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Aerial shot towards Dock Cottage and over the estuary
Unrivalled position on the estuary
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Dock Cottage

Appledore, Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Waterside views
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Luxury
Family friendly
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Grade II listed and one of the oldest properties in Appledore with unrivalled riverfront location with uninterrupted estuary views
  • Enjoy evenings in your own enclosed patio area with beautiful views
  • Located just a short walk from the heart of Appledore Views from almost every room in the house
Property code: 62597

Enjoying an unrivalled position on the breathtaking Torridge Estuary, this outstanding Grade II listed property is one of the oldest buildings in the popular village of Appledore and has been imaginatively restored to make it a fantastic base for a superb family holiday. This elegant cottage offers glorious uninterrupted river views from almost every room and is centrally located for enjoying Appledore’s excellent variety of pubs, restaurants and chip shops. It is perfect for discovering the area’s many glorious beaches, picturesque villages and wonderful costal walks.

This light, welcoming and cosy cottage has been imaginatively redeveloped to provide relaxing and comfortable holiday accommodation for up to six guests. The property is full of character and has been tastefully decorated and furnished throughout. The pretty lounge offers an ideal space to relax in, and enjoys wonderful views, as does the stylish dining room. There’s also a charming kitchen and three comfortable bedrooms, all with fabulous views. Please note the twin bedroom, which occupies the second floor, has sloping ceilings and is approached via a steep cottage-style staircase. The cottage also features a delightful balcony and a beautiful patio area overlooking the water.

The idyllic village of Appledore is famous for its colourful fishermen’s cottages and narrow streets, and for its shipbuilding heritage, which is explored in the village’s North Devon Maritime Museum. Within a couple of miles of the village are the Northam Burrows Country Park and the popular Victorian seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its miles of sandy beach. You can also catch a foot ferry to visit the pretty town of Instow, or take a boat trip from Bideford to the glorious island of Lundy.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 King, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with handheld shower over bath and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Smart TV and DVD in the lounge, TV’s in all the bedrooms
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Parking available in nearby public car park, charges apply or nearby on-street parking subject to availability
  • Beach 2 miles, shop, pub and restaurant within 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Alice Holt

This property is personally managed by Alice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by George 27th September 2024

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Apart from the parking and cost ,enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Andrew 31st August 2024

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You could not ask for a better position, directly by the waterside with stunning views, cottage was perfect in every way Thank you

Reviewed by Victoria Joy 18th August 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a stunning quiet location. Only a couple of minutes walk into Appledore. No parking but we managed to park 5 mins away each time. Would stay again.

Reviewed by Peter 5th July 2024

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Well appointed cottage very clean, great location for boat watching on tidal estuary. Note stairs to second floor very steep and very limited headroom in entrance to main bathroom.

Reviewed by Andrew 28th June 2024

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First time in Appledore but wont be the last. The house is superbly located on the waters edge and just around the corner from the local shops, cafes and eateries. The cottage is really well equipped with everything youll need for a holiday. Bedrooms are really good size and very comfortable. Very pleasing to find the twin room in the loft are propRead moreer adult beds. You may need a fan which is provided during the warmer months. This is a great house. Hide

Reviewed by Edward 21st June 2024

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This is a large, gorgeous cottage in an amazing setting. The view from every room is spectacular, and there is a large patio overlooking the estuary. The accommodation is well equipped and extremely comfortable. It's a five minute walk into town where there are several pubs, restaurants and cafes - the Yard and the Royal George were particularly goRead moreod. Hide

Reviewed by Darren 31st May 2024

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Perfect location we love this house

Reviewed by Amanda 24th May 2024

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Excellent cottage, really clean and well equipped . This is our 4th year staying at Dock Cottage and it just gets better. The view is outstanding.

Reviewed by Anne 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by carla 18th April 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location - had a great time visiting Appledore - would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Naveen 5th April 2024

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Excellent cottage right on water with a beautiful view. Conveniently situated with a short walk to Appledore town center.

Reviewed by Rachel 29th March 2024

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Great location and views. Very peaceful and quiet. Large and spacious house The attic room is suitable for adults. They arent childrens beds! As per the description the main bathroom has a narrow entrance If you have a Blue Badge there is a disabled car parking space at the entrance of New Quay Road

Reviewed by Rachael 22nd March 2024

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This was a lovely property with amazing views and brilliantly located for walking into Appledore just a few minutes away. It was comfortable, clean and well looked after. The bath was a treat! Although it was made clear in the description that the top floor is for children, adults still have to go up there and with a low ceiling and tight stairs, tRead morehere was a lot of bending down as we are a tall family, just something to be aware of. Overall we would recommend for a holiday with estuary views. Hide

Reviewed by Adele 9th March 2024

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Fabulous cottage in perfect position to watch the sunrise over the water and boats pass by within feet of the property. Beautifully clean and appointed. We wanted for nothing. Best house we have stayed in. Weve been renting properties for 30 years!

Reviewed by Karen 1st March 2024

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Reviewed by James 26th February 2024

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Beautiful cottage in an ideal location. Perfect for lay ins, coastal walks, and pubs. We visited in February and the views and tranquility offset the weather.

Reviewed by Joanne 25th January 2024

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Spectacular views from every window. Beautiful house, we had everything we needed and more! We had a fantastic holiday, such a cozy, comfortable home, we didnt want to leave!

Reviewed by Stephen 8th December 2023

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This is a absolutely idyllic location, in a quiet street near the sea front and the shops. Mornings were started gazing over the estuary as the tide lapped nearby. It is absolutely wonderful as well as beautifully presented. One caution - the instructions provided are wrong - the cottage is not on the right, but around the corner after the cottagesRead more you first see on the left towards the lane's end! As we arrived late at night in the pouring rain the error caused a lot of angst and dampness! Hide

Reviewed by Peter 13th October 2023

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The cottage was exceptional . Clean tidy and in a great position to explore the village. Great beach walks. The whole family loved it....Recommended

Reviewed by Sally 6th October 2023

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Beautiful place and beautiful area. We all loved it.

Reviewed by Rachel 18th August 2023

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Our fifth (or might it even be sixth?!) stay at the magical Dock Cottage. It's like a little oasis in our summer and works as beautifully for our family now our girls are in their late teens as it did when they were smaller. The view from the terrace across to Instow will never pale! The house is the perfect combination of cosy and stylish. The shoRead morert walk into town with its cafes and restaurants and the many options for beaches, walks, attractions all within easy striking distance make it ideal. Hide

Reviewed by Andy 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by tania 21st July 2023

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Our second trip. Shocking weather this time but the views are still breathtaking and the cottage is gorgeous, very comfortable.

Reviewed by Robert 16th June 2023

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Our first holiday in 7 years and we chose Dock Cottage because it's in the most sublime location. Tidal Torridge visiting us twice every day, HUGE tide of 21 feet right at our back garden wall. We actually caught 26 crabs (and put them back) with a 2.50 crabbing kit bought in Appledore one evening. Fabulous view across to Instow. Dock Cottage is unRead moreique because there's no road between it, and the water. The garden is 100% small dog secure, what a bonus. Hide

Reviewed by Darren 19th May 2023

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Great house great location

Reviewed by Deborah 12th May 2023

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A beautiful cottage in a stunning location with lots of atmosphere and incredible views. A short walk to the town which has lots of lovely features too. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Melanie 21st April 2023

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Excellent cottage with stunning views and very well equipped. Beautifully clean and neat as a pin. Outside area looked nice to sit but it rained solidly so we didn't really try it out. A little too long a walk by road to find a suitable place for the dog to run off the lead but very dog friendly.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Lorraine 24th March 2023

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An absolute gem of a cottage, beautifully appointed, quirky and comfortable, stunning views and wonderful location. Loved the coffee shops, dog friendly pubs and the sea front in Appledore. We enjoyed coffee outside on the terrace when we could and loved the vistas in the morning. Spent lots of time talking about the tides which we no nothing aboutRead more but kept us amused. Great locations for walking the dogs on the beach - Instow, Croyde, Saunton Sands and more. No road noise either. A perfect week! Hide

Reviewed by Andy 17th March 2023

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Dock Cottage is a dream come true. A beautiful house, with stunning views from practically everywhere. The pictures really don't do it justice! And Appledore is a lovely place too, just a gentle seaside stroll away from great pubs and food places. Absolutely loved it, and we're definitely coming back!

Reviewed by Richie 19th February 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 10th February 2023

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Reviewed by Fiona 27th December 2022

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Reviewed by Hayley 2nd December 2022

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Dock Cottage is superbly presented and very well equipped. It's clean, bright and has amazing views! Only downside for use was no parking at the property between the hrs of 8am-6pm, so you either need to find a space on the (beach) road, or park in the public car park - approx half a mile away.

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