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Patio/ seating area overlooking the sea
Stunning sea views from the upstairs lounge
Lounge with sea views
TV in the lounge if you can take your eyes away from the view
Upstairs bedroom
En-suite shower room
Uninterrupted sea views
Dining room leading to kitchen
Prepare your favourite meals in the kitchen
Upstairs double bedroom with dressing area
Dining space
Downstairs bedroom
Patio/ seating area overlooking the sea
Sea views from patio
Bathroom with shower over bath located downstairs
View of the property
1 / 16  Patio/ seating area overlooking the sea
2 / 16  Stunning sea views from the upstairs lounge
3 / 16  Lounge with sea views
4 / 16  TV in the lounge if you can take your eyes away from the view
5 / 16  Upstairs bedroom
6 / 16  En-suite shower room
7 / 16  Uninterrupted sea views
8 / 16  Dining room leading to kitchen
9 / 16  Prepare your favourite meals in the kitchen
10 / 16  Upstairs double bedroom with dressing area
11 / 16  Dining space
12 / 16  Downstairs bedroom
13 / 16  Patio/ seating area overlooking the sea
14 / 16  Sea views from patio
15 / 16  Bathroom with shower over bath located downstairs
16 / 16  View of the property

Reef Cottage

Appledore, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Lovely period cottage sleeping four guests in comfort with enclosed estuary-front sun trap patio for relaxation
  • Waterfront location with views across to Crow Point
  • Located in the traditional fishing village of Appledore, a short walk to village amenities and a few miles from local beach and the South West Coast Path
Property code: REEFC

This beautiful period cottage located in the picturesque fishing village of Appledore in North Devon is a great place to escape your busy pace of life and enjoy a rather more sedate one with stunning views across the estuary. Situated on a quiet street, this property offers lots of space and comfort in a waterside location. It is within walking distance of several pubs, cafes and shops and is only 3 miles from the golden, sandy beach and clean surf of Westward Ho!.

Appearances can be deceiving and this is certainly the case with this property. From the outside, it seems like a small cottage in a fishing village, but as you enter, you will see the abundance of space on offer. The smart, comfortable lounge located on the first floor has ample seating for all guests and offers wonderful views across the estuary. The well-equipped kitchen/diner also has plenty of space and has patio doors leading out to the sunny courtyard which overlooks the sea. The two bedrooms are traditionally furnished and boast some lovely period features. The addition of bunk beds in one of the double bedrooms makes this a great place for families.

Appledore is lovely to explore, but there is plenty more to discover in the area. In the summer months, you can catch the ferry across to the sandy beach and pubs of Instow. For more beaches and a dabble in surfing, Westward Ho! is one of the best stretches of sand in the area, while for heritage, the picturesque, cobbled village of Clovelly is a unique experience (14 miles). For fun-filled family days out, head to The BIG Sheep or The Milky Way (both within 12 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 super-king-size (can be made up as twin on request) and 1 double
  • Bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC, en-suite shower and WC to the king-size room
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer
  • Hairdryer in each bedroom
  • Highchair available (guests are welcome to supply their own travel cot)
  • Pay-and-display parking available locally
  • Shops and pubs within walking distance, beach 2 miles
  • TV, DAB radio, Bluetooth and CD player all in the lounge
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 50 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Robert 15th November 2024

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Another lovely week in a lovely cottage. Looking forward to returning in March.

Reviewed by Ryan 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Mary 18th October 2024

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Perfect property. Wonderful location overlooking the estuary and super comfortable and clean cottage. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Sandra 27th September 2024

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Cottage was in a great location,veiw is amazing, was our second visit to Reef. It was clean, cosy, homely and had all you would need for a comfortable relaxing stay, have booked again, Appledore is a lovely place to stay.

Reviewed by Robert 20th September 2024

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Another lovely week in our favourite cottage. Heron, Oyster Catchers, Turnstones, Shell Ducks, Egrets and cormorants all visited the bottom of the garden. Smashing Sunday Lunch in the Beaver again. Hockings ice cream on the Quay for the last time this year.

Reviewed by Jo 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 30th August 2024

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Another fantastic week in this delightful cottage. One off the best views in the country. Great pubs and local shops. Sat in garden with a glass of wine watching the yachts beats most pub yards. Back two more times this year.

Reviewed by Nicola 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Trevor 9th August 2024

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Superb house in a beautiful location

Reviewed by Alan 2nd August 2024

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House is situated on a quiet street close to parking area, the views from the back are outstanding and not to be missed. The kitchen was very well equiped with everything to hand, first time using a gas oven!Bathrooms spotless and the showers were excellent. Parking permit available from Torridge District Council @ 45- for the week well worth havinRead moreg as it is for Bideford area too. Finally great communication from the housekeeper who's doing a fab job. Hide

Reviewed by Bob 26th July 2024

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Cottage has superb views over estuary and ideally placed for walking into Appledore. Very well equipped. A pleasure to stay.

Reviewed by Stephen 19th July 2024

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Lovely cottage with spectacular views. Enjoyed watching the gigs battle the tides.

Reviewed by Robert 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Anthony 28th June 2024

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Well worth a visit. The cottage is lovely and in a terrific location. It has everything you could possibly want during a holiday. Don't worry if the weather isn't very good, you won't mind staying in.

Reviewed by Denise 21st June 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 14th June 2024

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Fabulous week in this lovely place. Sunsets to die for. Back in three weeks.

Reviewed by David 7th June 2024

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Reef Cottage is a well appointed with a stunning view. The outside patio was a splendid bonus -as was the weather. The beds were reallly comfortable, with good bedding and towel provision. The kitchen was comprehensively equipped - with a gas stove and oven and well provided with glassware and cutlery. Parking is available about 60m away, but buy aRead more weekly ticket from Torridge District Council in advance.Two good eating places within 100m. A thoroughly good experience. Hide

Reviewed by Barry 31st May 2024

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Couldn't better the view. Worth the money for that alone. Fixtures and fittings very good. Appledore very lovely.

Reviewed by Mary 24th May 2024

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Very well equipped cottage.Importantly it felt really clean and still homely. Comfortable, and the views ! From the garden and the sitting room, stunning! Will only stay on this side of Irsha Street for evermore. Cannot recommend enough .

Reviewed by Alan 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by Helen 26th April 2024

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Really enjoyed our stay here. Very well equipped cottage, clean and comfortable with fantastic views. There are some beautiful beaches nearby and gardens including Tapeley Park. You can walk to Westward Ho! Along the beach .Lots of good eateries within walking distance Highly recommended

Reviewed by Robert 19th April 2024

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Fabulous week in this quaint cottage which suits us down to the grounds. Lovely meals at the Beaver again but disappointed that drinks at Seagate were over 6 a pint. (Pint of lager and half of cider 9:50.) Wow. View from garden just as good and enjoyed watching dredger working every day

Reviewed by Derek 12th April 2024

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Well located,well appointed.

Reviewed by Barbara 5th April 2024

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Excellent location. Characterful cottage. Enjoyable week, albeit a little soggy.

Reviewed by Caroline 29th March 2024

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Great cottage, very spacious, well equpped kitchen. Location was perfect, we have stayed in Appledore several times but never on Irsha Street if you can get a space in the car park near the cottage (West Appledore) it makes it easier to unpack the car.

Reviewed by Robert 15th March 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage that is ideal for a couple. Views are still as magnificent as always. Visited by Oyster Catchers, Egrets, Turnstones, Shell ducks and others this week at bottom of garden. Lovely meals at Beaver again. Great.

Reviewed by Rosemarie 22nd December 2023

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Reviewed by Robert 3rd November 2023

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Fantastic view of hoards of oyster catchers and cormorants. Heron, turnstones and egrets also gave us a good display. Weather much better than forecast. New boiler ensured cottage was lovely and warm. Back again in March.

Reviewed by Christine 27th October 2023

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What a week! It was unfortunately very wet but that didnt spoil our enjoyment. Its been 2 years since our last visit to Reef and we still have a wonderful time. We battened down the hatches for Storm Ciaran and watched it sweep by from the lounge while listening to music on the BBC iplayer via the new TV.

Reviewed by Paul 20th October 2023

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Firstly, I'd like to say a massive thank you to Claire at the property management company that look after the cottage. We travelled by train from Birmingham on the day of the big storm in Scotland and faced lengthy delays and detours, finally arriving at 8pm after an 11 hour journey from Hell. I contacted Claire to ask if somebody could take in a hRead moreome shopping delivery we'd ordered and she couldn't have been more helpful. The cottage is fab and comfy, Appledore is equally fab. Recommend both. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 6th October 2023

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Reef was really great, all you could need clean, comfy, super comfy bed, wonderful views, lovely welcome biscuits for our dogs, great location and near great amenities. Thoroughly enjoyed out stay and have booked again for next year.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 8th September 2023

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This lovely cottage on the river front at Appledore has everything you could need. Great views of the river, exceptionally well equipped, clean and comfortable. The cottage is within easy walking distance of the village centre with shops and several dog friendly pubs serving food. The village has a really friendly atmosphere and we were made to feeRead morel welcome in Appledore. Despite there being no on site parking we had no problem parking for the week in a car park two minutes away. Hide

Reviewed by Trevor 11th August 2023

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The property has stunning estuary views and is located in a magical fishing village

Reviewed by Alfred 31st July 2023

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Lovely cottage and location.

Reviewed by Robert 14th July 2023

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Fantastic week again. New umbrella in garden great and new lamps in bedroom and new toaster demonstrates how well maintained the property is. Seal viewed fishing at bottom of garden and meals at Beaver were as good as ever. Looking forward to returning in September.

Reviewed by Nigel 7th July 2023

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Got to be the best cottage in Appledore. Great new addition was the welcome pack. Nicely redecorated downstairs. Heated towel rails are massive.

Reviewed by Jeffrey 23rd June 2023

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Very comfortable and an excellent position overlooking the estuary. Easy walk to bars & restaurants.

Reviewed by Robert 16th June 2023

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Another lovely holiday in a lovely cottage. Look forward to our return in 3 weeks.

Reviewed by Gary 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Robert 19th May 2023

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Another fantastic week and what great weather. Only second time we have seen seal fishing in river since we have been coming down.. Sunday dinner at Beaver was as good as ever.

Reviewed by Karen 28th April 2023

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Lovely house. Very homely, well kept, very clean and well equipped. It is on 2 levels, the entrance leads to one bedroom, kitchen/ dining and downstairs bathroom and the garden/patio. The first floor is lounge and off it ,bedroom with en-suite. Everything was in excellent working order. Four doors down from the Royal George pub,(posh) and a little Read morefurther to the Beaver ( normal good pub), about 8 minute walk to the quay and other restaurants etc. Royal Plaice fish and chips is the absolute best. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 21st April 2023

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Great cottage with wonderful views over the estuary. It was perfect for 2 couples and 2 dogs -comfortable and well equipped (far better than a more upmarket property in Appledore that we stayed in last year). Its an easy walk to all Appledore has to offer -particular favourites are the Yard and the Champ We didnt have great weather but were able toRead more sit outside in the sheltered courtyard - Im sure its wonderful in summer. Wed definitely consider coming back for our next visit to Appledore Hide

Reviewed by Robert 14th April 2023

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Excellent week again. Looking forward t returning in 4 weeks.

Reviewed by Deb 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Lesley 24th March 2023

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Fab location very clean and comfortable the view was outstanding good outside space for the dog

Reviewed by Robert 17th March 2023

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Another excellent week. We will never get fed up of the views and look forward to returning in three weeks.

Reviewed by Yvonne 10th February 2023

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Wonderful cottage. Right by the water, terrific ever-changing views of the estuary and meeting of two rivers. Very well equipped kitchen.

Reviewed by Margaret 5th February 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 27th January 2023

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Lovely location and views of estuary. Only wish we could afford to visit in summer.

Reviewed by Robert 22nd December 2022

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We had a fabulous Christmas. The Christmas tree a wreath on front door gave the cottage a lovely atmosphere. Christmas meal at Beaver on the Friday night and at Seagate on Christmas Day were both excellent. Look forward to returning in March.

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Patio/ seating area overlooking the sea
Stunning sea views from the upstairs lounge
Lounge with sea views
TV in the lounge if you can take your eyes away from the view
Upstairs bedroom
En-suite shower room
Uninterrupted sea views
Dining room leading to kitchen
Prepare your favourite meals in the kitchen
Upstairs double bedroom with dressing area
Dining space
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Location

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