400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7968.8 sq ft

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
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Nr Woolacombe, ENG

Ilfracombe Harbour
‪9 min drive‬
Woolacombe Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Sandy Cove Beach
‪28 min drive‬
Swansea (SWS)
‪198 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs Toilet & Wash Room

Toilet

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

On Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Our 400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down.
Packed with original features such as the inglenook fireplace and wood floors this cosy cottage is equally welcoming in the heart of winter as coming in straight off the beach.

There are 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms and an extra downstairs toilet. Downstairs has 2 reception rooms with SKY TV and a country kitchen & Utility room.

There are some restrictions with the bed layout. The two upper bunk beds are only suitable for children. We can arrange for an additional double sofa bed (in the biggest bedroom) to be made up at an extra cost if your party is all adults or you want extra beds to a maximum of nine guests.

A walled garden gives you somewhere safe to play or sit and enjoy a summer BBQ, watching village life go on around you.

In the barn there is some wet play facilities including table tennis and darts.

We have new off street parking at the cottage for one car. It can be busy at times, however there should always be another space outside our barn or alternatively, especially if you have more than one car, there is a free village car park just off of Thorn Park. (1 min walk)

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Mark & Wendy Giardelli

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

We love well trained pets but not on the furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you smoke in garden please ensure its left tidy

At least 2 guests should be under 14 years old due to bunk beds.

We don't usually allow all adult parties. This is mainly due to the sleeping arrangements being unsuitable when using the upper bunk beds.

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 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 deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ilfracombe

Located in Ilfracombe, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Woolacombe Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Marwood Hill Gardens and Watermouth Castle. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

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What's nearby

Ilfracombe Harbour - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Woolacombe Beach - 15 min drive - 10.0 km
Ilfracombe Beach - 15 min drive - 6.9 km
Sandy Cove Beach - 28 min drive - 10.2 km
Croyde Bay Beach - 29 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

Barnstaple Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬5 min drive
‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬13 min drive
‪Ebrington Arms - ‬6 min drive
‪The Wellington Arms Ilfracombe - ‬8 min drive
‪The fortescue - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 400 year old cottage is in the lovely North Devon village of West Down located?

This family-friendly Ilfracombe cottage is located in a rural location, 2.5 mi (4 km) from North Devon Coast, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Woolacombe Beach and Marwood Hill Gardens. Ilfracombe Beach and Wildersmouth Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ym s.

25 Aug 2024

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

best holiday ever

we had a really nice holiday - beautiful area!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry M.

6 Aug 2024

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

West Down

We had a lovely stay in the cottage at West Down. The village is very close to Woolacombe beach so great location. The cottage was very clean and had lots of space for us all.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

16 Jul 2016

Relaxing lovely stay.

Very homely and spacious feel to the cottage in a peaceful and friendly village. Had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sabuj M.

30 May 2023

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

Lovely Cottage for families

Excellent cottage and a lovely village location. Kids enjoyed a lot. Thank you so much.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

21 Aug 2023

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

Great property and Location

The property layout, location and amenities were perfect for what we were looking for. The communication with Mark was very helpful throughout not only the booking process, but in the lead up and during our stay too. The village shop and pub had everything we needed to help make our stay as smooth as possible.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieran K.

23 Aug 2020

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

A well thought out holiday home, with a lovely little touches

A well thought out holiday home, with a lovely personal touch. If anything the photos don’t do the place justice, it’s really lovely.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kieran K.

21 Apr 2021

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

Home from home

The cottage is absolutely lovely, really good communications with the owner All the facilities in the cottage are excellent, the town is quiet with a lovely local shop. It’s a good base for all the lovely Devon beaches.Will go again

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

4 Jun 2023

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

Lovely !

Property very nice but could do with decorating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

6 Sept 2024

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

Gorgeous cottage & lovely Host

We travel to North Devon every year and normally stay in Woolacombe. However, this year we went with another family and this collage was perfect for us all. We did have a hiccup at the start which was completely out of the host's control and Mark was absolutley brilliant in sorting us out. The accommodation is lovely and Mark is very attentive. We particularly liked the snug and the large kitchen, which was well equipted, plus a washer and dryer (fabulous!). Outside you can wash out wetsuits and leave to dry. Actually, the rooms are bigger than they look in the photos and we all felt it was really homely. To cap off a great cottage, there is a wonderful pub within a 2 minute walk with nice food and a welcome glass of something cold. A great spot with only a 15 minute drive to Woolacombe Beach. Finally, we left a few raincoats when we checked out. Mark was really great in getting them back to us quickly :). Great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

12 Jan 2017

A perfect cosy bolt hole.

The cottage is tastefully decorated and really cosy. I would describe it as "small but perfectly formed". We had a wonderful break. A bottle of champagne greeted us - maybe because it was New Years Eve whilst we were there. The cottage had all the essentials for a relaxing break and is in the perfect location for exploring the wonderful beaches nearby. We took two dogs and the owners were happy to accommodate them. We had dinner in the village pub twice and found it really welcoming. The food was tasty and good value. We would definitely come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

17 Oct 2017

Couldn't have asked for any more!

I stayed at the cottage for a long weekend with my girlfriend to get away and spend some time to ourselves. We knew that Devon would be a lovely place to visit, however the cottage really made the trip a memorable one. Everything about the cottage made us feel comfortable and relaxed and the locals were very friendly. Squires fish and chips in Braunton was so good that we went twice, and enjoyed our food on the cliffs overlooking the beach and sunset over the sea. With the night ending watching TV in front of the fire. Some great walks with outstanding views, never being too far away from the cottage. I would recommend the cottage to anyone looking to spend some time away with family and enjoy the time together. Everything was clean, well kept and accessible - we even had everything needed to make a cake! Thank you for making a lovely weekend, we will be visiting again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Brit V.

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Family holiday 2023

Property has good and bad points, its in a really quiet village,but the single track road's in and out are not the best, it is 400 yrs old so quaint but watch your head if your 5 foot 11 or taller, the step down from bottom of stairs to dining area is treacherous and needs addressing, the kitchen is very nice with everything yiu need but theres a dampness to the house, the "barn" situated next door has dartboard,wet suits for kids and a table tennis table but it was extremely dusty cobwebs everywhere and obviously hadn't been cleaned for a long time. Small front garden with seating,no back garden. The grandkids hurt there feet on sharp pins in the stair carpet which we covered with tape. On first arrival the house wasnt ready the cleaners told us to come back in half hour,when they'd had all day to clean it. We asked the extra bed be made up and were told it would be an extra £20, this wasnt done and if took us seconds to do it ourselves. Kitchen lights kept tripping out, the cottage is well positioned for visiting Ilfracombe and Woolacombe ,the local shop has only very basic supplies but the pub when open is lovely. We did enjoy our time there but for the price it could have been ,should have been better. Needs improvement.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

27 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

24 Aug 2022

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

Lovely cottage in quiet village

The cottage was lovely and comfortable and clean, we enjoyed our stay there. The village is quiet but pub was only a very short walk away and food was lovely. The ship in the village has all the supplies we needed. There were a couple of steps (from kitchen to Utility and living room to hall I think) which weren’t obviously visible and we managed to miss them a couple of times so watch out for that if you have kids running about. All in all a lovely stay and would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

2 Aug 2022

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

West Down holiday Cottage

Overall a very pleasant stay in a lovely, comfortable, very well equipped cottage. There are a few items in the cottage which are starting to appear a bit 'tired'. The off road parking space was a little tight for our car (Toyota RAV4), particularly as we had to reverse in at an angle. Would still recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

17 Dec 2021

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

Lovely place in a nice village

quaint place to stay and cosy just far enough away from busy tourist places but close enough to visit if need be.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

29 Oct 2021

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

Lovely village location!

Great location close to lovely Sandy beaches, the cottage was cosy and warm, there is a great pub in the village which had nice food. Would definitely go back again was absolutely perfect for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

8 Sept 2021

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

Restful stay in Devon Country Cottage

Lovely cottage set in a rural Devon village. It is obvious the Hosts intend for guests to have a comfortable stay as all needs are catered for at a high standard. Its proximity to beaches and a great pub in the village for food is a plus also.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

29 Aug 2021

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

August holiday with family

Lovely cosy cottage in a pretty Devon village. Clean, comfortable and well equipped, any issues we had were dealt with very satisfactorily by our host Mark. The children enjoyed all the nearby beaches and we had a fun day out at Watermouth Castle followed by table tennis in the barn. Thanks to a previous review we also caught the visiting Fish and Chip van on Monday.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

24 Aug 2021

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

Lovely cottage

We will keep returning, great location

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

5 Aug 2021

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

Great Property

Would thoroughly recommend this property to anyone thinking of staying in North Devon. More spacious than we thought it would be based on the photos.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

24 Jul 2021

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

Beautiful property. Great location in gorgeous village.

Booking was easy, communication was good. House is beautiful, location was superb. Pretty much perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

24 Jun 2021

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

Fabulously Location

West Down is a great location & very central for everywhere we wanted to visit. The pub, which is a short stroll away & the village shop are both brilliant bonuses. The cottage is a very good size for 4 adults & 2 dogs with everything very clean when we arrived. It makes a very comfortable holiday home, with plenty of space & character. A full size ironing board would have been useful as would a few more details about the village & local area. For example, an excellent, mobile fish & chip shop visits every Monday which we only discovered by accident. However, these are minor things & certainly didn’t detract from a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., Newport, Wales, UK

8 Jun 2021

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

June getaway

Lovely long weekend in a beautiful setting!

10/10 Excellent

NicolA H.

5 Jun 2021

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

May trip

Lovely cottage, nice village pub and near to the lovely beaches of Devon.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Wendy Giardelli

We bought Leigh Cottage as a second home when the kids were all little.

Now they are growing up it seems the right time to rent it out and let others enjoy this charming 400 year old cottage.

Why they chose this property

With it's original features such as the inglenook fireplace and wood floors this cosy cottage is equally welcoming in the heart of winter as coming in straight off the beach.

What makes this property unique

Close to the bustling beach of Woolacombe and busy harbor of Ilfracombe this cottage provides a tranquil space to chill and enjoy village life.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs Toilet & Wash Room

Family Bathroom

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