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Pillhead Cider House

Bideford, Devon (Ref. 1121656)

4.9★

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Swimming pool
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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19 Customer Review(s)

  • Lester

    “As soon as we had walked into the Cider house, we felt a pleasant calmness, and indeed it was extremely comfortable, with a rustic charm.”

    The kitchen was really well equipped, the bedroom was brilliant, with lots of storage space & lovely old beams, with a gigantic sized bed. The toilet, bath & shower were clean, with plenty shelves for all your nick-nacks. The only drawback from our stay, was the Wi-fi being quite slow & playback on Freeview very difficult to watch.

    The kitchen was really well equipped, the bedroom was brilliant, with lots of storage space & lovely old beams, with a gigantic sized bed. The toilet, bath & shower were clean, with plenty shelves for all your nick-nacks. The only drawback from our stay, was the Wi-fi being quite slow & playback on Freeview very difficult to watch.

    - Lester, October 2023
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Summary

  • Single-storey (4 internal steps)
  • One double bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, bidet and WC
  • Open-plan living spaces with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Electric central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer and dishwasher
  • 2 x TV, DVD player, HiFi sound system, Radio, CD Player, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent (bath and hand towels provided, not bath sheets), please bring your own towels for the beach and pool
  • Cot and highchair available on request
  • Off-road parking
  • Communal grounds and farmland with lawn, furniture, barbecue, and heated swimming pool
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.9 miles, shop 1.5 miles
  • Note: Pillhead Farm is a working farm
  • Note: Pet charge is £20 per full or part week
  • 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) is available from the Friday immediately preceding the last bank holiday in May to the first Friday in September, 10am-evening
  • Note: Electric cars cannot be charged on site, but there is a charging point 4-minutes drive away (at Tesco)
  • Note: Wood provided October - April

The property

Pillhead Cider House is on one of a small privately owned group of cottages located in Pillhead Farm near Bideford, Devon.

This lovely former cider press has been considerately converted to a comfortable cottage suiting a couple or two friends wishing to escape to beautiful coastlines and countryside.Many of the original features are still evident with the original beams and wobbly stone walls providing character and charm.

Entering the old cider house, a charming open-plan living space greets you with a wood burning stove and all amenities needed for a wonderful self-catering stay.There is a dining table for two and a kitchen, which features an electric oven and stove, ample storage space, and a washer/dryer.Take four steps down to the lower ground floor, where you'll find a zip/link double bedroom that can be made into a twin on request.The en-suite bathroom has a jacuzzi bath and a walk-in shower with typical cottage décor.

With spacious community grounds and fields to explore, Pillhead Farm welcomes guests to make the most of outdoor living.

Dine alfresco on the picnic grounds with a BBQ, stroll around the magnificent countryside surrounds, or swim a few early laps in the on-site shared outdoor heated swimming pool before the day begins (pool available from the Friday immediately preceding the last bank holiday in May to the first Friday in September..

Well behaved dogs are welcomed at a small charge, however as this is a working farm, dogs must remain on a lead when walking through the fields at all times.

Pillhead Cider House, located in the ideal location for award-winning sandy beaches, quaint towns and villages, and magnificent coastlines to trek, is an ideal place to call home while visiting the finest of Devon.

Pillhead Farm

This pretty group of five cottages, all but one with its own private sunny garden - the perfect spot to enjoy an alfresco supper or a lazy breakfast whilst you plan your day, is in rural North Devon at Pillhead Farm, a working sheep farm. The cottages have been furnished to a very good standard providing the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of life and the ideal location to make some glorious holiday memories. The beach is just three miles away, whilst the shop and restaurant are located within 1 mile; these properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 23 guests. Outside you will discover 130-acres of extensive, natural grounds and a fabulous heated swimming pool and a small separate pool designed for the toddlers all set around a sunny terrace with loungers. The pretty beach at Instow is just 3 miles away, or the wide golden sandy beach of Westward Ho! which is popular with surfers is 4 miles away. Walkers can join the coastal path, or alternatively, cycle or walk the famous Tarka Trail which passes close by. The delightful port town of Bideford has a good selection of town amenities and a weekly market. Garden lovers will appreciate the nearby RHS Rosemoor and Docton Mill. There really is something for all the family to explore, including The Ultimate Adventure Centre, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks, not to be missed. Take a boat trip to the nature reserve at Lundy Island, or uncover many of the fishing villages, including nearby Clovelly (National Trust), and Hartland.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

BIDEFORD

Westward Ho! 3.3 miles; Appledore 3.7 miles; Instow 4.1 miles; Clovelly 11.4 miles; Saunton Sands 16.8 miles; Bude 25.3 miles.

Bideford is an historic maritime town on the River Torridge in North Devon. There has been a settlement at Bideford for over a thousand years and it has been an important port throughout its history. Today, Bideford is a thriving town with 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. Bideford is in a fantastic location to explore the surrounding area. It is just a few miles from Westward Ho!, which is dominated by two miles of spectacular coastline and proudly retains the prestigious Blue Flag award year upon year. Its sandy beach, backed by a unique pebble ridge, attracts visitors from all over the country and offers fantastic bathing and watersport activities. Just beyond the pebble ridge is Northam Burrows Country Park, which lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has 253 hectares of grassy coastal plain with salt marsh, sand dunes and grasslands. The country park is also home to England's oldest golf course. The South West Coastal Path and the famous traffic-free Tarka Trail are close by, providing magnificent walking and cycling opportunities. The award-winning Big Sheep all weather family attraction and the Ultimate Adventure Centre are approximately a mile down the road, with the Atlantic Village Outlet Shopping Centre and Supermarket a couple of miles away. The delightful quayside village of Appledore and the pretty beach at Instow are both just over three miles away, whilst the traditional market town of Barnstaple is just ten miles away, and the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, with its quaint cobbled streets, is eleven miles away. The North Devon coast also boasts numerous outstanding beaches, many within easy reach, including those found at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde, Woolacombe and Bude. This is an area of breathtaking beauty, with plenty to see and do for all ages.

Note: Seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool and paddling pool, available from the Friday immediately preceding the last bank holiday in May to the first Friday in September.

Note: Unfortunately electric cars cannot be charged on site but there is a charging point 4 minutes drive away (Tesco).

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