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Tern Cottage

Appledore, Devon
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Cosy cottage located in one of Appledore’s quaint little courtyards, a stone’s throw from the quayside
  • Enjoy the Tarka Trail, Westward Ho! Beach and the South West Coast Path within 2 miles
  • The lovely quayside, shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs are all on your doorstep
Property code: 89561

This holiday home is situated in the pretty village of Appledore, with its cobbled lanes filled with art galleries and independent shops. You will be spoilt for choice with restaurants, tearooms and cafes. Enjoy a short trip on the seasonal ferry which takes passengers across to Instow with its sandy beach and well-known deli. The seaside village of Westward Ho! is only 3 miles away, with a 2-mile stretch of sandy beach great for water sports and a golfers’ paradise with the Royal North Devon Golf Course situated here. For a good day out venture over to Clovelly, a unique cliffside village with cobbled steps leading to a pretty harbour that is 13 miles away.

The former fisherman’s cottage sits in a cobbled courtyard just a few steps from the sea and several excellent pubs. Stepping into the property via a pretty stable door you are in the open-plan lounge/diner with a feature fireplace housing a wood burner, comfy seating, Smart TV and a dining table and chairs that make mealtimes a breeze. The kitchen area has everything you need to cook and cater for yourselves. A ground-floor shower room with WC is at the bottom of the steep winding cottage-style stairs that lead to the two bedrooms – one double and one single bedroom, both stylishly decorated and furnished.

There is no outside space except for the communal courtyard giving access to a handful of adjoining properties, however, the pretty streets of Appledore are on your doorstep.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 single room
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Public car park within 1 mile (charges apply)
  • Beach 2 miles, shops and restaurants 1 mile, pub 500 metres
  • Please note; the stairs are steep, winding and cottage-style
  • 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 £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. 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 31 guest ratings

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Overall comfort
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Reviewed by Merrick 24th October 2024

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Reviewed by Nicki 21st September 2024

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Excellent position for both sides of Appledore. Cottage is bright, warm and very well equipped. Everything was good quality , sharp knives, lovely mugs, full size fridge freezer, excellent towels ( all fluffy and HUGE). Beth was of great help with recommendations and certainly went the extra mile to make us feel like we mattered. Appledore is a verRead morey friendly place with great food choices. Dont hesitate to book this lovely cottage , its a family owned real home from home and feels loved. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 14th September 2024

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Lovely small property in ideal location. Central heating and a log burner if you are visiting out of summer season. Steep staircase makes it unsuitable for anyone with mobility problems. Nice fitted kitchen with all necessary utensils. Smart TV and good WiFi are useful on wet evenings.

Reviewed by Edward 7th September 2024

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Reviewed by Martin 17th August 2024

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Reviewed by Alexander 3rd August 2024

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This is a really well presented cottage which is very clean and comfortable. The owners have obviously spent considerable time carefully and thoughtfully furnishing and equipping the house - very comfortable chairs and beds, fluffy towels, excellent kitchen equipment, good quality saucepans etc and knives that are actually sharp! Very short walk anRead mored you're right in the middle of Appledore and there's easy long stay parking just a stone's throw away. Would definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Jason 20th July 2024

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Our stay at Tern Cottage was fantastic. The property was very clean and had everything we needed. Its in a great location to expolore Appledore and the rest of North Devon. The owners have made the property feel like home. Communication with the owner was easy and clear. Checkin was very easy too.

Reviewed by Timothy 6th July 2024

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Lovely cottage, really well refurbished. Nicely furnished and comfortable. Very short walk to pubs, restaurants, sea front and all other amenities

Reviewed by Lesley 29th June 2024

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Tearn cottage is in a fabulous location. Very cosy and comfortable. Equipped well to make the stay perfect

Reviewed by Michelle 8th June 2024

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We enjoyed our week stay in this beautiful cottage . Everything at hand and so close to the car park and boats ect . Park for the little one too . We had a lovely time and Beth was helpful . My husbund enjoyed the crisp and the bottle of wine . Flowers were beautiful too. Beth has thought of everything . Just sorry we had to leave a day early as I Read morewas taken poorly Hide

Reviewed by Simon 25th May 2024

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Lovely little cottage tucked away within easy walking distance of Appledore quay. Well-equipped and cosy with a quality finish. We really appreciated the welcoming touches provided by the host. We would recommend you buy the Torridge DC parking permit as it makes life very easy with your car parked about 100m away from the cottage. We would also reRead morecommend the number 21A bus to/from Instow as it was punctual and even ran on bank holiday Monday! Hide

Reviewed by Laura 16th May 2024

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Lovely cottage and fantastic location . It was very well equipped and had everything we needed, even a bottle of wine, milk and crisps waiting on our arrival. Check in was very easy. Highly recommend. Thank you Beth

Reviewed by Helen 4th May 2024

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Appledore is like stepping back in time and this fishermans cottage is no different. Compact and full of quirky character, with tasteful blue and mustard decor throughout. Clean and airy with good equipment. The stairs are narrow and steep, in keeping with cottage. The host was on hand and very helpful and there was a lovely bottle of wine, crisps Read moreand milk for an arrival cup tea! Great location, set back down a cobbled mews off old street in Appledore, some street chatter from people passing. Hide

Reviewed by Mike 27th April 2024

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Steep stairs may not be suitable for less mobile people. Only toilet is on ground floor. Otherwise a lovely twee cottage.

Reviewed by John 25th March 2024

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Our second stay at this lovely little cottage, only the weather could be better.. Small but perfect for two adults and a dog. Beth the owner is very helpful and friendly. The cottage is well placed for the car park and town.

Reviewed by Nova 2nd February 2024

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Perfect, this owner has though of Everything! Home from home! The property smelled beautiful too! Clean, fresh and inviting. Thank you x

Reviewed by Jackie 23rd December 2023

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We loved Tern Cottage for Christmas. It has everything you need for a home from home stay and is beautifully finished. It was really easy to park up in the long term car park on The Quay and just do a few trips to unload as the cottage wasn't that far from the car park. There's plenty to do in Appledore and around the local area. Beth was very helpRead moreful and quick to respond too. We hope to be back sometime! Hide

Reviewed by Donna 24th October 2023

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Lovely cottage in a perfect location for a relaxing break away.

Reviewed by John 23rd September 2023

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Tern cottage was perfect for the two of us and our dog, Jelly. Ideally placed for the car park and town. Beth the owner was extremely helpful and made us feel welcome. We'd definitely return again and recommend it and Appledore to anyone.

Reviewed by Mark 18th September 2023

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Lovely cottage, great location. Well equipped. Owner very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Olivia 9th September 2023

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My husband and I stayed in this lovely cottage last week. The decor is beautiful, lovely and comfortable and the cottage is well equipped with all you would need - We love Appledore and this cottage is in a great location. Beth was really kind as well and very helpful. Thank you.

Reviewed by Chris 14th August 2023

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Beautiful little cottage, two adults and a child were accommodated comfortably. Its in a prime location, really enjoyed our stay. Very clean. X

Reviewed by Emily 22nd July 2023

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Location was great. The cottage had everything we needed and Beth was fabulous with anything we needed.

Reviewed by Yvonne 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Bernadette 1st July 2023

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We loved the beautifully restored cottage , tastefully decorated, comfy beds and well equipped. The location was perfect for us , we loved the pubs , cafes and art . The owner gave us wonderful recommendations of where to eat, the info pack in cottage was very clear and helpful. We would recommend the weekly car park ticket, it takes the stress outRead more of finding parking space at a reasonable cost . The local ice-cream is fab, as is Johns the deli . We cannot wait to return . Thank you . Hide

Reviewed by Timothy 17th June 2023

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Really lovely cotrage. Very well appointed and beautifully restored. A perfect place to be. Very close to pubs, restaurants, shops and sea front.

Reviewed by Jan 13th June 2023

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This fishermans cottage close to the sea is as cute as button and contains all that you need for a relaxing break in Devon. Appledore itself is a calm and relaxing area with great pubs, restaurants and small independent shops. Instow across the estuary also has a fabulous beach where you can sit and watch the world go by. Loved every minute!

Reviewed by Carrie 8th June 2023

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What a lovely little cottage. Beth went above and beyond to make our little break work, fantastic communication and so lovely. Tern cottage was a home away from home, a beautiful location, my only disappointment was that the weather was so warm we didn't get to light the log burner. 5+ stars.

Reviewed by Lisa 27th May 2023

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Lovely cosy cottage with great location to main car park and quay, owner was so helpful and friendly.

Reviewed by George 8th April 2023

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Lovely little cottage, perfect for what we needed for a great Easter break, perfectly located in Appledore.

Reviewed by Beth 1st April 2023

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A great little cottage, perfectly placed just off the main shopping area. Clean, comfortable and cost, Everything provided within, would stay again.

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