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The Smithy At Moorview

Gammaton, near Bideford, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Stay at this delightful cottage set in a semi rural location between the towns of Bideford and Great Torrington
  • Contemporary cottage yet with many characterful features including exposed beams and warming wood burner
  • Large enclosed rear garden with lawn area and benefiting from a patio area with garden furniture and BBQ enjoying sunshine throughout the day
Property code: 91327

Escape to the country and enjoy a stay at this delightful cottage, located between Bideford and Great Torrington. Contemporary, characterful and with all the comforts of home, it has two bedrooms and a dog-friendly, enclosed garden.

A pretty cottage garden leads to the front door of this rural retreat; step inside and you’ll find a lounge with exposed beams and stone walls complementing its wood burner and colourful, contemporary furnishings. There’s a Smart TV for evening entertainment and desk space in one corner for anyone who needs to stay in touch with the outside world while here. A door leads on to the kitchen/diner, which has everything you could need for your self-catering stay alongside a pretty dining suite where you can linger over delicious home-cooked meals. A door leads from this area to a small yard where there’s an outside tap and hose ideal for washing off sandy paws and beach gear. Back inside, before the staircase is a ground floor bathroom which also houses a handy washer/dryer. On the first floor you’ll find two bedrooms, each with a Smart TV; one has a king-size bed and an en-suite WC while the other has twin beds – perfect for adults or visiting children, who should be aged six or over. Your living space extends into the rear garden, which is fully enclosed with both a patio and a large lawned area ideal for games. Garden furniture and loungers are provided, along with a charcoal BBQ.

Holiday here and you’re perfectly positioned to explore the North Devon coast and countryside. Shop at the Bideford or Torrington pannier markets – each less than 5 miles from your doorstep – or enjoy a day at Westward Ho! (7 miles) where there 3 miles of sand and rock pools to explore; dogs are allowed year-round on the northern end of beach which is backed by the grassland of Northam Burrows Country Park.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom - 1 bathroom with bath, shower over and WC on the ground floor; 1 en-suite WC off the master bedroom
  • Electric oven, and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer
  • Washer/dryer in bathroom
  • Wood burner in lounge (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in lounge and both bedrooms
  • Enclosed lawned garden with patio area, charcoal BBQ and garden furniture
  • Further enclosed rear yard with seating and outdoor tap and hose for sandy paws and wetsuits
  • Ample off road parking in car park (security cameras installed)
  • Beach 5 miles, shops and pubs 3 miles
  • Regret no children under 6 years old.
  • Arrival: 16:00 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
  • 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.

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 5th July 2025

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A lovely comfotable cottage with a great dog friendly garden. Ideal location for exploring the Devon coast, towns and villages.

Reviewed by Andrew 23rd June 2025

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This cottage is well provisioned and very nicely furnished. Although adjacent to another property (not attached) it feels very private and is not overlooked. The garden is perfect for dogs roaming free - completely secure and mostly just lawn with nice shrubs around the perimeter. Wide patio for seating. Great location as close to Bideford (3m) andRead more Torrington and within 30-60 mins of multiple beauty spots including nature reserves, lakes, and beaches. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 24th May 2025

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A wonderful cosy cottage, fully equipped with everything you could need. Comfy sofas in the lounge with a homely feel. Plenty of shoe and coat storage downstairs and hanging space in the bedrooms. The garden is fully enclosed which was great for our dog, and plenty of seating outside for sunny days and evenings. The location is great, half an hour Read morefrom Woolacoombe, Bude, Combe Martin, closer to Instow which is smaller but has a couple of great pubs serving really good food and dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Matt 17th February 2025

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Very comfortable and just the kind of property we needed for R&R. Thanks

Reviewed by Jeff 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 18th May 2024

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This is a lovely stone cottage which has been very tastefully renovated to a very high standard. One of the cleanest holiday cottages we have ever stayed in and it had everything you could possibly need for a Devon holiday. The cottage also has a lovely size dog friendly garden which was very important to us. I would definitely recommend this cottaRead morege. Hide

Reviewed by Howard 11th May 2024

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Location spot on, with Bideford, Torrington, Instow & Appledore within a short drive. Downstairs was excellent with a decent kitchen diner, cosy sitting room. Main bedroom upstairs was good but 2nd bedroom not very comfortable. Attention to detail lacking compared to previous cottages rented; i.e. lawn (a main selling feature) not cut in several weRead moreeks which made it not suitable. No soap in the bathroom or ensuite, patio furniture had loads of dead leaves underneath. The little things count. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 4th May 2024

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Ideal, comfortable cottage for a quiet break while being close to town. The garden is completely secure, Freddie loved being outside and the doggy treats, while we were glad with the welcome pack. Tastefully decorated, everything we needed was there. The owner is only a text message away. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Tracey 20th April 2024

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The cottage was beautifully presented clean & comfortable, the garden areas were lovely! We would definitely go back

Reviewed by Michaela 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by Gary 31st December 2023

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We had a lovely stay at the smithy cottage. A well loved and clean property with everything you need to stay for a few days. We would definitely stay again in the future.

Reviewed by SIMON 23rd December 2023

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A nice cosy cottage very well presented by the owners.Great location close to Bideford,Instow and the Tarka Trail which is great for walking any dogs. Fully enclosed garden to front which is great for dogs suggest take a towel or two in winter months as muddy wet paws have to be walked across lounge area to kitchen.

Reviewed by Trudy 21st October 2023

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We just had a lovely week here. Everything was perfect. The property was warm and welcoming. We had Everything we needed. The garden was great for our lurcher and fully enclosed. ( So important to us). It is in a good location for visiting places in North Devon.

Reviewed by Amanda 24th July 2023

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Beautiful cottage! Fantastic stay and the beds were so comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. Just Eat was only 10 mins away and great food delivered.

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