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Nilgala House

Bideford, near Westward Ho, Devon
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Spacious and contemporary detached house close to the spectacular North Devon coastline
  • Private garden with a hot tub and sauna, games room and BBQ
  • Within easy reach of both Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, each boasting fantastic walks
  • Close to the two miles of sandy beach at Westward Ho! and its array of amusement attractions
Overview
Property code: OC-NILGA

Set back just a mile from the historic port town of Bideford, this superb detached house offers not only a base from which to explore beautiful North Devon but also a great place to spend fun days at home. A brilliant games room with pool and air hockey tables will keep teenagers occupied while a bubbling hot tub and infrared sauna room will give adults some much-deserved ‘me’ time.

The welcoming property offers tasteful decor with light colours giving a bright and airy feel. The large garden is perfect for enjoying lovely views of the surrounding countryside and just the spot for an al fresco evening meal under the Devon night sky. Settle down with some popcorn and a favourite film in the lounge with its huge TV before heading to bed in the sumptuous bedrooms for a restful night’s sleep, ready for the next day’s adventures.

The narrow streets of Bideford are home to a plethora of antique shops and restaurants, as well as cafes where you can sit back and take in the river views. Cross the 16th-century bridge to East-the-Water where you can join the famous Tarka Trail or visit Appledore, 3 miles away with its charming quayside pubs and little ferry across to Instow. For beach days, drive the 3 miles to Westward Ho! with its traditional seaside ambience, or up to Croyde, 21 miles away for surf vibes and sunsets.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 2 double and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC; 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC; 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC; 1 separate WC downstairs
  • Kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, air fryer, coffee machine, fridge/freezer
  • Utility room with sink, washer/dryer and American style fridge/freezer
  • Sky TV and DVD player in lounge
  • Smart TVs in all of the bedrooms
  • Games room with pool table, table football, air hockey table and dartboard
  • Private hot tub and infrared sauna with media system
  • Hot tub towels available
  • Bath robes available
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Parking for 2 cars on the driveway, further parking for 2 more cars available a short drive away (on request)
  • Beach 3 miles, shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gary 6th July 2026

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A very nice stay at this well appointed house, but garden artificial grass and some facilities feel worn and in need of refurbishment. Beds very comfortable and in a quite area for a good night sleep. Games room is a very nice touch and welcome recreation at the end of the day.

Reviewed by Timothy 14th June 2026

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The cottage was perfect for us in terms of facilities and size. It did need a little tlc in places and more sockets in the bedrooms would have been good.

Reviewed by Catherine 6th June 2026

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Initial impressions were good but we found many issues with the maintenance and cleanliness of this property and it is definitely in need of repairs and deep cleaning. One dangerous issue was that the banister and upright supports on the steps leading down to the hot tub/sauna house were broken - this needs immediate attention and repair.

Reviewed by Richard 31st May 2026

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Amazing home and a wonderful location, clean and very luxurious. Very peaceful.

Reviewed by Emma 7th May 2026

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Nilgala house is a beautiful property in a great location, it had everything we could need for our break. Definitely 5* and we would love to stay again in the future.

Reviewed by Kathryn 28th March 2026

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We had a great week at this lovely house. It was well situated for us and close to local amenities. It was well equipped and the sauna and hot tub were used daily. The games room needs a little updating with equipment but we found ourselves amused outside at the beaches so didnt need it. The local contact was responsive and helpful and the neighbouRead morers were friendly. The property is up a steep hill from the main road so dont expect to walk out the door to the town easily. Hide

Reviewed by Cheryl 14th February 2026

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What a beautiful home, we all absolutely loved it there, it was lovely just to chill out.

Reviewed by Donna 7th February 2026

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First impression of the house good unfortunately there were quite a few things we discovered which werent great, no handsoap in any of bathrooms, no pint of milk or dishwasher tablets, plug not working in bath, buttons coming off of sofa, stains on cushions, blind wouldnt open in front room, missing lightbulbs in front en-suite also shower not fixeRead mored to wall properly, pocket broken on pool table, men and balls missing on table football, it needs proper maintaining we werent really able to use Hide

Reviewed by Melissa 23rd December 2025

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We stayed at Nigala house over the Christmas period. We were a family of 7 and the house was more than adequate to accommodate us. The rooms sizes were very good and the downstairs social area was great. The owners kindly let us arrive early as we were in the area and had even put up a Christmas tree which was a nice touch. The kitchen facilities wRead moreere fantastic and had everything you could think of. The sauna and hot tub was our favourite place, we used it every day. Overall great stay. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 27th September 2025

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The property is a good size and very spacious, There is plenty of kitchen equipment and 2 fridges to use. The location and access to the main travel routes was great, with the added bonus of a supermarket not that to far away. I wouldn't like to use the property if more than 2 car were to be going as parking is difficult and would be horrendous witRead moreh the additional cars Hide

Reviewed by Robert 13th September 2025

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Reviewed by Gwen 23rd August 2025

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Reviewed by Ivan 16th August 2025

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Reviewed by Jaine 9th August 2025

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Reviewed by Rebecca 1st August 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay. The house is lovely, beautifully clean and spacious. Hot tub was a lovely bonus.and its huge! So many lovely things to do nearby too.

Reviewed by Jamie 5th July 2025

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Reviewed by Ian 14th June 2025

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All seven of us enjoyed our stay only a couple of niggles was the hill walking up The hill to property and maybe a little more information on various places and locations for food and drink

Reviewed by Catherine 7th June 2025

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A lovely home for the week in Bideford. Close to attractions and a supermarket only 5mins drive away. Owner helpful to deal with, an easy experience from beginning to end.

Reviewed by Roger 13th April 2025

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Great break, great house. Games room was popular. The hot tub was great fun and Sauna nice. However access is challenging to hut they are housed within - you need to take care as slabs are loose and slippery..

Reviewed by Susan 5th April 2025

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This is a very well equipped house, with lovely views across the valley. The games room and the sauna and hot tub are a real asset to the property. Parking for two cars is adequate but tight to fit in the space if you have family cars. The outside furniture was great too. Would come back to the property again.

Reviewed by Iain 28th September 2024

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Lovely house, beautiful views.

Reviewed by Julie 24th August 2024

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Loved the property. Very spacious and comfortable. Had everything we wanted. Very well equipped.

Reviewed by Claire 27th July 2024

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Beautiful house, really lovely and clean

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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.