glad you found the cottage homely and enjoyed your holiday. Please come back and visit again!
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Relaxing Holiday

We had a fantastic time at Hugglepit Cottage. It is ideally located to explore North Devon and Cornwall. The house was absolutely beautiful, with everything you could want in a holiday home. Amazing gardens on the property which we were able to explore with the boys. Thank you to Peter and Denise who were the perfect hosts, living just down the road and always ready to help if needed. Would definitely recommend and would love to visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for your review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the cottage and gardens and had everything you needed. Please come and visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect holiday

Thank you so much for the perfect hide away cottage. Everything we could have hoped for - would love to call this home and wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. We had the loveliest week Paul Lisa, meg and Joey
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2022
Thank you very much for your kind words. We try to make the cottage as homely as possible, so we’re glad you found it all to your liking and that you had a great holiday. Please come back and see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Idyllic!

We had a wonderful stay at Hugglepit Cottage, despite some slightly damp weather! The quiet location is perfect for children and dogs, all of whom loved exploring the garden, woodland and orchard, and the cottage itself is very comfortable and well-equipped. We particularly enjoyed watching the resident bats and barn owl in the evenings. A great place from which to explore North Devon (and North Cornwall). A huge thank you to Denise and Peter and the whippets who made us feel so welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We’re so glad you enjoyed Hugglepit Cottage and were able to explore the area. We’d love to welcome you back again anytime, and keep our fingers crossed for slightly better weather! Many thanks, Peter, Denise and Angela.
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10/10 Excellent

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Ideal for nature lovers.

The owner Denise was very polite and informative but not intrusive. If you are an animal lover this is for you. Bats are living in one of the outbuildings and camera linked to the TV. Bird table with so many species plus the Owls nesting in the owners barn. Nice welcome pack on arrival including eggs from the owners chickens Excellent views of the coast and Lundy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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April 23

Really beautiful property, and very well kitted out: felt like staying in a home, and a warm and welcoming one at that. Stunning location - rural and car required regularly if you are as poorly organised in food and diesel stakes as we were! But, wouldn't care if stayed for weeks - views beautiful, fields, woods, cliffs and beaches. Best explored region of coast by foot, definitely, with some gorgeous sun rises and sunsets from cliff tops. Peter and Denise were lovely, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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What a wonderful cottage!

We have just returned home from Hugglepit cottage following a wonderful week in Devon The cottage is perfectly placed to access various beaches around north Devon The cottage itself is beautiful inside and out. It has everything that our 3 generation family could ask for. It is very well equipped and immaculately kept. The bed linen was immaculate, the towels were large and fluffy and the kitchen was very well equipped. The gardens are lovely and our little dog loved running around the various nooks and crannies in the characterful garden. The welcome food pack for both us and our dog was a lovely touch Our hosts Denise and Peter were very welcoming and Denise brought us over a lovely cream tea. The bats in the barn and the bat cam were a hit with our son and Peter the owner took him into the barn to see the bats We will definitely be returning to Hugglepit Cottage on our next trip to Devon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you Gill, for your wonderful review! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your holiday and the cottage. The bats are always fascinating and have been keeping us entertained for years, we’re so happy to be able to share them with you! If you’d ever like to return to Hugglepit Cottage in the future, we’d love to welcome you back.
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay in a gorgeous North Devon cottage

We had a wonderful fortnight at Hugglepit Cottage. From the moment we arrived, we felt so comfortable in this home away from home. And the welcome pack of goodies was a lovely touch from the kind and generous owners, Denise and Peter, who live in the only other house down the lane. The way that they looked after us with fresh eggs, milk and the best cream tea throughout our stay really made our holiday special - we have never felt so looked after in a holiday cottage! As well as the fantastic owners, the cottage itself is perfect - lots of space with two lounge areas and two fireplaces and a large well-equipped kitchen. The gardens around the cottage offer some tranquil spots to unwind and relax. The cottage is well situated for some stunning walks along the North Devon and North Cornwall coast and for local villages and beaches. All in all, our stay at Hugglepit Cottage brought us everything we were hoping for from our 2021 staycation - and much more, thanks to Denise and Peter. We hope to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
Thank you for your very kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cottage and garden and were able to get out and explore the wonderful countryside. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future to enjoy more cream teas!
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