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Upside

Appledore, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A contemporary and stylish 3 bedroom family property with waterside views across to Instow and  a beautiful tiered patio garden with raised summer room
  • Set in the picturesque fishing village of Appledore with the bustling quayside, quaint shops, galleries, restaurants, café’s and numerous pubs all a short stroll away.
  • Ideal for exploring this lovely area of North Devon including the South West coastal path, the lovely local Northam Burrows, several golden sandy beaches, nearby golf courses and family themed parks.

 

Property code: OC-48156

Immaculately presented, this contemporary home is set in the picturesque fishing village of Appledore. With spacious and open-plan accommodation, wonderful views and a delightful tiered patio garden, this is a welcoming and homely property for year-round breaks. Set out on foot for a stroll along Appledore’s picturesque quayside or browse the independent shops and galleries that line the cobbled lanes behind.

 

Lovingly fitted and furnished in a clean, bright and contemporary style, this delightful home features wooden flooring, sash windows and chic modern decor throughout. Cook and enjoy delicious meals in the open-plan kitchen/dining area before taking to the comfortable sofas in the lounge area beyond for a relaxing evening in front of the TV. Or, when the sun is shining, head out into the carefully maintained patio garden for an al fresco meal surrounded by beautifully stocked flowerbeds.

 

Boasting a wealth of maritime history, Appledore is still a busy working harbour with a picturesque quayside. Set back from the water, independent shops, cafes, galleries and pubs offer up locally-sourced produce and gifts to take home. Catch the ferry to nearby Instow, set out along the Tarka Trail or soak up the sun on Westward Ho! beach (3 miles). Or venture further afield to visit Saunton Sands (18 miles), RHS Rosemoor (11 miles) or Dartington Crystal (10 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms: 1 master super-king-size with Smart TV, DAB clock radio, 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request), Smart TV and DAB clock radio; 1 bunk bedroom (Please note, the bunk room is not suitable for adults or children over the age of 12 )
  • Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC, en-suite shower with WC
  • Smart TV/DVD, DAB radio with Bluetooth
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Enclosed tiered patio garden with garden furniture, BBQ, and small sun room with seating
  • Private driveway parking for 1 car, 1 additional space shared with neighbour and available on a first come first served basis; further roadside parking available nearby
  • Outside storage for bikes and wetsuits provided in garden shed
  • Garden summer room
  • Travel cot available and highchair available
  • Stair gates provided
  • Beach 2 miles, shops and pubs all within walking distance
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

 

Sarah Greenwood

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Stella 15th July 2026

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Reviewed by Michelle 21st April 2026

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Lovely house and in a great location. It was particularly helpful to have parking as a lot of properties in Appledore do not have this. The house the clean and well equipped. We enjoyed the huge bed with a lovely view. Would recommend

Reviewed by Natalie 4th April 2026

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 19th September 2025

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Reviewed by Gary 29th August 2025

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Lovely village to stay. Nice accommodation unless you have mobility problems as there were lots of stairs. Clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Lucy 15th August 2025

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We had a fantastic stay - the house was clean and very well equipped. Great location with lots of places to visit nearby, the children particularly enjoyed going over on the ferry to Instow to the pretty sandy beach. Also Clovelly is worth a visit as is Saunton Sands. We discovered the lifeboat station in Appledore on our last day where there are lRead moreots of rock pools and a big beach at low tide so fun for the kids. Thanks for a great stay! Hide

Reviewed by Kay 8th August 2025

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Lovely accommodation in a perfect location. Appledore community is very welcoming. Everything you need is provided for your stay. Would definitely recommend this property.

Reviewed by Martin 1st August 2025

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Reviewed by Tom 25th July 2025

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Comfortable and well equipped cottage with great views over the estuary. Garden tables for eating out and sunroom a bonus. A great base for a family holiday in Devon with many beaches and attractions within a short drive.

Reviewed by Kathryn 11th July 2025

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Reviewed by Ian 4th July 2025

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Reviewed by Teresa 27th June 2025

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Lovely property, in a great location, very well equipped.

Reviewed by Rachel 13th June 2025

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Upside is lovely, ideal for 2 , 6 would be a squash. Garden is lovely and sunny. Our 2 nd time running to Upside, the owners have redecorated since, great to have a parking space

Reviewed by Rosemary 6th June 2025

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Upside is tastefully furnished, well located, had everything we needed, including a parking space, and really does have great views from the middle and top floor over the estuary. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds are very comfortable. The terraced garden has different seating areas as the sun moves round. Our weather wasn't brilliant, but Read morewe managed one breakfast outside in the sun plus a couple of early evening drinks. Appledore's delightful with many weekly music events in pubs. Hide

Reviewed by Pete 24th March 2025

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Had a lovely short break in Appledore, the house was perfectly located, clean etc, fully expect to go back there again some day.

Reviewed by Lynda 25th October 2024

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Upside is a fantastic holiday cottage. Brilliant location. Stunning views of the estuary. Spotlessly clean. Everything you could need. The short walk into beautiful Appledore. Owners are really helpful and responsive to questions if needed. Hight recommended..

Reviewed by Carole 6th September 2024

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Upside is a really great property, in a lovely location with the advantage of a parking space. The bed we used on the upper floor was really comfortable with a wonderful view across to Instow. Everything has been thought of for a memorable holiday. We were lucky with the weather for the 2weeks we spent there, so we were out and about every day. RecRead moreommended day visit to Lynton and Lymouth. Sunday lunch was really good at the Seagate. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 12th August 2024

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We had a lovely family holiday at Upside. The house is clean, well equipped and has everything you could need. Its a short walk down into the delights of Appledore. Contact with the owners was excellent with any queries being answered quickly.

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