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Summerleaze sandy beach and sea pool on the north Cornish coast- 15 miles
Cobbled streets of North Devon's Clovelly
Hartland Quay and North Devon coastal paths
Cornish village of Boscastle
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27 / 30  Summerleaze sandy beach and sea pool on the north Cornish coast- 15 miles
28 / 30  Cobbled streets of North Devon's Clovelly
29 / 30  Hartland Quay and North Devon coastal paths
30 / 30  Cornish village of Boscastle

Gidcott Cottage

Holsworthy (5.5mls NE), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful, converted barn lovingly fitted and furnished to provide a comfortable home from home
  • Relax in front of the wood burner or by the stream after a busy day exploring this ever-popular area
  • Quiet rural setting yet perfect for touring the whole of North Devon and over the border into Cornwall
Property code: 82674

Ideally situated amidst the rural Devon countryside, close to the Cornwall border, and with the coast an easy drive away, you will be perfectly placed for a relaxed yet fun-filled holiday. This idyllic property is situated in tranquil countryside within the owner’s grounds. Within 2 miles you will find the local  friendly village pub, and village shop. "Bude on the North Cornish coast (15 miles) is worth a visit and is famed for its sand and surf, as well as a great selection of shops and restaurants, and also provides access to the South West Coast Path. Outdoor and nature enthusiasts will be especially spoiled for choice with the famous Ruby Way (9 miles), Tarka Trail (11 miles), Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks within easy reach (20 and 30 miles respectively), offering great hiking, cycling, fishing, surfing, and horse-riding pursuits in unspoiled countryside. Other attractions are the The Big Sheep and The Milky Way adventure parks. Water sports enthusiasts will love the North Devon Wake Park (12.5 miles) where you can experience paddle boarding, wakeboarding or the Aqua Park that hosts inflatable slides, climbing frames and obstacles. Pretty Cornish villages such as Boscastle and Tintagel are also within an hours drive away.

Step inside this stunning property and you will immediately find yourself in the beautifully presented open-plan living space. This brilliantly sociable area boasts lovely, exposed beams, a comfortable sofa, a Smart TV, a cosy wood burner, French doors to outside, and lovely views of the garden. Here, you can relax in style after a busy day exploring and enjoy a home-cooked meal in the dining area which has been cleverly designed as a continuation of the kitchen. This is also impeccably styled and boasts a great range of appliances and equipment including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and a washer/dryer. Due to all the accommodation being handily arranged on one ground floor level, you only need to walk down the hallway to discover the beautiful bedrooms, both of which have been lovingly presented in a gorgeous contemporary country style. The first bedroom offers a king-size bed, Smart TV, door to outside and en-suite wet room-style shower room with shower and WC. The second is a twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a king-size on request) with a Smart TV, a further door to outside and an en-suite wet room-style shower room with shower and WC.

Heading outside, further highlights await in the shape of a large streamside lawn that has been designated for the exclusive use of guests with it's own hot tub. This provides a wonderful place to dine alfresco during warm weather. There is private off-road parking for two cars directly outside on the driveway.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a king-size on request)
  • 2 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in the lounge and both bedrooms
  • Garden with seating and charcoal BBQ
  • Hot Tub
  • Private off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Beach 15 miles, village pub and shop 1.5 miles
  • Private water supply
  • Additional info - please kindly note that an unfenced stream runs alongside the garden and children will need to be supervised when outside
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nicola 26th April 2025

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Beautiful cottage, thoughtfully and tastefully decorated and equipped. Super hot tub ! Perfect for peaceful relaxation. No way to open the skylights for ventilation, with small fans supplied in lieu . Very narrow lanes for several miles, not for the faint-hearted.

Reviewed by David 12th April 2025

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We had a fantastic stay the accommodation was perfect for our needs.

Reviewed by Rebekah 5th April 2025

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Beautiful setting with views to die for. Property was immaculate with all that we needed. Hot tub was a big bonus too!

Reviewed by Christine 1st March 2025

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Beautiful cottage with a hot tub, an amazing outlook in a peaceful and remote location. The accommodation was superb, tastefully decorated with everything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay. Lovely welcome hamper, comfy beds and great en-suites. We visited Clovelly, Bude and Tintagel Castle, all worth a visit, as is the Devil Stone Inn befoRead morere you relax in the hot tub, enjoy the amazing star gazing before curling up in front of the log burner. Adam was on hand if you needed anything. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 15th September 2024

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This was a return visit. Everything was as good as we remembered. The cottage is immaculate and very well equipped. The welcome pack was very much appreciated. There is so much to do in the area, catering for all tastes and ages. However, this cottage is a destination in its own right. If you want peace and quiet, the garden is the perfect place toRead more relax and the hot tub looks out over fields; the only noise is the occasional mooing from cows in nearby fields. This location is utter bliss. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 24th August 2024

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Exceptional cottage of the highest quality, lovely big garden and beautiful hot tub, couldnt have asked for any more. Location is rather remote but we enjoyed driving through the lanes. Brilliant summer holiday had by the whole family. Welcome pack was an added bonus. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Alan 3rd August 2024

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We had a super family holiday at Gidcott Cottage with our 2 kids (5 and 11). The cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. The hot tub was a real treat and we made good use of it everyday. The quiet countryside meant great sleep every night. We spent most days in Bude (30 mins) and made 2 trips to the Milky Way (30Read more mins) which both kids really enjoyed. We also visited Lydford (45 mins) and the Rydon Pub in Holsworthy was an excellent choice for cosy dinners. Hide

Reviewed by Jeanette 13th July 2024

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Reviewed by Steve 29th June 2024

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Great Cottage with all amenities required. Thank you Adam for the loan if your holiday home

Reviewed by Stephen 15th June 2024

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Absolutely fantastic place to stay. You could not relax any where else in the calm and tranquil countryside. Adam was the perfect host. The cottage had everything you could hope for. The hot tub made it extra special. If you want to enjoy nature this is the place.

Reviewed by June 25th May 2024

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Reviewed by Angelika 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by Mariea 9th March 2024

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Stylish designed, comfortable and warm cottage, with everything you could need for your stay. The hot tub was an added bonus. Very peaceful spot for a relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by Marie 9th February 2024

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The cottage is beautiful, one of the cleanest and well equipped places we have stayed in. Everything we needed it had. The hot tub was fantastic, the children loved it.

Reviewed by Dave 2nd February 2024

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Lovely cottage with great amenities and some very nice homely touches. It is quite remote and roads are very narrow, so take care and be prepared. Hot tub would benefit from some form of covering (big umbrella) to keep towels, dressing gowns and shoes dry in the rain.

Reviewed by Kay 19th January 2024

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Beautiful accommodation with everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. Lovely and peaceful location and the owners were so helpful without being at all intrusive. Outdoor thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Diane 7th October 2023

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Cottage was excellent everything you would need equipment wise was there. It was also lovely to have another TV to watch, not always at other properties we have been to, spoilt for choice. Adam was very pleasant and helpful. Beautifully secluded albeit a bit off the beaten track. Enjoyed it and the wildlife. Thanks to the owners.

Reviewed by Sarah 10th September 2023

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This accommodation sounded perfect and it did not disappoint. It is the best equipped place that I have stayed in. The owners really have thought of everything to make it home from home. The setting and scenery is also idyllic - the only noise is from the cows in the opposite field when theyre grazing during the day. The owners live next door whichRead more is reassuring but they are not intrusive and the garden area is completely private. We cannot wait to go back again. Hide

Reviewed by Melanie 19th August 2023

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This cottage is perfect. Could not give it anything less than 100%. Owners were very kind and a lovely welcome package. We had the loveliest time. I can honestly say it felt like the place was brand new when we walked in. Absolutely spotless. We will be going back.

Reviewed by Kate 12th August 2023

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We had a wonderful week in Gidcott Cottage. It was very well equipped and one of the cleanest properties in which we have stayed. Couldn't fault the owners- helpful and welcoming without being intrusive. A peaceful spot with lovely views.

Reviewed by Cerys 28th May 2023

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Reviewed by Martin 6th May 2023

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One of the cleanest places we have ever stayed, absolutely immaculate. Very well equipped and very comfortable.

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