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Gladstone

Braunton, Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Exquisite, period house at the heart of Braunton, in North Devon
  • Stylish, interior design and outside seating areas for summer relaxation
  • Ideal for country and coastal walks and bike rides, as well as Saunton beach within a short drive
Property code: OC-GLADST

Gladstone is a stylish Grade II colonial style semi next door to the pub in the historic centre of Braunton. It is rumoured that Prime Minister William Gladstone stayed in the house during a visit to see relatives.

The ground floor features a large open plan living area, which incorporates the fully newly fitted equipped kitchen with quartz worktops, dining room and lounge, with spectacular bay window. Guests can see views of the neighbouring church when seated in the comfy furniture around the fireplace. An added bonus is a separate utility room with a freezer and washing machine. There is a wet room through a low door off the kitchen with a slate floor and Italian marble wall tiles. There are two bedrooms on the first floor, the double beyond an unusual footbridge and another main room with king sized bed and en-suite facilities at the front of the property. The balcony is just for decoration. There is no access. More steep stairs lead up to the low-roofed top floor where there is a twin room, snug and bathroom, with stylish slipper bath. Mind your head. There is a table and chairs on the front porch under the newly tiled veranda or for al fresco dining, there is a rear courtyard with a gravel patio and bench seating.

The Black Horse pub is next door and more pubs, shops and restaurants can be found in the village, a short walk along the level Tarka Trail cycle path. The nearest beach is Croyde just three miles west

 

Ground floor:

Lounge/kitchen/diner: Freesat/Freeview Smart TV and DVD player. Dual-fuel Rangemaster stove, five-ring gas hob, electric double oven, fridge with ice box, microwave and dishwasher

Utility room: Freezer and washing machine

Wet room: Shower, washbasin and toilet

 

First floor:

Bedroom 1: King-size bed. En-suite shower room with toilet and washbasin

Bedroom 2: Double bed

 

Second floor (height is about six feet and lower in the snug, bedroom 3 and bathroom):

Snug: Freesat/Freeview TV

Bedroom 3: Twin beds

Bathroom: Bath with shower over, toilet and washbasin

Pets: Two dogs welcome

Parking: On street parking closeby

Garden/patio: Garden furniture and some out-house storage for surfboards and bikes

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 are provided (please bring beach towels). Unlimited Wi-Fi is available free of charge. No smoking at this property. High chair, stair gate and travel cot are provided. Complimentary basket of logs. 

Beach: 3 miles Pub: 0.1 miles

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 wet room, with shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room, with WC, and 1 family bathroom, with bath with shower over and WC
  • Dual-fuel Rangemaster stove, five-ring gas hob, electric double oven, fridge with ice box, microwave and dishwasher
  • Freezer and washing machine
  • Wood burner 
  • Smart TV and DVD player in lounge, additional TV in snug
  • Courtyard garden and front patio, garden furniture
  • Roadside space subject to availability
  • Travel cot, stairgate and highchair
  • Some outhouse storage for surfboards and bikes
  • Pub 150 metres, shop 0.5 miles, beach 3 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Julie Marwood-Jones

This property is personally managed by Julie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 6th May 2025

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Another excellent stay in Gladstone House. This was our third time and it is still as good as the first.

Reviewed by Katherine 14th April 2025

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Super holiday, using this cottage as an excellent base to explore. Lots of helpful information of where to visit. We hope to return.

Reviewed by Rebecca 24th February 2025

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Beautiful house in a great location.

Reviewed by Ada 13th January 2025

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Reviewed by Virginia 12th October 2024

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The cottage was in a good location - next to the pub , but very quiet. And only a 10 minute walk into the town. The cottage was very warm plenty of hot water! And a great kitchen

Reviewed by Adrian 2nd September 2024

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Comfortable and quiet location. Limited parking in very narrow local roads. However, having a pub next door was a bonus!

Reviewed by Crawford 25th August 2024

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Really lovely property with lots of period features in great location, and walkable into town. Very comfortable with all required modern amenities. Owners were very responsive when we had a small issue with the cooker. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Amelia 12th August 2024

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We loved Gladstone - such a comfortable house with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Spotlessly clean and smelled really fresh on arrival. Comfortable beds etc. Great pub next door but no noise from there as a small quiet place. We could walk in to town for whatever meal/ takeaway we fancied! Beautiful beaches a short drive away. PeaceRead moreful location - would recommend Hide

Reviewed by Richard 21st July 2024

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Reviewed by Will 6th July 2024

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Beautiful house, everything you need, lovely beds.

Reviewed by Nicola 1st July 2024

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Reviewed by Gail 5th June 2024

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Cottage in a good location for Tarka trail near lovely beaches. Close to shops pubs and restaurants. Parking is definitely an issue you can park in the Agricultural pub just nearby nead to leave your registration number and move your car by 11 am the next day. The cottage its self was fine but is a bit tired. Was well equipped but outside areas Read moreneed some TLC. Hide

Reviewed by Antonius 31st May 2024

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We spent 11 nights days in Gladstone. The house is pleasant and fully equipped. Parking in front of the house is not always possible, but solved by parking 5 muniten at Chaloners Road Car Park. Day trips using the house as a base are quite manageable.

Reviewed by rachel 14th April 2024

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Wonderful house, lovely period features and very cosy yet spacious.

Reviewed by Susan 26th February 2024

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We have recently spent 5 wonderful days at Gladstone. The house gave us, and our 2 dogs, everything that we could have possibly needed. Cosy settees, a log burner should it be needed (the house was super warm), fully equipped kitchen and a truly comfortable bed. We spent our days hiking the beautiful beaches locally, the evenings relaxing at the hRead moreouse. We visited the Black Horse Pub one evening, which is very conveniently next door to the house. First class food and service. We will definitely visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Roslyn 30th December 2023

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Very comfortable, well-converted 3 bedroom house. Warm, clean and well-equipped.

Reviewed by A 7th December 2023

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Reviewed by Debbie 6th November 2023

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Reviewed by Julia 2nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Clare 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Mathilde 6th August 2023

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Reviewed by Jessie 6th June 2023

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Fabulous location, swift response when we had an issue and overall a wonderful place to stay. Clean, spacious and great kitchen!

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