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Secluded Cottage with extensive private garden

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Living area
Room
Interior
Bathroom
Terrace outside the cottage, overlooking the garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near North Devon Coast
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bideford, ENG
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Big Sheep
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Clovelly Village
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Cottage with extensive private garden

This pretty cottage attached to a beautiful 17th century manor farmhouse has its own sheltered terrace and extensive informal garden with apple trees, old stone walls and pretty seating areas. The comfortable living room has wooden floors and a woodburner, and opens through to a dining area with French doors to the terrace. Steps lead down to a sunny galley kitchen which overlooks the owner's garden. Upstairs is a pretty attic bedroom with ensuite bathroom.

* Pets are welcome by prior arrangement with the host - we specify one dog but are happy to be more flexible if appropriate. There is a small weekly charge and we ask that they are properly supervised as we have free range chickens and there are sheep in the surrounding fields.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8763537
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands. The Big Sheep and Clovelly Village are also worth visiting.
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Bideford, ENG

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Big Sheep - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clovelly Village - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Atlantis Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 60 min drive - 50.4 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pier House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪First in Last Out - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mill Street Brasserie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fireaway Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Cottage with extensive private garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded Cottage with extensive private garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Cottage with extensive private garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Cottage with extensive private garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Cottage with extensive private garden located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Big Sheep and North Devon Coast. Clovelly Village and Atlantis Adventure Park 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. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here, it's an idyllic rural location with a beautiful garden and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN H.

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

Second visit

Second visit to Garden Cottage. Great location and great hosts
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN H.

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

Great for a quiet getaway

Garden Cottage was great. It was very secluded, but there was plenty to do in the surrounding area. In particular Clovelly, Northam Burrows and local beaches. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Abbotsham

Wonderful location…. Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Absolutely fantastic cottage and location perfect

From the get go everything was first class, communication with Kate was friendly and helpful. You can tell a lot of thought has gone into the property from soft furnishings to well equipped kitchen. The outdoor space was gorgeous with so much room and all to yourself. No hesitation in highly recommending anyone to visit …make sure you utilise Kate’s green book for walks and more importantly her recommendations for places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair C.

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

Staying in dreamland

The cottage that we stayed in was everything that we expected and more. It was quaint, quirky, and inviting. It also had a beautiful large garden area of its own in which we sat and relaxed. The hosts, Kate and Jonathan, were the nicest people with great senses of humour, and they made us feel most welcome. We would certainly return to Garden Cottage if the opportunity ever arises.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaenor S.

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

A wonderful stay in this hidden idyll. Highly recommended

The property is a pretty cottage with a huge secure garden which is ideal for our Labrador. This is our second stay at Garden Cottage, as we love the freedom it allows us to explore, or simply sit in tje garden and watch / listen to the wildlife The cottage is well equipped with everything you could need, and rurally situated but only 10 minutes drive to Westward Ho! Kate and Jonathan are wonderful hosts, greeting us with a lovely cream tea and on hand with lots of local knowledge if you need it. We will return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

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

Peaceful

We have really enjoyed the tranquil location of the cottage and Jonathan and julie where great host's, ive no sence of direction but they came out looking for us and weirdly we found one another. Garden beautiful i felt like i was in the movie bambi every morning. Cottage is very comfy you wont want for anythink
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike B.

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

A gem of peace and tranquillity!

We enjoyed our stay at Garden Cottage tremendously! This idyllic place radiates peace and tranquillity! The garden is huge, well kept and in good weather offers many sunny spots to relax each time of day. The cottage itself is cozy, secluded and has everything you might need for your stay. The coastal walks and beaches close by are stunning. You can feel and see that Kate and Jonathan have put a lot of love in the cottage! We couldn’t imagine better hosts! They offered us a very warm welcome, dog included, and were very helpful, yet unobtrusive throughout the week. We are looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jutta G.

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

Ruhe und Natur in Fülle

Das "Garden Cottage" ist ein wundervoller Ort zum Seele-baumeln-lassen und Entdecken der Nordküste Devons.Ein gemütlich eingerichtetes Cottage mit allem, was man braucht und sehr gastfreundlichen Landlords lädt zum Verweilen ein. Der SouthWestCoastPass kann zu Fuß erreicht werden.Herrlich!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Coombe

Beautiful place. Very helpful owner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Gorgeous sunny cottage

This cottage is really lovely and has such a beautiful garden. My mum stayed here on her own and the owners made her feel so welcome. Me and my brother live locally and we spent a lot of time chilling at the cottage and in the garden. It’s perfect for social time. My mum would love to stay again - a gem in this area and really good value. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

A good location

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

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

Amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wowsa, cottage was idilic, cosy, romantic and picturesque.. grounds were perfect for our dog to run around in. Kate & Jonathan were very accommodating.. local pub excellent, as were local ciliates and places of interest. Defo recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

russell s.

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BRILLIANT

We enjoyed a six night stay at the cottage and it was perfect for us and the dogs. Kate and Jonathan made us very welcome with mince pies and prosecco. Thank you. We will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaenor S.

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

A Picture perfect Cottage with a Wonderful Garden and excellent hosts

We spent a week in this idyllic cottage with our 4.5 month old puppy. We were greeted with fresh flowers on the table and a cream tea from our lovely hosts Kate and Jonathan, who could not do enough for you. The Cottage was charming, beautifully presented and fully equipped with everything you could need. There was loads of living space so even with a puppy cage it still felt open and spacious. The garden is very big with multiple areas for play and enclosed so we could let our puppy play freely which was great and allowed us to relax in the garden with him. He especially enjoyed the multiple levels which included some apple trees to scrump around , lots of little gaps between levels that he could chase between, and the large lower lawn to play fetch across. Our hosts were extremely helpful, yet unobtrusive. They gave us really good advice on places to visit that were dog friendly. We will certainly be returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

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

Wonderful post lockdown stay

What a wonderful time we had here! Beautiful property with a lovely garden and really great feel to it. It’s off the beaten track enough to make you feel you’ve escaped but there’s easy access to the sea and the pub on foot with attractions a short drive away. Kate and Jonathan (and their dogs and chickens) were wonderful hosts. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Autumn holiday in Devon

Good location for exploring the north Devon coast. Very secluded and quiet. Cottage cosy with everything you need. Owners very friendly but not intrusive.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highly recommend!

Great experience from start to finish. Communication with the owners was good, easy check in. Greeted with a freshly made cream tea, and fresh flowers. Lovely place to stay, everything you could possibly need, along with being dog friendly, and the garden is to die for! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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Would stay again!

Location ideal for visiting North Devon. Appledore, Instow and Westward Ho only short drives away. Only a 10 minute walk to a lovely pub with lovely meals. The cottage it’s self was more than big enough for two of us and a dog. Felt extremely comfortable and relaxed staying there. The garden was beautiful and we spent a lot of time on the patio. Owners were very hospitable and we can’t thank them enough for letting us stay in their beautiful property. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful Hideaway

A lovely quite cottage with a larger than average living area. The garden is very large and private. Very handy if you are brining your dog, as very safe. In the country side with walks on your door step, and a short walk across fields to the local pub.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great

Lovely property and owners. Weather was not great for us but we made the best of it, got the fire going it was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

R H.

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

A great cottage

A great cottage, a great welcome, useful situation. HomeAway website difficult to understand - 2nd unhelpful use.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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Weekend Break

We had a lovely weekend. The cottage is in a beautiful setting down a country lane on a farm. Kate and Jonathan were very friendly and really looked after us. It was like home from home and would fully recommend a stay. The cottage was extremely clean and comfortable with our own back garden and patio.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Pretty Cottage in Beautiful countryside

We had a lovely stay with Kate and Jonathan, who are welcoming and considerate hosts. They made special efforts to make it easy for us to bring our two lively dogs. The area around them is beautiful, with walks to the cliffs and across fields to the South West Coastal Path. The cottage is well appointed and has many attractive old features. It was cosy during a biblical thunderstorm too! The beaches nearby are amazing - mile upon mile of walks on the sand. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kate McKinnel

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English, French, Italian
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