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The Gem

Appledore, Devon
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Luxury
Family friendly
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • New to our collection
  • Spacious coastal retreat boasting fabulous river views
  • Enjoy a choice of outdoor spaces, including a large balcony and private hot tub
  • Challenge fellow guests to a game of pool or a darts match in the games room
Property code: 95680

The stunning holiday home boasts a quiet, tucked-away location on the outskirts of the colourful fishing village of Appledore. Offering some lovely river views the luxurious, pet-friendly property welcomes ten guests and is the perfect base for large families and groups of friends looking to explore North Devon’s breathtaking coast and countryside. A short 300-metre stroll brings you to the quayside and the heart of the village, with its traditional, seafaring pubs, art galleries, and cute cafes. The South West Coast Path passes through the village, offering fantastic walking opportunities, and you’ll be within easy reach of some of North Devon’s finest beaches, including Westward Ho!, just 3 miles away. For shopping and eating out, the market town of Bideford is 3 miles away, where you can also join the popular Tarka Trail cycle route or hop on a boat to visit Lundy Island. Nearby family days out include The Big Sheep (4 miles) and The Milky Way Adventure Park (11 miles).

The luxurious abode has a reverse-level layout and is decorated in a ‘New England’ style, with crisp, neutral paintwork, wooden floorboards, and plush furniture. Carefully chosen artwork and accessories bring personality and warmth to the property, making you feel at home during your stay. On the ground floor, discover four beautiful bedrooms. Choose from a double or a king-size, both with en-suite shower rooms, or one of the twin bedrooms which share a stylish family shower room. The king-size bedroom benefits from French doors leading directly to the patio area and hot tub. Also, on the ground floor you’ll find a handy utility area, as well as access to the garage which offers a pool table, darts board and ample storage for bikes. Heading upstairs, a magnificent, open-plan living space awaits, with large windows letting in plenty of natural light and a warming wood burner for those chilly winter’s evenings. Unwind here after a day of adventure, stretched out on the sumptuous sofas to read a book or watch the Smart TV. There are also river glimpses from the lounge. The kitchen area has everything needed to cater for a large group, and there’s a sleek breakfast bar for informal dining or a large dining table where you can all gather for memorable meal times together. In summer months, throw open the French doors to the balcony to further extend the social space and enjoy the far-reaching views across the river. Rounding off the first-floor accommodation is a spacious, super-king-size bedroom with a large en-suite wet room.

Aside from the balcony, with its sun loungers and waterside views, the property also has a patio area to the front of the house, featuring a range of outdoor seating and a luxurious hot tub. To the rear of the property is an enclosed, private, feature garden, with a lawn where children and four-pawed guests can play, along with a summer house and a patio area with furniture and a BBQ for al fresco entertaining. There is ample private parking on the driveway for five cars.

  • 5 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 1 double, 2 twins
  • 4 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 shower room with shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite wet room with shower and WC, 1 separate WC, TV's in every bedroom
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee pod machine
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in utility area
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in the Lounge and TV's in every bedroom
  • Pool table and darts board in garage
  • First-floor balcony with sun loungers
  • Front patio with outdoor furniture and hot tub
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, summer house, patio, outdoor furniture, and BBQ
  • Storage for bikes and surfboards
  • Private parking on driveway for 5 cars
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 300 metres, beach 3 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £55. 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.

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Reviewed by Angela 20th March 2025

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The Gem was fantastic. The house was well laid out, stylish and modern, yet cosy. Loads of space in communal areas and in the bedrooms. The kitchen was well equipped. The garden was fantastic and completely secure for our dogs. The views across the Estuary from the balcony and lounge were wonderful. Appledore's a short stroll away. Westward Ho and Read moreInstow within 10-15min drive. The company managing the property (Inspire) dealt with a couple of minor issues we had quickly and efficiently. Hide

Reviewed by Jan 28th February 2025

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What a lovely property. Very well equipped, lots of space for 9 of us. We had a great weekend stay, views lovely too. Wouldn't hesitate to book again or recommend.

Reviewed by Katie 21st February 2025

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Excellent place to stay!! Beautiful accommodation, sparkly clean and great added extras of some lovely treats and food for our stay. The whole party said what a great place it was and how wed all like to book up again. Thank you!!

Reviewed by Tom 30th December 2024

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Fabulous house in a great location. Right in heart of village with lots of parking, stunning views and a great garden. Not many like that in the village! Dog was happy and kids loved the games room. Hot tub under the stars was the highlight of our stay! Weve booked again.

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