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Pillhead Cottage

Bideford, Devon (Ref. 976124)

4.8

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  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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40 Customer Review(s)

  • James

    “Lovely family style home with fab facilities and really high standard of finish.”

    The owners basically left us alone (which I'm a big fan of!!) Really close to local amenities and felt incredibly safe. Nice enclosed garden for the dogs, good clear instructions and the hit tub was fantastic. On a side note... so sorry we left food there! Totally forgot about it.

    The owners basically left us alone (which I'm a big fan of!!) Really close to local amenities and felt incredibly safe. Nice enclosed garden for the dogs, good clear instructions and the hit tub was fantastic. On a side note... so sorry we left food there! Totally forgot about it.

    - James, November 2023

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (can be zipped link together into a superking), 1 x single
  • Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Ground floor bathroom with shower and Wash-Hand-Basin toilet
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with electric fire
  • Sun room
  • Oil central heating with electric fire
  • Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel and power 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, pool and hot tub.
  • Stairgate, two highchairs, and two travel cots
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Lawned garden to the front, and rear garden with picnic bench and BBQ
  • 130-acre natural grounds and orchard with terrace sun loungers (shared with owner and other properties on-site)
  • Two well behaved dogs welcome, £20 per dog, sorry no cats
  • No smoking
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • 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), available from the Friday immediately preceding the last bank holiday in May to the first Friday in September, 10am-evening
  • Note: Steps up to the entrance, and steps between rooms
  • Note: Check-in time 5pm
  • Note: Due to swimming pool, children must be supervised at all times
  • Note: There is no smoking allowed onsite except within the designated smoking area
  • Note: Unfortunately electric cars cannot be charged on site but there is a charging point 4 minutes drive away (Tesco)

The property

2 miles from Bideford, quietly situated on the edge of a valley, is Pillhead Farm, a 130 acre working sheep farm with paddocks and plenty of space for guests to roam.

Pillhead Cottage is located in a large private garden at the entrance of the driveway up to the main farmhouse where there are a further four cottages, all carefully converted from barns and the oldest part of the original farmhouse.

All the cottages share the grounds, a splendid outdoor heated swimming pool (15' x 30' x 4' to 5' deep) with paddling pool (10' x 9' x 1'6" deep), available from the Friday immediately preceding the last bank holiday in May to the first Friday in September, a sunbathing terrace (loungers), mown orchard and picnic area.There is a short walk up the lane from Pillhead Cottage to access the shared areas and pool.

Pillhead Cottage has a private hot tub.

From Pillhead Cottage parking area, four steps take you to a small patio and then inside to a lovely sun room, your own snug, wrapped in views of the garden, a chance to truly get away from it all.

In contrast, the lounge and dining room look out over Pillhead Marshes (birdwatching) and fields.

An all-ivory kitchen freshly designed, a modern country addition to the cottage.

On the ground floor there is a bathroom with shower and Wash-Hand-Basin toilet.

Three bedrooms, a double with TV, a twin room (twin beds can be zipped link to form a superking) with TV and a single room.

A well appointed bathroom with shower over bath completes the interior.

The garden features a picnic bench and large fenced grass area.

Note: Check-in time 5pm.

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 £200.

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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)

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter