This impressive five-bedroom detached home dating back to the 1860s is situated just outside the picturesque and popular village of Croyde yet still within walking distance the beach with its large sandy cove is a magnet for families and surfers alike. With a cosy wood burner and plenty of socialising space both inside and out, all ten guests can enjoy a holiday like no other on the North Devon coast.
The approach to the house from the driveway is up a few steps. An attractive glass and wood vestibule to the side of the house has a beautiful, tiled floor whilst a fabulous wet room is at the rear of the vestibule, ideal for rinsing away the sand under the showers when you have just come back from the beach. The living area benefits from a wood burner set in a part exposed stone and brick alcove with a slate hearth. The dining table offers seating for ten, great for getting together to discuss plans for the next day's activities over an evening meal and a glass of wine. The triple-aspect kitchen space has been thoughtfully designed with granite worktops, contemporary white units and stone tile flooring. French doors open out onto the split-level patio terrace complete with an outdoor table, perfect for al fresco eating. A series of terrace lawns landscape the hill (so take care with young children on the slopes). A separate, smaller second living room/snug with a two-seater sofa offers a quiet retreat for reading should you wish. One of the superb bedrooms (a super-king-size zip-and-link) is located downstairs across the hall from the snug. Upstairs, there are a further four bedrooms all with beautiful wooden flooring: two en-suite king-size rooms, a zip-and-link twin (can be super-king-size upon request) and a single with an additional single pull-out bed. A high-quality bathroom with a free-standing slipper bath and a separate large shower serves the other bedrooms.
A local character pub serving meals is half a mile down the road with a further choice of pubs, cafes and restaurants just beyond in the centre of the village itself. You’ll be excellently located to take advantage of the other beaches in the North Devon World Surfing Reserve with Saunton (5.5 miles), Woolacombe (4 miles) and Lynmouth (23.5 miles) all easily reachable. Walk the South West Coast Path to Morte Point (5 miles) for stunning views or head to the larger settlements of Braunton (4 miles) and Barnstaple (11 miles)for shopping and other entertainment.
House Rules
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 5 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 2 super-king-size that can be converted to twins on request, 1 single with additional pull-out single bed (please advise bed configuration when booking)
- 4 bathrooms – 1 wet room with twin showers and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with walk-in showers and WC, 1 bathroom with hand-held shower over roll-top bath, walk-in shower and WC
- Double electric oven, ceramic hob, American-style fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
- Welcome pack
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Wood burner – first basket of logs supplied
- Air source heat pumps and solar PVs
- TV, DVD
- Please bring your own beach towels
- Split-level patio with outdoor dining table, comfortable seating, and BBQ, surrounded by mature terraced lawns with pretty borders
- Private parking for 2 or 3 cars
- Shop and pub 0.5 miles, beach 1 mile
- Monday changeover only 15th july - 2nd September then Fridays/Mondays
- This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 2 guests, The Barn (BARNH). Please contact us for details.
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 5 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 2 super-king-size that can be converted to twins on request, 1 single with additional pull-out single bed (please advise bed configuration when booking)
- 4 bathrooms – 1 wet room with twin showers and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with walk-in showers and WC, 1 bathroom with hand-held shower over roll-top bath, walk-in shower and WC
- Double electric oven, ceramic hob, American-style fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
- Welcome pack
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Wood burner – first basket of logs supplied
- Air source heat pumps and solar PVs
- TV, DVD
- Please bring your own beach towels
- Split-level patio with outdoor dining table, comfortable seating, and BBQ, surrounded by mature terraced lawns with pretty borders
- Private parking for 2 or 3 cars
- Shop and pub 0.5 miles, beach 1 mile
- Monday changeover only 15th july - 2nd September then Fridays/Mondays
- This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 2 guests, The Barn (BARNH). Please contact us for details.
Host Terms & Conditions
The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.
Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.
North Devon Coast1 min walk - 0.0 km
Croyde Bay Beach3 min drive - 2.8 km
Saunton Sands8 min drive - 5.1 km
Braunton Burrows9 min drive - 5.4 km
Woolacombe Beach10 min drive - 7.5 km