About this property
Pretty Garden Cottage offers a one-of-a-kind holiday experience close to the historic town Bideford. With its very own hot tub, outdoor heated swimming pool and 130-acre natural grounds, this retreat is a lovely place to return to at the end of a day by the coast or exploring one of the fascinating market towns nearby. A wing of the original farmhouse, inside Garden Cottage you will discover a cosy lounge with a woodburner, collection of comfy seating and a pretty floral fabrics. The modern kitchen is the ideal spot to prepare meals which you can enjoy in the adjoining dining room. Upstairs three wonderful bedrooms await, a gorgeous four poster king-size double with an en-suite shower room, and two twin rooms, each with wonderful countryside views. A family bathroom ties the accommodation together, comprising of a bath with a shower over. Outside, the peaceful rose filled garden for which the cottage is named looks across open fields and is an ideal spot to spend an evening with a glass if something cool. Situated on a working sheep farm, with plenty to do nearby, you're assured of a wonderful holiday at Garden Cottage.
The historic town of Bideford is situated on the River Torridge in North Devon. Bideford offers a fine selection of shops (including individual shops), cafes and restaurants, a park and the Atlantic Village Outlet Shopping Centre located on the outskirts of the town. Close by there are sandy beaches, the Northam Burrows Country Park, the South West Coastal Path and Big Sheep Adventure Park.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x four poster king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV's with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent (bath and hand towels provided, not bath sheets), please bring your own towels for the beach, pool and hot tub..
Stairgate, two highchairs, and two travel cots.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Bike storage.
Hot tub.
Lawned garden to the front, with picnic bench.
130-acre natural grounds and orchard (shared with owner and other properties on-site).
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: Outdoor heated swimming pool, shared with other properties on-site, (15' x 30' x 4' to 5' deep) with paddling pool (10' x 9' x 1'6" deep), available from the Friday immediately preceding the last bank holiday in May to the first Friday in September, 10am-evening.
Note: Steps up to the entrance, and steps between rooms.
Note: Check-in time 5pm.
Note: Due to swimming pool, children must be supervised at all times.
Note: This cottage does not accept stag/hen parties.
Note: There is no smoking allowed onsite except within the designated smoking area.
Note: Unfortunately electric cars cannot be charged on site but there is a charging point 4 minutes drive away (Tesco)
Reviews (31)
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Clive
A lovely private peaceful garden with a hot tub that was all ready and waiting for us. Loads of storage in the bedrooms and the en suite in the double room as a great bonus. The kitchen was very modern and had all the equipment you could need. This place is definitely on our list for a return visit.
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Paul
Wonderful cottages set on a working farm, all with up to date facilities. On our arrival, there was a minor issue with a leaking pipe. This was remedied immediately by our host, Richard Hill, with the aid of his wonderful family. He then unnecessarily compensated us for what he considered an inconvenience. All this while they tended to their animals and other farm duties. The remainder of our stay in the Garden Cottage was happily without issue and quite simply wonderful. Sadly, the weather (last week in August) was crap and marred most of our day trips. But it was wonderful to come back to this idyllic location, far from the noise of the city, spend some time with the kids in the swimming pool, then chill out in the hot tub. Yes, a HOT TUB! (The closest I've ever been to having a hot tub is farting in the bath!) - There is a fully fitted kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and infrared cooker (I couldn't get used to that) with a spacious dining area. After dinner, we were able to play games or just watch TV (equipped with streaming service, Netflix etc), while the kids were able to stare at their phones all night via the free wi-fi, though this was rather intermittent during our stay. The master bedroom was equipped with a four poster bed, TV and ensuite bathroom (electric shower). There is also a separate bathroom with toilet and bath. I can't recommend this place enough. It beats caravans, holiday camps and even hotels hands down.
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Jan
It was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. We lacked for nothing. I would certainly return if we holidayed in the area again