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Fig Tree Cottage - Appledore

Appledore, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful fisherman's cottage boasting an enclosed terraced garden and private parking
  • Within walking distance of Appledore quay where you can enjoy a local ice cream whilst admiring the views across the estuary, wonder the quaint shops, or dine in the pubs and restaurants
  • Perfectly located to explore all North Devon has to offer, why not roam the South West Coastal Path? Learn to surf at Westward Ho!? Build sand castles at Instow beach? Or even ventures the wilds of Exmoor National Park?
Property code: 05296

Located in a slightly elevated position in the old fishing village of Appledore, you are perfectly positioned for the summer holiday of a lifetime. Nestled on the banks of the River Torridge, with quaint, cobbled streets and a bustling Quayside, this popular village has many activities for all ages including fishing trips, crabbing contests and occasionally, Morris Dancers. On the opposite side of the estuary is Instow, with its sandy beach bars and restaurants, you can access Instow by a ferry over the estuary in the summer months and the wide golden sandy beach at Westward Ho! Is just two miles away and very popular with surfers. Bideford, Exmoor, Clovelly and Hartland Quay are close by and the area is a must for water sports, sailing and fishermen. Other attractions in the area include Arlington Court National Trust, RHS Rosemoor, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way.

Entering the property via the front door, you are welcomed into the contemporary, light and airy lounge/diner, with TV this is the perfect place to curl up and relax after a day exploring or enjoy a family meal at the dining table whilst chatting about your day’s activities. Heading into the well-equipped kitchen boasting an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and dishwasher this is the perfect place to cook up a family meal. There is also a utility room with the use of a washing machine and handy downstairs loo. Ascending the stairs to the first floor you will find two pretty bedrooms. A double with a TV and a twin. Completing the accommodation is a large contemporary shower room with shower and WC.

Heading outside from the kitchen you will find a fully enclosed walled courtyard area perfect for that morning coffee, then heading up the 13 steep private external steps you will find the enclosed, terraced garden with lawn and shallow steps lead to the patio area, garden furniture and BBQ for those warm summers evenings, perfect for dining al fresco while admiring glimpses of the estuary.

 

  • 2 Bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin (90cm single beds)
  • 1 Shower room and 1 separate downstairs WC
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Electric and gas central heating included 
  • Wi-Fi Included
  • Wall mounted hair dryer in the bathroom
  • Unfortunately the property is not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • To the rear of the property you will find private off-road parking for one/two small cars in the car port
  • Pub and shop within walking distance and beach 2 miles
  • TV in lounge and TV in double bedroom
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Reviewed by David 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Diane 8th June 2024

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The cottage is clean but very basic. 24 steps to back door. Loved Appledore but wouldn't stay here again. Prefer a more homely feel

Reviewed by Barbara 1st June 2024

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The property was clean and comfortable. In an ideal position to walk into Appledore and visit the local amazing beaches. However, the towels were hard, thin and scratchy. The kitchen scales did not work. We used the twin beds as that was the nicer bedroom. Kitchen could have more equipment , oven efficient and loads of hot water. Bit of a climb to Read morethe car but we are octogenarians. We enjoyed our holiday in Fig Tree cottage and so did our spaniel Maggie. Super area, fantastic beaches. Hide

Reviewed by Allyson 25th May 2024

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Lovely cottage, nice & cool when it's hot. Steps abit steep up to the garden. We thought the decking could be at the bottom not at the top of the lawn by the car port. Kitchen cupboards smelt abit musky but we'll stocked crockery wise. Mobile signal not very good. I had to go out upto the garden to get signal.

Reviewed by Keith 18th May 2024

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no control over heating on cold nights

Reviewed by Sally 6th May 2024

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Lovely clean cottage, well equipped and with private parking. Just a short walk to the Quay. The double room was 'snug' and we used the twin room which is light and airy. The bedding and towels are of good quality. As the property description explains there are 13 (we didn't count them!) steep steps up from the cottage to the decking and garage at Read morethe top of the garden. The view from the decking is worth it though. Hide

Reviewed by Lindsey 6th April 2024

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The cottage is lovely and warm and had everything we needed in the kitchen. We loved the spacious bathroom and the shower. It's in a great location, just a few minutes walk from the quay, and so quiet. The car port is a massive bonus as parking can be tricky in that area. It's also a great base for exploring North Devon, we did lots of beach walks Read morewith our dog. We had a great roast and delicious pizza from places on the quay. The beds were too hard for our liking, but that's personal preference. Hide

Reviewed by Nikki 22nd December 2023

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Nice, comfortable cottage very close to the main town. The parking was a little tricky as the road to the garage is quite narrow, but much better than other properties that arent able to offer any parking. The heating is controlled by the owner, which at times left us either too hot or too cold.

Reviewed by Jeffrey 19th October 2023

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Clean. All required facilities available. Very close to quay/centre. Would definitely use again

Reviewed by Allyson 16th September 2023

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Well kept cottage. Beds comfortable & lounge furniture OK. Great location, everything in the village was all in walking distance. Car port very handy as no parking fees required. Only one thing the dishwasher switch worked the fridge, so needed to be careful not to switch it off.

Reviewed by Sue 9th September 2023

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The location to the town is very good.

Reviewed by Janet 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by David 19th August 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne 15th July 2023

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The downside to the cottage are the very steep steps down into the back door of the property. If you have disabilitys then this is not the cottage for you.

Reviewed by Andrew 8th July 2023

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Comfortable cottage, just beware of steep steps to the rear before booking.

Reviewed by Jayne 24th June 2023

Guest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 stars

A lovely stay in Fig Tree, Appledore. Short walk downhill/steps to the quayside. Glad we parked up and walked to the cottage beforehand as arrived early. Easiest access is via Pitt Hill then left into Tonmouth Road and a left by the blue house to find the Back street access. 13 garden steps a bit challenging on our arrival (hot weather) day.

Reviewed by Lee 17th June 2023

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Reviewed by Debbie 3rd June 2023

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Excellent location to walk into Appledore where you will find bars, restaurants. The cottage was well equipped and made a great base for exploring the surrounding areas.

Reviewed by Pamela 29th April 2023

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Guests need to be aware you cannot control the heating system by any means other than texting the owners. You cant always get a signal either. Sometimes it was on when we didnt want it on and off when we were cold. This is not ideal or satisfactory. A Hive unit has been installed and the thermostat is in a locked box. We loved the location but the Read moreheating situation would prevent us from re booking. Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 22nd December 2022

Guest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 stars

Appledore is a delightful village and Fig Tree Cottage is in a central and peaceful location. The cottage is small and not suitable for 4 adults. The sofas are quite small and not very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped. The bathroom is fine with a good shower. The single bed mattresses need changing as are very soft and springy. The heatingRead more is controlled remotely by the owner, which we found frustrating. We stayed over Christmas and had a nice week despite these few issues. Hide

Reviewed by Nicholas 22nd October 2022

Guest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 starsGuest rating 3.6 stars

Cottage was well equipped with everything needed

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