Hope Cottage

Hope Cottage, near the village centre, is a gorgeous period cottage furnished to a high standard with a wealth of character and style. The inglenook fireplace makes a feature of its original traditional bread oven alongside a more up to date electric log effect fire. The stylish contemporary kitchen/diner leads out to the enclosed and fully paved rear courtyard with outside table and chairs for al fresco dining. There is a very useful den/playroom also off the kitchen, with seating where you can add a competitive edge to your holiday or relax and read. Also on the ground floor there is a spacious utility room and cloakroom.

On the first floor there are two attractive bedrooms with beautiful wooden floors and a roomy bathroom with corner bath. The cottage is only one minute from the ever popular Tarka Trail and there is ample secure storage for bikes and surfboards in an outbuilding off the courtyard. There is private parking out back and a wide choice of shops, pubs and restaurants nearby. A great base for families and friends, Hope Cottage is close to the beach and also within easy reach of North Devon's many attractions. The Aggi is one of the many popular pubs in the town, and serves superb food and real ales. On the edge of the village is the thatched Williams Arms, offering fine carvery lunches. The Mariners Arms and The Black Horse are both good pubs, with locally brewed beers on offer. Restaurants include Squires Fish Restaurant, At One dining, The Riverside, SQ and Wild Thyme Café among others. For those who enjoy a spot of history, St Brannock’s Church sits on higher ground overlooking much of the village and you can stroll around the grounds. The Museum of British Surfing is an attraction that is well worth visiting and a short drive away is the market town of Barnstaple, which blends a handsome past with an energetic, present-day buzz. There are numerous street performers, cafes and shops old and new

Ground floor:

Lounge: TV with Freeview, electric log effect fire and Blu-ray DVD player

Kitchen/diner: Electric range-style cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher

Den/playroom: TV and games

Utility room: Toilet, washbasin, tabletop freezer and washer/dryer

First floor:

Bedroom 1: Double bed

Bedroom 2: Twin beds

Bathroom: Corner bath with shower over, toilet and washbasin

Pets: One dog welcome

Parking: Private parking

Garden/patio: Courtyard patio with garden furniture

Heating: Gas central heating

Short breaks: Available all year round (but for specific dates only bookable within 2-8 weeks of the holiday start date)

Notes: Linen and towels. Travel cot. Wi-fi broadband. No smoking. Telephone for local, national and incoming calls only

Beach: 2.6miles Pub: 0.1miles