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17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly

Family-friendly cottage in Bideford

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Garden Room
Garden Room
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Clovelly
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clovelly Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Clovelly Beach
    ‪5 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

About this property

17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly

Hugglepit Cottage is a 17th Century delight with exposed wooden beams and an inglenook fireplace. Two large living rooms provide ample space indoors. The first is a dining and living space with open fire and the second a large and unique space for larger parties. French windows open out onto a patio for barbeques in the orchard. An acre of gardens and woodland means there is plenty of space to play, relax and explore. A double room, twin room and two single rooms in the same character mean a comfortable nights sleep for all.

Please note that we take bookings in seven night blocks during the summer months (changeover day is Saturday). Please enquire with us about shorter bookings at other times of the year (four night minimum). Thanks.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We take bookings in seven night blocks and our changeover day is Saturday.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 Shipwreck Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clovelly

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clovelly Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Clovelly Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Fisherman's Cottage - 12 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Kingsley Museum - 12 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Lion Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hartland farm shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The West Country Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coach and Horses - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farmer's Arms - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 17th Century cottage near the picturesque village of Clovelly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 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, Fisherman's Cottage and Clovelly Harbour. 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. 83 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anya P.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Fabulous place to stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris X.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Janine C.

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

10/10 Excellent

stephanie c.

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

10/10 Excellent

karen a.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

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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

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

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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

10/10 Excellent

jo z.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Chet P.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Leonard G.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Alistair V.

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Beautiful cottage with a warm friendly welcome

We enjoyed a lovely Easter week at the cottage and we’re extremely happy with the characterful home. Lots of space inside and out and all to a very good standard. A very warm welcome and nothing to much trouble. We would definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill N., Horsham West Sussex

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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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

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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

10/10 Excellent

lisa a.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

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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

10/10 Excellent

JOHN L.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Kris R., Lincolnshire

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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

10/10 Excellent

Jill N., Horsham West Sussex

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Relaxation and Stunning scenery in abundance

A secluded cottage down a lane with only 2 properties. Warm welcome from the Owners who live in the other property down the Lane. Wonderful kitchen with everything you need. Stunning inglenook fireplace in the kitchen, with comfy couch to relax. Light, airy and large lounge at the other end of the cottage with wood burner for cosy nights in front of the TV. Outside eating area for those sunny days and warm evenings. One bedroom downstairs plus 3 bedrooms upstairs. The dawn chorus is worth waking up for, just makes the beautiful cottage that much more special.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gill H.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Julian M.

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10/10

This cottage is a fabulous place to stay and was a great base from which to explore North Devon. We stayed in this cottage for a week in mid-July 2022, when the weather was perfect every day, and we all agreed it was 10/10. The cottage is down a narrow private lane where the only other residents are the lovely owners Denise and Peter (and their two dogs), who could not have been more welcoming and friendly. The cottage is secluded and peaceful. It has stunning views of the sea and glorious sunset views both upstairs and downstairs. The kitchen is large and leads on to an open snug area, which is a perfect. There is a large sitting room which has lovely french windows and a garden patio area where we had all our meals. That was special. The main garden is gorgeous and our two large dogs enjoyed running around and basking. There are some stunning beaches within 15-40 minutes drive away. Clovelly is just a mile away and towns like Barnstaple, Bidedord and Bude are all around 30 minutes away. We walked a bit of the coastal path and explored a few coves, where we discovered this was no place for a child buggy. I never go back to the same place twice but I could make an exception for this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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Urlaub von Anfang an...

...in Hugglepit! Ein wunderbares, romantisches Cottage in Alleinlage, bestens ausgestattet und mit einem tollem Garten. Sofortiges Wohlfühlen auch durch die überaus liebenswerten und aufmerksam en Besitzer, Denise und Peter....wir kommen gerne wieder! ausgestattet mit allem, was man so braucht.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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Couldn’t ask for more

What a beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting. Top notch attention to detail from check in to check out. We had a glorious week of exploring and relaxing. The added bonus was meeting Denise and Peter down the lane. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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