Birds Cottage sits in the heart of Appledore, a traditional fishing village on the North Devon coast. This dog-friendly seaside cottage occupies a narrow pedestrianised street just a few hundred metres from the waterfront. The property sleeps four guests across three bedrooms.
Appledore offers pretty winding streets lined with brightly painted fishermen's cottages. The North Devon Maritime Museum showcases the town's ship-building workshops and fishing industry. You'll find galleries, gift shops and good places to eat and drink. A summer ferry crosses to Instow on the opposite riverbank.
The ground floor features a snug living room with wood burner set in a large inglenook fireplace with exposed stonework.
Birds Cottage sits in the heart of Appledore, a traditional fishing village on the North Devon coast. This dog-friendly seaside cottage occupies a narrow pedestrianised street just a few hundred metres from the waterfront. The property sleeps four guests across three bedrooms.
Appledore offers pretty winding streets lined with brightly painted fishermen's cottages. The North Devon Maritime Museum showcases the town's ship-building workshops and fishing industry. You'll find galleries, gift shops and good places to eat and drink. A summer ferry crosses to Instow on the opposite riverbank.
The ground floor features a snug living room with wood burner set in a large inglenook fireplace with exposed stonework. Steps lead up to the dining area and kitchen, which has slate flooring and an old butler sink. Upstairs you'll find one double bedroom, two single bedrooms (one with an extra pull-out bed) and a family bathroom with shower over bath. The small enclosed rear courtyard provides garden seating.
Westward Ho! surfing beach lies 3 miles away (10 minutes). Instow's sheltered sandy beach sits across the river (5 minutes by ferry). Exmoor National Park is around 20 miles distant (35 minutes). Walking trails follow the North Devon Coast.
Birds Cottage suits families or friends wanting a coastal break. The wood burner keeps things cosy. Your dog can join you.
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The large inglenook fireplace with wood burner and exposed stonework creates a cosy focal point for cooler evenings in the living room.
Just a few hundred metres from Appledore's waterfront, you can stroll to the harbour and fishing village atmosphere within minutes.
The small rear courtyard provides a shady private spot for morning coffee or afternoon tea outside with your dog safely enclosed.
Set on a pedestrianised street, galleries, gift shops, pubs and restaurants sit right on your doorstep in this traditional fishing village.
Your dog is welcome to join the holiday, with enclosed courtyard space and coastal walks starting from the cottage door.
Original features including slate kitchen flooring, old butler sink and worn timber mantle give genuine country cottage appeal throughout.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Birds Cottage by car, take the A39 towards Bideford and follow signs to Appledore. The cottage sits on a narrow pedestrianised street, so you'll need to use village parking areas nearby.
For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Barnstaple, approximately 8 miles away. From there, take a taxi or local bus service to Appledore village.
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