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House Martin At The Retreat

Clovelly (1m N), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside views
Complex of properties
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Enjoy far reaching views across the sea and surrounding countryside
  • Sit back and relax in your private garden with hot tub
  • Ideally positioned to tour both North Devon and Cornwall
Property code: HOUSM

In a complex of three barn conversions, this first-floor apartment has views across glorious countryside to the North Devon coast. Ideal for smaller families seeking a classic seaside holiday, it’s located just 3 miles from the quaint harbour village of Clovelly. Children can meet the resident goats and lambs, and there’s a private hot tub with beautiful views for deep relaxation. The Hartland Heritage Coast area has spectacular South West Coast Path walking and varied beaches.

Access is via internal stairs and from the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner you can survey beautiful countryside stretching away for miles - French doors to a Juliet balcony maximise light and views. There’s plenty of space on the comfortable leather sofas, and authentic black solid timber beams support a pitched roof, hinting at the history of the building. Overall, it’s a bright and simple feel, with warm colours in fabrics and artworks, and traditional touches like the wrought iron twin bedsteads. The slate-floored kitchen has all you need for creating family meals, and your relaxing king-sized bedroom is a serene haven. Outside, there’s a patio area with seating and additional garden furniture on the lawn for al fresco lunches or a BBQ. Your hot tub will really put you in the holiday frame of mind, as you listen to birdsong and take in the views.

With delightful walks straight from your door, coastal rambles with inspiring views of cliff and cove, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to explore, you will easily find day trip inspiration. Clovelly has steep cobbled streets and rambling stone cottages, a beach, pub, shops and cafes. Lively Bude, 16 miles away, is a family-friendly resort with wide sandy Summerleaze Beach, a tidal pool and a choice of shops and eateries.

  • Two bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 Zip and Link double
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Hob, oven, extractor, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher
  • Private hot tub
  • Off-road parking available
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Complex of properties
  • Pub 2 miles, shop 2 miles and beach 3 miles
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kelly 17th August 2024

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A fabulous place to stay, location and games made it extra special with a lovely hot tub and very helpful hosts.

Reviewed by steve 10th August 2024

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Reviewed by Penny 29th July 2024

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Lovely relaxing holiday at the House Martin Retreat. Clean, well stocked, comfortable beds and power shower over bath with two heads. Hot tub was great with fantastic views. Lesley and Carl were excellent hosts. Also had minature golf, badminton, tennis, bowls to keep us entertained. Worth a visit to Hartland Quay and Clovelly both within a short dRead moreistance as well as supermarkets. Hide

Reviewed by jennifer 20th July 2024

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Lovely apartment with everything you need. It was very well equipped and comfortable. The owners are so friendly and happy to help. The views were beautiful from the property. It was wonderful having a hot tub too.

Reviewed by Kurt 15th July 2024

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Reviewed by David 22nd June 2024

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Well... this is something a little bit special. Lesley and Carl have created a perfect retreat at The Retreat. Initial impressions are of a property of natural beauty but it is only when you look closer that it becomes apparent how much hard work has gone into providing a luxurious and relaxing experience for their guests. The property is finished Read moreto the highest standards and the hosts are charming, hospitable and great company. The views from the house and tub are breathtaking. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 15th June 2024

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Fantastic cottage we can highly recommend this holiday home. Its a home from home. Views are stunning the property is absolutely spotless and Lesley & Carl (the owners) are lovely, they made us all feel so welcome we didnt want to leave .!!

Reviewed by Charmaine 8th June 2024

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Loverly property, views , surroundings , great space for grandchildren to let of steam outside in an enclosed garden as well as the hot tub ,the owner couldnt do more to make our stay enjoyable they were always on hand if we needed anything , baby gate was supplied along with cot and highchair

Reviewed by Tara 20th April 2024

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Lovely location, hot tub amazing, hosts friendly and helpful, beautiful views, all facilities in apartment easy to use.

Reviewed by Jennifer 13th April 2024

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Beautiful apartment. Was lovely to come back to at the end of each day. Warm, comfortable, gorgeous view

Reviewed by Claire 1st April 2024

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Reviewed by Matthew 11th February 2024

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A really nice and clean cottage. The owners are very friendly and gave us some recommendations for places to visit which are well worth it, the Tarka Trail being one of them. The cottage has everything that you need, and is well equipped. The view from the garden area is spectacular!

Reviewed by Maurice 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by Alison 30th September 2023

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The Retreat is a perfect holiday location, it is our fourth visit, the house is spotlessly clean, has good quality furnishings, a lovely hot tub and fantastic hosts.

Reviewed by Paula 18th September 2023

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This really is Devonshire diamond. The location is beautiful, the barn is cute conversation and the hot tub is amazing after exploring the coastal walks which are a 10 minute drive away. Lesley and Carl are lovely and only too happy to help. I would highly recommended The Retreat for an escape from the rat race.

Reviewed by Thomas 2nd September 2023

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I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting a calm relaxing place to stay, This was our first family holiday with our five month old baby, accompanying us was my mum and dad who also found it to be an amazing place to unwind and relax, We were comfortablely able to travel to local land marks and return a to lovely moonrise and chilledRead more beer in the hot tub overall our experience was positive the owners were always kind and friendly when bumping into them thank you Lesley and Carl xx Hide

Reviewed by Tuesdy 19th August 2023

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Wonderful place to stay. The accommodation had everything we could possibly need and more and the little extras like the slippers ans wine were such a thoughtful touch. Leslie and Carl are so welcoming and friendly and the goats were a huge hit with both adults and children. It's ideally situated to explore North Devon and Cornwall and the hot tub Read moremade for some welcomed relaxing evening. We hope to return one day. Hide

Reviewed by Leane 12th August 2023

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This cottage is fantastic we will definitely be back. We were welcomed by the hosts and they were really helpful and inclusive towards our kids. The views are gorgeous and definitely understated in the descriptions. The kids loved spending time feeding the goats and playing with Buddy. The unit is really well equipped at no stage did I feel I couldRead moren't prepare meals as everything I needed was available. Thank you for a lovely home away from home! Hide

Reviewed by Martin 15th July 2023

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Lesley and Carl were the best hosts we could have asked for from arrival to leaving. We went to House Martin with our 2-year-old Grand Daughter, and they were very welcoming both to us and her, from feeding the goats to playing with her when they saw us outside, Lesley even made sure we had child gates and a bed guard in place before we arrived. ThRead moreey could not do enough for us. The property was very well equipped for our stay. I cannot thank them enough. Hide

Reviewed by Gary 10th July 2023

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Great property with fantastic views and short drives away to many magical areas.

Reviewed by Tracy 1st July 2023

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Absolutely amazing place to stay and was very well equipped, it offered everything you would need and was very fresh and clean. The view is spectacular. Lesley and Carl were amazing hoists and were so friendly and caring and made it feel like home from home.. I have already started to look at booking again and look forward to see them both again inRead more the near future. The Essex girls. Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 10th June 2023

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Lesley and Carl greeted us with a warm welcome. The place we stayed in was House Martin, omg it was fantastic, great views, Hot tub, seating area to sit and relax, The interior was modern well equipped for everything we needed, we couldnt fault anything at all, we would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to book, we had a fabulous 2 weeks, 10Read moreth June to 24th June 2023. Lesley and Carl, are certainly fantastic hosts. Tracey & Jeff Curtis Hide

Reviewed by Joan 3rd June 2023

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Great apartment. Well laid out and decorated. View from hot tub was amazing. Definitely going back here.

Reviewed by Vicky 19th May 2023

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The owners was amazing so friendly so helpful, we all had such a wonderful time, the kids absolutely loved it all especially the goats and the amazing hot tub.

Reviewed by David 18th March 2023

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the retreat is a great place to stay, fantastic location to explore Devon, would love to visit this location again in the future. Mr & Mrs Fox

Reviewed by Georgina 11th February 2023

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I booked the cottage for a weekend away with the girls. It had everything we needed and was very clean. We spent a lot of time chilling in the hot tub, perfect place to star gaze at night time & beautiful view to look at in daylight hours! Lesley is a great host, very kind & thoughtful. I would definitely recommended staying here & hope to come bacRead morek myself one day in the not too distant future! Hide

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