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Gorgeous 3 Bed/3 Bath Cottage in lovely Appledore

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Hockings icecream, centre of Appledore
Grassy/bench area, front of the house
Benches overlooking the estuary, front of the house
Front of the house
Front door

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Appledore, ENG
  • West Appledore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Instow Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous 3 Bed/3 Bath Cottage in lovely Appledore

'Sanibel' is a high-specification holiday home which is well planned and tastefully decorated with many homely touches. It boasts wonderful sea views over the Taw and Torridge confluence, Crow Point and onto the sea beyond.

Ground floor: Beautiful open plan lounge/diner and kitchen with lovely estuary views. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, pretty cloakroom, and access to small courtyard where there is seating and a bbq.

First floor: 1 x small double bedroom, 1 x bathroom with bath and shower cubicle,
1x super king bedroom with en suite.

Second floor: 1x king size bedroom with en suite.

The rustic poser table seats 8. There are wine glasses in the light fitting above your head for convenience! It is the perfect setting for fondue and raclette evenings (both of which are provided)

Enjoy the 50" Smart TV in the lounge, pop the fairy lights on for a cosy night in.

Fast wifi is installed for when you need to use your laptop or browse on your phone.

In the trunks in the lounge there are leaflets for days out, a selection of books and a selection of games including playing cards.

Crab lines and buckets are there to use.

There is a warm shower for your dogs in the small courtyard. There are also dog towels and a dog hairdryer. We do ask that dogs are kept off the beds please and obviously must be house trained. Although we love dogs the house may not be suited for large breeds or two large ish dogs together - please enquire. Thanks!

Although small, there is a cosy bbq area (with bbq) with table, chairs and fairy lights in the top courtyard area. It's south facing and a real suntrap!

Relax and enjoy a luxurious stay near the sea in our beautiful Devon cottage.

Property manager

Viv Dayman

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please don't allow your dog on the beds, thank you
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please let me know how many people will be staying and what type of dog you have. Many thanks.
Weekly bookings are required in the summer, however if you need less nights please contact me and I'll try to accommodate. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bideford

Located in Bideford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Appledore, ENG

What's nearby

  • West Appledore - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clovelly Village - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Instow Beach - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Saunton Sands - 43 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 46 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingsley Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal North Devon Golf Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pier House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous 3 Bed/3 Bath Cottage in lovely Appledore pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Gorgeous 3 Bed/3 Bath Cottage in lovely Appledore?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous 3 Bed/3 Bath Cottage in lovely Appledore?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Gorgeous 3 Bed/3 Bath Cottage in lovely Appledore located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ann d.

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

Sanibel

We really enjoyed our stay, the house is lovely & very comfortable with everything you need for a lovely relaxing holiday. We were really lucky with the weather & the view from the front of the house is gorgeous
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Fantastic holiday!

Sanibel is a beautiful home from home. It has a great view of the estuary and sea and has everything you could wish for to make a special holiday - we even had sunny, warm weather, yay! Thank you so much Viv for the very welcome treats that you left for us, they were delicious! There are some lovely walks, including walking to The Burrows across the beach. We would highly recommend The Royal George for Sunday lunch and The Royal Plaice for fish and chips. Viv was extremely helpful and friendly to deal with and answered any queries promptly. We hope to visit this gorgeous property in this lovely spot again and have already recommended it to friends. Many thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Great house!

Sanibel is a lovely, comfortable, well-equipped house. We all loved it! Communication with Viv, the owner, was really good, she couldn’t have been more helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Half term fun

This is the second time we have stayed and the property is fabulous. Such a great location, amazing views and the house itself is so welcoming. We will definitely be back for a third time I think 😊 Nothing is to much trouble for Viv - such a great trip all round.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S., Radlett, United Kingdom

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

Gorgeous, perfectly located house

We absolutely loved Sanibel. It's very comfortable and well equipped. The position is perfect, giving easy access to everything in Appledore, and we loved the views. It was spotlessly clean on arrival, and Viv provided detailed notes to help us gain access. She also left the most fantastic goodies on arrival; it really made us feel very welcome. We'd love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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

We had a fabulous stay. The cottage was everything we had hoped for 5*.

The cottage is well located, very clean and well furnished. Viv, the host was so helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmie M.

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

Wonderful holiday accomodation

Wonderful accommodation, modern and fully equipped with everything you will need for a very comfortable stay. Views of the estuary are amazing. Will be booking again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

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

Another great stay in Appledore

As always, another great week in Appledore. Sanibel is as fantastic as ever - great host and superb property! We be back again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

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

Appledore April 2022

6 of us have just enjoyed a great week's stay in Sanibel, perfect accommodation with an amazing outlook. The property is so well equipped and presented making it spacious, comfortable and homely. It was our first visit to Appledore, a friendly, peaceful community with great places to explore and to eat and drink. We were very lucky with the weather so were out and about every day enjoying the magnificent views. Thank you so much, Viv, for the generous welcome gifts and the excellent communication before our holiday. We all had such an enjoyable, restful stay."
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Absolutely fantastic!

We're on our way home from spending two weeks in Sanibel and it was such a lovely place to stay. We have never stayed anywhere else so well equipped and it felt so homely and comfortable. The property is obviously well loved by the owners. Appledore is a friendly, chilled out village and Sanibel has great views overlooking the estuary. Parking could be an issue if you're bothered about that sort of thing but we managed to park nearby most days and we were given a lot of information about where to park from Viv, the owner. Infact, Viv gave us information about everything! We arrived to treats for us humans and our dog was catered for with doggy treats too. The only drawback about staying at Sanibel was having to leave.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

July 2021

This property is absolutely perfect! The house is immaculately presented with so many personal, lovely touches from the owner. Before staying Viv provided recommendations for local restaurants and all lived up to our expectations. The house has spectacular views and is in a lovely location in Appledore. I would definitely recommend this property to friends and family and will hopefully be back myself too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARCEL F., UK

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Excellent

Everything about this property exceeded our expectations. House was very well equipped, very clean and well laid out. Great view of the sunset every evening from the front of the house. The host was fantastic, responding promptly to our questions about the local area. Thank you for a great week in Devon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Just as good as last year!

Apart from the weather...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keren E., Cheshire

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

Fantastic!

The house was absolutely immaculate, with lovely decor. It was spacious and had everything we could possibly need. It is even nicer than the photos. It felt like home. The owner, Viv, could not have been more helpful both before we went and during our stay. The village is lovely and the views from the house are stunning. We were very lucky with the weather. There are a few pubs and restaurants in Appledore. We would recommend the Seagate and the flame factory and also a new restaurant, The Yard. The Boathouse in Instow is also lovely. The Beaver Inn is nice for an outside drink. We had a lovely week and would definitely go back! I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

A real home from home.. with a stunning view

We have stayed in many places in Appledore over the last 10 years. Treat yourself to a stay here: it's worth it. Everything thought of. Fresh and clean after a great refurbishment. Just a pity the weather let us down.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melonie A.

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

Beautiful home with stunning views in a perfect, peaceful location!

What a lovely, relaxing week we've had in Appledore at Sanibel! A warm welcome (including wine!) awaits in this perfectly located, super clean cottage, which has been so beautifully renovated, decorated and very thoughtfully equipped. We felt right at home and loved waking up in our huge comfy bed to those stunning views. Appledore is just charming, picturesque and friendly with plently of lovely places to eat and drink (We felt safe but very relaxed as everyone follows the covid 19 guidlines). As well as being a great base to explore North Devon and beyond, we loved the local nature walks on the beach and the Burrows towards Westward Ho! Many thanks to a super landlady Viv, who couldn't be more helpful. I guess we'll just have to come back, as we didn't chance to use the fondue!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P.

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

Fabulous

Had an amazing few days in Appledore. Viv the owner was extremely helpful. The house itself, was stunning. Great views across the estuary to Instow. Spotlessly clean and the beds were very comfy. Extremely well equipped, and the welcome gifts were a lovely touch. I would highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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Excellent

I've stayed in dozens of accommodation in Appledore over the years. This was the LOVELIEST SMELLING house I have stayed in. All bathrooms, all rooms... their cleaner deserves a pay rise... on arrival lovely bottle of wine, shortbread and box of chocolates were waiting for us... we ate the chocs, but thanks for the lovely gift. We didn't cook, but we noticed that every utensil known to man, is available. Lovely idea, there is a wine rack, which you can help yourself to, you just have to replace them if you use any. Highly recommend this accommodation, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S., Manchester, England

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Wonderful time

The property was beautfully decorated and furnished to a high standard while maintaining a level of comfort and restfulness. Everything was provided and the welcome gift was indeed most welcome and appreciated. The situation overlooking the river is breathtaking and is a very short stroll in to town. There are many brochures at the property which inform you of what is available in the area together with a comprehensive range of games suitable for all ages. We had no problems with parking, managing to park outside or just around the corner most days - and we had 2 cars. When we did have to use the nearbycarpark it was never full and the charge of 3GPB for 24 hours is exceedingly good value. We found the locals to be most helpful and friendly - one elderly gentleman even offered to drive me from the car park to the house with my shopping! We would certainly stay here again and would recommend it without reservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Couldn't be better

Let me start by confessing to being a cleanliness freak. I have dogs but hate staying in places that allow dogs as I usually find evidence of past guests! Nothing could be further from this in Sanibel - there is no evidence of dogs, humans... even spiders in the property and I confess that I have cleaning product envy as I thought I had the biggest stash in the UK. The place is immaculate. Communication with the owner is fantastic and the house has everything you could wish for - the kitchen is well equipped, the bathrooms are to die for and the fixtures and fittings are new and top notch. Couple all of this with the area, which has some fantastic walks, great places to eat and there are wonderful views from the house. On an evening, sitting on a bench on the green with a glass of wine, watching the coming and goings was wonderful. I loved it so much, I booked for next year on day 2 of our holiday, worried that others may beat me to it. Give it a try!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Appledore July 2020

Excellent property superbly furnished, no parking at the property but car parks round the corner so no issues - good central location to beaches walks pubs etc A lovely trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Q.

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

An amazing stay in a fabulous and cosy house with great views

We had an amazing trip to Appledore. Our host was always in communication with us and making sure we had everything we needed. The house is amazing, a real home from home with everything you need, very spacious and warm. Appledore is a lovely place to visit, lots of great dog walks and great places to eat. I would highly recommend staying in this lovely house any time of the year and we hope to be back very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gill B.

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

Beautiful cottage.

The cottage was beautifully decorated and was really well equipped so easy to stay in and cook if you so desire. The position is excellent and we were lucky with parking too. We loved the decor and the quality of the bed linen and towels etc. My only comment would be that it would have been good to have bedside lamps in the bedrooms for reading without having to get out of bed to turn the light off. A minor point I know and it certainly didn't affect out stay. Would definitely recommend this lovely cottage and would stay there again. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

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

Excellent Property

Simply excellent !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

A lovely week in beautiful Appledore.

We loved our week-long stay at Sanibel with our three kids (9,7 & 3). The house was beautiful, spotless throughout, and perfectly positioned. Being able to wake up each morning, sit in bed and look out over the river was a real treat. Appledore is a beautiful village with a lovely sense of community. Our highlights were cycling on the Tarka trail from Bideford to Barnstaple, wandering through the streets, taking the ferry to Instow, walking out over the Burrows, and in the evening chocolate fondue and movie nights. A lovely stay.

About the host

Hosted by Viv Dayman

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We are a family of 5 from the Midlands and enjoy 'Sanibel' as our holiday home and for long weekends away, a time to catch up and regroup when everyone is back from University. We find Appledore is a relaxing and peaceful place to be, the perfect break to recharge the batteries.
This is a photo of us in Johns of Appledore, a lovely café and deli.

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