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Reef Cottage

Appledore, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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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: OC-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
  • Smart TV, DAB radio, Bluetooth and CD player all in the lounge
  • 2026 Showcase Awards  - Awarded 2nd place in Repeat Retreat category
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Greenwood

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 49 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lynn 11th July 2026

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Reviewed by Sue 4th July 2026

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Absolute great location, and cottage nicely decorated and so clean - brilliant

Reviewed by David 28th June 2026

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Reviewed by Robert 13th June 2026

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Another lovely week in this fabulous cottage. Did very little but look at the great view from garden and lounge.

Reviewed by Robert 16th May 2026

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Another lovely week in our favourite cottage. Even the weather was kind to us again.

Reviewed by Diana 2nd May 2026

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Another lovely week in our favourite cottage - many thanks

Reviewed by Robert 28th March 2026

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Lovely holiday again and garden is nice with new drain cover and power washed paving.. larger quilt cover was more comfortable.

Reviewed by Mary 13th February 2026

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Reviewed by John 23rd December 2025

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Great place to stop. Very nice cottage. Many thanks

Reviewed by Jacqueline 12th December 2025

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Reviewed by Robert 24th October 2025

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Lovely holiday again in this beautiful cottage. Looking forward to returning again in March.

Reviewed by Mary 17th October 2025

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Reviewed by Andre 3rd October 2025

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Beautiful location for the cottage. Stunning views and so close to Appledore centre with its good restaurants and pubs. The cottage itself was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Well definitely put it on our short list for future holidays.

Reviewed by Robert 26th September 2025

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Another lovely week in our favourite cottage. Lots of oystercatchers, egrets, turnstones to watch in the garden and even had a visit from the heron. Lovely Sunday roast at the Beaver again.

Reviewed by Susan 19th September 2025

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The most beautiful view, always something to watch. The car park nearby was very convenient, only a couple of hundred metres to the door. I thought the downstairs bedroom might suffer from street noise, but no problem at all, it was extremely quiet. I hated leaving -that says it all.

Reviewed by Di 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by J 5th September 2025

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Reviewed by Robert 29th August 2025

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Another great holiday in this super cottage. Weather was very kind again and managed to sit out and watch the boats and oystercatchers every day.. watched catch up tv on the new smart television. Lovely meals at the Beaver again.

Reviewed by Alison 22nd August 2025

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Fantastic week in lovely Appledore. Reef was well equipped and comfortable and the view from the lounge was spectacular.

Reviewed by David 15th August 2025

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Reviewed by Michaela 8th August 2025

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Lovely stay at Reef Cottage, amazing views and a real home from home.

Reviewed by Mary 1st August 2025

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Clean comfortable and well equipped cottage in a perfect setting.

Reviewed by Stephen 18th July 2025

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Lovely cottage with a great location and views. Very well equipped and furnished. We will be back.

Reviewed by Robert 11th July 2025

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Lovely holiday in fantastic cottage with great views. Looking forward to returning in 5 weeks.

Reviewed by Julie 27th June 2025

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Lovely location and views from the rear of the property. Outside area could be improved with attention as it didn't reflect the photos. Very clean and spacious.

Reviewed by Jane 13th June 2025

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Cottage very well equipped and comfortable. Bed good and shower really good. Location near the car park very useful. Wished there had been more visible information for visitors. It was there but tucked away in a folder in a cupboard. Only found cushions for outdoor seats quite late on in the week and would have been useful to know how great Instow Read morebeach was for the dog before our last day! We need to come back as Appledore is a lovely place and this was our first visit. Estuary view fantastic. Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 23rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Gerard 16th May 2025

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Reviewed by Robert 2nd May 2025

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Lovely week in a lovely cottage. Great views from the lovely garden. Egrets, oystercatchers, Turnstones and shell ducks visited.

Reviewed by Rhod 25th April 2025

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Reviewed by Diana 4th April 2025

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Another perfect week here, many thanks

Reviewed by Ann 14th March 2025

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Incredible view! Very comfy beds :)

Reviewed by Robert 7th March 2025

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Another excellent week in this lovely cottage. Back again in May.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 2nd March 2025

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We have been to Reef cottage four or five times over the past few years and absolutely love it. It has everything you need, has stupendous views from the lounge and is really ideally placed for the village pubs, shops waterfront etc. Parking is easy in the smaller car park just down the road. We highly recommend this cottage.

Reviewed by Andrea 10th February 2025

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2nd visit to Reef cottage, an unusual occurrence for us. A wonderful place to be

Reviewed by Paul 3rd January 2025

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Reviewed by Sandra 20th December 2024

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Location is great, our Christmas visit was enhanced with a Christmas tree and a welcome card and wine.. Lovely place to stay, good walks, nice pubs and eateries.

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.

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Marsdens Devon Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.