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Holiday Cottage In Appledore

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View from the Quay
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a window with a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a television, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A living room with a television, sofa, armchair, and a small table with a bowl and books.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in washing machine, a stove, and a view of the garden through the window.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Instow Beach
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Appledore, ENG
  • Place, West Appledore
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Instow Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Northam Burrows Country Park
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holiday Cottage In Appledore

The Captain's House is a grade 2 listed, 4 bedroom property in the centre of Appledore, close to all amenities and 50 yards from the Quay. This light and spacious property has 4 bedrooms located over 3 floors. In addition there is a courtyard garden with BBQ facilities. This is an ideal location for beaches, surfing, cycling, walking, golf and arts and crafts. For younger visitors there is crabbing on the Quay and there is a supply of beach equipment such as body boards, crabbing nets and so on at the property. There is a cot and high chair for the very young.

Appledore has a number of family and pet friendly pubs along with a coffee shop, tea room, a pizza restaurant and take away, and two excellent fish and chip shops. There is a small supermarket which supplies most basic needs and there are larger supermarkets a 10 minute drive away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Not allowed in bedrooms or on furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8077055
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Map
Appledore, ENG

What's nearby

  • West Appledore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Instow Beach - 12 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Northam Burrows Country Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead - 24 min drive - 3.1 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead - 24 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Hart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe du Parc - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Glorious Oyster - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Cottage In Appledore pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Cottage In Appledore?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Holiday Cottage In Appledore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Cottage In Appledore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Cottage In Appledore located?

This family-friendly Bideford holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of West Appledore and Instow Beach. Northam Burrows Country Park and South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay in this lovely house in the heart of beautiful appledore.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Great location

This property is in a great location! It is beautifully decorated and was perfect for my family of 6!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at The Captains House! Great location. Would definitely return in the future! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Appledore haven

Wonderful cottage in the middle of Appledore - extremely well equipped and fantastic location. The beautiful courtyard garden was a subtract and perfect for doggies - We had a fantastic week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John U.

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

Weekend break

Jackie the host is very helpful and the house is in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2022
Hi John - thanks for your positive review and pleased to had a great time. Regards, Jackie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Perfect

Excellent property in the perfect location to explore appledore. Large house with everything you will need for a family stay. With family living in appledore we visit several times a year and will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rowena H.

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

Lovely little house

Great location for exploring. House is much bigger than it looks and well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2021
Hi Rowena - thanks very much for your positive review and I hope you had a great holiday. Best wishes, Jackie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Family get together for birthday

Comfortable house in a nice location in a great village. It has everything you need for a lovely stay whether that’s for a few days or longer. We had a great time and would definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

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

Beautiful place

The house is really lovely and Appledore is absolutely delightful. A week is not long enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Phillips S.

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

Lovely week stay in Appledore

Really enjoyed staying in this property in Appledore. Felt like a home from home! Well equipped, clean and well maintained and decorated in a cosy, seaside cottage feel. All 4 bedrooms are a good size too and the boys loved sleeping in the loft bedroom. Host was super-responsive with any questions we had. Appledore itself is a lovely quayside town, with plenty of places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Very pleasant

Everything as described, great location and an exceptionally well kitted out house. We didn't want for anything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion R.

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

The Captain’s House

What a joy it was to stay in this lovely property. The house was beautifully furnished, immaculately clean and fully and thoughtfully equipped. The owners,Jackie and Joe, provided excellent information regarding travel directions, places to visit etc. We would definitely choose The Captain’s House again if we were coming to stay in North Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil Parsons

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

Out Of Season Break

Has a fantastic week in Appledore. House was just what we expected, had character, great location and all facilities necessary. Really cozy and right in the heart of the town. Our first visit to Appledore and it’s delightful. Felt like a really working town and central for lots of day trips. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Appledore

Right in centre of Appledore lots of space in house and everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
Hi Jane - thanks for your positive review. Delighted you had a good time. Best wishes Jackie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

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

Great place

Lovely cottage, very clean and everything you’d need during your stay. Print contact with Jackie and Maria her cleaner. Bit of noise late at night from the pub opposite, but certainly not the end of the world. Great location in the centre of Appledore, so if you want that, it has to be weighed off against a bit of noise on the odd occasion.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2022
Simon - thanks for your review. Suspect that the noise from the pub would have been down to the Jubilee celebrations. Regards, Jackie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hayley W.

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

Nice cottage

Lovely cottage right in the heart of Appledore. Well furnished and plenty of room for us (5 adults and a dog). You can stop the car outside to unload which is a real benefit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

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

Half term break in North Devon

I stayed here with my mother, my 3 children and our Cockapoo. Accommodation was great, loads of space, extremely well equipped kitchen, spotlessly clean. We paid for a weeks parking at the car park near the Maritime museum….good value £16. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cliff B.

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

Fantastic

We really enjoyed our stay the house is extremely well presented and in an excellent position very homely and comfortable with the outside space an brilliant bonus communication with the owner was faultless we will be back thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candy G.

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

Perfect for a family reunion

Down one ifAppledores quaint narrow streets, the Captain's House was surprisingly huge inside with well appointed bedrooms and great spaces. We loved the suntrap garden and the proximity to the seafront. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Fantastic Easter Break

A fabulous, spacious property located near to all amenities, restaurants and bars a Stones throw from the main quayside. Host was very responsive to all our questions and property photos dont do the house justice, it was fantastic for all our needs. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2022
Hi Joanne - thanks for your positive review. You also reminded us that we need to upgrade the photos. Best wishes Jackie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Excellent property in fantastic location

The property was brilliant with everything you would want and need. The pictures do not do the property justice.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2021
Hi Peter - thanks for your positive review and am delighted that you had a great time. Best wishes Jackie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

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

Perfect location and cottage

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely spacious cottage in the heart of Appledore. Plenty of pubs and restaurants to choose from, we also enjoyed cooking in the fully equipped kitchen. Shopping for food in John's and the fish market. Would definitely recommend and hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Fabulous!

Great, spacious, superbly equipped house a stones throw from the quayside. Pubs, fish and chips, pizzas and restaurants all within 2 mins walk. Great to explore the north Devon coast. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y.

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

Half Term break

Lovely property in a great location. Excellent base for exploring North Devon.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2020
Thanks Lisa. I’m really pleased to hear you had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

August 2020

All communication with Jackie was prompt and excellent. The house was easy to find, down a very narrow street so a quick unload of the car upon arrival and easily parked up along the quay for free for the rest of the week. ( just a couple of mins walk away ). The house was well presented and absolutely spotless with super comfy beds. A great find for our family of 5 ( and space for more!) and a super base to explore Devon. Would recommend to anyone wishing to stay in the area. An additional thanks to Jackie for posting back a couple of items we left behind - many thanks of the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Davorn

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We live in London with 3 children and pets. We purchased the property in 2006 when it was totally refurbished. We regularly spend time in Appledore as we love the charm of the village and the fact that there is so much to do on our doorstep.

We hope that visitors to the cottage have as much fun there as we have had over the years.

Why they chose this property

Appledore has a lot of variety to offer ranging from the various outdoor activities such as the beaches, surfing, cycling, walking and golf to just ambling along visiting the various art and craft shops. there are a number of excellent public houses which serve food and regularly provide live entertainment.

What makes this property unique

With the central location of the property it is less than a minutes walk to the local newsagent and grocery store. In addition being located just 50 yards from the Quay means that right on the doorstep you can amble along the Quay or just sit an admire the view across the estuary to Instow.

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